With millions upon millions of pounds spent annually in the Championship, it’s understandable that player market values remain a contentious aspect of the discourse surrounding the modern game.
Whether it’s reported price tags or various other musings on a constantly inflating transfer market, the conversation on how much certain talents are worth can often baffle and irk fans and pundits alike.
Things are further complicated by the fact that valuations can change over the course of a campaign, with form playing a huge part in how much players - and squads as a whole - are worth, for better or worse.
With the Championship now past its halfway mark, we’ve taken a look at how Bristol City’s current overall squad market compares to their second tier rivals...

1. Bournemouth
Market Value: £152.64m Most Valuable Player: Todd Cantwell (£18m) (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) | Getty Images

2. Fulham
Market Value: £132.3m Most Valuable Player: Aleksandar Mitrovic (£16.2m) (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

3. Sheffield United
Market Value: £84.69m Most Valuable Player: Sander Berge (£16.2m) (Photo by Trond Tandberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images

4. West Brom
Market Value: £77.9m Most Valuable Player: Alex Mowatt (£9m) (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images) | Getty Images