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#3 Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) - €85 million
After switching to a defensive midfield position from right-back, Joshua Kimmich's transformation couldn't have panned out in a better manner. He has been a standout performer for Bayern Munich in midfield and that's by virtue of his supreme physical fitness, footballing intelligence and outrageous passing range.
Bayern Munich were expected to suffer a bit with the departure of Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool. However, the likes of Kimmich and Goretzka have ensured that the ripples don't destabilize them. Kimmich is a phenomenal presence in the centre of the pitch.
He has the kind of skillset that enables him to stop attacks and kickstart counters with the same amount of flair and intensity. Kimmich is arguably the best defensive midfielder on the planet right now and he is valued at €85 million.
#2 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - €90 million
Bruno Fernandes is arguably the best attacking midfielder in the world right now given the form he is in. The Portuguese relentlessly contributes with his immaculate playmaking skills and goalscoring prowess.
His arrival in the last January transfer window had a galvanizing effect on Manchester United and he led from the front as Manchester United secured a top four finish when nobody had given them a chance.
Bruno Fernandes has picked up from where he left off last season and this time around, he has even stepped it up. Manchester United are currently third on the Premier League table with a game in hand and that has a lot to do with the fact that Bruno Fernandes has already scored nine goals and provided five assists from 13 appearances.
That's more than 1 Goal+Assist per game. Those are incredible numbers for anyone at the highest level of the game and it doesn't look like he is going to slow down any time soon.
#1 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - €120 million
Kevin De Bruyne has arguably been the best midfielder on the planet over the past few seasons. He is perhaps the most vital cog in Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. De Bruyne creates and he scores almost in equal measure. He has an incredible passing range and packs a screamer of a shot and can shoot with either foot.
The Belgian has already scored two goals and racked up seven assists in the Premier League this term so far from 12 appearances. De Bruyne was on a roll last season as well, providing 20 assists and scoring 13 goals from across 35 appearances in the league for Manchester City.
His current contract at City will only expire in 2023 and he is almost certain to be given a new deal. If at all KDB decides to move on, Manchester City will rake in an incredible amount of money as he is valued at €120 million right now.
