A few selling clubs are months away from making a lot of money for their biggest stars.
The January window is over, but naturally, it's already time to look forward to the summer. Rumours are rolling already.
Welcome to B/R's Big Board, the place where we decipher the biggest upcoming moves, which clubs are front runners, and which might sneak in.
Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund
Front runner: Liverpool
Dark horses: Manchester City, Real Madrid, Chelsea
Why did Liverpool not bother to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window, despite desperately needing one? The answer could be simple: to wait for Jude Bellingham.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is enjoying a fantastic season so far, with 10 goals and four assists for his club. He also broke into the England team during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, providing a goal and assist as he settled quickly into Gareth Southgate's midfield. Bellingham's all-round qualities make him the most wanted midfielder in the world.
He's combative, can pass, can dribble, is dominant in the air, will contribute to goals… the list goes on. Perhaps rising above all of those qualities is Bellingham's natural leadership traits. He could slot into any midfield in the world and improve it with his authority.
The former Birmingham City star is exactly what Jurgen Klopp needs to rejuvenate Liverpool's ailing midfield and transition into a new era. Rumour has it he could cost up to £130 million in a deal that would likely be the costliest of the summer. If Liverpool don't strike, plenty of others will be waiting.
Moises Caicedo, Brighton & Hove Albion
Front runner: Arsenal
Dark horses: Newcastle, Manchester United, Liverpool
It's really quite a surprise that Moises Caicedo is still with Brighton. The club held firm and weren't bullied into selling during the January window, despite Arsenal offering around £70M for the midfielder, per Simon Stone of BBC Sport.
To be fair, that offer really doesn't cut it. Caicedo is a vital player for the Seagulls and they would have struggled to have successfully replaced him in a rush. There's also the fact Enzo Fernandez cost Chelsea a stunning £120M, a fee Brighton may well try and get closer to now that kind of cash is being thrown about for a player of similar talent.