Similarly, if a team are to struggle or get relegated, their market value can plummet.
We have now witnessed a chunk of Championship fixtures and the start to each side’s campaign has already affected their market value – according to Transfermarkt’s data.
Click here to take a look at how Hull City' s squad market value has changed compared to every other Championship side.
Meanwhile, here are the best of today’s Championship rumours...
![Southampton are reportedly considering a January bid for West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone. West Ham were heavily linked with a move for the England international over the summer. (The Express and Star)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjllYzI1ZjMyLWU3NDgtNGIwMS1hYWY5LWExMjQxZjNkYzhjMzo3N2U2NzliMC0xYjAyLTQ1NjktODc0My1kZDJkZTBkMjk1NGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Southampton eyeing January bid for Championship keeper
Southampton are reportedly considering a January bid for West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone. West Ham were heavily linked with a move for the England international over the summer. (The Express and Star) Photo: Shaun Botterill
![Goalkeeper Mark Howard has signed for League Two side Carlisle United on a short-term deal. The 35-year-old spent time with Blackpool, Sheffield United, Bolton Wanderers and others. (Manchester Evening News)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYyMzg3NjlmLTNkZTUtNDJhYi04MThkLTk1NTI3Y2EwZWMyYjpmZDBlZjU3NS05ZmZlLTRkYzEtYjE5OC1mY2ViMDY0OTMzZjg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Ex-Sheffield United and Blackpool goalkeeper joins League Two club
Goalkeeper Mark Howard has signed for League Two side Carlisle United on a short-term deal. The 35-year-old spent time with Blackpool, Sheffield United, Bolton Wanderers and others. (Manchester Evening News) Photo: GLYN KIRK
![Blackburn Rovers defender Dan Pike is wanted back by his former club AFC Fylde. The 19-year-old joined the club on loan last month, however returned to Ewood Park when he suffered an injury. (Football League World)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIwODViYWUyLTZhYTAtNDk2Mi04MzdlLTAzMjdhNjQ0MGYyMDoxZDUzMTFkMy02NTM2LTRlMzYtODhmNi0wYzgxNGFiOWFhZjg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Non league club keen to resign Blackburn Rovers defender
Blackburn Rovers defender Dan Pike is wanted back by his former club AFC Fylde. The 19-year-old joined the club on loan last month, however returned to Ewood Park when he suffered an injury. (Football League World) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
![Preston North End are reportedly keep on a move for Fleetwood Town's James Hill, however Liverpool and Rangers are now thought to be interested. The 19-year-old is the son of former Lily Whites' defender Matt Hill. (Deepdale Digest)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ5Y2Q3YzFmLWMyNDUtNGYzYS05ZmU2LTAxYmFjMWU4ZmQ0MTozNjM3NWRhNi1lYTg2LTQwMjYtOGZiZC02MGZmZTQxZWFjMjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Preston North End in battle with Liverpool for League One defender
Preston North End are reportedly keep on a move for Fleetwood Town's James Hill, however Liverpool and Rangers are now thought to be interested. The 19-year-old is the son of former Lily Whites' defender Matt Hill. (Deepdale Digest) Photo: Pete Norton