West Bromwich Albion have won four of their previous six league games, and they are gradually gaining ground on their rivals in the championship promotion battle.

With players like Okay Yokuslu shining in the middle of the park as a dependable anchor for the Baggies when the games have grown more intense, it means that Carlos Corberan’s team is safe in its playoff berth.

Last time out, the Turkish midfielder helped Tom Fellows score the game’s first goal against Bristol City. The trusty Baggies number 35 continues to be a wise addition to a free transfer.

While Yokuslu’s contribution to West Brom’s success in terms of production and money value is rising, the transfer value of a previous show-stopper for the second-tier promotion chasers has decreased to less than that of the 30-year-old.

The record of Matheus Pereira at West Brom

During a transformative two seasons with West Brom, Matheus Pereira would absolutely destroy the Hawthorns. He was a bright spot in the terrible 2020–21 Premier League season for the Baggies, and he also set the second division on fire.

After 77 appearances, he would leave West Brom with 20 goals and 26 assists, 17 of which came during the season when his West Midlands team finished a miserable 19th in the Premier League.
The Brazilian midfielder, who was dubbed a “great” talent by one of his former coaches, Nate Weiss, during the height of his West Brom powers, seemed certain to go on to bigger and better things, especially after his side was relegated.

Baggies boss Valerien Ismael approved Pereira’s major transfer to Al-Hilal, and West Brom was more than willing to comply when the opulent Saudi Arabian team paid an estimated £16 million to acquire him.
When considering his value in 2024, West Brom will now realize that it was an even better choice to let go of their former £8 million man. According to Football Transfers, his estimated price currently places him behind Yokuslu, whom the Baggies once acquired for £0.
The transfer value of Matheus Pereira in 2024

The 27-year-old midfielder, who is now on loan at Cruzeiro and lives in his home country of Brazil, is valued at barely €2.2 million (£1.8 million), a significant decrease from his high Al-Hilal transfer cost.

Even with this decline, Pereira isn’t exactly having a hard time; in just ten games this year back in South America, the Cruzeiro number ten has massively contributed five assists.

Given that Yokuslu only signed for free last season, his value has increased to €3.5 million (£2.99 million), which may be a greater indication of how important he has become for Corberan’s team than Pereira losing his way.

Not only has the Turkish midfielder’s value increased significantly in the Baggies camp, but Brandon Thomas-Asante has also seen a sharp boost, going from €0.3m (£256k) to €3.4m (£2.90m), which is now more than Pereira’s valuation.
Yokuslu will work hard to remain a valuable member of this club as they aim to advance to the Premier League, while former West Brom player Pereira will be wondering when his time in Brazil will come to an end and where his nomadic career will take him.