Our Preston North End fan pundit believes that 2023 summer signing Mads Frokjaer is the club’s most valuable player, and the player they could sell for the most money.
The offensive midfielder, who is expected to remain at Deepdale until 2027 after agreeing to a four-year contract last summer, has been a good addition for Preston, who reportedly paid £1.2 million for him.
Although he started 29 of the Lilywhites’ 46 Championship games last season, the 25-year-old hasn’t always been the first name on the roster. Nevertheless, he is a player with talent who, on his day, can be a very excellent player.
Preston would get a great asset in Frokjaer, who may bring in a lot of money for the team in the future if he can consistently play at his best.
Mads Frokjaer deemed Preston North End’s most valuable player
FLW’s Preston fan pundit, Darren Watson, believes that Frokjaer is the club’s most valuable player and thinks that the club could make a profit on the £1.2million they paid to sign him last summer.
Speaking to Football League World, Darren said: “I think there are a couple of players who are valuable right now, and I can’t nail down one player as our star player, but I believe that Mads Frøkjaer, who came in last season, is brilliant on his day.
“He can beat players, is skilful, very technical, has got some pace, and he’s got a very good foot on him as well.
“I believe we could acquire him for around £1.5 million, even £2 million. We paid £1.2 million for him last season, but I believe we could get a little bit more if we sold him. Given that Mads Frøkjaer is a player who will only become better, that is the amount we should be getting for him.”
Emil Riis, a Danish player who plays for Frokjaer, is still regarded by Darren as one of the team’s most vital players and a consistent goal supplier.
“I also think Emil Riis as well,” Darren remarked. He has been a fantastic asset to the team, comes through for the team when needed, has good and terrible days, and I believe we could get about the same amount for him as well.
“Two great players and I think they could develop well within the Preston system.”
Preston have reaped the rewards of the Danish market
Preston have recruited a number of Danish players in recent years, and it’s proved successful following the additions of Frokjaer and Riis.
They added a third this summer with the signing of Jeppe Okkels, and it’s clear that the club’s recruitment team believe that they can find bargains there.
Okkles is yet to start a Championship game, but he’s looking to follow in the footsteps of his compatriots and make a big impact in Lancashire.
| Preston’s Danish contingent – Transfermarkt | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Year joined | Club signed from | P | G | A |
| Emil Riis | 2020 | Randers | 141 | 35 | 12 |
| Mads Frokjaer | 2023 | Odense Boldklub | 47 | 4 | 9 |
| Jeppe Okkels | 2024 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Since joining in 2020, Riis has been an excellent addition to the Lilywhites’ side, while Frokjaer has also proved a shrewd signing, and has been tipped to make the club money in the future.
Preston’s decision to use the Danish market to bring in talented players for reasonable fees has proved a smart move, and it looks like it’s something that the club will continue to do.
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