Damion Downs

In March 2026, reports confirmed Hamburger SV's purchase option is €10 million, though it is now considered unlikely to be triggered. This option was negotiated in January 2026 as part of a loan deal, with reports valuing it at €10 million, potentially rising to €12 million with add-ons. In January 2026, it was also noted Southampton were reluctant to sell for less than the €8 million they paid. His Transfermarkt value was reported at €7 million in December 2025. The player's transfer from 1. FC Köln to Southampton in July 2025 was for a reported fee of €8 million.

Our valuation is driven by the recent transfer history for Damion Downs, including the €8 million fee Southampton paid in July 2025 and the subsequent €10 million purchase option negotiated with Hamburger SV in January 2026. However, reports of his poor performance on loan and the unlikelihood of that option being exercised suggest a significant drop in value, leading to our more conservative current estimate.