Damion Downs

In January 2026, reports mention Southampton are unlikely to want a loss on the €8m they paid for the player, while his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €7.0m. The transfer from 1. FC Köln to Southampton in July 2025 was completed for a reported €8.0M (also cited as £7M, approx. €8.3M). At the time of that transfer, his market worth was reportedly estimated at €6.0m.

Our valuation for Damion Downs is driven by the recent €8.0M transfer fee Southampton paid in July 2025 and their reported desire to avoid a financial loss. This is balanced against his subsequent lack of goals and playing time in the Championship, which has led to the current interest being primarily for loan deals. This suggests a permanent transfer would likely require Southampton to accept a slight depreciation on their initial investment.