It’s an all-English final in the Europa League with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United vying for glory in Bilbao. Both sides have endured horrific campaigns in the Premier League but UEFA's second most prestigious club competition has provided significant solace. Only the three relegated clubs sit below Tottenham and United in the Premier League table but winning the Europa League would secure Champions League qualification for next season.
Victory would seal Tottenham’s first major trophy in 17 years since lifting the League Cup in 2008 and it would represent United’ third trophy in three years. Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecgolou have faced mounting pressure with the Tottenham manager’s position uncertain even if Tottenham triumph. Tottenham’s squad value of €836 million is the fifth highest in the Premier League and €137m more valuable than sixth place United. But which players make the most valuable combined XI? Let’s find out!
Tottenham vs Manchester United: Most valuable XI
The combined XI would have a market value of €545m with six Tottenham players and five Man United stars featuring, based on Transfermarkt’s famed market values. Despite his significant struggles this season, Rasmus Højlund takes the centre forward spot as he’s younger than Dominic Solanke - both valued at €45m. Brennan Johnson (€50m) and Alejandro Garnacho (€45m) take the wing spots despite question marks over their prospects of starting.