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The cost of elite footballers is rising every year, and it seems to be the norm when a world-class talent is sold for a figure in the region of £100m.

The inflated prices have a knock-on effect throughout the lower leagues, and there is one man at West Bromwich Albion whose valuation has likely risen.

Newcastle United bought Dwight Gayle from Crystal Palace for around £10m, but his stock would have fallen after he only scored six goals in the Premier League last season.

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The striker was sent out on loan to West Brom in the summer and has already netted eight times and bagged five assists in 12 games.

It is unclear if the Baggies will try to sign Gayle permanently when his loan deal expires at the end of the season, but if they do, the club may have to fork out a hefty fee.

We asked you how much you think the forward is worth at this moment in time, and it is fair to say that the majority of fans believe that his price has risen.