Newcastle Utd. 
- 16 July
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Newcastle United rival Leeds United in Kai Wagner pursuit
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner, a target for Leeds United.
Will Kai Wagner leave Philadelphia and join Newcastle Utd.?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle Utd.'s pursuit of Kai Wagner reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the defender making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle Utd. has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kai Wagner (28).
- Newcastle Utd. has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kai Wagner.
- Kai Wagner is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Newcastle Utd. squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Dan Burn, Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG))
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Dan Burn, Valentino Livramento)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Valentino Livramento)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumourAlternatives of Newcastle Utd.
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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63.3
63.9
|
C. Cándido |
 Cruz Azul
|
€1.2M |
|
63.3
63.4
|
Gabriel Rojas |
 Racing
|
€2.2M |
|
63.3
63.3
|
Luis Advíncula |
 Boca Juniors
|
€0.9M |
|
63.3
64.5
|
Fabricio Bustos |
 River Plate
|
€2.6M |
|
63.3
63.3
|
Juninho Capixaba |
 Red Bull Bragantino
|
€3.5M |
|
63.3
73.4
|
Matisse Samoise |
 Gent
|
€2.3M |
|
63.3
65.0
|
Gideon Mensah |
 Auxerre
|
€2.3M |
|
63.3
73.2
|
Brooke Norton-Cuffy |
 Genoa
|
€5.7M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giorgio Scalvini | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| Leonardo Balerdi | 02-07-2025 | Report | |
| Johan Bakayoko | 26-06-2025 | Report | |
| Anthony Elanga | 25-06-2025 | Report | |
| Xavi Simons | 18-06-2025 | Report | |
| Ousmane Diomande | 18-06-2025 | Report | |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 30-05-2025 | Report | |
| Marc Guéhi | 30-05-2025 | Report |
Kai Wagner
D (L)
Skill: 60.4
Pot: 60.4
Team
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Contracted Until
31 Dec 26
ETV
€3.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2.9M – €4.3M
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Who is Kai Wagner?
Kai Wagner (GER) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Philadelphia. Kai Wagner is 28 years old (1997/02/15) and he is 182cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27. Kai Wagner has also been used as a wing back.
Kai Wagner's current transfer value is between €2.9M and €4.3M. His last transfer was from Wurzburger to Philadelphia in 2019.
Kai Wagner latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
