Nantes 
Newcastle 
- 22 February
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CONFIRMED: Ludovic Blas signs for Rennes.
Rennes beats Newcastle to sign Ludovic Blas. Nantes accepts their €15M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Ludovic Blas moving to Newcastle.
CONFIRMED: Ludovic Blas signs for Rennes
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Ludovic Blas's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 61% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- There are few players in the current Newcastle squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Ludovic Blas's chances of playing a key role within the team.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Ludovic Blas (28).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Ludovic Blas.
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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Missing star player in position on team
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Elliot Anderson)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Some better competitors for position (Harvey Barnes, Elliot Anderson)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Elliot Anderson, Lewis Miley)
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Alternatives of Newcastle
| 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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66.6
66.6
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Stephan El Shaarawy |
 Roma
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€1.6M |
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66.2
66.5
|
Gerson |
 Cruzeiro
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€20.4M |
|
66.0
84.5
|
Yan Diomande |
 RB Leipzig
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€25.5M |
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66.0
66.0
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Mathias Pereira Lage |
 St. Pauli
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€3.6M |
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65.9
66.6
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Armand Laurienté |
 Sassuolo
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€14.2M |
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65.8
65.8
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Marcus Edwards |
 Burnley
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€12.9M |
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65.8
74.5
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Bénie Traoré |
 Basel
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€12.6M |
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65.7
80.3
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Roony Bardghji |
 Barcelona
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€15.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Pellegrini | 13-02-2026 | Report | |
| Curtis Jones | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 04-02-2026 | Report | |
| Stefan de Vrij | 19-01-2026 | Report | |
| Tarik Muharemović | 19-01-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 12-01-2026 | Report | |
| Jørgen Strand Larsen | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Raphinha | 01-12-2025 | Report |
Ludovic Blas
M (CR)
Skill: 63.5
Pot: 63.5
Team
Rennes
Rennes
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€15.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€14M – €17.2M
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Who is Ludovic Blas?
Ludovic Blas (FRA) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for Rennes. Ludovic Blas is 28 years old (1997/12/31) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 10. Ludovic Blas has also been used as an inside forward.
Ludovic Blas's current transfer value is between €14M and €17.2M. His last transfer was from Nantes to Rennes in 2023. Rennes paid Nantes €15M for Ludovic Blas.
Ludovic Blas latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
