Rosenborg 
Liverpool 
- 23 February
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Olaus Skarsem signs for CSKA Sofia.
CSKA Sofia beats Liverpool to sign Olaus Skarsem. Rosenborg accepts their €0.5M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Olaus Skarsem moving to Liverpool.
CONFIRMED: Olaus Skarsem signs for CSKA Sofia
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Olaus Skarsem's transfer to Liverpool, as reports suggest a 69% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Liverpool has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Olaus Skarsem.
- Liverpool has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Olaus Skarsem (27).
- Liverpool has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Olaus Skarsem.
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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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
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Key player as direct competitor (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
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Some better competitors for position (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
Liverpool scout Rosenborg midfielder Olaus Jair Skarsem - sources
Liverpool are among several Premier League clubs tracking Norwegian youngster Olaus Jair Skarsem, sources in Norway have told ESPN FC.
Alternatives of Liverpool
| 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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57.8
60.7
|
Tashreeq Matthews | Mamelodi Sundowns | €1.2M |
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57.8
62.7
|
Nika Gagnidze |
 Kolos
|
€0.7M |
|
57.8
61.5
|
Immanuel Pherai |
 Elversberg
|
€1.7M |
|
57.8
62.8
|
Luis Gabriel Rey |
 Puebla
|
€1.1M |
|
57.8
60.9
|
P. Mattsson |
 Norwich
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€3.2M |
|
57.8
58.0
|
Michele Castagnetti |
 Cesena
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€0.4M |
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57.8
58.8
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Sergey Makarov | Rotor Volgograd | €0.2M |
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57.8
59.3
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Sam Sanna |
 Laval
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€0.9M |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Adam Wharton | 04-02-2026 | Report | |
| Eduardo Camavinga | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 26-01-2026 | Report | |
| Carlos Baleba | 06-01-2026 | Report |
Olaus Skarsem
M (CL)
Skill: 55.5
Pot: 58.4
Team
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€0.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.3M – €0.4M
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Who is Olaus Skarsem?
Olaus Skarsem (NOR) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for CSKA Sofia. Olaus Skarsem is 27 years old (1998/07/02) and he is 178cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 21. Olaus Skarsem has also been used as an advanced playmaker and as a deep lying playmaker.
Olaus Skarsem's current transfer value is between €0.3M and €0.4M. His last transfer was from Rosenborg to CSKA Sofia in 2024. CSKA Sofia paid Rosenborg €0.5M for Olaus Skarsem.
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