Rosenborg 
Liverpool 
- 22 October
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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 (Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Key player as direct competitor (Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
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Some better competitors for position (Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo)
Liverpool scout Rosenborg youth - 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
67.2
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Issa Doumbia |
 Venezia
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€2.3M |
|
57.8
67.0
|
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro |
 Pisa
|
€2.2M |
|
57.8
57.8
|
Magomed Ozdoev |
 PAOK
|
€0.7M |
|
57.8
57.8
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Obinna Nwobodo | Cincinnati | €1.7M |
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57.8
58.8
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Sergey Makarov | Rotor Volgograd | €0.2M |
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57.8
57.8
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Jordan Houghton |
 Stevenage
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€0.6M |
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57.8
58.9
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Sergio Lozano |
 Jagiellonia
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€1.2M |
|
57.8
57.8
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V. Kamilov |
 Orenburg
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€0.4M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Subiabre | 22-10-2025 | Report | |
| Antoine Semenyo | 22-10-2025 | Report | |
| Castello Lukeba | 14-10-2025 | Report | |
| Jarrad Branthwaite | 01-10-2025 | Report | |
| Julián Alvarez | 23-09-2025 | Report | |
| Youri Baas | 18-09-2025 | Report | |
| Jorthy Mokio | 15-09-2025 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 15-09-2025 | Report |
Olaus Skarsem
M (CL)
Skill: 55.5
Pot: 58.3
Team
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€0.4M
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 a deep lying playmaker and as an advanced 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.
Olaus Skarsem latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
