Wolfsburg 
Arsenal 
- 14 January
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CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Arsenal to sign Ridle Baku . Wolfsburg accepts their €4.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Ridle Baku moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Ridle Baku reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the defender making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Ridle Baku (27).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Ridle Baku .
- Ridle Baku 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 Arsenal 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 (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Takehiro Tomiyasu )
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Jurriën Timber)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jurriën Timber, Ben White (Defender, ENG))
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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 rumour/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F14%2Fridle-baku.jpg)
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Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Wolfsburg right-back Ridle Baku.
Arsenal battle Chelsea in Ridle Baku pursuit
Premier League leaders Arsenal will battle it out with Chelsea for the services of 25-year-old right-back Ridle Baku.
Alternatives of Arsenal
| 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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74.2
78.6
|
Amad Diallo |
 Man Utd
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€48.6M |
|
73.9
80.2
|
Yan Couto |
 Dortmund
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€24.3M |
|
73.9
76.2
|
Timothy Weah |
 Marseille
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€22.7M |
|
73.8
76.7
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Djed Spence |
 Tottenham
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€39.2M |
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73.7
75.2
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Óscar Mingueza |
 Celta
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€14.4M |
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73.5
74.6
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Theo Hernández |
 Al-Hilal
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€34.5M |
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73.5
73.9
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Matteo Darmian |
 Inter
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€1.8M |
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73.3
78.0
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Manu Sánchez |
 Levante
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€9.6M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Tino Livramento | 12-01-2026 | Report | |
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| Bradley Barcola | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Robinio Vaz | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Karl Etta Eyong | 17-11-2025 | Report |
Ridle Baku
D, M (R)
Skill: 70.6
Pot: 70.6
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€11.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€10.5M – €12.8M
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Who is Ridle Baku ?
Ridle Baku (GER) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for RB Leipzig. Ridle Baku is 27 years old (1998/04/08) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 20.
Ridle Baku 's current transfer value is between €10.5M and €12.8M. His last transfer was from Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid Wolfsburg €4.5M for Ridle Baku .
Ridle Baku latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
