VfL Wolfsburg 
Arsenal 
- 26 August
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CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Arsenal to sign Ridle Baku. VfL 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), Thomas Partey)
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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 rumourArsenal, Chelsea interested in Wolfsburg's Ridle Baku? - Sports Mole
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
76.9
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Óscar Mingueza |
 Celta
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€16.3M |
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74.1
81.9
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Ansgar Knauff |
 E. Frankfurt
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€19.5M |
|
74.0
76.4
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Pervis Estupiñán |
 Milan
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€28.8M |
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73.9
75.1
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Ola Aina |
 Nottingham
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€27.9M |
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73.8
73.8
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Javi Galán |
 Atlético Madrid
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€2.7M |
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73.5
73.5
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Niklas Süle |
 Dortmund
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€4.2M |
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73.5
79.5
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Pedro Porro |
 Tottenham
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€50.3M |
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73.4
73.8
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Nordi Mukiele |
 Sunderland
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€10M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piero Hincapié | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Nicolas Jackson | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Kang-in Lee | 17-08-2025 | Report | |
| Quinten Timber | 21-07-2025 | Report | |
| Cristhian Mosquera | 02-07-2025 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 24-06-2025 | Report | |
| Lucien Agoumé | 23-06-2025 | Report |
Ridle Baku
D, M (R)
Skill: 70.6
Pot: 73.0
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€10M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€8.5M – €11.5M
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Who is Ridle Baku?
Ridle Baku (GER) is a a 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 has also been used as an inverted wing back.
Ridle Baku's current transfer value is between €8.5M and €11.5M. His last transfer was from VfL Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid VfL Wolfsburg €4.5M for Ridle Baku.
Ridle Baku latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
