Angers 
Newcastle 
- 29 November
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Exclusive: Newcastle, Wolves & Brentford scouting 'Europe's best goalkeeper'
Football Insider has learned that Newcastle, Wolves and Brentford are among a host of clubs checking on Angers goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.
Will Yahia Fofana leave Angers and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle's pursuit of Yahia Fofana reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the keeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Yahia Fofana (25).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Yahia Fofana.
- The absence of key players at Newcastle who play in the same position as Yahia Fofana increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Newcastle's squad.
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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Few better competitors for position (Nick Pope , John Ruddy )
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope , John Ruddy )
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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
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Way too many better competitors for position (Nick Pope , John Ruddy )
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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67.3
78.4
|
Noah Atubolu |
 SC Freiburg
|
€16.6M |
|
67.2
75.2
|
Anatoliy Trubin |
 Benfica
|
€33.4M |
|
67.2
67.2
|
Everson |
 Atletico Mineiro
|
€1.5M |
|
66.9
66.9
|
Marcos Felipe |
 Eyupspor
|
€2.2M |
|
66.9
74.9
|
Konstantinos Tzolakis |
 Olympiakos
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€14.5M |
|
66.9
67.5
|
Franco Armani |
 River Plate
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€0.9M |
|
66.8
67.2
|
Marvin Schwäbe |
 Koln
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€2.4M |
|
66.4
68.0
|
José Sá |
 Wolves
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€7.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kees Smit | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Éderson | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Igor Thiago | 31-10-2025 | Report | |
| Elliot Anderson | 29-10-2025 | Report | |
| Joel Ordóñez | 22-10-2025 | Report | |
| Eduardo Camavinga | 26-09-2025 | Report | |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 08-09-2025 | Report | |
| Nick Woltemade | 29-08-2025 | Report |
Yahia Fofana
GK
Skill: 64.1
Pot: 68.3
Team
Rizespor
Rizespor
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€7.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€6.1M – €8.2M
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Who is Yahia Fofana?
Yahia Fofana (FRA) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Rizespor. Yahia Fofana is 25 years old (2000/08/21) and he is 194cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 30. Yahia Fofana has also been used as a sweeper keeper and as a line keeper.
Yahia Fofana's current transfer value is between €6.1M and €8.2M. His last transfer was from Angers to Rizespor in 2025.
Yahia Fofana latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
