Newcastle Utd. 
- 7 June
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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 Utd.?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle Utd.'s pursuit of Yahia Fofana reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the goalkeeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle Utd. has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Yahia Fofana (24).
- Newcastle Utd. has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Yahia Fofana.
- The absence of key players at Newcastle Utd. 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 Utd.'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, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
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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, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
Alternatives of Newcastle Utd.
| 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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69.2
69.2
|
Agustín Rossi |
 Flamengo
|
€6.5M |
|
69.2
69.2
|
Marvin Schwäbe |
 Koln
|
€1.4M |
|
69.1
70.7
|
Predrag Rajković |
 Al-Ittihad
|
€6.7M |
|
69.1
70.7
|
Brice Samba |
 Stade Rennais
|
€15.7M |
|
68.9
72.5
|
Marcin Bułka |
 Nice
|
€18.6M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
C. Ledesma |
 River Plate
|
€2.5M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Paulo Gazzaniga |
 Girona
|
€2.5M |
|
68.7
71.0
|
Matvey Safonov |
 PSG
|
€22.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Mbeumo | 30-05-2025 | Report | |
| Marc Guéhi | 30-05-2025 | Report | |
| Jarell Quansah | 10-05-2025 | Report | |
| Jonathan Tah | 07-05-2025 | Report | |
| Dean Huijsen | 01-05-2025 | Report | |
| Ousmane Diomande | 29-04-2025 | Report | |
| Emanuel Emegha | 23-04-2025 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 10-04-2025 | Report |
Yahia Fofana
GK
Skill: 65.9
Pot: 70.7
Team
Angers
Angers
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5.9M – €8M
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Who is Yahia Fofana?
Yahia Fofana (FRA) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Angers. Yahia Fofana is 24 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 €5.9M and €8M.
Yahia Fofana latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
