Rumour

Will Alan Franco leave Independiente and join Villarreal?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Momentum is building for Alan Franco's transfer to Villarreal, as reports suggest a 70% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

  • In the current Villarreal squad, there are too many direct competitors playing in the same position as Alan Franco. This reduces the chances of playing time and development.
  • Villarreal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Alan Franco (29).
  • Villarreal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Alan Franco.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Juan Foyth, Yerson Mosquera)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Villarreal

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.

64.8
67.7
Luke McNally Bristol City Bristol City €2.6M
64.7
70.6
Mees Hilgers FC Twente Twente €5M
64.6
64.6
Luis Romo Deportivo Guadalajara Chivas €2M
64.6
74.0
Bright Arrey-Mbi SC Braga Braga €7.9M
64.5
64.6
Nathanael Ananias da Silva UNAM Pumas Pumas €2.7M
64.5
64.5
Josh Laurent Burnley FC Burnley €1.6M
64.5
64.6
Alessandro Vogliacco PAOK Thessaloniki PAOK €1.6M
64.5
64.5
Dante  OGC Nice Nice €0.5M

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