Will Bailey Rice leave Rangers and join Ajax?

Rumour report

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Momentum is building for Bailey Rice's transfer to Ajax, as reports suggest a 65% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

  • Ajax has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Bailey Rice.
  • Ajax has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Bailey Rice (19).
  • The absence of key players at Ajax who play in the same position as Bailey Rice increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Ajax's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Some direct competitors for position (Jorthy Mokio)

Cons
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🚨 EXCL: Ajax and Schalke are both trying to sign Bailey Rice from Rangers as a free agent. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish midfielder is out of contract this summer and Schalke have made initial personal terms offer already. Bailey hasn’t agreed yet with Rangers on a new deal and he’s open to https://t.co/o0vhtIThfa

Alternatives of Ajax

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.

33.0
33.0
Louis Mouquet Calcio Padova Calcio Padova €0.4M
33.0
33.0
Simone Rea Tre Fiori FC Tre €50K
32.9
37.3
Eldiyar Zarypbekov Chernomorets €0.4M
32.9
32.9
Demir Xhemalija FC Luzern Luzern €0.4M
32.9
33.4
Manuel Battistini AC Virtus Acquaviva Virtus €50K
32.8
32.8
Hussein Bahzad Al-Sailiya SC Al Sailiya €0.2M
32.8
32.8
Owen Jochmans Oud-Heverlee Leuven OH €0.2M
32.8
32.8
Rudzani Thobo Polokwane City FC Polokwane City €0.1M

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