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Reading 
- 22 October
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CONFIRMED: David McGoldrick signs for Sheff Utd.
Sheff Utd beats Reading to sign David McGoldrick. The striker leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of David McGoldrick moving to Reading.
CONFIRMED: David McGoldrick signs for Sheff Utd
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(Latest update: )Momentum is building for David McGoldrick's transfer to Reading, as reports suggest a 60% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Reading has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as David McGoldrick.
- Reading has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of David McGoldrick (37).
- Reading has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of David McGoldrick.
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 (Sam Smith (Striker, ENG), Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Femi Azeez, Sam Smith (Striker, ENG))
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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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Potential star player in position on team (Sam Smith (Striker, ENG), Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Dominic Ballard, Basil Tuma)
Five cheap strikers Royals could sign in January
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Alternatives of Reading
| 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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50.9
51.6
|
Emil Holten |
 Hansa
|
€0.4M |
|
50.9
51.7
|
Ángel Rodado |
 Wisla Krakow
|
€1M |
|
50.9
50.9
|
Simone Guerra |
 Juventus U23
|
€0.2M |
|
50.9
52.3
|
Will Swan |
 Bradford City
|
€0.6M |
|
50.8
56.4
|
Jean Fiacre Kouamé Botué |
 Inter
|
€0.3M |
|
50.8
50.8
|
Willyan |
 Suwon
|
€0.3M |
|
50.8
51.3
|
Antonio Colak |
 Legia Warszawa
|
€0.9M |
|
50.8
53.4
|
Uros Milovanović |
 Chaves
|
€0.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Delap | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Joe Pigott | 16-07-2023 | Report | |
| Dan Gosling | 15-07-2023 | Report | |
| L. Amos | 15-07-2023 | Report | |
| George Pușcaș | 07-08-2019 | Report | |
| Grant Ward | 04-06-2019 | Report | |
| Dylan Crowe | 31-05-2019 | Report | |
| Matt Clarke | 31-05-2019 | Report |
David McGoldrick
F, AM (C)
Skill: 49.3
Pot: 49.3
Team
Barnsley
Barnsley
ETV
€0.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.2M – €0.3M
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Who is David McGoldrick?
David McGoldrick (IRL) is a a poacher and currently plays for Barnsley. David McGoldrick is 37 years old (1987/11/29) and he is 184cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 10. David McGoldrick has also been used as a mobile striker, a shadow striker and as a box to box midfielder.
David McGoldrick's current transfer value is between €0.2M and €0.3M. His last transfer was from Notts County to Barnsley in 2025. Barnsley got David McGoldrick for free.
David McGoldrick latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
