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- 4 June
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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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Rumour report
(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 (38).
- 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 (Samuel George 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, Samuel George 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 (Samuel George Smith (Striker, ENG), Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Dominic Ballard, Femi Azeez)
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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52.4
52.4
|
Wajdi Sahli |
 Radnicki
|
€0.2M |
|
52.4
52.4
|
Andreas Weimann |
 Rapid
|
€0.2M |
|
52.4
52.8
|
Adam Radwanski |
 Zaglebie Lubin
|
€0.2M |
|
52.4
52.4
|
Oscar Trejo |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€0.3M |
|
52.3
52.3
|
Pizzi |
 Estoril
|
€0.4M |
|
52.3
52.3
|
Patrick Greil |
 Rheindorf
|
€0.3M |
|
52.3
60.4
|
Dijon Kameri |
 Cracovia
|
€1.3M |
|
52.2
52.2
|
Dominik Prokop |
 Zeljeznicar BL
|
€0.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Delap | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Joe Pigott | 16-07-2023 | Report | |
| Luke Amos | 15-07-2023 | Report | |
| G. Pușcaș | 07-08-2019 | Report | |
| Grant Ward | 04-06-2019 | Report | |
| Dylan Crowe | 31-05-2019 | Report | |
| Matt Clarke | 31-05-2019 | Report | |
| Gwion Edwards | 11-05-2019 | Report |
David McGoldrick
F, AM (C)
Skill: 50.5
Pot: 50.5
Team
Barnsley
Barnsley
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
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
€0.3M – €0.4M
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Who is David McGoldrick?
David McGoldrick (IRL) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for Barnsley. David McGoldrick is 38 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 poacher and as a mobile striker.
David McGoldrick's current transfer value is between €0.3M and €0.4M. 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.
