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Will Edmond Tapsoba leave Bayer 04 and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Newcastle is keen on Edmond Tapsoba, yet with a probability of only 46%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Edmond Tapsoba has few opportunities to further develop within this Newcastle squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Newcastle has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Edmond Tapsoba.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Edmond Tapsoba (27).
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 (Dan Burn, Fabian Schär)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Dan Burn, Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG))
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Malick Thiaw)
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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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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Dan Burn, Fabian Schär)
David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) on X
🚨 Newcastle stepping up work on alternative centre-backs in case deal cannot be agreed with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi. #NUFC talking to Bayer Leverkusen over Edmond Tapsoba + expressed interest to Chelsea about Axel Disasi @TheAthleticFC #Bayer04 #CFC https://t.co/IYaHxC36rd
Newcastle United looking to steal a march on Tottenham for Edmond Tapsoba
Newcastle United are keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba, a target for Tottenham Hotspur.
Alternatives of Newcastle
| 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. |
|
|
78.1
80.6
|
Pierre Kalulu |
 Juventus
|
€29.6M |
|
77.4
84.3
|
Piero Hincapié |
 Arsenal
|
€51.1M |
|
77.0
78.6
|
Ezri Konsa |
Arsenal
|
€35.7M |
|
76.9
84.9
|
Ilya Zabarnyi |
 PSG
|
€38.5M |
|
76.2
83.3
|
Levi Colwill |
 Chelsea
|
€58.2M |
|
76.2
76.2
|
Luke Shaw |
 Man Utd
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€10.8M |
|
76.1
76.1
|
Marcos Senesi |
 Tottenham
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€16.9M |
|
75.5
75.5
|
Alessio Romagnoli |
 Lazio
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€3.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Nkunku | 19-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nico González | 19-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolas Seiwald | 18-08-2026 | Report | |
| Georges Mikautadze | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Amar Dedić | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | 08-08-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 03-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lukas Hornicek | 01-08-2026 | Report |
Edmond Tapsoba
D (CL)
Skill: 74.2
Pot: 76.9
Team
Bayer 04
Bayer 04
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€32.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€29.5M – €36M
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Who is Edmond Tapsoba?
Edmond Tapsoba (BFA) is a a ball playing defender and currently plays for Bayer 04. Edmond Tapsoba is 27 years old (1999/02/02) and he is 194cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 12. Edmond Tapsoba has also been used as a ball winning defender.
Edmond Tapsoba's current transfer value is between €29.5M and €36M. His last transfer was from Guimaraes to Bayer 04 in 2020. Bayer 04 paid Guimaraes €20.2M for Edmond Tapsoba.
Edmond Tapsoba latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
