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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 , Sven Botman)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Dan Burn )
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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 , Sven Botman)
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. |
|
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76.7
83.5
|
Piero Hincapié |
 Arsenal
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€65.4M |
|
76.1
76.9
|
Ezri Konsa |
Arsenal
|
€28.9M |
|
75.9
82.7
|
Ilya Zabarnyi |
 PSG
|
€31.2M |
|
75.5
82.1
|
Castello Lukeba |
 RB Leipzig
|
€56.8M |
|
74.8
76.5
|
Nico Schlotterbeck |
 Dortmund
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€60.4M |
|
74.7
75.5
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Marcos Senesi |
 Tottenham
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€27.4M |
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74.6
82.3
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Levi Colwill |
 Chelsea
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€62.7M |
|
73.9
80.5
|
Koni De Winter |
 Milan
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€24.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Fikayo Tomori | 21-10-2026 | Report | |
| Aaron Bouwman | 12-10-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Sara | 09-10-2026 | Report | |
| Ibrahim Maza | 28-09-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 25-09-2026 | Report | |
| Geny Catamo | 15-09-2026 | Report | |
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 31-08-2026 | Report |
Edmond Tapsoba
D (CL)
Skill: 72.6
Pot: 74.3
Team
Bayer 04
Bayer 04
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€39.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€35.6M – €43.5M
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). 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 €35.6M and €43.5M. 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.
