Rumour

Will Flynn Downes leave West Ham United and join Southampton?

Rumour report

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Southampton's pursuit of Flynn Downes reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.

  • Southampton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Flynn Downes (26).
  • Southampton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Flynn Downes.
  • Flynn Downes is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Southampton squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Few direct competitors for position (Joe Aribo, Will Smallbone)

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Southampton

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.

68.7
75.6
Máximo Perrone Como 1907 Como €11.6M
68.6
71.3
Jan Schöppner 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 Heidenheim €5M
68.5
68.5
Nemanja Matic Olympique Lyon Lyon €2M
68.3
72.5
Salis Abdul Samed Sunderland AFC Sunderland €5.1M
68.3
81.9
Adam Wharton Crystal Palace C. Palace €48.9M
68.3
86.6
Joao Neves Paris Saint-Germain PSG €70.4M
68.2
68.4
Harry Winks Leicester City Leicester €11.4M
68.2
68.2
Baptiste Santamaria OGC Nice Nice €5.1M

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