Midtjylland 
Newcastle 
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Will Franculino leave Midtjylland and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle's pursuit of Franculino reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the aanvaller making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Franculino (22).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Franculino.
- The absence of key players at Newcastle who play in the same position as Franculino increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Newcastle's squad.
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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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Yoane Wissa, Nick Woltemade)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Yoane Wissa, Nick Woltemade)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Bazoumana Touré, Anthony Elanga)
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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63.8
66.1
|
Peter Christiansen |
 Viking
|
€1.7M |
|
63.6
63.6
|
Duván Zapata |
 Torino
|
€1.9M |
|
63.6
63.9
|
Eldor Shomurodov |
 Istanbul Basaksehir FK
|
€3.1M |
|
63.6
72.5
|
Armando González |
 Olympiacos
|
€2.7M |
|
63.5
73.0
|
Dzenan Pejcinovic |
 Stuttgart
|
€9.7M |
|
63.4
64.5
|
George Hirst |
 Stoke City
|
€6.6M |
|
63.3
65.0
|
Keinan Davis |
 Udinese
|
€4.5M |
|
63.2
73.5
|
Emersonn |
 Ipswich
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€3.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Abde Ezzalzouli | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nico González | 25-08-2026 | Report | |
| Christopher Nkunku | 19-08-2026 | Report | |
| Folarin Balogun | 12-08-2026 | Report |
Franculino
F (C)
Skill: 61.1
Pot: 70.2
Team
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€16.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€15.2M – €18.5M
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Who is Franculino?
Franculino (GNB) is a a poacher and currently plays for Trabzonspor. Franculino is 22 years old (2004/06/28) and he is 186cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. Franculino has also been used as a shadow striker and as a pressing forward.
Franculino's current transfer value is between €15.2M and €18.5M. His last transfer was from Midtjylland to Trabzonspor in 2026.
Franculino latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
