Momentum is building for George Hirst's transfer to Leicester, as reports suggest a 75% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy)
Key player as direct competitor (Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Tom Cannon, Stephy Mavididi)
Some better competitors for position (Stephy Mavididi, Patson Daka)
As England’s Young Lions continue to impress at all levels, the curious case of George Hirst and Sheffield Wednesday illustrates a problem facing the best teenage footballers in the country.
| 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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65.7
77.1
|
Lucas Stassin |
 Saint-Etienne
|
€21M |
|
65.3
65.3
|
Wout Weghorst |
 Ajax
|
€2M |
|
65.3
65.8
|
Gerard Moreno |
 Villarreal
|
€4M |
|
65.0
66.4
|
Ferran Jutglà |
 Celta
|
€9.1M |
|
64.6
70.8
|
Cameron Archer |
 Southampton
|
€15.4M |
|
64.6
66.4
|
Gianluca Scamacca |
 Atalanta
|
€18.6M |
|
64.3
71.4
|
David Datro Fofana |
 Fatih Karagumruk
|
€5.6M |
|
63.8
65.8
|
Patrick Cutrone |
 Parma
|
€6.7M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Stengs | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 25-08-2024 | Report | |
| Matteo Di Norscia | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Reo Hatate | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Oliver Skipp | 18-08-2024 | Report | |
| Ben Gannon-Doak | 13-08-2024 | Report | |
| Fotis Ioannidis | 12-08-2024 | Report |
Ipswich Town
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
George Hirst (ENG) is a a mobile striker and currently plays for Ipswich Town. George Hirst is 26 years old (1999/02/15) and he is 191cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 27. George Hirst has also been used as a poacher.
George Hirst's current transfer value is between €3.1M and €4.7M. His last transfer was from Leicester to Ipswich Town in 2023. Ipswich Town paid Leicester €1.8M for George Hirst.
George Hirst latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
Sheff Wed 
Leicester 
