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 (Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka)
Key player as direct competitor (Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Stephy Mavididi, Patson Daka)
Some better competitors for position (Jamie Vardy, Stephy Mavididi)
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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66.8
66.8
|
Gerard Moreno |
 Villarreal
|
€4.4M |
|
66.7
67.7
|
Wout Weghorst |
 Ajax
|
€3.9M |
|
66.7
66.8
|
Simon Banza |
 Trabzonspor
|
€15.9M |
|
66.6
68.6
|
Gianluca Scamacca |
 Atalanta
|
€22.6M |
|
66.4
71.5
|
Noah Okafor |
 Napoli
|
€16.6M |
|
66.4
71.5
|
Lassina Traoré |
 Shakhtar D.
|
€5.9M |
|
66.1
66.9
|
Memphis Depay |
 Corinthians
|
€9.4M |
|
66.0
77.0
|
Lucas Stassin |
 Saint-Etienne
|
€11.4M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal El Khannouss | 25-08-2024 | Report | |
| Jordan Ayew | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Reo Hatate | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Matias Fernandez | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Oliver Skipp | 18-08-2024 | Report | |
| Ben Doak | 13-08-2024 | Report | |
| Fotis Ioannidis | 12-08-2024 | Report | |
| Adam Hložek | 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 poacher 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 mobile striker.
George Hirst's current transfer value is between €6.5M and €8.7M. His last transfer was from Leicester to Ipswich Town in 2023. Ipswich Town paid Leicester €1.8M for George Hirst.
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Sheff Wed 
Leicester 
