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Blackburn 
- 28 May
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CONFIRMED: Jacob Butterfield signs for Luton.
Luton beats Blackburn to sign Jacob Butterfield. The midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Jacob Butterfield moving to Blackburn.
CONFIRMED: Jacob Butterfield signs for Luton
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Jacob Butterfield's transfer to Blackburn, as reports suggest a 72% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Blackburn has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Jacob Butterfield.
- Blackburn has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jacob Butterfield (34).
- Jacob Butterfield 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 Blackburn squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Yasin Ayari, Sondre Tronstad)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Yasin Ayari, Sondre Tronstad)
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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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Potential star player in position on team (Yasin Ayari, Sondre Tronstad)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Yasin Ayari, Harry Pickering)
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Less potential than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Blackburn
| 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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43.4
43.4
|
Zsolt Haraszti | Paksi SE | €0.1M |
|
43.4
43.4
|
Mo Babouli |
 Forge
|
€0.1M |
|
43.3
48.3
|
Tarik Čandić |
 Ajdovscina
|
€0.2M |
|
43.3
43.5
|
Lukas Hrnciar |
 Pogon
|
€50K |
|
43.3
57.9
|
M. Meier |
 Holstein II
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€0.2M |
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43.2
43.2
|
Florent Avdyli |
 Ferronikeli
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€98.1K |
|
43.2
43.2
|
Sebastian Steblecki |
 Polonia
|
€50K |
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43.1
48.3
|
Jakov Pranjić |
 Zrinjski
|
€0.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Cantwell | 27-08-2024 | Report | |
| Liam Cullen | 24-09-2023 | Report | |
| Ryan Oné | 28-08-2023 | Report | |
| Yan Dhanda | 11-05-2023 | Report | |
| Kevin Nisbet | 07-05-2023 | Report | |
| Luís Henriques de Barros Lopes | 18-04-2023 | Report | |
| Ryan Porteous | 26-01-2023 | Report | |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | 24-01-2023 | Report |
Jacob Butterfield
M, AM (C)
Skill: 42.5
Pot: 42.5
Team
Gateshead
Gateshead
Contracted Until
30 Jun 25
ETV
€0.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.2M – €0.3M
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Who is Jacob Butterfield?
Jacob Butterfield (ENG) is a an advanced playmaker and currently plays for Gateshead. Jacob Butterfield is 34 years old (1990/06/10) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 19. Jacob Butterfield has also been used as a shadow striker, a deep lying playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
Jacob Butterfield's current transfer value is between €0.2M and €0.3M. His last transfer was from Scunthorpe to Gateshead FC in 2024. Gateshead FC got Jacob Butterfield for free.
Jacob Butterfield latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
