Rumour

Will James Rodríguez leave Sao Paulo and join Rayo Vallecano?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Rayo Vallecano's pursuit of James Rodríguez reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the attacking midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.

  • Rayo Vallecano has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of James Rodríguez (34).
  • Rayo Vallecano has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of James Rodríguez.
  • The absence of key players at Rayo Vallecano who play in the same position as James Rodríguez increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Rayo Vallecano's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Unai López, Randy Nteka)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Unai López, Randy Nteka)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Rayo Vallecano

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.

59.8
60.8
Nedim Bajrami Rangers FC Rangers €2.2M
59.8
59.8
Brian Gartland AEK Athens AEK €0.5M
59.8
59.8
Nacho Fernández CA River Plate River Plate €0.3M
59.8
64.1
Jesús Ferreira Seattle Sounders FC Seattle €4.2M
59.7
59.9
Luuk Brouwers SC Heerenveen Heerenveen €1.7M
59.7
59.7
Tom Cairney  Fulham FC Fulham €1.2M
59.7
65.8
Oliver Antman Rangers FC Rangers €7.4M
59.6
59.6
Meschack Elia Alanyaspor Alanyaspor €2.5M

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