PSV 
Marseille 
CONFIRMED: Johan Bakayoko signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Marseille to sign Johan Bakayoko. PSV accepts their €18M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Johan Bakayoko moving to Marseille.
CONFIRMED: Johan Bakayoko signs for RB Leipzig
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Johan Bakayoko transferring to Marseille appears very low, with only 33% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Johan Bakayoko has few opportunities to further develop within this Marseille squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Marseille has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Johan Bakayoko.
- Usually, Marseille buys players who have less potential than Johan Bakayoko.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few better competitors for position (Amine Harit)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Amine Harit)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team
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More potential than previously attracted players
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Key player as direct competitor
Alternatives of Marseille
| 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. |
|
|
78.6
85.9
|
Bradley Barcola |
 Liverpool
|
€103.5M |
|
77.8
82.1
|
Mason Greenwood |
 Fenerbahce
|
€59.9M |
|
77.6
87.1
|
Xavi Simons |
 Tottenham
|
€52.9M |
|
76.9
77.1
|
Leroy Sané |
 Galatasaray
|
€16.3M |
|
76.2
80.8
|
Morgan Rogers |
 Chelsea
|
€106M |
|
76.1
86.9
|
Antonio Nusa |
 RB Leipzig
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€42.1M |
|
76.1
82.6
|
Diego Gómez |
 Brighton
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€6.7M |
|
76.1
76.8
|
Christian Pulisic |
 Milan
|
€29.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Man | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
| Ruben van Bommel | 07-10-2026 | Report | |
| Paul Wanner | 15-09-2026 | Report | |
| Couhaib Driouech | 10-08-2026 | Report | |
| Mauro Júnior | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Esmir Bajraktarević | 20-04-2026 | Report | |
| Joël Drommel | 15-04-2026 | Report | |
| Benoît Badiashile | 09-02-2026 | Report |
Johan Bakayoko
F, M (R)
Skill: 74.6
Pot: 82.3
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€25.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€22.8M – €27.8M
Who is Johan Bakayoko?
Johan Bakayoko (BEL) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for RB Leipzig. Johan Bakayoko is 23 years old (2003/04/20). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27.
Johan Bakayoko's current transfer value is between €22.8M and €27.8M. His last transfer was from PSV to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid PSV €18M for Johan Bakayoko.
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