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- 26 August
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CONFIRMED: Johan Bakayoko signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Newcastle to sign Johan Bakayoko. PSV accepts their €18M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Johan Bakayoko moving to Newcastle.
CONFIRMED: Johan Bakayoko signs for RB Leipzig
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Johan Bakayoko's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 65% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Usually, Newcastle buys players who have less potential than Johan Bakayoko.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Johan Bakayoko (22).
- The absence of key players at Newcastle who play in the same position as Johan Bakayoko increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Newcastle's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Anthony Gordon, Jacob Murphy)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Jacob Murphy)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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More potential than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Newcastle
| 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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79.2
79.4
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Marcus Rashford |
 Barcelona
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€52.2M |
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78.9
81.4
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Antony |
 Man Utd
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€41.3M |
|
77.4
87.6
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Yankuba Minteh |
 Brighton
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€43.2M |
|
76.5
83.0
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia |
 PSG
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€70.6M |
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73.5
73.8
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Hirving Lozano | San Diego | €9.8M |
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73.1
82.1
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Ansu Fati |
 Monaco
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€7.7M |
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72.5
75.2
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Edon Zhegrova |
 Lille
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€16.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jörgen Strand Larsen | 20-08-2025 | Report | |
| Malick Thiaw | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Muniz | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 28-07-2025 | Report | |
| Yoane Wissa | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Ismael Saibari | 18-07-2025 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| Leonardo Balerdi | 02-07-2025 | Report |
Johan Bakayoko
M, F (R)
Skill: 75.1
Pot: 86.8
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€29M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€26.1M – €31.9M
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Who is Johan Bakayoko?
Johan Bakayoko (BEL) is a an inside forward and currently plays for RB Leipzig. Johan Bakayoko is 22 years old (2003/04/20) and he is 179cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27. Johan Bakayoko has also been used as a classic winger and as a wide playmaker.
Johan Bakayoko's current transfer value is between €26.1M and €31.9M. His last transfer was from PSV to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid PSV €18M for Johan Bakayoko.
Johan Bakayoko latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
