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Will Johan Bakayoko leave PSV and join RB Leipzig?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Johan Bakayoko's transfer to RB Leipzig, as reports suggest a 72% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- RB Leipzig has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Johan Bakayoko.
- RB Leipzig has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Johan Bakayoko (23).
- RB Leipzig has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Johan Bakayoko.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Xavi Simons , Antonio Nusa)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Johan Bakayoko)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Johan Bakayoko)
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Some better competitors for position (Xavi Simons , Johan Bakayoko)
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Alternatives of RB Leipzig
| 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. |
|
|
79.0
87.5
|
Bradley Barcola |
 PSG
|
€63.6M |
|
78.7
79.5
|
Leroy Sané |
 Galatasaray
|
€19.6M |
|
78.1
86.5
|
Mason Greenwood |
 Fenerbahce
|
€49.4M |
|
77.6
87.1
|
Xavi Simons |
 Tottenham
|
€58.2M |
|
77.3
77.3
|
Chris Führich |
 Stuttgart
|
€10.5M |
|
77.2
81.7
|
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia |
PSG
|
€91.6M |
|
76.6
78.7
|
Christian Pulisic |
 Milan
|
€40.1M |
|
76.3
82.3
|
Jacob Ramsey |
 Newcastle
|
€40M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Mbaye | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Maxime Estève | 14-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mauro Júnior | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Ismael Saibari | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Esmir Bajraktarević | 20-04-2026 | Report | |
| Joël Drommel | 15-04-2026 | Report | |
| Tai Abed | 21-01-2026 | Report | |
| Ayodele Thomas | 07-11-2025 | Report |
Johan Bakayoko
F, M (R)
Skill: 75.0
Pot: 83.9
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€27.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€25.1M – €30.7M
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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) and he is 179cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27.
Johan Bakayoko's current transfer value is between €25.1M and €30.7M. 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.
