Transfer rumour: Jonathan Leko from Birmingham City to Chicago Fire FC

Will Jonathan Leko leave Birmingham and join Chicago Fire?

Chicago Fire's pursuit of Jonathan Leko reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 88% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.

Chicago Fire has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jonathan Leko (27).
Chicago Fire has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jonathan Leko.
Jonathan Leko 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 Chicago Fire squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.

Transfer Logic score:

Pros

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Chris Mueller)
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Jonathan Dean, Chris Mueller)
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Some potentially better competitors for position (Jonathan Dean, Chris Mueller)

Alternatives of Chicago Fire

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. More info
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. More info
48.9 55.2	CJ Fodrey	Falkirk	€0.3M
48.9 49.5	Connor McLennan	Livingston	€0.2M
48.8 59.0	Jude Sunday	Differdange	€0.2M
48.8 52.2	Ade Oguns	Gjilani	€0.2M
48.8 49.5	Rodolfo	Botafogo	€0.2M
48.7 52.6	Kevin Amaro	Genk	€2.1M
48.7 48.7	Radoslav Kirilov	Levski	€0.1M
48.7 53.6	Nikola Djordjevic	Whitecaps	€0.1M

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