Mainz 05 
Leeds Utd 
CONFIRMED: Jonathan Burkardt signs for E. Frankfurt.
E. Frankfurt beats Leeds Utd to sign Jonathan Burkardt. Mainz 05 accepts their €21M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Jonathan Burkardt moving to Leeds Utd.
CONFIRMED: Jonathan Burkardt signs for E. Frankfurt
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Leeds Utd's pursuit of Jonathan Burkardt reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jonathan Burkardt (26).
- Leeds Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jonathan Burkardt.
- The absence of key players at Leeds Utd who play in the same position as Jonathan Burkardt increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Leeds Utd's squad.
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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Few better competitors for position (Mateo Joseph )
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Mateo Joseph )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Mateo Joseph )
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Way too many better competitors for position (Mateo Joseph )
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Alternatives of Leeds Utd
| 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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77.1
80.4
|
Robert Lewandowski |
 Chicago Fire
|
€8.5M |
|
76.9
84.2
|
Thierno Barry |
 Everton
|
€40.6M |
|
76.9
76.9
|
Serhou Guirassy |
 Dortmund
|
€31.1M |
|
76.6
77.2
|
Ermedin Demirovic |
 Stuttgart
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€15.4M |
|
76.4
76.4
|
Christopher Nkunku |
 RB Leipzig
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€24.1M |
|
74.9
74.9
|
Guus Til |
 PSV
|
€13M |
|
73.9
75.8
|
Alexander Sørloth |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€14.7M |
|
73.6
73.6
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
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€74.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Estéban Lepaul | 12-10-2026 | Report | |
| Jake O'Brien | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Andrei Rațiu | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Darío Osorio | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nico Elvedi | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 29-07-2026 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 28-07-2026 | Report |
Jonathan Burkardt
F (C)
Skill: 73.9
Pot: 76.3
Team
E. Frankfurt
E. Frankfurt
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€32.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€29.4M – €35.9M
Who is Jonathan Burkardt?
Jonathan Burkardt (GER) is a a poacher and currently plays for E. Frankfurt. Jonathan Burkardt is 26 years old (2000/07/11). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29.
Jonathan Burkardt's current transfer value is between €29.4M and €35.9M. His last transfer was from Mainz 05 to E. Frankfurt in 2025. E. Frankfurt paid Mainz 05 €21M for Jonathan Burkardt.
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