Mainz 05 
Leeds Utd 
- 6 September
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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 (Georginio Rutter, Wilfried Gnonto)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Georginio Rutter, Wilfried Gnonto)
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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 (Georginio Rutter, Joël Piroe)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Georginio Rutter, Joël Piroe)
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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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76.9
77.1
|
Ermedin Demirovic |
 Stuttgart
|
€15.9M |
|
76.8
84.3
|
Thierno Barry |
 Everton
|
€27M |
|
76.7
77.0
|
Alexander Sørloth |
 Atlético Madrid
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€16.3M |
|
76.4
77.9
|
Serhou Guirassy |
 Dortmund
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€30.1M |
|
75.5
77.4
|
Christopher Nkunku |
 RB Leipzig
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€24.4M |
|
74.8
77.8
|
Loïs Openda |
 Lyon
|
€26.7M |
|
74.0
74.0
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Guus Til |
 PSV
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€11M |
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73.4
73.7
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Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
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€54.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Julian Brandt | 27-07-2026 | Report | |
| Franculino | 21-07-2026 | Report |
Jonathan Burkardt
F (C)
Skill: 73.6
Pot: 76.7
Team
E. Frankfurt
E. Frankfurt
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€28.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€25.4M – €31.1M
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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) and he is 181cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29.
Jonathan Burkardt's current transfer value is between €25.4M and €31.1M. 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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