Birmingham 
Everton 
- 4 March
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CONFIRMED: Jordan James signs for Rennes.
Rennes beats Everton to sign Jordan James. Birmingham accepts their €5M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Jordan James moving to Everton.
CONFIRMED: Jordan James signs for Rennes
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Jordan James's transfer to Everton, as reports suggest a 64% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Everton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jordan James (21).
- Everton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jordan James.
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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Few direct competitors for position (Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucouré)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (James Garner, Idrissa Gueye)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (James Garner, Amadou Onana)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumour
Everton joined by Euro clubs in race for Jordan James - journalist
Alan Nixon has revealed Everton and a number of European clubs are tracking Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James this summer.
Alternatives of Everton
| 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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62.7
62.7
|
Diego Rossi |
 Columbus
|
€4.9M |
|
62.7
63.1
|
Jefferson Savarino |
 Fluminense
|
€9.4M |
|
62.7
69.8
|
Myron van Brederode |
 Mechelen
|
€3.8M |
|
62.6
66.8
|
Facundo Colidio |
 River Plate
|
€4.3M |
|
62.5
65.9
|
Lassine Sinayoko |
 Auxerre
|
€2.6M |
|
62.4
64.6
|
Riqui Puig |
 LA Galaxy
|
€18.6M |
|
62.3
62.3
|
Lewis O'Brien |
 Wrexham
|
€3.5M |
|
62.3
62.3
|
Rafa Silva |
 Benfica
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€5.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukhym Konoplya | 16-01-2026 | Report | |
| Yuri Alberto | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Daizen Maeda | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Gabriel Jesus | 06-10-2025 | Report | |
| Tyler Dibling | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Nathan Aké | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Samuel Lino | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Neil El Aynaoui | 14-07-2025 | Report |
Jordan James
M, DM (C)
Skill: 60.2
Pot: 72.4
Team
Leicester
Leicester
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€10.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€9.3M – €11.3M
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Who is Jordan James?
Jordan James (WAL) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for Leicester. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 19. Jordan James has also been used as a box to box midfielder, an advanced playmaker, a deep lying playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
Jordan James's current transfer value is between €9.3M and €11.3M. His last transfer was from Rennes to Leicester in 2025. Leicester loaned Jordan James for free from Rennes.
Jordan James latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
