Genk 
Leeds Utd 
CONFIRMED: Joseph Paintsil signs for LA Galaxy.
LA Galaxy beats Leeds Utd to sign Joseph Paintsil. Genk accepts their €8.5M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Joseph Paintsil moving to Leeds Utd.
CONFIRMED: Joseph Paintsil signs for LA Galaxy
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Joseph Paintsil's transfer to Leeds Utd, as reports suggest a 65% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Leeds Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Joseph Paintsil.
- Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Joseph Paintsil (28).
- Leeds Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Joseph Paintsil.
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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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Daniel James)
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Some better competitors for position (Daniel James)
Winger tells his club to sell him to Leeds United on deadline day
25-year-old attacker tells his club his preference is a move to Leeds United
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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62.2
62.2
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Florian Sotoca |
 Lens
|
€0.7M |
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62.2
82.2
|
Cavan Sullivan |
 Philadelphia
|
€7.2M |
|
62.2
62.6
|
Gaëtan Perrin |
 Lille
|
€3.6M |
|
62.2
62.2
|
David Akintola |
 Omonia
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€1.1M |
|
62.2
62.7
|
Matías Zaracho |
 Racing
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€2.3M |
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62.1
62.1
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Robin Hack |
 Gladbach
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€6.2M |
|
62.1
66.5
|
Robert Navarro |
 Athletic
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€7.5M |
|
62.1
64.5
|
Ibrahim Sadiq |
 Colorado
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€1.6M |
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 |
Joseph Paintsil
F (CL), M (L)
Skill: 59.6
Pot: 61.0
Team
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy
Contracted Until
31 Dec 27
ETV
€4.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€3.5M – €5.2M
Who is Joseph Paintsil?
Joseph Paintsil (GHA) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is 28 years old (1998/02/01). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 28. Joseph Paintsil has also been used as an inside forward and as a classic winger.
Joseph Paintsil's current transfer value is between €3.5M and €5.2M. His last transfer was from Genk to LA Galaxy in 2024. LA Galaxy paid Genk €8.5M for Joseph Paintsil.
Joseph Paintsil latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
