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Will Kaishu Sano leave Mainz 05 and join Arsenal?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Kaishu Sano reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the verdedigende middenvelder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kaishu Sano (25).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kaishu Sano.
- Kaishu Sano 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 Arsenal squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
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 (Declan Rice, Martín Zubimendi)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice)
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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 rumourAlternatives of Arsenal
| 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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74.1
87.7
|
Noah Sadiki |
 Sunderland
|
€27.8M |
|
73.8
74.9
|
Teun Koopmeiners |
 Juventus
|
€19M |
|
73.7
82.3
|
Diego Gómez |
 Brighton
|
€2.6M |
|
73.7
86.4
|
Leon Avdullahu |
 Hoffenheim
|
€22.5M |
|
73.6
86.3
|
Hugo Larsson |
 Fulham
|
€22.3M |
|
73.6
74.6
|
Sander Berge |
Fulham
|
€19.8M |
|
73.5
84.5
|
Yegor Yarmolyuk |
 Brentford
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€31.9M |
|
73.5
76.5
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Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€14.6M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Kroupi | 25-08-2026 | Report | |
| Kenan Yıldız | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Bruno Guimarães | 31-07-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Manu Kone | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 08-06-2026 | Report |
Kaishu Sano
DM, M (C)
Skill: 70.2
Pot: 75.5
Team
Mainz 05
Mainz 05
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€21.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€19.2M – €23.5M
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Who is Kaishu Sano?
Kaishu Sano (JPN) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Mainz 05. Kaishu Sano is 25 years old (2000/12/30) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 25. Kaishu Sano has also been used as a ball winning midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as a holding midfielder.
Kaishu Sano's current transfer value is between €19.2M and €23.5M. His last transfer was from Kashima to Mainz 05 in 2024. Mainz 05 paid Kashima €2.5M for Kaishu Sano.
Kaishu Sano latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
