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Will Kaishu Sano leave Mainz 05 and join Liverpool?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kaishu Sano's transfer to Liverpool, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Liverpool has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kaishu Sano.
- Liverpool has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kaishu Sano (25).
- Liverpool has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kaishu Sano.
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 (Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister)
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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 (Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
Alternatives of Liverpool
| 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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73.7
76.3
|
Maxence Caqueret |
 Como
|
€15.8M |
|
73.7
81.5
|
Julio Enciso |
 Ipswich
|
€29.6M |
|
73.6
80.5
|
Harvey Elliott |
 Valencia
|
€20.8M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€14.1M |
|
73.4
74.3
|
Sander Berge |
 Fulham
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€27.9M |
|
73.3
73.3
|
Stanislav Lobotka |
 Napoli
|
€7.1M |
|
73.2
79.5
|
Aimar Oroz |
 Osasuna
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€10.2M |
|
73.1
74.4
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Christoph Baumgartner |
 RB Leipzig
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€24.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamine Camara | 20-10-2026 | Report | |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
| Felix Nmecha | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
| Gjivai Zechiël | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Rayan Cherki | 07-10-2026 | Report | |
| Josh King | 06-10-2026 | Report | |
| Ismaïla Sarr | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Adam Wharton | 21-08-2026 | Report |
Kaishu Sano
DM, M (C)
Skill: 70.1
Pot: 75.3
Team
Mainz 05
Mainz 05
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€42.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€38.5M – €47.1M
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). 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 €38.5M and €47.1M. His last transfer was from Kashima to Mainz 05 in 2024. Mainz 05 paid Kashima €2.5M for Kaishu Sano.
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