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Will Kodai Sano leave NEC and join Man Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kodai Sano's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 74% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kodai Sano.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kodai Sano (22).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kodai 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 (Bruno Fernandes, Casimiro)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Kobbie Mainoo)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes)
Alternatives of Man 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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69.2
82.9
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Mateus Fernandes |
 West Ham
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€28.9M |
|
69.2
73.2
|
Antonio Blanco |
 Alaves
|
€10.7M |
|
69.1
69.4
|
Ellyes Skhiri |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€4.5M |
|
69.0
69.3
|
Ander Guevara |
Alaves
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€2.3M |
|
68.9
71.6
|
Patrick Osterhage |
 SC Freiburg
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€9.1M |
|
68.8
69.5
|
Pablo Ibáñez |
Alaves
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€4.3M |
|
68.8
69.6
|
Lucas Torró |
 Osasuna
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€2.2M |
|
68.7
68.7
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Pathé Ciss |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€1.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Darlow | 10-06-2026 | Report | |
| Lewis Hall | 10-06-2026 | Report | |
| Francesco Pio Esposito | 10-06-2026 | Report | |
| Pierre Kalulu | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Mateus Fernandes | 25-05-2026 | Report | |
| Éderson | 25-05-2026 | Report | |
| Shea Charles | 22-05-2026 | Report | |
| Carlos Baleba | 30-03-2026 | Report |
Kodai Sano
M, DM (C)
Skill: 65.8
Pot: 76.5
Team
NEC
NEC
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€10.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€9.6M – €11.8M
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Who is Kodai Sano?
Kodai Sano (JPN) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for NEC. Kodai Sano is 22 years old (2003/09/25) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 22. Kodai Sano has also been used as a box to box midfielder.
Kodai Sano's current transfer value is between €9.6M and €11.8M. His last transfer was from Okayama to NEC in 2023. NEC paid Okayama €0.5M for Kodai Sano.
Kodai Sano latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
