Brighton 
- 1 June
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Brighton eye Shakhtar Donetsk players in January transfer window
Brighton are considering a number of players at Shakhtar Donetsk, 90min understands, the club where boss Robert De Zerbi was previously in charge for 14 months
Will Lassina Traoré leave Shakhtar D. and join Brighton?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Brighton's pursuit of Lassina Traoré reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 85% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Brighton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Lassina Traoré (24).
- Brighton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Lassina Traoré.
- The absence of key players at Brighton who play in the same position as Lassina Traoré increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Brighton's squad.
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 (Danny Welbeck, Ansu Fati)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Danny Welbeck, João Pedro)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Danny Welbeck, João Pedro)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Ansu Fati, Evan Ferguson)
Alternatives of Brighton
| 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. |
|
|
69.4
70.9
|
Jens Odgaard |
 Bologna
|
€4.5M |
|
69.3
79.5
|
Emanuel Emegha |
 Strasbourg
|
€24.3M |
|
69.3
69.3
|
Borja Iglesias |
 Celta
|
€2.4M |
|
69.3
69.3
|
Gorka Guruzeta |
 Athletic
|
€13M |
|
69.1
72.5
|
Vítinha |
 Genoa
|
€11.5M |
|
69.0
73.3
|
Iliman Ndiaye |
 Everton
|
€25.7M |
|
68.9
85.5
|
Vitor Roque |
 Palmeiras
|
€25.5M |
|
68.5
75.3
|
Gift Orban |
 Hoffenheim
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€12.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanos Tzimas | 03-02-2025 | Report | |
| Tom Watson | 03-02-2025 | Report | |
| Habib Diarra | 24-01-2025 | Report | |
| Oliver Arblaster | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Conrad Harder | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Matt O'Riley | 25-08-2024 | Report | |
| Ferdi Kadıoğlu | 25-08-2024 | Report | |
| Andy Diouf | 23-08-2024 | Report |
Lassina Traoré
F (C)
Skill: 66.4
Pot: 71.5
Team
Shakhtar D.
Shakhtar D.
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€5.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5M – €6.8M
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Who is Lassina Traoré?
Lassina Traoré (BFA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Shakhtar D.. Lassina Traoré is 24 years old (2001/01/12) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 2. Lassina Traoré has also been used as a mobile striker.
Lassina Traoré's current transfer value is between €5M and €6.8M. His last transfer was from Ajax to Shakhtar D. in 2021. Shakhtar D. paid Ajax €10M for Lassina Traoré.
Lassina Traoré latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
