Brighton 
- 23 February
- 100+ views
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 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 (25).
- 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 (João Pedro, Danny Welbeck)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (João Pedro, Danny Welbeck)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (João Pedro, Danny Welbeck)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Julio Enciso, João Pedro)
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. |
|
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68.8
73.9
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
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€22.8M |
|
68.7
69.0
|
Ayase Ueda |
 Feyenoord
|
€17.3M |
|
68.5
77.0
|
Emmanuel Emegha |
 Strasbourg
|
€28.8M |
|
68.5
68.5
|
Luka Jović |
 AEK
|
€5.3M |
|
68.4
75.7
|
Gift Orban |
 Verona
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€12.7M |
|
68.3
72.3
|
Brian Brobbey |
 Sunderland
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€25.7M |
|
68.3
68.3
|
Gorka Guruzeta |
 Athletic
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€6.8M |
|
67.6
67.6
|
Edin Džeko |
 Schalke
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€1.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Said El Mala | 18-02-2026 | Report | |
| Yukhym Konoplya | 16-01-2026 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 09-10-2025 | Report | |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| João Palhinha | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Harvey Elliott | 27-06-2025 | Report | |
| Diego Coppola | 16-06-2025 | Report |
Lassina Traoré
F (C)
Skill: 66.0
Pot: 70.9
Team
Shakhtar
Shakhtar
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€2.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2M – €3M
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Who is Lassina Traoré?
Lassina Traoré (BFA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Shakhtar. Lassina Traoré is 25 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 €2M and €3M. His last transfer was from Ajax to Shakhtar in 2021. Shakhtar paid Ajax €10M for Lassina Traoré.
Lassina Traoré latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
