Cardiff City 
Watford 
- 27 May
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Opinion: Watford are set to sign 31-year-old and it's a smart addition, here is why
Watford are set to complete the signing of free agent Leandro Bacuna on a deal until the end of the season, according to the Watford Observer.
Will Leandro Bacuna leave Cardiff City and join Watford?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Leandro Bacuna's transfer to Watford, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Watford has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Leandro Bacuna.
- Watford has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Leandro Bacuna (33).
- Watford has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Leandro Bacuna.
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 (Edo Kayembe, Tom Dele-Bashiru)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Ismael Koné, Francisco Sierralta)
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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 (Edo Kayembe, Tom Dele-Bashiru)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Ismael Koné, Edo Kayembe)
Alternatives of Watford
| 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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56.8
56.8
|
Timofey Margasov | Ural | €0.2M |
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56.8
56.9
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Diogo Barbosa |
 Fortaleza
|
€0.6M |
|
56.8
56.8
|
Jan Mikula |
 Slovan Liberec
|
€0.2M |
|
56.8
57.1
|
Emmanuel Dennis |
 Blackburn
|
€1.9M |
|
56.8
56.8
|
Güray Vural |
 Antalyaspor
|
€0.5M |
|
56.8
58.3
|
Rui Modesto |
 Udinese
|
€1.4M |
|
56.8
56.8
|
Daniel Sundgren |
 Volos NFC
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€51.7K |
|
56.8
58.3
|
David Hrnčár |
 Dender
|
€0.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salih Uçan | 07-08-2023 | Report | |
| Sory Kaba | 06-08-2023 | Report | |
| Xavier Mbuyamba | 16-05-2023 | Report | |
| Mark McGuinness | 07-02-2023 | Report | |
| Ryan Porteous | 26-01-2023 | Report | |
| Walid Cheddira | 13-12-2022 | Report | |
| Cody Drameh | 14-11-2022 | Report | |
| Curtis Nelson | 06-11-2022 | Report |
Leandro Bacuna
D (R), M (C)
Skill: 54.8
Pot: 54.8
Team
Groningen
Groningen
Contracted Until
30 Jun 25
ETV
€0.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.3M – €0.4M
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Who is Leandro Bacuna?
Leandro Bacuna (CUW) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Groningen. Leandro Bacuna is 33 years old (1991/08/21) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 25. Leandro Bacuna has also been used as a wing back, an advanced playmaker, a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Leandro Bacuna's current transfer value is between €0.3M and €0.4M. His last transfer was from Watford to Groningen in 2023. Groningen got Leandro Bacuna for free.
Leandro Bacuna latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
