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Watford 
- 6 September
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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 (35).
- 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 (Tom Dele-Bashiru, Jake Livermore)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Ismaël 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 (Tom Dele-Bashiru, Jake Livermore)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Ismaël Koné , Francisco Sierralta)
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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50.9
50.9
|
Derick Poloni |
 Farense
|
€0.2M |
|
50.9
52.8
|
Lucas Brumme |
 Rot-Weiss
|
€0.1M |
|
50.9
53.3
|
Louie Sibley |
 Oxford
|
€0.7M |
|
50.9
53.6
|
Tuomas Ollila |
 Guingamp
|
€0.3M |
|
50.9
51.1
|
Claus Niyukuri |
 Sarpsborg
|
€0.5M |
|
50.9
60.9
|
Ayberk Karapo |
 Kasimpasa
|
€1.5M |
|
50.8
51.2
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Francis de Vries | Auckland | €0.3M |
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50.8
54.8
|
Jayden Reid |
 Sporting KC
|
€0.2M |
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
M, DM (C)
Skill: 49.3
Pot: 49.3
Team
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€96K
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€76.8K – €0.1M
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Who is Leandro Bacuna?
Leandro Bacuna (CUW) is a an inverted wing back. Leandro Bacuna is 35 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 €76.8K and €0.1M. His last transfer was from Groningen to Bandirmaspor in 2025.
Leandro Bacuna latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
