Burnley 
Leeds Utd 
- 14 January
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Leeds make new move to sign Manuel Benson - O'Rourke
Leeds United are set to reignite their interest in Burnley's Manuel Benson, which is a deal that the Whites previously attempted to get done.
Will Manuel Benson leave Burnley and join Leeds Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Manuel Benson's transfer to Leeds Utd, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Leeds Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Manuel Benson.
- Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Manuel Benson (28).
- Leeds Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Manuel Benson.
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 (Wilfried Gnonto, Daniel James)
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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 (Wilfried Gnonto, Daniel James)
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Key player as direct competitor (Wilfried Gnonto, Daniel James)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Wilfried Gnonto, Jayden Bogle)
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Some better competitors for position (Jayden Bogle, Wilfried Gnonto)
Alternatives of Leeds 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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56.3
59.4
|
Thiago Andrade |
 Cerezo Osaka
|
€1.0M |
|
56.3
56.3
|
Miguel Cardoso |
 Kayserispor
|
€1.2M |
|
56.3
63.4
|
Lucas Besozzi |
 Lanus
|
€0.7M |
|
56.3
56.3
|
Josh Murphy |
 Portsmouth
|
€1.3M |
|
56.3
57.8
|
Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere |
 Zhejiang Professional FC
|
€0.7M |
|
56.3
56.3
|
Junior Messias |
 Genoa
|
€0.9M |
|
56.2
60.8
|
Zeidane Inoussa |
 Swansea
|
€6.9M |
|
56.2
56.2
|
Leandro Sosa |
 Sporting
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€0.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taty Castellanos | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Raheem Sterling | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Martin Baturina | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Promise David | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Daizen Maeda | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ismael Saibari | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Sebastian Tounekti | 03-11-2025 | Report |
Manuel Benson
F, M (R)
Skill: 54.2
Pot: 54.2
Team
Swansea
Swansea
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€1.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.5M – €2.3M
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Who is Manuel Benson?
Manuel Benson (ANG) is a a classic winger and currently plays for Swansea. Manuel Benson is 28 years old (1997/03/28) and he is 166cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 17. Manuel Benson has also been used as an inside forward.
Manuel Benson's current transfer value is between €1.5M and €2.3M. His last transfer was from Burnley to Swansea in 2025. Swansea loaned Manuel Benson for free from Burnley.
Manuel Benson latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
