Brighton 
West Brom 
CONFIRMED: Matt Clarke signs for Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough beats West Brom to sign Matt Clarke. Brighton accepts their €2.6M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Matt Clarke moving to West Brom.
CONFIRMED: Matt Clarke signs for Middlesbrough
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Matt Clarke's transfer to West Brom, as reports suggest a 70% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- West Brom has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Matt Clarke.
- West Brom has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Matt Clarke (30).
- West Brom has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Matt Clarke.
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
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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
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Key player as direct competitor
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Many competitors with higher Potential
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Some better competitors for position
Alternatives of West Brom
| 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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67.8
74.8
|
Mariano Troilo |
 Parma
|
€12.9M |
|
67.7
71.1
|
Jorge Herrando |
 Osasuna
|
€4.4M |
|
67.7
78.0
|
Matías Moreno |
 Venezia
|
€9.4M |
|
67.7
69.1
|
Sebastiano Luperto |
 Cremonese
|
€2.6M |
|
67.7
74.6
|
Charlie Cresswell |
 Rennes
|
€22.5M |
|
67.6
69.7
|
Diego Costa |
 PAOK
|
€13.6M |
|
67.3
73.4
|
Marco Di Césare |
 Racing
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€6.4M |
|
67.2
72.3
|
Strahinja Erakovic |
 Samsunspor
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€5.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasin Ayari | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Yankuba Minteh | 22-08-2026 | Report | |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Carl Rushworth | 29-07-2026 | Report | |
| Adam Webster | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Matt O'Riley | 20-05-2026 | Report | |
| Pervis Estupiñán | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Georginio Rutter | 15-04-2025 | Report |
Matt Clarke
D (CL)
Skill: 64.6
Pot: 64.7
Team
Derby
Derby
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€1.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.3M – €1.9M
Who is Matt Clarke?
Matt Clarke (ENG) is a a ball winning defender and currently plays for Derby. Matt Clarke is 30 years old (1996/09/22). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 5. Matt Clarke has also been used as a stopper.
Matt Clarke's current transfer value is between €1.3M and €1.9M. His last transfer was from Middlesbrough to Derby in 2025.
Matt Clarke latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
