Portsmouth 
Reading 
- 3 September
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CONFIRMED: Matt Clarke signs for Brighton.
Brighton beats Reading to sign Matt Clarke. Portsmouth accepts their €3.9M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Matt Clarke moving to Reading.
CONFIRMED: Matt Clarke signs for Brighton
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(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Matt Clarke's transfer to Reading, as reports suggest a 63% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Matt Clarke has few opportunities to further develop within this Reading squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Reading has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Matt Clarke (28).
- Reading 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 better competitors for position (Thomas Holmes, Zane Monlouis)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Thomas Holmes, Zane Monlouis)
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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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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Thomas Holmes, Zane Monlouis)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Thomas Holmes, Zane Monlouis)
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Key player as direct competitor (Thomas Holmes, Zane Monlouis)
Alternatives of Reading
| 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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63.7
64.2
|
Çağlar Söyüncü |
 Fenerbahce
|
€6.4M |
|
63.7
64.4
|
Jean-Charles Castelletto |
 Al Duhail
|
€2.6M |
|
63.6
65.3
|
Gabriel Osho |
 Cardiff City
|
€2.3M |
|
63.6
66.4
|
Jorge Cuenca |
 Fulham
|
€6.5M |
|
63.6
63.6
|
Emanuel Mammana |
 Velez Sarsfield
|
€1.6M |
|
63.5
63.5
|
Hayato Araki |
 Hiroshima
|
€1.0M |
|
63.4
63.9
|
Willyan Rocha |
 Al-Jazira
|
€4.1M |
|
63.3
64.4
|
Shuto Nakano |
Hiroshima
|
€1.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Gosling | 15-07-2023 | Report | |
| Luke Amos | 15-07-2023 | Report | |
| George Pușcaș | 07-08-2019 | Report | |
| Jamal Lowe | 06-06-2019 | Report | |
| Rúben Semedo | 11-01-2019 | Report | |
| Jay Fulton | 08-08-2018 | Report | |
| Oluwaseyi Babajide Ojo | 24-07-2018 | Report | |
| Mbaye Diagne | 16-07-2018 | Report |
Matt Clarke
D (CL)
Skill: 61.1
Pot: 62.1
Team
Derby
Derby
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€1.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.4M – €2M
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Who is Matt Clarke?
Matt Clarke (ENG) is a a stopper and currently plays for Derby. Matt Clarke is 28 years old (1996/09/22) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 5. Matt Clarke has also been used as a ball playing defender and as a ball winning defender.
Matt Clarke's current transfer value is between €1.4M and €2M. 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.
