Portsmouth 
Reading 
- 14 December
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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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Rumour report
(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 (29).
- 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 (Amadou Salif Mbengue, Thomas Holmes)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Zane Monlouis, Thomas Holmes)
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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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65.5
65.5
|
Dominic Hyam |
 Wrexham
|
€1.8M |
|
65.5
65.5
|
Domingos Duarte |
 Getafe
|
€0.7M |
|
65.4
65.4
|
Jake Cooper |
 Millwall
|
€1.3M |
|
65.3
67.7
|
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw |
 Augsburg
|
€1.0M |
|
65.3
65.9
|
John Brooks |
 Hertha BSC
|
€0.4M |
|
65.2
65.2
|
Clinton Mata |
 Lyon
|
€2.5M |
|
65.1
65.1
|
Fernando Calero |
 Espanyol
|
€1.0M |
|
65.0
65.0
|
Rasmus Nicolaisen |
 Toulouse
|
€3.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Gosling | 15-07-2023 | Report | |
| L. 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 | |
| Sheyi Ojo | 24-07-2018 | Report | |
| Mbaye Diagne | 16-07-2018 | Report |
Matt Clarke
D (CL)
Skill: 62.9
Pot: 62.9
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
€1.3M – €2M
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Who is Matt Clarke?
Matt Clarke (ENG) is a a stopper and currently plays for Derby. Matt Clarke is 29 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 winning defender.
Matt Clarke's current transfer value is between €1.3M 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.
