Rumour

Will Matt Ritchie leave Newcastle Utd. and join Portsmouth?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Momentum is building for Matt Ritchie's transfer to Portsmouth, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

  • Portsmouth has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Matt Ritchie.
  • Portsmouth has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Matt Ritchie (35).
  • Portsmouth has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Matt Ritchie.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Few direct competitors for position (Callum Lang, Paddy Lane (Attacking midfielder, NIR))

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Callum Lang, Abu Kamara)

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Portsmouth

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.

58.8
59.2
Zé Marcos Vitória €1.2M
58.8
67.3
Federico Redondo Inter Miami CF Inter Miami €9M
58.8
65.3
Sota Kawasaki Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga €1.1M
58.8
59.3
Patrick William Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga €0.9M
58.8
58.8
W. Cartagena Orlando City SC Orlando €1.2M
58.8
60.7
Milton Valenzuela FC Lugano Lugano €0.5M
58.8
66.2
Calegari FC Famalicão Famalicao €2.3M
58.8
66.8
Jacen Russell-Rowe Columbus Crew Columbus €2.3M

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