Momentum is building for Matthias Phaëton's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Elliot Anderson)
Premier League side Newcastle United have made contact over the possible signing of 20-year-old attacker Matthias Phaeton from Ligue 2 side EA Guingamp,
| 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. |
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| 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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55.3
56.6
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Filipe Soares |
 Nacional
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€0.6M |
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55.3
55.3
|
Ali Gholizadeh |
 Lech Poznan
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€1.1M |
|
55.3
58.2
|
Alexis Cuello |
 San Lorenzo
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€1.6M |
|
55.3
56.2
|
Florinel Coman |
 Al Gharafa
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€2.3M |
|
55.2
55.2
|
Dimitrios Sounas |
 Avellino
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€0.5M |
|
55.2
56.7
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Alexis Flips |
 Anderlecht
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€0.5M |
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55.2
57.1
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Caleb Zady Sery |
 Molde
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€1.2M |
|
55.2
55.2
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Cao Yongjing |
 Beijing Guoan
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€0.4M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
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| Marco Palestra | 08-04-2026 | Report | |
| Marcos Senesi | 06-04-2026 | Report | |
| Luis Suárez | 30-03-2026 | Report | |
| Ben White | 27-03-2026 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 20-03-2026 | Report | |
| Bart Verbruggen | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| Lorenzo Pellegrini | 13-02-2026 | Report |
Zurich
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Matthias Phaëton (GLP) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for Zurich. Matthias Phaëton is 26 years old (2000/01/08) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 7. Matthias Phaëton has also been used as a classic winger.
Matthias Phaëton's current transfer value is between €0.7M and €1.1M. His last transfer was from CSKA Sofia to Zurich in 2025. Zurich loaned Matthias Phaëton for free from CSKA Sofia.
Matthias Phaëton latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
Guingamp 
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