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Exclusive: Derby County price tag revealed as Chelsea sniff bargain deal
Derby County will hold out for a £5million fee for midfielder Max Bird this summer amid growing Chelsea interest, Football Insider can reveal. The Premier Leagu
Will Max Bird leave Derby and join Chelsea?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Chelsea's pursuit of Max Bird reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Max Bird (26).
- Chelsea has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Max Bird .
- Max Bird is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Chelsea squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
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 (M. Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
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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 (M. Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
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Key player as direct competitor (M. Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (M. Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
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Some better competitors for position (M. Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
Alternatives of Chelsea
| 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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59.8
60.2
|
Alexis Blin |
 Lausanne-Sport
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€0.3M |
|
59.8
66.6
|
Novatus Miroshi |
 Goztepe
|
€5.5M |
|
59.8
60.3
|
Seung-ho Paik |
 Birmingham
|
€1.5M |
|
59.7
60.0
|
Julián López |
 Defensa
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€0.5M |
|
59.7
63.1
|
Filippo Ranocchia |
 Palermo
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€2.7M |
|
59.6
59.6
|
Gonzalo Villar |
 Elche
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€1.3M |
|
59.6
59.6
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Lucas Robertone |
 Velez
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€1.4M |
|
59.6
59.6
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Milton Céliz |
 Riestra
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€0.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Yasin Ayari | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
| Mathis Albert | 16-10-2026 | Report | |
| Malik Jakupović | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Andy Diouf | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Jarell Quansah | 08-10-2026 | Report | |
| Gjivai Zechiël | 23-09-2026 | Report |
Max Bird
M (C)
Skill: 57.4
Pot: 60.2
Team
Birmingham
Birmingham
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€1.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.5M – €2.2M
Who is Max Bird ?
Max Bird (ENG) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Birmingham. Max Bird is 26 years old (2000/09/18). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 8. Max Bird has also been used as a deep lying playmaker, a box to box midfielder, a holding midfielder and as an advanced playmaker.
Max Bird 's current transfer value is between €1.5M and €2.2M. His last transfer was from Bristol City to Birmingham in 2026.
Max Bird latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
