Malmo 
Man Utd 
CONFIRMED: Melker Ellborg signs for Sunderland.
Sunderland beats Man Utd to sign Melker Ellborg. Malmo accepts their €3.5M offer for the goalkeeper, ending the rumour of Melker Ellborg moving to Man Utd.
CONFIRMED: Melker Ellborg signs for Sunderland
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(Latest update: )Man Utd's pursuit of Melker Ellborg reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the keeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Melker Ellborg (23).
- Melker Ellborg 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 Man Utd squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
- The absence of key players at Man Utd who play in the same position as Melker Ellborg increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Man Utd's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Senne Lammens, Tom Heaton)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Senne Lammens, Tom Heaton)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Senne Lammens, Tom Heaton)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
Cons
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Less potential than previously attracted players
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Weaker than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Man Utd
| 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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49.9
51.5
|
Shehab Ellethy | Al Shahaniya | €0.3M |
|
49.8
50.2
|
Metod Jurhar |
 Voluntari
|
€0.4M |
|
49.8
54.2
|
John Pulskamp |
 Sporting KC
|
€0.2M |
|
49.6
49.6
|
Igor Vekic |
 Rijeka
|
€0.3M |
|
49.5
49.5
|
Adilson Maringá |
 Valletta
|
€0.1M |
|
49.5
49.5
|
Mateus Pasinato | Felgueiras 1932 | €0.2M |
|
49.5
50.4
|
Nikola Vasiljević |
 Kalamata
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€79K |
|
49.5
49.8
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Zvonimir Subaric |
 Zrinjski
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€86.3K |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Wesley | 20-10-2026 | Report | |
| Mathis Albert | 16-10-2026 | Report | |
| Dion Beljo | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Aleksandar Pavlovic | 13-10-2026 | Report | |
| Josh King | 13-10-2026 | Report | |
| Giuliano Simeone | 13-10-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Matanovic | 05-10-2026 | Report |
Melker Ellborg
GK
Skill: 48.1
Pot: 51.0
Team
Sunderland
Sunderland
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€1.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.2M – €1.8M
Who is Melker Ellborg?
Melker Ellborg (SWE) is a a line keeper and currently plays for Sunderland. Melker Ellborg is 23 years old (2003/05/22). He prefers both feet. His jersey number is 1. Melker Ellborg has also been used as a ball playing keeper and as a sweeper keeper.
Melker Ellborg's current transfer value is between €1.2M and €1.8M. His last transfer was from Malmo to Sunderland in 2026. Sunderland paid Malmo €3.5M for Melker Ellborg.
Melker Ellborg latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
