Malmo 
Man Utd 
- 4 March
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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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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Man Utd's pursuit of Melker Ellborg reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the goalkeeper 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 (22).
- 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, Altay Bayındır)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Senne Lammens, Altay Bayındır)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Senne Lammens, Altay Bayındır)
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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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45.8
48.4
|
Tomás Romero |
 NYCFC
|
€0.1M |
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45.7
45.7
|
N. Krastev |
 Septemvri
|
€0.1M |
|
45.7
45.7
|
Nick Marsman |
 F. Sittard
|
€0.2M |
|
45.7
45.7
|
Marcelo Lomba |
 Palmeiras
|
€0.3M |
|
45.6
45.6
|
Kais Amdouni |
 CA Bizertin
|
€0.2M |
|
45.6
54.2
|
Luka Savatovic |
 Lokomotiva
|
€0.3M |
|
45.6
45.6
|
Laurențiu Brănescu |
 Paola Hibernians
|
€0.1M |
|
45.5
45.5
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Martin Lukov |
 Levski
|
€0.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Steur | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| Felix Nmecha | 25-02-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 25-02-2026 | Report | |
| Scott McTominay | 25-02-2026 | Report | |
| Mateus Mané | 16-02-2026 | Report | |
| Rocco Reitz | 11-02-2026 | Report | |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 11-02-2026 | Report | |
| Sandro Tonali | 04-02-2026 | Report |
Melker Ellborg
GK
Skill: 44.8
Pot: 50.7
Team
Sunderland
Sunderland
Contracted Until
31 Dec 28
ETV
€0.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.4M – €0.6M
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Who is Melker Ellborg?
Melker Ellborg (SWE) is a a line keeper and currently plays for Sunderland. Melker Ellborg is 22 years old (2003/05/22) and he is 191cm tall. 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 €0.4M and €0.6M. 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.
