Man City 
- 3 June
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Sources: Man City lead the chase for Premier League right-back wanted by top clubs
Man City are leading the race to sign Brentford defender Michael Kayode with several top clubs monitoring his progress.
Will Michael Kayode leave Brentford and join Man City?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Man City's pursuit of Michael Kayode reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the defender making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Man City has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Michael Kayode (21).
- Man City has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Michael Kayode.
- Michael Kayode 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 City 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 (Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov)
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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 (Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis)
Alternatives of Man City
| 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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74.4
74.4
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Adam Marusic |
 Lazio
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€2.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Cambiaso | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Marco Palestra | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Yan Diomande | 29-05-2026 | Report | |
| Kennet Eichhorn | 13-05-2026 | Report | |
| Vinícius Júnior | 08-05-2026 | Report | |
| Maxi Araújo | 27-04-2026 | Report | |
| Givairo Read | 17-04-2026 | Report | |
| Aleksandar Pavlovic | 13-04-2026 | Report |
Michael Kayode
D (R)
Skill: 77.8
Pot: 91.9
Team
Brentford
Brentford
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€44.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€39.7M – €48.6M
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Who is Michael Kayode?
Michael Kayode (ITA) is a a defensive back and currently plays for Brentford. Michael Kayode is 21 years old (2004/07/10) and he is 179cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 33.
Michael Kayode's current transfer value is between €39.7M and €48.6M. His last transfer was from Fiorentina to Brentford in 2025. Brentford paid Fiorentina €17.5M for Michael Kayode.
Michael Kayode latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
