Momentum is building for Nathan Saliba's transfer to Villarreal, 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 (Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye)
Key player as direct competitor (Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Ilias Akhomach, Renato Veiga)
Some better competitors for position (Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye)
🚨🟡 Villarreal agree deal to sign Canada international midfielder Nathan Saliba, here we go! Deal done for €15m fee from Anderlecht. 22 year old midfielder set to travel for medical tests and contract signing. 🇨🇦
| 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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56.8
57.9
|
Aritz Aldasoro |
 Real Oviedo
|
€1.1M |
|
56.8
56.8
|
Emil Forsberg |
 RBNY
|
€0.8M |
|
56.8
58.9
|
Leonardo Bertone |
 Luzern
|
€0.3M |
|
56.8
56.8
|
Edimilson Fernandes |
 Young Boys
|
€1.4M |
|
56.8
62.4
|
Diogo Nascimento |
 Rio Ave
|
€2.4M |
|
56.8
57.5
|
Ismayil Ibrahimli |
 Zira
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€0.2M |
|
56.8
57.2
|
Djordje Mihailovic |
 Toronto
|
€4.4M |
|
56.8
57.1
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Frank Boya |
 Tijuana
|
€0.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amine Gouiri | 18-08-2026 | Report | |
| Youssouf Fofana | 11-08-2026 | Report | |
| Joey Veerman | 05-08-2026 | Report | |
| Crysencio Summerville | 09-03-2026 | Report | |
| Djeidi Gassama | 12-12-2025 | Report | |
| Nilson Angulo | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Nathan De Cat | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Mario Stroeykens | 30-07-2025 | Report |
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Nathan Saliba (CAN) is a a box to box midfielder. Nathan Saliba is 22 years old (2004/02/07) and he is 174cm tall. He prefers both feet. His jersey number is 8. Nathan Saliba has also been used as a deep lying playmaker.
Nathan Saliba's current transfer value is between €3.7M and €5.5M. His last transfer was from Anderlecht to Villarreal in 2026. Villarreal paid Anderlecht €15M for Nathan Saliba.
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