VfL Wolfsburg 
Arsenal 
- 11 July
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CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Arsenal to sign Ridle Baku. VfL Wolfsburg accepts their €4.5M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Ridle Baku moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Ridle Baku reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Ridle Baku (27).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Ridle Baku.
- Ridle Baku 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 Arsenal 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 (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Takehiro Tomiyasu )
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Thomas Partey )
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jurrien Timber, Ben White (Defender, ENG))
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumourArsenal, Chelsea interested in Wolfsburg's Ridle Baku? - Sports Mole
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Wolfsburg right-back Ridle Baku.
Arsenal battle Chelsea in Ridle Baku pursuit
Premier League leaders Arsenal will battle it out with Chelsea for the services of 25-year-old right-back Ridle Baku.
Alternatives of Arsenal
| 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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74.2
76.9
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Óscar Mingueza |
 Celta
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€16.3M |
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74.1
81.9
|
Ansgar Knauff |
 E. Frankfurt
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€19.5M |
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74.1
75.9
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Antonino Gallo |
 Lecce
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€3M |
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73.9
76.3
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Pervis Estupiñán |
 Brighton
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€33.7M |
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73.9
75.1
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Ola Aina |
 Nottingham
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€21.3M |
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73.9
73.9
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Yuri Berchiche |
 Athletic
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€1.6M |
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73.8
76.1
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Emerson Royal |
 Milan
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€11.4M |
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73.8
76.6
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Manuel Sánchez |
Celta
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€8.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristhian Mosquera | 02-07-2025 | Report | |
| Hugo Ekitiké | 30-06-2025 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 24-06-2025 | Report | |
| Lucien Agoumé | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Noni Madueke | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Ollie Watkins | 16-06-2025 | Report | |
| Jules Koundé | 25-04-2025 | Report |
Ridle Baku
DM, M (R)
Skill: 70.6
Pot: 73.0
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€10M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€8.5M – €11.5M
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Who is Ridle Baku?
Ridle Baku (GER) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for RB Leipzig. Ridle Baku is 27 years old (1998/04/08) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 20. Ridle Baku has also been used as a wing back.
Ridle Baku's current transfer value is between €8.5M and €11.5M. His last transfer was from VfL Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid VfL Wolfsburg €4.5M for Ridle Baku.
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