RB Salzburg 
Sunderland 
CONFIRMED: Roko Simic signs for Cardiff City.
Cardiff City beats Sunderland to sign Roko Simic. RB Salzburg accepts their €2M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Roko Simic moving to Sunderland.
CONFIRMED: Roko Simic signs for Cardiff City
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Roko Simic's transfer to Sunderland, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Sunderland has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Roko Simic.
- Sunderland has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Roko Simic (23).
- Sunderland has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Roko Simic.
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 (Chris Rigg)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Chris Rigg)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Chris Rigg)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Chris Rigg)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Sunderland
| 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. |
|
|
61.3
66.4
|
Tommy Conway |
 Middlesbrough
|
€15.5M |
|
61.2
65.2
|
Juan Santos da Silva |
 Goztepe
|
€8.7M |
|
61.2
61.3
|
Arnaut Danjuma |
 Valencia
|
€2.1M |
|
61.2
61.2
|
Jamie Vardy |
 Burnley
|
€1.0M |
|
61.1
61.1
|
Jean-Philippe Krasso |
 Paris
|
€2M |
|
60.8
66.3
|
Tom Cannon |
 Sheff Utd
|
€9.2M |
|
60.7
66.9
|
Carlos Paraco | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | €1.7M |
|
60.2
72.2
|
Adrián Liso |
 Mallorca
|
€4.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geny Catamo | 15-09-2026 | Report | |
| Karl Etta Eyong | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Paixão | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lucas Gourna-Douath | 14-08-2026 | Report | |
| Dayann Methalie | 28-07-2026 | Report | |
| Folarin Balogun | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Ilaix Moriba | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 15-07-2026 | Report |
Roko Simic
F (C)
Skill: 59.0
Pot: 65.9
Team
Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€1.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.3M – €1.9M
Who is Roko Simic?
Roko Simic (CRO) is a a pressing forward and currently plays for Magdeburg. Roko Simic is 23 years old (2003/09/10). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 22. Roko Simic has also been used as a shadow striker.
Roko Simic's current transfer value is between €1.3M and €1.9M. His last transfer was from Cardiff City to Magdeburg in 2026. Magdeburg loaned Roko Simic for free from Cardiff City.
Roko Simic latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
