RB Salzburg 
Sunderland 
- 6 September
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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 (22).
- 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 (Eliezer Mayenda, Chris Rigg)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Jobe Bellingham, Eliezer Mayenda)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Eliezer Mayenda, Chris Rigg)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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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. |
|
|
62.2
65.5
|
Issa Soumaré |
 Rennes
|
€2.6M |
|
61.1
61.9
|
Arnaut Danjuma |
 Valencia
|
€2M |
|
61.1
61.1
|
Jean-Philippe Krasso |
 Paris
|
€2M |
|
60.7
61.7
|
Lukas Nmecha |
 Leeds Utd
|
€9.2M |
|
60.7
72.6
|
Adrián Liso |
 Mallorca
|
€8M |
|
60.5
63.3
|
Tomas Cvancara |
 Hradec
|
€1.7M |
|
60.5
67.4
|
Tommy Conway |
 Middlesbrough
|
€10.2M |
|
60.1
67.0
|
Tom Cannon |
 Sheff Utd
|
€7.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Etta Eyong | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Paixão | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Geny Catamo | 20-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lucas Gourna-Douath | 14-08-2026 | Report | |
| Dayann Méthalie | 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: 59.7
Pot: 66.4
Team
Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€1.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.1M – €1.6M
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Who is Roko Simic?
Roko Simic (CRO) is a a pressing forward and currently plays for Magdeburg. Roko Simic is 22 years old (2003/09/10) and he is 190cm tall. 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 €1.1M and €1.6M. 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.
