Angers 
Newcastle 
- 14 January
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Exclusive: Newcastle, Wolves & Brentford scouting 'Europe's best goalkeeper'
Football Insider has learned that Newcastle, Wolves and Brentford are among a host of clubs checking on Angers goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.
Will Yahia Fofana leave Angers and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle's pursuit of Yahia Fofana reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the goalkeeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Yahia Fofana (25).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Yahia Fofana.
- The absence of key players at Newcastle who play in the same position as Yahia Fofana increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Newcastle's squad.
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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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Nick Pope , Martin Dúbravka)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope , Martin Dúbravka)
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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
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Way too many better competitors for position (Nick Pope , Martin Dúbravka)
Alternatives of Newcastle
| 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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66.8
66.8
|
Caoimhín Kelleher |
 Brentford
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€25M |
|
66.7
66.7
|
Álvaro Valles |
 Real Betis
|
€1.9M |
|
66.6
66.6
|
Jorge Broun |
 Rosario Central
|
€0.7M |
|
66.5
66.5
|
Paulo Gazzaniga |
 Girona
|
€1.9M |
|
66.4
72.7
|
Stanislav Agkatsev |
 Krasnodar
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€10.2M |
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66.3
66.3
|
Dominik Greif |
 Lyon
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€5.7M |
|
66.3
66.3
|
Vicente Guaita |
 Parma
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€0.8M |
|
66.3
66.3
|
Guido Herrera |
 Talleres
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€1.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giorgio Scalvini | 12-01-2026 | Report | |
| Jörgen Strand Larsen | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Bazoumana Touré | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Youri Baas | 24-12-2025 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Dayann Methalie | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Luciano Valente | 03-12-2025 | Report |
Yahia Fofana
GK
Skill: 63.4
Pot: 67.9
Team
Rizespor
Rizespor
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€7.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€6.3M – €8.5M
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Who is Yahia Fofana?
Yahia Fofana (CIV) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Rizespor. Yahia Fofana is 25 years old (2000/08/21) and he is 194cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 30. Yahia Fofana has also been used as a line keeper.
Yahia Fofana's current transfer value is between €6.3M and €8.5M. His last transfer was from Angers to Rizespor in 2025.
Yahia Fofana latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
