Newcastle Utd. 
- 25 May
- 654+ views
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 Utd.?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle Utd.'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 Utd. has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Yahia Fofana (24).
- Newcastle Utd. has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Yahia Fofana.
- The absence of key players at Newcastle Utd. 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 Utd.'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, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
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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, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
Alternatives of Newcastle Utd.
| 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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69.2
69.2
|
John Victor | Botafogo | €7.8M |
|
69.2
71.5
|
Michael Cooper |
 Sheff Utd
|
€6.1M |
|
69.1
69.1
|
Lorenzo Montipò |
 Hellas Verona
|
€2.3M |
|
69.1
69.1
|
Anthony Moris |
 Union SG
|
€1.4M |
|
69.0
71.0
|
Predrag Rajković |
 Al-Ittihad
|
€5.2M |
|
68.8
69.8
|
Josep Martínez |
 Inter
|
€13.8M |
|
68.7
68.7
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C. Ledesma |
 River Plate
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€2.5M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Péter Gulácsi |
 RB Leipzig
|
€2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Quansah | 10-05-2025 | Report | |
| Jonathan Tah | 07-05-2025 | Report | |
| Dean Huijsen | 01-05-2025 | Report | |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 01-05-2025 | Report | |
| Ousmane Diomande | 29-04-2025 | Report | |
| Emanuel Emegha | 23-04-2025 | Report | |
| Antonio Cordero | 15-04-2025 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 10-04-2025 | Report |
Yahia Fofana
GK
Skill: 65.7
Pot: 70.5
Team
Angers
Angers
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€7.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€6M – €8.1M
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Who is Yahia Fofana?
Yahia Fofana (FRA) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Angers. Yahia Fofana is 24 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 sweeper keeper and as a line keeper.
Yahia Fofana's current transfer value is between €6M and €8.1M.
Yahia Fofana latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
