Angers 
Newcastle 
- 4 March
- 100+ 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?
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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65.7
68.1
|
Michael Cooper |
 Sheff Utd
|
€7.6M |
|
65.7
65.7
|
Marc-André ter Stegen |
 Girona
|
€4.7M |
|
65.7
65.7
|
Álvaro Montero |
 Velez
|
€1.0M |
|
65.5
65.5
|
Brice Samba |
 Rennes
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€9.7M |
|
65.5
65.5
|
Alphonse Areola |
 West Ham
|
€7.4M |
|
65.4
69.9
|
Yehvann Diouf |
 Nice
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€10.9M |
|
65.3
65.3
|
Adrian Semper |
 Pisa
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€2.6M |
|
65.3
65.3
|
Agustín Marchesín |
 Boca
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€0.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bart Verbruggen | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 18-02-2026 | Report | |
| Lorenzo Pellegrini | 13-02-2026 | Report | |
| Curtis Jones | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 04-02-2026 | Report | |
| Stefan de Vrij | 19-01-2026 | Report | |
| Tarik Muharemović | 19-01-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 12-01-2026 | Report |
Yahia Fofana
GK
Skill: 62.7
Pot: 67.0
Team
Rizespor
Rizespor
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€6.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5.7M – €7.7M
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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 €5.7M and €7.7M. 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.
