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Will Youri Baas leave Ajax and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Youri Baas's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 72% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Youri Baas (22).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Youri Baas.
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 (Dan Burn , Malick Thiaw)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Dan Burn , Malick Thiaw)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Dan Burn , Malick Thiaw)
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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
There are no cons known for this rumourAlternatives 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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64.8
67.7
|
Luke McNally |
 Bristol City
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€2.7M |
|
64.8
65.6
|
Jorge Cuenca |
 Fulham
|
€6.3M |
|
64.7
64.7
|
Fali Candé |
 Sassuolo
|
€1.9M |
|
64.7
64.7
|
Torbjørn Heggem |
 Bologna
|
€8.8M |
|
64.7
70.6
|
Mees Hilgers |
 Twente
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€5M |
|
64.6
64.6
|
Josh Laurent |
 Burnley
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€1.5M |
|
64.5
64.5
|
Marc Bartra |
 Real Betis
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€1.4M |
|
64.5
72.2
|
Raúl Asencio |
 Real Madrid
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€35.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jörgen Strand Larsen | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Bazoumana Touré | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Dayann Methalie | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Luciano Valente | 03-12-2025 | Report | |
| Raphinha | 01-12-2025 | Report | |
| Kees Smit | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Joel Ordóñez | 22-10-2025 | Report |
Youri Baas
D (C)
Skill: 61.9
Pot: 74.8
Team
Ajax
Ajax
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€18.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€16.7M – €20.4M
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Who is Youri Baas?
Youri Baas (NED) is a a ball playing defender and currently plays for Ajax. Youri Baas is 22 years old (2003/03/17) and he is 182cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 5. Youri Baas has also been used as a stopper and as a ball winning defender.
Youri Baas's current transfer value is between €16.7M and €20.4M. His last transfer was from Ajax to NEC in 2023. NEC loaned Youri Baas for free from Ajax.
Youri Baas latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
