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CONFIRMED: Neil Etheridge signs for Birmingham City

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Aston Villa's pursuit of Neil Etheridge reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the goalkeeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.

  • Comparable age to previously attracted players
  • Few direct competitors for position
  • Missing star player in position on team
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Few direct competitors for position (Emiliano Martínez, Joe Gauci)

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Emiliano Martínez, Joe Gauci)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Emiliano Martínez, Joe Gauci)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons
  • Less potential than previously attracted players

CONFIRMED: Neil Etheridge signs for Birmingham City.

CONFIRMED: Neil Etheridge signs for Birmingham City.

Birmingham City beats Aston Villa to sign Neil Etheridge. Cardiff City accepts their €2.2M offer for the goalkeeper, ending the rumour of Neil Etheridge moving to Aston Villa.

Alternatives of Aston Villa

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.

50.9
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50.9
51.8
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50.9
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Raphael Galle FC Wacker Innsbruck €0.1M
50.9
50.9
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50.9
50.9
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50.9
54.7
Paulo Moreira CF Estrela Amadora SAD CF Estrela Amadora €0.4M
50.9
55.3
Francesco Mazzolo Caldiero Terme Caldiero Terme €0.2M

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