Momentum is building for Igor Matanovic's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 75% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), João Pedro)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), Mamadou Sarr)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), João Pedro)
Key player as direct competitor (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), João Pedro)
Some better competitors for position (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), João Pedro)
Arsenal and Manchester United are among the transfer suitors for Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, who could cost £50m.
| 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. |
|
|
74.3
76.4
|
Jonathan Burkardt |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€32.7M |
|
73.7
76.0
|
Loïs Openda |
 Lyon
|
€24.9M |
|
73.7
73.7
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€74.3M |
|
72.9
73.1
|
Dominic Solanke |
 Tottenham
|
€33.4M |
|
71.5
71.5
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€40.2M |
|
71.4
75.4
|
Igor Jesus |
 N. Forest
|
€29.2M |
|
71.4
81.4
|
Santiago Castro |
 Roma
|
€41.7M |
|
70.6
75.6
|
Brian Brobbey |
 Sunderland
|
€40.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giorgio Scalvini | 25-09-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 25-09-2026 | Report | |
| Francesco Camarda | 23-09-2026 | Report | |
| Gjivai Zechiël | 23-09-2026 | Report | |
| Kees Smit | 21-09-2026 | Report | |
| Fermín López | 15-09-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 10-07-2026 | Report |
SC Freiburg
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Igor Matanovic (CRO) is a A poacher and currently plays for SC Freiburg. Igor Matanovic is 23 years old (2003/03/31). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 34.
Igor Matanovic’s current transfer value is between €13.4M and €16.4M. His last transfer was from E. Frankfurt to SC Freiburg in 2025. SC Freiburg paid E. Frankfurt €6.7M for Igor Matanovic.
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