Philadelphia 
Newcastle 
- 4 June
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CONFIRMED: Kai Wagner signs for Birmingham.
Birmingham beats Newcastle to sign Kai Wagner. Philadelphia accepts their €2.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Kai Wagner moving to Newcastle.
CONFIRMED: Kai Wagner signs for Birmingham
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle's pursuit of Kai Wagner reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the defender making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
- Few direct competitors for position
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, Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG))
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Tino Livramento , Dan Burn)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Tino Livramento )
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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 rumour
Newcastle United rival Leeds United in Kai Wagner pursuit
https://thehardtackle.com - EnglishNewcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner, a target for Leeds United.
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. |
|
|
66.2
66.9
|
Valentino Lazaro |
 Torino
|
€2.2M |
|
66.2
66.2
|
Grenddy Perozo |
 Mainz 05
|
€0.9M |
|
66.1
66.1
|
Junior Firpo |
 Real Betis
|
€5.9M |
|
66.1
72.9
|
Cuiabano |
 Vasco
|
€10.2M |
|
66.1
70.2
|
Tariq Lamptey |
 Fiorentina
|
€10.4M |
|
66.0
68.6
|
Andreas Skov Olsen |
 Rangers
|
€10.2M |
|
65.9
65.9
|
Alex Sandro |
 Flamengo
|
€1M |
|
65.9
66.4
|
Saud Abdulhamid |
 Lens
|
€2.7M |
Other interesting rumors
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Palestra | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Abde Ezzalzouli | 01-06-2026 | Report | |
| Óscar Mingueza | 29-05-2026 | Report | |
| Víctor Muñoz | 25-05-2026 | Report | |
| Bazoumana Touré | 22-05-2026 | Report | |
| Donyell Malen | 04-05-2026 | Report | |
| Maxi Araújo | 29-04-2026 | Report | |
| Ben White | 27-03-2026 | Report |
Kai Wagner
D (L)
Skill: 63.0
Pot: 63.2
Team
Birmingham
Birmingham
Contract Until
29 Jun 28
ETV
€2.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.7M – €2.5M
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Who is Kai Wagner?
Kai Wagner (GER) is a A wing back and currently plays for Birmingham. Kai Wagner is 29 years old (1997/02/15) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27. Kai Wagner has also been used as an inverted wing back and as A defensive back.
Kai Wagner’s current transfer value is between €1.7M and €2.5M. His last transfer was from Philadelphia to Birmingham in 2026. Birmingham paid Philadelphia €2.5M for Kai Wagner.
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