VfL Wolfsburg 
Arsenal 
- 29 November
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CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Arsenal to sign Ridle Baku. VfL Wolfsburg accepts their €4.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Ridle Baku moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Ridle Baku reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% 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 (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Takehiro Tomiyasu )
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Jurriën Timber)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jurriën Timber, Ben White (Defender, ENG))
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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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F14%2Fridle-baku.jpg)
Arsenal, Chelsea interested in Wolfsburg's Ridle Baku? - Sports Mole
https://www.sportsmole.co.uk - EnglishArsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Wolfsburg right-back Ridle Baku.
Arsenal battle Chelsea in Ridle Baku pursuit
https://thehardtackle.com - EnglishPremier League leaders Arsenal will battle it out with Chelsea for the services of 25-year-old right-back Ridle Baku.
Alternatives of Arsenal
| 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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74.1
76.1
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Timothy Weah |
 Marseille
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€16.8M |
|
74.0
74.0
|
Juan Foyth |
 Villarreal
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€16.1M |
|
73.9
77.8
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Manu Sánchez |
 Levante
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€8.4M |
|
73.9
73.9
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Nordi Mukiele |
 Sunderland
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€12.1M |
|
73.8
76.1
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Antonino Gallo |
 Lecce
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€3M |
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73.8
76.5
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Pierre Kalulu |
 Juventus
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€31.3M |
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73.5
73.9
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Matteo Darmian |
 Inter
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€1.9M |
|
73.3
73.3
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Kyle Walker |
 Burnley
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€4.1M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinio Vaz | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Karl Etta Eyong | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Karim Adeyemi | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Konstantinos Koulierakis | 07-11-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrygo | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ian Subiabre | 22-10-2025 | Report | |
| Nathaniel Brown | 14-10-2025 | Report |
Ridle Baku
D, M (R)
Skill: 70.5
Pot: 70.5
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contract Until
29 Jun 27
ETV
€12.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€11M – €13.5M
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Who is Ridle Baku?
Ridle Baku (GER) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for RB Leipzig. Ridle Baku is 27 years old (1998/04/08) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 20. Ridle Baku has also been used as A wing back.
Ridle Baku’s current transfer value is between €11M and €13.5M. His last transfer was from VfL Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid VfL Wolfsburg €4.5M for Ridle Baku.
Ridle Baku latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
