Momentum is building for Thalys's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 66% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Rasmus Højlund, Anthony Martial)
Potential star player in position on team (Rasmus Højlund, Anthony Martial)
Key player as direct competitor (Rasmus Højlund, Anthony Martial)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Rasmus Højlund, Bruno Fernandes)
Some better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford)
Less potential than previously attracted players
Weaker than previously attracted players
Manchester United have reportedly approached Palmeiras for Thalys as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'wants a deal' for him, but will wait until he has made his first senior appearance before pouncing.
| 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. |
|
|
38.4
43.8
|
Ryan Bevan | Briton Ferry | €60.1K |
|
38.4
38.4
|
Kieran Lewis | Pontypridd United | €98.1K |
|
38.4
56.8
|
Tyler Tenger |
 Stuttgarter Kickers U19
|
€0.1M |
|
38.4
53.6
|
Frederic Soelle Soelle |
 RWDM
|
€0.6M |
|
38.4
66.1
|
Janis Schrumpf |
 Dynamo U19
|
€0.6M |
|
38.4
67.3
|
Robert Drăghici |
 Augsburg U19
|
€0.6M |
|
38.4
38.4
|
Latif-Bilal Alassane |
 Rodinghausen
|
€0.1M |
|
38.4
38.4
|
Samad Ali Mallick |
 Mohammedan
|
€50K |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corentin Tolisso | 16-07-2025 | Report | |
| Nicolas Jackson | 15-07-2025 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| Kees Smit | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Javier Guerra | 07-07-2025 | Report | |
| Benjamin Šeško | 07-07-2025 | Report | |
| Richard Ríos | 04-07-2025 | Report | |
| Davide Frattesi | 02-07-2025 | Report |
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Thalys (BRA). Thalys is 20 years old (2005/02/22) and he is 184cm tall. His preferred foot is Left.
Thalys’s current transfer value is between €2.8M and €4.3M.
Thalys latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
Palmeiras 
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