Momentum is building for Valentín Barco's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Moisés Caicedo, Andrey Santos (Midfielder, BRA))
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Enzo Fernández, Andrey Santos (Midfielder, BRA))
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Enzo Fernández, Andrey Santos (Midfielder, BRA))
The defender, who has been playing as a midfielder, would become the second player to join Chelsea this summer, with Emanuel Emegha having already agreed a move.
| 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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73.6
86.3
|
Hugo Larsson |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€27.6M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
|
€18.1M |
|
73.4
82.6
|
Diego Gómez |
 Brighton
|
€4.1M |
|
73.4
80.8
|
Alan Varela |
 Porto
|
€33.9M |
|
73.3
74.0
|
Pape Gueye |
 Villarreal
|
€27M |
|
73.2
73.9
|
Mikel Merino |
 Arsenal
|
€30.1M |
|
73.1
79.9
|
Paul Nebel |
 Mainz 05
|
€15.1M |
|
73.0
74.3
|
Christoph Baumgartner |
 RB Leipzig
|
€18.2M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Carreras | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Jonathan Rowe | 20-07-2026 | Report | |
| Granit Xhaka | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Sebastian Nanasi | 25-05-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 18-05-2026 | Report | |
| Francisco Trincão | 13-05-2026 | Report | |
| Ethan Nwaneri | 11-05-2026 | Report |
Strasbourg
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Valentín Barco (ARG) is a A box to box midfielder and currently plays for Strasbourg. Valentín Barco is 21 years old (2004/07/23) and he is 172cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 19. Valentín Barco has also been used as A ball winning midfielder and as A deep lying playmaker.
Valentín Barco’s current transfer value is between €25M and €30.5M. His last transfer was from Brighton to Strasbourg in 2025. Strasbourg paid Brighton €10M for Valentín Barco.
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