Momentum is building for Eric Bailly's transfer to Besiktas, as reports suggest a 72% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
Way too many better competitors for position (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
Key player as direct competitor (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
Some better competitors for position (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
Some potentially better competitors for position (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
Manchester United and Besiktas have reached an agreement for Eric Bailly for free despite his contract with Man United is until June 2024.
| 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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57.8
61.7
|
Vyacheslav Litvinov |
 Sochi
|
€1.0M |
|
57.8
70.4
|
Mattes Hansen |
 Paderborn
|
€1.4M |
|
57.8
57.8
|
Jorge Pulido |
 Huesca
|
€0.3M |
|
57.8
65.9
|
Ahmetcan Kaplan |
 NEC
|
€5.5M |
|
57.8
57.8
|
Macaulay Gillesphey |
 Charlton
|
€0.5M |
|
57.8
57.8
|
Marcelo Benevenuto |
 Fortaleza
|
€0.8M |
|
57.7
57.7
|
Julio Pleguezuelo |
 Plymouth
|
€0.8M |
|
57.7
67.2
|
Kaelan Casey |
 Swansea
|
€1.7M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Ugarte | 02-01-2026 | Report | |
| Mika Godts | 08-09-2025 | Report | |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| Joshua Zirkzee | 05-02-2025 | Report | |
| Lisandro Martínez | 11-12-2024 | Report | |
| Alphonso Davies | 04-12-2024 | Report | |
| Felix Uduokhai | 26-08-2024 | Report | |
| Maxi Oyedele | 22-08-2024 | Report |
Real Oviedo
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Eric Bailly (CIV) is a A stopper and currently plays for Real Oviedo. Eric Bailly is 31 years old (1994/04/12) and he is 187cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 3. Eric Bailly has also been used as A ball playing defender.
Eric Bailly’s current transfer value is between €1.1M and €1.7M. His last transfer was from Villarreal to Real Oviedo in 2025. Real Oviedo got Eric Bailly for free.
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