Franck Kessié

Estimated Offer: €58M
Rumour

CONFIRMED: Franck Kessié signs for Barcelona

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Rumour report

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Momentum is building for Franck Kessié's transfer to Arsenal, as reports suggest a 67% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

  • Comparable age to previously attracted players
  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Some direct competitors for position (Albert Sambi Lokonga)

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons
There are no cons known for this rumour
CONFIRMED: Franck Kessié signs for Barcelona.

CONFIRMED: Franck Kessié signs for Barcelona.

Barcelona beats Arsenal to sign Franck Kessié. The midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Franck Kessié moving to Arsenal.

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.

65.1
75.7
Samir El Mourabet RC Strasbourg Alsace Strasbourg €2.7M
65.1
65.1
Matt Grimes Coventry City Coventry €2.7M
65.1
70.4
Ezequiel Fernández Bayer Leverkusen Bayer 04 €25.9M
64.9
74.4
Hugo Sotelo Celta de Vigo Celta €15.2M
64.9
71.2
Gorby SC Braga Braga €6.1M
64.8
64.8
Orbelín Pineda AEK Athens AEK €4.6M
64.7
64.8
Maxime Lopez Paris FC Paris €5.2M
64.5
64.8
Nicolás de la Cruz CR Flamengo Flamengo €12.8M

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