Momentum is building for George Hirst's transfer to Leicester, as reports suggest a 75% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy)
Key player as direct competitor (Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Tom Cannon, Patson Daka)
Some better competitors for position (Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy)
As England’s Young Lions continue to impress at all levels, the curious case of George Hirst and Sheffield Wednesday illustrates a problem facing the best teenage footballers in the country.
| 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. |
|
|
67.7
67.7
|
Ante Budimir |
 Osasuna
|
€3.7M |
|
67.4
68.1
|
Luka Jović |
 AEK
|
€6.7M |
|
67.4
78.8
|
Samu Aghehowa |
 Porto
|
€63.7M |
|
67.3
73.4
|
Lorenzo Colombo |
 Genoa
|
€6.2M |
|
67.0
69.3
|
Ellis Simms |
 Coventry
|
€10.4M |
|
67.0
67.0
|
Haris Tabakovic |
 Gladbach
|
€2.4M |
|
66.8
81.3
|
Christian Kofane |
 Bayer 04
|
€24.3M |
|
66.6
70.6
|
Martín Satriano |
 Getafe
|
€6.5M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Stengs | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 25-08-2024 | Report | |
| Jordan Ayew | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Reo Hatate | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Oliver Skipp | 18-08-2024 | Report | |
| Ben Gannon Doak | 13-08-2024 | Report | |
| Fotis Ioannidis | 12-08-2024 | Report |
Ipswich
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
George Hirst (ENG) is a A poacher and currently plays for Ipswich. George Hirst is 27 years old (1999/02/15) and he is 191cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 27. George Hirst has also been used as A mobile striker, A target man and as A pressing forward.
George Hirst’s current transfer value is between €6.6M and €8.9M. His last transfer was from Leicester to Ipswich in 2023. Ipswich paid Leicester €1.8M for George Hirst.
George Hirst latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
Sheff Wed 
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