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 (Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka)
Key player as direct competitor (Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Tom Cannon, Stephy Alvaro Mavididi)
Some better competitors for position (Jamie Vardy, Stephy Alvaro Mavididi)
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. |
|
|
66.1
73.4
|
Lorenzo Colombo |
 Genoa
|
€6M |
|
65.9
69.3
|
Myron Boadu |
 Watford
|
€2.5M |
|
65.9
69.0
|
Ellis Simms |
 Coventry
|
€7.1M |
|
65.9
67.2
|
Timo Werner |
 SJ Earthquakes
|
€2.1M |
|
65.6
74.2
|
Nicolò Tresoldi |
 Brugge
|
€11.5M |
|
65.4
70.7
|
Martín Satriano |
 Getafe
|
€4M |
|
65.4
67.3
|
Shuto Machino |
 Gladbach
|
€4.3M |
|
65.3
66.7
|
Ante Budimir |
 Osasuna
|
€2M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Stengs | 23-07-2026 | 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 |
Stoke City
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
George Hirst (SCO) is a A poacher and currently plays for Stoke City. 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 target man, A mobile striker and as A pressing forward.
George Hirst’s current transfer value is between €5.6M and €7.6M. His last transfer was from Ipswich to Stoke City in 2026.
George Hirst latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
Sheff Wed 
Leicester 
