Rumour

Will Hatem Ben Arfa leave Newcastle Utd. and join Bordeaux?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Momentum is building for Hatem Ben Arfa's transfer to Bordeaux, as reports suggest a 74% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

  • Some potentially better competitors for position
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players
  • Missing star player in position on team
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Zuriko Davitashvili, Jérémy Livolant)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Some direct competitors for position (Gaetan Weissbeck)

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Bordeaux

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.

54.3
54.3
Bongani Sam Kaizer Chiefs €0.1M
54.3
54.3
Vladlen Yurchenko Metalist 1925 Kharkiv €0.4M
54.3
54.3
Andrés Vombergar San Lorenzo €1.5M
54.3
57.3
Oleksandr Melnyk UCSA €0.2M
54.3
54.3
Lennart Mertens Waasland-Beveren €0.3M
54.3
60.0
Stanislav Rabotov FK Krumovgrad €0.3M
54.3
55.3
Rodrigo Escoval Akron Togliatti Akron €0.8M
54.3
55.2
Mahmoud El Gazzar National Bank of Egypt National Bank of Egypt €0.4M

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