Newcastle 
CONFIRMED: Kai Wagner signs for Birmingham.
Birmingham beats Newcastle to sign Kai Wagner. Philadelphia accepts their €2.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Kai Wagner moving to Newcastle.
CONFIRMED: Kai Wagner signs for Birmingham
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle's pursuit of Kai Wagner reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the defender making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
- Few direct competitors for position
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Dan Burn )
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Tino Livramento , Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG))
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Tino Livramento )
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumour
Newcastle United rival Leeds United in Kai Wagner pursuit
https://thehardtackle.com - EnglishNewcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner, a target for Leeds United.
Alternatives of Newcastle
| 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. |
|
|
66.3
75.7
|
Bryan González |
 Chivas
|
€9.7M |
|
66.2
67.8
|
Vitinho | Botafogo | €10.7M |
|
66.0
66.3
|
James Bree |
 Southampton
|
€2M |
|
66.0
66.7
|
Gonzalo Montiel |
 River Plate
|
€2.7M |
|
66.0
68.5
|
João Mário |
 Fiorentina
|
€9.1M |
|
65.9
65.9
|
Hassane Kamara |
 Udinese
|
€2.3M |
|
65.9
65.9
|
Nélson Semedo |
 Fenerbahce
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€2.6M |
|
65.9
66.5
|
Carlos Rotondi |
 Cruz Azul
|
€2.5M |
Other interesting rumors
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Fikayo Tomori | 21-10-2026 | Report | |
| Malik Jakupović | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Aaron Bouwman | 12-10-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Sara | 09-10-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 25-09-2026 | Report | |
| Geny Catamo | 15-09-2026 | Report | |
| Amar Dedic | 13-08-2026 | Report |
Kai Wagner
D (L)
Skill: 63.1
Pot: 63.1
Team
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Contract Until
29 Jun 29
ETV
€1.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.2M – €1.8M
Who is Kai Wagner?
Kai Wagner (GER) is a A wing back and currently plays for Philadelphia. Kai Wagner is 29 years old (1997/02/15). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27. Kai Wagner has also been used as an inverted wing back and as A defensive back.
Kai Wagner’s current transfer value is between €1.2M and €1.8M. His last transfer was from Birmingham to Philadelphia in 2026. Philadelphia paid Birmingham €3.5M for Kai Wagner.
Kai Wagner latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
