Momentum is building for Maxi Araújo's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 70% 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 (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Key player as direct competitor (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Anthony Gordon)
Some better competitors for position (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Aston Villa and Newcastle United will reportedly look to sign 26-year-old Uruguayan international Maximiliano Araujo from Sporting CP.
| 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. |
|
|
71.2
80.9
|
Álvaro Carreras |
 Real Madrid
|
€52.4M |
|
71.0
76.0
|
Josha Vagnoman |
 Stuttgart
|
€11M |
|
70.9
75.6
|
Miguel Gutiérrez |
 Napoli
|
€16.6M |
|
70.9
75.1
|
Rayan Aït-Nouri |
 Man City
|
€43.1M |
|
70.7
74.3
|
Fabiano Parisi |
 Fiorentina
|
€6M |
|
70.6
81.4
|
Diego Moreira |
 Strasbourg
|
€19.1M |
|
70.6
70.6
|
Pep Chavarría |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€10M |
|
70.6
74.8
|
Raoul Bellanova |
 Atalanta
|
€17.3M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franculino | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hugo Larsson | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Lucas Bergvall | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Amad Diallo | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Sean Steur | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 06-07-2026 | Report | |
| Óscar Mingueza | 29-05-2026 | Report |
Sporting
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Maxi Araújo (URU) is a A wing back and currently plays for Sporting. Maxi Araújo is 26 years old (2000/02/15) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 11. Maxi Araújo has also been used as an inverted wing back.
Maxi Araújo’s current transfer value is between €20.3M and €24.9M. His last transfer was from Toluca to Sporting in 2024. Sporting paid Toluca €13.6M for Maxi Araújo.
Maxi Araújo latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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