Rumour

Will Nicolò Zaniolo leave Galatasaray and join Villarreal?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Villarreal's pursuit of Nicolò Zaniolo reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the aanvallende middenvelder 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
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Few direct competitors for position (Álex Baena, Denis Suárez)

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Álex Baena, Santi Comesaña)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Álex Baena, Santi Comesaña)

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Villarreal

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.

71.2
78.7
Maghnes Akliouche AS Monaco Monaco €44.9M
71.2
72.4
Jonathan Ikoné Paris FC Paris €5.2M
71.2
72.4
Douglas Luiz  Nottingham Forest Nottingham €27.8M
71.2
80.1
Perr Schuurs Torino FC Torino €1.7M
71.2
71.5
Léo Pereira CR Flamengo Flamengo €10M
71.2
74.0
Dodô ACF Fiorentina Fiorentina €18.2M
71.2
71.2
Nayef Aguerd Olympique Marseille Marseille €21.6M
71.2
73.2
Ademola Lookman Atalanta BC Atalanta €34.5M

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