VfL Wolfsburg 
Arsenal 
- 4 September
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CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Arsenal to sign Ridle Baku. VfL Wolfsburg accepts their €4.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Ridle Baku moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Ridle Baku reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% 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 (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Takehiro Tomiyasu )
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Ben White (Defender, ENG), Thomas Partey)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jurriën Timber, Ben White (Defender, ENG))
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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 rumourArsenal, Chelsea interested in Wolfsburg's Ridle Baku? - Sports Mole
https://www.sportsmole.co.uk - EnglishArsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Wolfsburg right-back Ridle Baku.
Arsenal battle Chelsea in Ridle Baku pursuit
https://thehardtackle.com - EnglishPremier League leaders Arsenal will battle it out with Chelsea for the services of 25-year-old right-back Ridle Baku.
Alternatives of Arsenal
| 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. |
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72.2
74.6
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
 West Ham
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€25M |
|
72.1
74.7
|
Diogo Dalot |
 Man Utd
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€38.5M |
|
72.0
74.8
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Pervis Estupiñán |
 Milan
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€32.6M |
|
72.0
79.3
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Neco Williams |
 Nottingham
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€27.3M |
|
72.0
72.7
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Kieran Tierney |
 Celtic
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€5.7M |
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72.0
73.1
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Joël Veltman |
 Brighton
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€2.7M |
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72.0
75.7
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Pierre Kalulu |
 Juventus
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€31.6M |
|
72.0
76.3
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Timothy Weah |
 Marseille
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€17.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piero Hincapié | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Nicolas Jackson | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Kang-in Lee | 17-08-2025 | Report | |
| Quinten Timber | 21-07-2025 | Report | |
| Cristhian Mosquera | 02-07-2025 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 24-06-2025 | Report | |
| Lucien Agoumé | 23-06-2025 | Report |
Ridle Baku
D, M (R)
Skill: 68.7
Pot: 71.5
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contract Until
29 Jun 27
ETV
€10M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€8.5M – €11.5M
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Who is Ridle Baku?
Ridle Baku (GER) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for RB Leipzig. Ridle Baku is 27 years old (1998/04/08) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 20. Ridle Baku has also been used as A wing back.
Ridle Baku’s current transfer value is between €8.5M and €11.5M. His last transfer was from VfL Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid VfL Wolfsburg €4.5M for Ridle Baku.
Ridle Baku latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
