Wolfsburg 
Arsenal 
- 22 February
- 987+ views
CONFIRMED: Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig beats Arsenal to sign Ridle Baku. 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), Jurriën Timber)
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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 rumour/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F14%2Fridle-baku.jpg)
Arsenal, Chelsea interested in Wolfsburg's Ridle Baku? - Sports Mole
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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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74.2
80.9
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Yan Couto |
 Dortmund
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€24.3M |
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74.2
78.1
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Juan Miranda |
 Bologna
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€14.8M |
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74.0
74.0
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Mërgim Vojvoda |
 Como
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€2.5M |
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73.9
82.9
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Nico O'Reilly |
 Man City
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€41.6M |
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73.6
73.6
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
 West Ham
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€25.3M |
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73.5
76.9
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Timothy Weah |
 Marseille
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€22.4M |
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73.5
74.5
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Andrea Cambiaso |
 Juventus
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€39.6M |
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73.4
76.9
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Sergi Cardona |
 Villarreal
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€11.7M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castello Lukeba | 16-02-2026 | Report | |
| Mika Godts | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Sandro Tonali | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| Tino Livramento | 12-01-2026 | Report | |
| Jérémy Jacquet | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Bazoumana Touré | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 22-12-2025 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 08-12-2025 | Report |
Ridle Baku
D, M (R)
Skill: 70.4
Pot: 70.8
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contract Until
29 Jun 27
ETV
€11.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€10.5M – €12.8M
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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’s current transfer value is between €10.5M and €12.8M. His last transfer was from Wolfsburg to RB Leipzig in 2025. RB Leipzig paid Wolfsburg €4.5M for Ridle Baku.
Ridle Baku latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
