Wolfsburg 
Arsenal 
- 9 April
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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 (Jurriën Timber, Ben White (Defender, ENG))
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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
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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74.7
74.7
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Andrew Robertson |
 Liverpool
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€12.7M |
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74.6
74.6
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Mërgim Vojvoda |
 Como
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€2M |
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74.5
75.5
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Oleksandr Zinchenko |
 Ajax
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€11.1M |
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74.4
74.4
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Adam Marusic |
 Lazio
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€1.9M |
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74.4
74.4
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
 West Ham
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€25.2M |
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74.3
74.3
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Noussair Mazraoui |
 Man Utd
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€23.7M |
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74.0
87.4
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Lewis Hall |
 Newcastle
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€34.1M |
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73.9
78.2
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Juan Miranda |
 Bologna
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€14.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gordon | 06-04-2026 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Kofane | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Tino Livramento | 01-04-2026 | Report | |
| Wesley | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Castello Lukeba | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Lewis Hall | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Johan Manzambi | 11-03-2026 | Report |
Ridle Baku
D, M (R)
Skill: 70.6
Pot: 71.1
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Contract Until
29 Jun 27
ETV
€11.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€10.6M – €12.9M
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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 28 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 €10.6M and €12.9M. 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.
