Intro
This is a summary of the transfer rumours in the J1 League.
I will post the source of the info, my confidence levels and how much of an impact I see it potentially having for the team and Sorare IF the transfer does happen.
Theres alot of rumours and noise so primarily I will post info I see from Japanese media and what I consider decent sources. Please note, these are all just rumours and no guarantee they will actually happen. Do you own research as always!
Rumours - 14th November 2022
Name: Diego
Current Team: Sagan Tosu
Rumoured Team: Kashiwa Reysol
Source: Sports Bulletin
League: J1 League
Av Price: 0.085
Av L15 Score: 55
Confidence level: 80%
Notes
Diego is an excellent defender who really suits the matrix, hitting double double an impressive 11 times last season.
He has excellent peak scores with 41% > 60+ points
Kashiwa struggled in defence in the second half of the season and this will be an excellent upgrade. I think he will work well with Koga especially.
The keeper situation is still a little unclear so its not known for now the GK+DEF potential.
Sorare potential impact rating: B+
Name: Lukian
Current Team: Fukuoka
Rumoured Team: Kyoto
Source: Sponichi Annex
League: J1 League
Av Price: 0.065
Av L15 Score: 43
Confidence level: 65%
Notes
Lukian had a somewhat disappointing season last year. He scored only 3 goals from his 22 starts.
However, I feel he wasnt always used in the right spots and his xG was actually pretty decent and 10th best in the league:
Lukian also was top scorer in J2 the year before with 22 goals. Of course there is a step from J2 to J1 but if this move does martialize, then I feel Kyoto could well be a better fit.
With striker options at a premium in the J1 league for Sorare, he has the potential to be good value, esp as a SR. It however, remains in the "wait and see" category rather than "must have" for me
Sorare potential impact rating: C+
Name: Tomoki Takamine
Current Team: Sapporo
Rumoured Team: Gamba Osaka
Source: Hochi Shinbun
League: J1 League
Av Price: 0.04
Av L15 Score: 45
Confidence level: 50%
Notes
I was surprised to see that Takamine was rumoured to be wanting to leave Sapporo. He has always done well and is a versatile player that is able to fill in at defence and midfield.
It is reported he is wanting a change and Kashiwa have made an offer which Sapporo have accepted.
For Sorare, I feel there wouldn't be much difference if the transfer did or didnt happen. Takamine, though doesnt average that high is a very solid player and works very well for threshold teams especially. He is still relatively young (24) and these upcoming years will be where hits his peak performance.
Sorare potential impact rating: C
Others
Utaka for Kyoto is rumoured to be retiring this winter.
Taggart is rumoured to be transferring to Perth. This league is not covered by Soare
Genoa are rumoured to be putting a bid for Junker. They have money to make an offer and its unknown how happy Junker is. For Sorare, I can see Junker doing very well in Serie B.
Mateus and M.Junior are linked to Fluminense FC. The main issue will be wages and transfer fee for Mateus. The league is also covered by Soare. M.Junior is also said to be in talks to remain at YFM
Ito for Urawa has been rumoured to be a target for Glasgow Rangers. They has been alot of rumours coming out of the Scotish league after the success of Hatate, Maeda and Furuhashi.
The source isnt great but if this does happen, I can see Ito performing well and the Sorare impact is decent especially as the fanbase is large and hype will potentially lead to a spike in price
Santana rumours continue. It was reported this morning that Sapporo have made an offer. Theres alot of interest in Santana from C.Osaka and Nagoya being two other clubs rumoured to be wanting him. I think he will transfer to another J1 side but am cynical of all the rumours from twitter for him.
Finish
I hope you found this useful!
I have made a transfer spreadsheet which I will update for each team. Can be found here
I have made a separate Global League for Patrons only!
CODE: WHEWHH
Please dont share this link! It will only make the league more competitive/harder to win
Prizes (all limited) are some of my fav players for SO5 in Asia:
1st Machino + Miyashiro
2nd Ryotaro Araki
3rd Osmar