Source track record · Tier 2 · Established
ESPN appears in 18 of the audited transfer rumours and is an independent origin of the reporting in 7, demonstrably the first to report it in 1. It has 0 settled cases so far; a percentage needs at least 3, so none is shown.
These figures are estimated by an automated count of the rumours we audited, not a judgement of ESPN, and they can contain mistakes. If something here is wrong, tell us on the contact page with the address of this page and we will check it against the sources; if the figure cannot be backed up it is corrected or removed.
One case per outlet per settled dossier, and only when the outlet is an origin of that dossier's reporting: copying another outlet earns neither credit nor blame. It was right if it reported a move that was then confirmed, or denied one that was then dismissed. Interest that never materialised is not held against it. The archive has 31 settled dossiers; these are the ones where ESPN was an origin. Its tier (Tier 2 · Established): Major national or international sports media; generally reliable but sometimes relays others’ scoops. Full rules: methodology.
The story centres on Bayern Munich’s interest in Jules Koundé as a potential right-back option, linked to a possible departure from Barcelona. Several outlets report that Bayern are weighing a move, particularly in the…
Arsenal are watching Koundé’s future at Barcelona. The story began on 14 Aug, when TEAMtalk claimed Arsenal are the club said to be most interested in signing a Barcelona star.
Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move for Real Madrid right‑back Trent Alexander‑Arnold, whose contract runs to 2031. Outlets describe interest, exploratory contact and possible negotiation for a permanent…
Haaland is linked with a future move to Barcelona. Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring his situation at Manchester City, with interest focused on a potential move in 2027.
Manchester United and Liverpool are tracking Felix Nmecha, whose contract at Borussia Dortmund runs to 2030. TEAMtalk reported that United have made contact over a possible January move, but Dortmund is said to be…
TEAMtalk reported on 27 Sep that Arsenal and Tottenham have tracked Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza this season. ESPN, Sports Mole, Yahoo Sports, FootballTransfers and soccernews.com repeated the…