Source track record · Tier 1 · Primary
The Athletic appears in 5 of the audited transfer rumours and is an independent origin of the reporting in 5, demonstrably the first to report it in 2. It has 2 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 The Athletic, 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 The Athletic was an origin. Its tier (Tier 1 · Primary): First-hand reporting from established reporters and official club, league or federation channels. Full rules: methodology.
Chelsea are interested in Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón, with several outlets reporting the move in October. His contract at Como runs to 2030. The story began on 24 June, when The Athletic and TEAMtalk said Chelsea…
El Nacional reports Haaland could leave Manchester City for Real Madrid or Barcelona if a high but affordable release clause is agreed; his listed contract runs to 2034. The Sun and Manchester Evening News tied the…
Michael Kayode, Brentford right-back, is on Juventus' radar. The earliest report appeared on 15 May 2026, when The Athletic noted Kayode called Juventus links "nice" but wanted to improve at Brentford.
Gustavo Sá moved from Nottingham Forest to Olympiacos on loan, with The Athletic (28 Jul) first reporting discussions after Forest signed him from Famalicao. Roundtable (29 Jul) said he landed in Athens to complete the…
The Athletic and Sky Sports on 11 July reported that Fiorentina have secured a season‑long loan for Spanish right‑back Álex Jiménez from Bournemouth, with a €20 million option to buy. His contract runs to June 2027…