Source track record · Tier 3 · Secondary
The False 9 appears in 3 of the audited transfer rumours and is an independent origin of the reporting in 2. 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 The False 9, 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 False 9 was an origin. Its tier (Tier 3 · Secondary): Secondary sources: aggregators, fan-run news sites, apps and databases; good for coverage, weak as evidence alone. Full rules: methodology.
Liverpool are tracking Rayan Cherki, whose contract at Manchester City runs to 2030, and would move for him if City are forced to sell because of a looming FFP case. PSG are reported as the main rival, while Real Madrid…
Manchester United are tracking Tyrick Mitchell for a January move, with several reports pointing to the left-back. His listed contract runs to June 2027.
Manchester United is among several Premier League clubs monitoring Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, whose contract runs to June 2029. The False 9 reports an £87m release clause in his deal.