Source track record · Tier 2 · Established
Yahoo Sports appears in 196 of the audited transfer rumours and is an independent origin of the reporting in 19, demonstrably the first to report it in 3. Of the 3 cases that have since been settled, what it reported matched the outcome in 1 (33%; the plausible range is 6-79%).
These figures are estimated by an automated count of the rumours we audited, not a judgement of Yahoo Sports, 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 Yahoo Sports 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…
The story: Barcelona are open to letting Jules Koundé leave in January to raise funds, with Chelsea having registered interest. CaughtOffside reported on 2 Oct that Barcelona are open to selling him for the right price…
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.
Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing Leeds United centre-back Tarik Muharemović, with several outlets describing the Bavarian club as increasingly keen on the Bosnia international. His contract at Leeds runs to June 2031.
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…
Barcelona are monitoring Leeds centre-back Tarik Muharemović. His contract at Elland Road runs to 2031.