Arnaud Kalimuendo

Recent reports from May 2026 confirm Eintracht Frankfurt holds a €27 million purchase option but intends to negotiate a lower fee. If the option is not exercised, Nottingham Forest will reportedly ask for €30-35 million from other clubs, as mentioned in March 2026. The loan deal itself in January 2026 included a €1.5 million fee and the €27 million option, though initial reports varied between €25-30 million. The player's last permanent move was from Rennes to Nottingham Forest in August 2025 for a €30 million fee. In 2024, a reported offer of €20 million plus €3 million from Frankfurt to Rennes was rejected.

Our valuation for Arnaud Kalimuendo is driven by his August 2025 transfer to Nottingham Forest for €30 million and his subsequent loan to Eintracht Frankfurt. The loan includes a purchase option consistently reported at €27 million. However, reports indicate Frankfurt finds this fee too high and will attempt to negotiate a lower price, while Nottingham Forest is motivated to sell to generate income. This creates a scenario where a final fee below the option price is the most likely outcome.