Kaishu Sano

In July 2026, reports indicated Liverpool were prepared to offer up to €60 million and Newcastle up to €55 million for the player. Throughout May, June, and July 2026, Mainz's asking price was consistently reported to be between €50 million and €60 million amid interest from clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Borussia Dortmund. This was an increase from March 2026, when Mainz was reportedly asking for a minimum of €25 million. His Transfermarkt value was reported as €40 million in June 2026, up from €25 million in April 2026. He completed a transfer from Kashima Antlers to FSV Mainz 05 in July 2024 for a reported fee of €2.5 million.

Our valuation is driven by the highly consistent reported asking price from Mainz of €50-60 million, which has been cited repeatedly throughout mid-2026. This figure is supported by intense interest from multiple high-profile Premier League and Bundesliga clubs. Kaishu Sano's long-term contract until 2028 gives Mainz a very strong negotiating position, making a fee at the upper end of this range highly probable.