Kodai Sano

In March 2026, Kodai Sano's Transfermarkt value was reported at €12 million. The most significant recent activity was in February 2026, when NEC reportedly rejected a €20 million bid from Nottingham Forest. During that same period, Ajax was linked with multiple offers, including €10 million plus a player and a separate €12.5 million plus bonuses, both of which were rejected. NEC's asking price was consistently reported at a minimum of €20 million. In late 2025, reports mentioned an asking price in the €15-€20 million range, which clubs like PSV deemed excessive, and his Transfermarkt value was listed at €6 million.

Our valuation for Kodai Sano is driven by NEC's consistent asking price of at least €20 million and, crucially, their rejection of a concrete €20 million bid from Nottingham Forest in February 2026. With significant interest from the Premier League and other top clubs, and NEC's stated willingness to cooperate on a summer transfer, we anticipate the final fee will exceed the rejected offer.