⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Velvet78]

Manchester United finally have decided to sack Ole Solskjaer in less than 24 hours after the huge 4-1 Watford loss. And they are increasing their attempts for the old Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. He is free agent now as Real Madrid ended their contract with him. Having a manager like Zidane ready to join any club is a big chance for Manchester United. And I remember that Ronaldo also wanted him here in case Ole was sacked. This is the golden opportunity and it looks like they will be able to bring Zidane to the club as soon as possible.

[snipie]

Manchester United are accelerating their attempts to persuade former Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane to take over as manager. United have apparently increased their financial offer to the 49-year-old Frenchman to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford. Personally, I think this is not a realistic option and that Zidane actually wants to take over the French national team.

Deschamps seems to remain in top management of the French national team in Qatar World Cup which means that Zidane will remain without a club for the whole 2022. I think saving ManU from its trouble will be a wise move.

Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling has told the club that he wants a loan move to Barcelona in January. The 26-year-old has started just three games this season and has asked City to sanction the move. It is obvious that Sterling is not happy in Manchester and that he wants a new challenge and they want him in Barcelona.

Yeah I heard about that too. I think it would be better for both teams and will allow City to find a better substitute according to Guardiola obviously.

Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. The 24-year-old France forward will enter the final six months of his contract in the coming weeks, with United interested in a deal. I am not sure that this transfer will be realized because Xavi is seriously counting on Dembele.

Dembele (with 'no injury' option) would be a good deal.

Paris St-Germain have dropped their interest in Norway and Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, and will instead pursue the signing of 21-year-old Serbia forward Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina. If Haaland has become too expensive even for PSG, then who else can pay him and bring him in as a new player?

City or Newcastle. I think they are trying to lower his value rather than totally neglecting him. Of course if they will find a cheaper and a better option then it would be great for them.

[Furious 7]

Michael Carrick is a new manager for Manchester United until they have new full time manager for rest of season the worst era of this biggest club is now ended, hopefully they will have some better replacement for their good future.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1462369511802388483?s=20

It was a good decision and I saw at the end of the game Ole said goodbye to the crowd so it was a sign that he was going to be sacked. The right decision with wanting a lot of changes.

Carrick I always see he continues to be behind the coach so for now Carrick can anticipate taking a step with Man United, before the real coach is found I hope the management finds the best candidate for coach with a long experience.

Maybe this is what finally became the decision that many were waiting for Ole to come out.

[Apes]

Michael Carrick is a new manager for Manchester United until they have new full time manager for rest of season the worst era of this biggest club is now ended, hopefully they will have some better replacement for their good future.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1462369511802388483?s=20

This decision is very hasty maybe because of the pressure of management and fans. being Michael Carrick as caretaker I don't think he will boost man united. Man United need an experienced coach, sacking Ole and not making a deal with a reliable coach will only add new problems for Man United. I hope man united announces a new full time coach asap.

[panjul07]

Michael Carrick is a new manager for Manchester United until they have new full time manager for rest of season the worst era of this biggest club is now ended, hopefully they will have some better replacement for their good future.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1462369511802388483?s=20

I think the correct words is not new manager but "caretaker manager" in other words it is just a temporary task for Carrick.
He can be a full manager indeed, but it will be depending on how manage the team and the result when he take care of the team in the upcoming games.
Hope he can bring a positive impact, at least get a better result than Ole.

[gabbie2010]

Michael Carrick is a new manager for Manchester United until they have new full time manager for rest of season the worst era of this biggest club is now ended, hopefully they will have some better replacement for their good future.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1462369511802388483?s=20

This decision is very hasty maybe because of the pressure of management and fans. being Michael Carrick as caretaker I don't think he will boost man united. Man United need an experienced coach, sacking Ole and not making a deal with a reliable coach will only add new problems for Man United. I hope man united announces a new full time coach asap.

The task to manage the club will too big to handle by Michael Carrick as the interim manager with upcoming crucial matches ahead, of course he was an assistant to Ole and whatever tactical issues discussed with regards to matches was dine between the duo, thus there wouldn't be any improvement in the team, the management need to urgently appoint an experience manager ASAP to avoid more embrassing results.
More so some of their players need to be sanctioned too by placing them on permanent bench, infact some of them does not merit a first team shirt.

[Fesatmas]

Manchester United finally have decided to sack Ole Solskjaer in less than 24 hours after the huge 4-1 Watford loss. And they are increasing their attempts for the old Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. He is free agent now as Real Madrid ended their contract with him. Having a manager like Zidane ready to join any club is a big chance for Manchester United. And I remember that Ronaldo also wanted him here in case Ole was sacked. This is the golden opportunity and it looks like they will be able to bring Zidane to the club as soon as possible.

Just hearing Ole was sacked I'm already grateful, no matter what new coach they will take. But what is certain is that at least one of the diseases at Manchester United has been eliminated. Minimizing is much better, and from now on we just need a roster of coaches that fit and hopefully better than Ole.

[Avirunes]

Just hearing Ole was sacked I'm already grateful, no matter what new coach they will take. But what is certain is that at least one of the diseases at Manchester United has been eliminated. Minimizing is much better, and from now on we just need a roster of coaches that fit and hopefully better than Ole.

With no one idle in the market it would be tough for Manchester United to appoint someone who is notable as a manager. They were trying too hard for Zidane but he has denied their offer as he wants to take rest from as a manager. Well there is Lampard who is free but I really doubt United would go for that nor there are news linking him to United management job. Anyway its now Carrick on the wheel and let's see how well he manages and improves the morale inside the squad.

[Desmong]

Ole Gunner Solskjaer has finally been sacked,the bitter truth and fun fact is that too many people used this man utd coach to complete  there post count.

Now ole is off,when will it be for Maguire ?
who will be in line for the job ?

[bekti3]

Just hearing Ole was sacked I'm already grateful, no matter what new coach they will take. But what is certain is that at least one of the diseases at Manchester United has been eliminated. Minimizing is much better, and from now on we just need a roster of coaches that fit and hopefully better than Ole.

With no one idle in the market it would be tough for Manchester United to appoint someone who is notable as a manager. They were trying too hard for Zidane but he has denied their offer as he wants to take rest from as a manager. Well there is Lampard who is free but I really doubt United would go for that nor there are news linking him to United management job. Anyway its now Carrick on the wheel and let's see how well he manages and improves the morale inside the squad.

Of course I have doubts about this because Lampard is still synonymous with Chelsea and City and of course it is very reasonable to have this doubt.
but it is possible that something like this will happen if we look at the case that happened to gerrard who at that time there were many people who were pessimistic about astonvilla because they thought gerrard was a loyal Liverpool legend but in fact he is also now coaching aston villa, and it is not impossible that lampard is also like it
this was something that had become a burden for Carrick and Fletcher who was believed to be a temporary replacement there.
but by looking at their loyalty and good communication with the players I think they can at least patch up the seat left by

[Fesatmas]

Just hearing Ole was sacked I'm already grateful, no matter what new coach they will take. But what is certain is that at least one of the diseases at Manchester United has been eliminated. Minimizing is much better, and from now on we just need a roster of coaches that fit and hopefully better than Ole.

With no one idle in the market it would be tough for Manchester United to appoint someone who is notable as a manager. They were trying too hard for Zidane but he has denied their offer as he wants to take rest from as a manager. Well there is Lampard who is free but I really doubt United would go for that nor there are news linking him to United management job. Anyway its now Carrick on the wheel and let's see how well he manages and improves the morale inside the squad.

That's right, whether Carrick or the name of any coach who officially goes to Manchester United, of course waiting for his arrival. Like Barcelona, which was waiting for Xavi on his initial debut, even though he could only contribute 1 goal.
Therefore, the potential for a new coach has definitely been appointed with a fairly mature selection by the Manchester United manager.

[coinlocket$]

For me, they will try till the last minute to get Zidane but I don't think he will join them (well if they give him 20m/€ he can say yes...).

Zidane is the only one who can work with CR7, remember 6 coaches fired in his last 5 years seems to be not only a coincidence at this point, but IMHO he wants yo join his France national team after the world cup.

[jostorres]

Zidane doesn't look like he will be taking over a team like United. I believe that the talks about how Zidane may want to take over PSG and then Pochettino will be freed which could go to United has some merit to it. That way Zidane would be able to manage a team filled with stars which he always stated he wanted a team that has a good roster but underachieves and PSG would be great for him. He is also one of the best champions league managers in the world and PSG wants that cup more than anything else, so it would be perfect fit for them.

Let's see what they will do, I hope that they will do better than expected but Zidane directly to United doesn't really scream chemistry to me, that may not work.

[nelson4lov]

Zidane doesn't look like he will be taking over a team like United. I believe that the talks about how Zidane may want to take over PSG and then Pochettino will be freed which could go to United has some merit to it. That way Zidane would be able to manage a team filled with stars which he always stated he wanted a team that has a good roster but underachieves and PSG would be great for him. He is also one of the best champions league managers in the world and PSG wants that cup more than anything else, so it would be perfect fit for them.

Let's see what they will do, I hope that they will do better than expected but Zidane directly to United doesn't really scream chemistry to me, that may not work.

Yes, Zidane to United is a long shot at this point even Pochettino as well. But it would be really interesting if Zidane comes to manage a team like Man Utd. The premier league will be bigger than ever. I mean, we already have the likes of:

• Guardiola
• Tuchel
• Klopp

But he might get called up for the PSG job. Anyway, at the moment everything is just mere speculation for now.

[GbitG]

For me, they will try till the last minute to get Zidane but I don't think he will join them (well if they give him 20m/€ he can say yes...).

Zidane is the only one who can work with CR7, remember 6 coaches fired in his last 5 years seems to be not only a coincidence at this point, but IMHO he wants yo join his France national team after the world cup.

Manchester United approach to French and Real Madrid legendary Zidane, but he is not interested into this job even very big offer is already rejected, so it means now Manchester United have to check their other options because right now they have some time which is good for them but right now after having check around not sure who is going to be next because we have no good and quality manager currently available for this hot seat.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59368631

[Tumanggor]

Manchester United approach to French and Real Madrid legendary Zidane, but he is not interested into this job even very big offer is already rejected, so it means now Manchester United have to check their other options because right now they have some time which is good for them but right now after having check around not sure who is going to be next because we have no good and quality manager currently available for this hot seat.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59368631

this means we can exclude Zidane from a next potential Manchester United coach

I also read in some sports articles the names of potential names other than Zidane, that is

Julen Lopetegui
Brendan Rodgers
Erik Ten Hag
Laurent Blanc

MU fans are really looking forward to this thrilling news

[AndySt]

Zidane doesn't look like he will be taking over a team like United. I believe that the talks about how Zidane may want to take over PSG and then Pochettino will be freed which could go to United has some merit to it. That way Zidane would be able to manage a team filled with stars which he always stated he wanted a team that has a good roster but underachieves and PSG would be great for him. He is also one of the best champions league managers in the world and PSG wants that cup more than anything else, so it would be perfect fit for them.
Let's see what they will do, I hope that they will do better than expected but Zidane directly to United doesn't really scream chemistry to me, that may not work.

Yes, Zidane to United is a long shot at this point even Pochettino as well. But it would be really interesting if Zidane comes to manage a team like Man Utd. The premier league will be bigger than ever. I mean, we already have the likes of:

• Guardiola
• Tuchel
• Klopp

But he might get called up for the PSG job. Anyway, at the moment everything is just mere speculation for now.

Yes, it would be quite interesting to see Zidane's work in such a championship as the English Premier League, but apparently these plans are not destined to turn into something tangible yet. Therefore, if Zidane fails to get the post of head coach of the French national team, then France and Paris Saint-Germain may still become the next place of work. Just based on previous experience and the style of leadership of the team, I think Paris Saint-Germain will suit Zidane better and the coach himself probably understands this without showing much interest in working at the MU. And Mauricio Pochettino, judging by persistent rumors, can continue his work at Manchester United in the summer.

[Alisha-k]

For me, they will try till the last minute to get Zidane but I don't think he will join them (well if they give him 20m/€ he can say yes...).

Zidane is the only one who can work with CR7, remember 6 coaches fired in his last 5 years seems to be not only a coincidence at this point, but IMHO he wants yo join his France national team after the world cup.

Manchester United approach to French and Real Madrid legendary Zidane, but he is not interested into this job even very big offer is already rejected, so it means now Manchester United have to check their other options because right now they have some time which is good for them but right now after having check around not sure who is going to be next because we have no good and quality manager currently available for this hot seat.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59368631

Zidane would have been a perfect choice but since he is turning down the offer even after he was offered a huge offer means he could possibly be nursing other ambitions like PSG. Manu has no other choice but to do a review on their list of options on who else would suit the Job maybe Carrick might be the next to be considered if Zidane is beyond reach

[kawetsriyanto]

Looking at Ibrahimovic's current stamina, I think age is only a number and Ibra's performances have been quite good in the last two seasons with AC Milan, he has even become a role model for Milan's young players and can be a good alternative for Milan to give him a contract for the next season.

Although his current performance looks good, but he is already 40 years old. I don't think he will be a role model in AC Milan for a long time, it should end very soon. If AC Milan extend his contract as a player for 1 season more, I think it is the last chance to be given for him. It is time for him to think about continuing a new career as a coach, or totally retire from football. He is one of the legends in football, I am sure it will be interesting to see Ibra as a coach in the future.

[alegotardo]

Looking at Ibrahimovic's current stamina, I think age is only a number and Ibra's performances have been quite good in the last two seasons with AC Milan, he has even become a role model for Milan's young players and can be a good alternative for Milan to give him a contract for the next season.

Although his current performance looks good, but he is already 40 years old. I don't think he will be a role model in AC Milan for a long time, it should end very soon. If AC Milan extend his contract as a player for 1 season more, I think it is the last chance to be given for him. It is time for him to think about continuing a new career as a coach, or totally retire from football. He is one of the legends in football, I am sure it will be interesting to see Ibra as a coach in the future.

In fact, there are only two things that can take away the brilliance of a player, no matter how good he is... a serious injury and age over 40, there's no getting around that.
Ibrahimovic is still playing very well, but we all know that at such an age it is only a matter of time before the body starts to feel and forces the player to retire.
football is a career that pays very well, financially, but it is not a long career and players need to know when to stop to enjoy the rest of their lives with the money they have earned, not in rehab clinics.