⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[mia_houston]

I think that's basically the problem with all football. You take any player, especially a young one. They are bought but not put on the field, they have no match practice and then they go to an inferior club. Juventus are fine with strikers, no?

Seems like a long-time investment but is not a good way for young players if don't have much time in the field. Juventus doesn't have sharp strikers like Del Piero. maybe fans missing this and hope Juventus is back in that era.

I am still confused about Morata, is he still on loan (from Atletico Madrid) or Juventus was bought him permanently?,

Morata is rumored to be joining Barcelona in a little while, I think it is very natural that Morata is currently eager to move to another team to continue his career, currently Morata is still very much needed by Juventus but reportedly until now Morata has not received certainty to be bought permanently by Juventus and that's why now Morata really wants to leave Juventus.
Morata is an athletico madrid player who was loaned by juventus in 2020 for two seasons with a purchase option of 35 million euros, but so far juventus doesn't seem to show any signs of wanting to make morata permanent, and i think it's very natural for barcelona to enter into the competition to get morata.

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[jakdanyel]

Sky Sports says that there are four teams already that are interested in signing a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. These teams are Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich and Juventus. Rudiger still hasn't decided to extend his contract with Chelsea. And it looks like Chelsea will have a really hard time keeping him at the team. Among these candidates, PSG or Real Madrid could sign him I think. But Bayern Munich also have an advantage in this race as Rudiger is German.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12508364/real-psg-bayern-and-juve-open-rudiger-talks-rangnick-an-admirer

[tyz]

According to Di Marzio Morata will stay in Juventus.

LOL. Juventus doesn't want to lose him although his performance doesn't look impressive during this season. I think Juventus doubt that they will get a top CF in the next transfer window, so they prefer to extend Morata's contract. So, even they don't sign any central forwards, their attacking line is still quite strong to face the remaining matches

I also think that Juve does not want to lose him. Especially after it was just reported that Aaron Ramsey is in agreement with Newcastle and wants to leave Juve. Accordingly, Morata would be another bitter loss that they will probably not accept.

Also, two new contract extensions were reported. Thiago Silva extends at Chelsea by another year until July 2023 and Angel Correa extends at Atletico Madrid until 2026.

[Jackl87]

The management of Barcelona has been completely unstable for the last two years. It is unknown that what they want to do. They put Torres on the team for a lot of money. Now they want Morata on the team. Maybe they will be stronger with Morata in the team. Morata and Torres may not be able to play due to financial restrictions. What's the point of keeping them in the squad if you can't play? I don't see any other way for Barcelona now than to sell players. Players of high wages have to sell in this transfer window.

I think that Barcelona is in a very complicated situation at the moment. I mean it's their own fault that they are in this situation but still. They have more than 1,3 Billion € of debts and therefore they urgently need to save money and to reduce the costs in order to get somewhat financially stable again within the next few years or so, but on the other hand they can not just sell every good and important player that they have. This would mean that Barca would probably no longer qualify for the European competitions and they really need the money from these cups. So they have to save money while  staying competitive at the same time.

[masulum]

I was also feeling that Barcelona is already having big debit, and they are not able to fix many issues just because of this even off loading many players due to their wages, but suddenly we have few good news about them on social media that they are planning for big team with many stars also coming back into this team which mean they have settled this all through few companies these were interested to buy their debit for better future of this great club.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477955409990270979?s=20
https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477956908489363461?s=20

I still haven't thought about what conditions Barcelona will be in if they bring in Haaland before this problem is resolved. From Fabrizio's tweet, the plan is to buy Haaland this month, isn't this like a joke? However, Ferran Torres still cannot be registered, if he brings Haaland, maybe his fate will also be the same as Ferran Torres. Except barcelona might manage to sell 2-3 players.

[onecall123]

Thiago Silva is here to stay. A one-year contract extension has been signed at Chelsea. I'm pleased for him, he's done well for Chelsea. I'm glad he signed the contract. Every time he participates in a game, he displays a fighting spirit, and he has put in the effort to prove that he deserves the contract. He will be hired again after this. Having seen Thiago's greatness, I look forward to his becoming a Chelsea legend.

[poldanmig]

Thiago Silva is here to stay. A one-year contract extension has been signed at Chelsea. I'm pleased for him, he's done well for Chelsea. I'm glad he signed the contract. Every time he participates in a game, he displays a fighting spirit, and he has put in the effort to prove that he deserves the contract. He will be hired again after this. Having seen Thiago's greatness, I look forward to his becoming a Chelsea legend.

Previously silva had a contract duration with chelsea until June 2022 and now automatically silva will stay at chelsea until the summer of 2023, the extension of silva contract will certainly make chelsea not need to look for another defender at this time, other than that with still silva in skuad, it will certainly make defense chelsea is still very strong as before and now chelsea only needs to think about rudiger who until now has not wanted to extend his contract with chelsea, I think with silva still available of course chelsea will not be too weak if rudiger really leaves chelsea.

[tokeweed]

Before criticizing his management, he should look at his own performance; they spent a lot of money for his services, and what has he done since his arrival? Nothing! Good players try to adapt to new tactics and find a method to assist their teammates. The manager cannot alter his philosophy to accommodate a specific player; no player had it easy when they first came; all they had to do was adapt their game to the new style and atmosphere.

Werner and Kai havertz had a difficult first two months, but they never complained and instead improved their performance. Lukaku's demeanor was unprofessional, but no one is moving, so they'll figure it out.

Indeed he dropped in performance but let's not forget that since his arrival he scored goals then after his injury he didn't perform as wished and who knows what happened between him and the management. The reaction of Tuchel is expected and justified but it just escalated more the situation imo. Tuchel was able to let him with substitutes rather than kicking him off the list. Anyway we will see what will happen next very soon.

Yes, he scored a few goals while the squad was performing well, but he disappeared when the team needed him the most.
Dropping him was the best decision because he disrespected the club, his teammates, the supporters, and publicly questioned the coach's tactics. He had a quick talk with the coach and was observed training extremely well today; he's likely to make the squad for the next game, but that would be left to the coach's discretion.

I'm hoping they can move on from it and concentrate on the remaining games as a team.

There are some rumors swirling around that Tuchel isn’t really happy with Lukaku’s fitness and  how he’s been handling himself. Meaning he’s a tad overweight and hasn’t been doing the work to lose the weight and get himself back in form.  You can’t really blame Tuchel if he doesn’t want to play an out of form player week in, week out.  Tuchel wants them to win the league ffs.

And it looks like Newcastle might really be acquiring Trippier for 25m GBP...  Not the signing I expected from a guy like Eddie Howe. Mourinho yes but Howe, no.

Edit:  Mbappe odds after the Jan transfer window.  Skybet’s line went from 30 to 16 for City.  Hmmm... 

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/kylian-mbappe/club-after-january-transfer-window

[cygan]

according to the polish sports portal sportowy24.pl, psg is said to be interested in polish striker Robert Lewandowski and wants to sign him in the summer.
psg are reportedly looking to replace Kylian Mbappe, who is leaving to 99% for real madrid after this season. the sheikhs are reportedly ready to offer RL a 2-year contract (€35 million per year - just like L. Messi), with an option to extend for another year if for 2 seasons R. Lewandowski would meet clearly defined conditions regarding the number of matches played and goals scored.
https://sportowy24.pl/lewandowski-bedzie-gral-z-messim-kapitan-reprezentacji-polski-znalazl-sie-na-celowniku-psg/ar/c2-15981767

[poldanmig]

Lukaku who recently angered Tuchel because of his interview in a media, is believed to have now started to spark a lot of speculation about his desire to leave Chelsea and it is reported that Conte, who had worked with Lukaku at Inter Milan, had urged Daniel Levy to bring Lukaku to tottenham, tottenham need for a striker is the reason Conte to sign Lukaku, especially Harry Kane hasn't found his best form this season.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10364101/amp/Romelu-Lukaku-wants-reunite-former-Inter-boss-Antonio-Conte-Tottenham.html

[Igebotz]

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There are some rumors swirling around that Tuchel isn’t really happy with Lukaku’s fitness and  how he’s been handling himself. Meaning he’s a tad overweight and hasn’t been doing the work to lose the weight and get himself back in form.  You can’t really blame Tuchel if he doesn’t want to play an out of form player week in, week out.  Tuchel wants them to win the league ffs.

As men, they had a table discussion, and Lukaku was happily seen working professionally in training as if nothing had happened. The story about him being overweight, which I'm hearing for the first time, could be a rumour. He was not kicked out of the team due to lack of match fitness; he was kicked out as a result of his misbehavior.

And it looks like Newcastle might really be acquiring Trippier for 25m GBP...  Not the signing I expected from a guy like Eddie Howe. Mourinho yes but Howe, no.

Edit:  Mbappe odds after the Jan transfer window.  Skybet’s line went from 30 to 16 for City.  Hmmm...  ;

Chelsea is rumored to be interested in snatching the deal! Trippier is a gifted young player who fits the bill because he can play as an LB, RB, LWB, and RWB, which are areas where Chelsea lack depth due to James and Chilwell's long-term absences. I think Eddie Howe is making a good decision.

[kassex]

The journalist Sique Rodriguez tweeted information that the midfielder of the Catalan “Barcelona” Philippe Coutinho wants to continue his career in the English Premier League.

According to the source, the midfielder intends to move to London Arsenal. Recall that earlier Coutinho played in the Premier League for Liverpool, so he is well acquainted with the league.

The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has made 16 appearances with Barcelona this season and has scored 2 goals.

https://www.readfootball.com/koutino-vybral-klub-v-kotorom-hochet-prodolzhit-kareru-247330.html

[judas]

I really don't understand what Romelu Lukaku is up to now.    In an interview with a news source, he said that he was not happy about staying at Chelsea. But a short time after this, he said to Thomas Tuchel that he was not planning to leave anytime soon. But it is obvious that he would like to come back to Inter at some point. It seems like he really liked to play there and he was really performing perfectly also. He is not as good as that at Chelsea now. But I hope to see him scoring more goals than now in the future.

[gabbie2010]

I really don't understand what Romelu Lukaku is up to now.    In an interview with a news source, he said that he was not happy about staying at Chelsea. But a short time after this, he said to Thomas Tuchel that he was not planning to leave anytime soon. But it is obvious that he would like to come back to Inter at some point. It seems like he really liked to play there and he was really performing perfectly also. He is not as good as that at Chelsea now. But I hope to see him scoring more goals than now in the future.

According to a report Romelu Lukaku had tendered his apology and his rift with Tuchel has been resolved amicably, ( link below) he is in the squad that will play Tottenham in tomorrow Carabao semifinal, his tendency of returning to Inter Milan is on hold for now, Chelsea need him now as the spot for top 4 is getting more competitive and teams below them are winning their matches thus closing the points, Lukaku is a good striker and could have helped Chelsea in their last match against Liverpool.
Link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59867343

[DU18]

The journalist Sique Rodriguez tweeted information that the midfielder of the Catalan “Barcelona” Philippe Coutinho wants to continue his career in the English Premier League.

According to the source, the midfielder intends to move to London Arsenal. Recall that earlier Coutinho played in the Premier League for Liverpool, so he is well acquainted with the league.

The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has made 16 appearances with Barcelona this season and has scored 2 goals.

https://www.readfootball.com/koutino-vybral-klub-v-kotorom-hochet-prodolzhit-kareru-247330.html

Coutinho and Barcelona have agreed to part ways if an offer comes in for coutinho, and it seems that now arsenal and tottenham are clubs who really want to get coutinho from barcelona, ​​the absence of coutinho in Xavi plans makes Barcelona want to sell coutinho for only around 7.5 million poundsterling, but reportedly arsenal only wants to borrow Coutinho until the end of this season with a permanent purchase option, but unfortunately Barcelona, ​​who are in need of money right now, of course rejected the offer from arsenal.

[VanityWallets2015]

I really don't understand what Romelu Lukaku is up to now.    In an interview with a news source, he said that he was not happy about staying at Chelsea. But a short time after this, he said to Thomas Tuchel that he was not planning to leave anytime soon. But it is obvious that he would like to come back to Inter at some point. It seems like he really liked to play there and he was really performing perfectly also. He is not as good as that at Chelsea now. But I hope to see him scoring more goals than now in the future.

According to a report Romelu Lukaku had tendered his apology and his rift with Tuchel has been resolved amicably, ( link below) he is in the squad that will play Tottenham in tomorrow Carabao semifinal, his tendency of returning to Inter Milan is on hold for now, Chelsea need him now as the spot for top 4 is getting more competitive and teams below them are winning their matches thus closing the points, Lukaku is a good striker and could have helped Chelsea in their last match against Liverpool.
Link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59867343

Lukaku and Chelsea ultimately cannot live without each other. Tuchel may be a annoying man, but he is a good trainer. If you consider that in six months he got Chelsea to play football and then also won the Champions League right away. Lukaku is also a player with a strong personality, who doesn't show much himself. There is nothing wrong with that, but you do have to respect each other.

[snipie]

I really don't understand what Romelu Lukaku is up to now.    In an interview with a news source, he said that he was not happy about staying at Chelsea. But a short time after this, he said to Thomas Tuchel that he was not planning to leave anytime soon. But it is obvious that he would like to come back to Inter at some point. It seems like he really liked to play there and he was really performing perfectly also. He is not as good as that at Chelsea now. But I hope to see him scoring more goals than now in the future.

He expressed his frustration, wanted more attentions, he got what he wants, talked with Tuchel but of course there was some side effects like a cute fine and 1 match ban. Now we have to see what will be the next step of Tuchel, I think we will see Lukaku playing more soon. He is a tank and Chelsea can benefit a lot from his performance.

[W Jr.]

I really don't understand what Romelu Lukaku is up to now.    In an interview with a news source, he said that he was not happy about staying at Chelsea. But a short time after this, he said to Thomas Tuchel that he was not planning to leave anytime soon. But it is obvious that he would like to come back to Inter at some point. It seems like he really liked to play there and he was really performing perfectly also. He is not as good as that at Chelsea now. But I hope to see him scoring more goals than now in the future.

The quality of the premier league is higher than the italian league. They have a lot of teams that are known around the world. It's the same in Italy, of course, but I don't think it's as tough as the Premier League. This may be one of the reasons why Lukaku is so good at the Italian adventure. I don't know if he will come back to Inter, but if he does, I think he will be successful there again.

[coderben]

He expressed his frustration, wanted more attentions, he got what he wants, talked with Tuchel but of course there was some side effects like a cute fine and 1 match ban. Now we have to see what will be the next step of Tuchel, I think we will see Lukaku playing more soon. He is a tank and Chelsea can benefit a lot from his performance.

I really hope to see Lukaku continuing from where he left as of the coming league matches. He is a very important part of Chelsea now. And I assume that Tuchel also wouldn't like to be deprived of a qualified player like Lukaku. He is just not good at scoring. He is very good physically also. When he plays in a game, he really has a role as a game changer for this team. We witnessed this many times. Hence, I hope that he can continue to perform great here.

[justdimin]

I have see any information about 95% Morata have close deal and get agreement back to Spain and playing for Barcelona, but still not understand with Barcelona transfer right now, other side they have problem trough Ferran Torres transfer because he can't play for Barcelona trough salary regulation and now Barcelona try to get Morata again. Maybe will have player out from Barcelona before window transfer close and I think likely Dembele as favorite player will sell in this window transfer.

I agree that Morata will be one of the problem solvers for Barcelona for sure. They are not really having THAT much problem with goal scoring, after all they scored as much as others around them, but they are not doing exceptionally well neither. Between the Ferran Torres and now Morata, Barcelona seem like they are ignoring all the debt they have which is a weird situation to be in. I mean sure if they recover and be top 2 in la liga as usual and fight in champions league next season to at the very least quarter finals if not further, then they will be able to pay that debt back eventually, or just keep growing it like USA does but pay the immediate parts.

However, with this much spending and this much debt, if they fail to have a good result, they are going to be in even bigger financial trouble, which means doom for them and it is scary. As if this wasn't even, they are still chasing Haaland too, which is beyond my logical understanding of how finances work.