⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[nurilham]

Barcelona president Laporta said that they weren't going to be in a condition that they could sign any new player in the transfer window in January according to some news. I don't see this as bad news for Barcelona truthfully. Because Barcelona are already in no need of strengthening their squad in the middle of the season. They already have a great squad quality full of talented youngsters and experienced players like Lewandowski. Their problem on defeating big teams now is not related to the squad quality.

Don't you see Barcelona needs a new defender after Pique decided to retire?
Barcelona may be strong enough, but they have some defenders who often get injured. Kounde and Araujo got injured for a long time, Barcelona is in trouble if another defender gets injured too. They only have Andreas Christensen and Eric García for center-backs now, these defenders look not strong enough to play against a strong team like Real Madrid. I think Barcelona needs a new strong defender (CB) considering this situation. We know that the season is still far from the end.

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[indah rezqi]

Clubs don't always need to buy players during the transfer window. Barcelona during the last transfer window were one of the teams that were active in signing players, considering the quality of players they already have in their team, I don't see any need to get more players, the ones they have got now have to first perform. It is also still possible that they go back on their word and decide to get a few more players.

But maybe there will be some maneuvers if Barcelona actually needs strength in defense which doesn't look healthy during the injury of some of its players. Barcelona failed in the Champions League because their defensive strategy was bad and the defenders were unable to keep up with the speed of the opponent's attackers. So it would be great if I heard they were looking for another defender instead of extending their old player's contract.

Barcelona already have a lot of quality players and their young talents are also good. The midfield will get stronger when Pedri and Gavi have a lot of experience, but their defense still has weaknesses.

[Velvet78]

Maybe Barcelona would really make use of a defender transfer in January after the injuries and Pique's retirement decision. However their performance in the defense line has been quite well generally. They have had big problems against big teams maybe but they still managed to dominate the rest of the games like the usual Barcelona.

Indeed they had better focus on improving their effort in big games to be more successful. Especially for the Champions League this is a must. It is the only way to do a good job there next season.

[Pokapoka124]

napoli's nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is also on manchester united's radar and is a more attainable january target, with the serie a club set to receive a host of offers for the £60 million striker when the window opens in six weeks' time. and according to 'mirror', he is also being rumored as CR7 successor at the 'red devils'

If Man United plans to make an offer of £60 million, Napoli easily refuse it since it is still below Osimhen's market value (£70 million). As far as I know, Napoli sets the price for Victor Osimhen above £100 million. A rumor stated that Napoli won't let Osimhen leaves the club if the offer is below £110 million. So, Man United must increase their offer if they are serious to sign Osimhen, they need to add more £50 million. On the other hand, Real Madrid is also interested to sign Victor Osimhen. Since Victor Osimhen plays in UCL, I think he prefers to join Real Madrid than Man United. I doubt if Victor Osimhen wants to play at Europa League.  

Read: https://football-italia.net/napoli-set-osimhen-price-tag-and-deny-koulibaly-offer/

Manchester United seem to be really interested in Victor Osimhen but Napoli have valued their player for (£70 million) which is still more than the amount Manchester United are ready to pay for his services. I know Napoli are still reluctant to let him leave therefore I expect to see some bid rejection in the winter expect United are ready to cough out the actual amount Napoli are demanding for the player.

[harapan]

I can't stop thinking about who is talent-searching after Alex Fergusen leaves. After Alex leaves seems like the club can't find a potential player like Alex era. We don't surprise if we look how they find Maguire, Martial, and other players where faith spends a lot money but don't have achievement from the beginning. Ronaldo is one of them, a good choice if the talent searcher wants to find a famous player, not as an athlete, Ronaldo is an artist, and the talent search is doing a good job when finding an artist than an athlete. So, next who other artists will MU to recruit?, MU need Oscar than premier league tittle.

I don't know where and got the artist's mention of Ronaldo or it was just sarcasm. lol

But what you said is true that Man United needs players who are ready to fight on the field. Not a spoiled player and just want to be supplied with the ball. After all, now they are being tested with various internal and external examples that require Man United to be able to show their consistency on the field. Especially in treating all players. Maybe at this time besides resting their players, there are many policies that must still be taken as a form of firmness. In the next season's transfer market, Man United must lock in at least one striker who has a warrior mentality.

Garnacho seems like a player like that, he is loved by the fans right now, they have also bought Sancho a year ago or so and I feel like he is definitely a good player too. The problem with United is that they have a culture right now, a bad one at that as well because owners do not care and the players don't neither.

So, let’s assume you got a player who fights every bit of the field and tries to win, if you buy that player and put him into United that player will start to not care eventually when he sees nobody else does, and even him being disliked for trying. It’s true that the players are doing better nowadays, and that fight is on the rise again, but it requires a bit more effort as a whole team, not by individual players or transfers.

With the news of Ronaldo and Man United trying to terminate his contract when the world Cup expires in one .month time I think Garnacho will be a perfect replacement for the number seven jersey for Manchester United. He is  outstanding and unique as he has shown full commitment to the club and the fans he deserves a place an unshakable place inside the squad at the moment he is better in a better form to Sancho

[coinlocket$]

Some rumors about Ronaldo leaving Manchester are increasing day after day.
I think the most probable destination is Sporting.

And I also think he wanted them before the start of this season but Manchester didn't let him go.

[terrorJR]

It would be a good decision if Manchester United got Victor Osimhen and Ronaldo went there, whereas Erik Ten Hag is the typical coach who wants a young player who is quicker than Ronaldo little according to his performances coupled with yesterday's rumors made the decision will be more in the future.

Of course if this happens then Napoli will have an advantage from the merchandise sold while the contribution on the field will not be as good as Osimhen even though Ronaldo has goals on the field but I'm not sure it will last long considering he is old.

Just my wild thoughts, but indeed this could be an option if Napoli still want Ronaldo and for now they also qualify because Napoli are still playing in the Champions League.
But is it worth it? Regardless of anything, even though Ronaldo is a Goat, we cannot deny that if he is exchanged for Osimhen, who is currently on fire, although added with money, whether Ronaldo's performance will be good at Napoli, of course they have to think about this.

[Coyster]

The interview with Morgan is a blow to the club and so far I'm still waiting to see how they will react to this. An end to his United career seems likely but for what boldness Ronaldo had to make those statements obviously he has his mind already set for whatever is coming as a result of his actions.

That is exactly what my thoughts are, Ronaldo is definitely not stupid, he knew there would be severe consequences for his actions, consequences that would prolly amount to him never wearing a Manchester United jersey again, so i think he has an offer already somewhere, the media definitely doesn't know about it yet, but he would not make such explosive comments and risk being a player without a club in January. Ronaldo is definitely not going to retire, that i am sure of; and if worst comes to worst he will basically just move to a less competitive league and be paid tons of money, and there quietly end his career.

[EdenHazard]

Some rumors about Ronaldo leaving Manchester are increasing day after day.
I think the most probable destination is Sporting.

And I also think he wanted them before the start of this season but Manchester didn't let him go.

He still so ambitious about making many more records at the top competition.

He once called mr champions league so i think he will consider an option to move to a club that playing at the champions league and then sporting might be the very last option to take as he promised that he will back and retire at sporting , the first professional club.

[makishart]

Osimhen might be priced above 100 millions USD by napoli. The team like MU might able to buy him but im sure he has some considerations and it's not all about money. The future of his career far important caused by that will be for long term

He would rather be at Napoli for a long time than be attracted by the atmosphere of the rest of the league. Victor Osimhen has the opportunity to become the best player in Europe if he is able to improve his form every season. He's a star now, but maybe not at his best even though he's 23 now. 9 goals in 11 Serie A matches are really great for him, moreover he has helped mighty Napoli at the top of the standings.

Goal meant nothing compared with his overall performance during his season in napoli. he was also a very active striker. He was still young and another big team can see him as a multi talented young football players. In my opinion if osimhen might have two choices
1. Stay in napoli until the end of serie a
2. move to the new club in january

But if he wants to consider leaving Napoli, then I hope he doesn't go to Manchester United because it's a place that doesn't suit him. Chelsea is more suitable for him, or Liverpool.

Agreed but it's likely real madrid will always be leading the osimhen transfer on the next transfer season. I have been learning by so many transfers that happened last year if a player would be choosing the one that can be considered as the best.

[snipie]

Maybe Barcelona would really make use of a defender transfer in January after the injuries and Pique's retirement decision. However their performance in the defense line has been quite well generally. They have had big problems against big teams maybe but they still managed to dominate the rest of the games like the usual Barcelona.

Indeed they had better focus on improving their effort in big games to be more successful. Especially for the Champions League this is a must. It is the only way to do a good job there next season.

Barcelona is looking to recruit players with ended contract for free as it did this season since it seems to be a working strategy for them. You can find in news some names like Gundogan, Tielemans, N’Golo Kante and Jorginho for example.
At the end it depends from what Xavi is willing to do and how much they will spend for their salaries. Barcelona will get a good reward from its players playing in World Cup so additional money will help here

[kawetsriyanto]

Some rumors about Ronaldo leaving Manchester are increasing day after day.
I think the most probable destination is Sporting.
And I also think he wanted them before the start of this season but Manchester didn't let him go.

Indeed. After Ronaldo expressed his disappointment with Man United management and Ten Hag, there is no way for him to return to Man United. I assume Ronaldo was trying to not express it for a long time. But finally he was really losing his patience because he is getting rarely played. Now, the only solution is to leave in January (upcoming transfer window).

And I also think he wanted them before the start of this season but Manchester didn't let him go.

Yep, he already tried to leave but he didn't get a proper club and Man United was trying to convince him to stay.

I think the most probable destination is Sporting.

Agree. Sporting is an ideal destination for him before he retires. Except he is afraid to repeat the same thing as at Man United. If he considers this, he must move to a new club where he never played there.

[izsara]

Maybe Barcelona would really make use of a defender transfer in January after the injuries and Pique's retirement decision. However their performance in the defense line has been quite well generally. They have had big problems against big teams maybe but they still managed to dominate the rest of the games like the usual Barcelona.

Indeed they had better focus on improving their effort in big games to be more successful. Especially for the Champions League this is a must. It is the only way to do a good job there next season.

Barcelona is looking to recruit players with ended contract for free as it did this season since it seems to be a working strategy for them. You can find in news some names like Gundogan, Tielemans, N’Golo Kante and Jorginho for example.
At the end it depends from what Xavi is willing to do and how much they will spend for their salaries. Barcelona will get a good reward from its players playing in World Cup so additional money will help here

To be honest, in this case looking for free players is a very good thing, but on the other hand, at this point, I'm actually still quite sorry for some of the players there, who really have to keep having to cut their wages because of the club's ambition to keep bringing in players.
Indeed, this looks good, but at least if they really want to bring in new players, they must also be prepared to select players who are not used so they don't become an extra burden on salaries.

[tiCeR]

Having said that, it is possible that Ronaldo would no longer play at the top/elite level again, maybe there isn't a big club that wants to pay his huge wages again, so another possibility is for Ronaldo to move to a less competitive league (maybe in Saudi Arabia) that will offer him far more than what he is receiving at the moment (in terms of salary/wages), so he could go there, make tons of money, finish his club career with little or no pressure, and be happy, the only thing is that he will be away from the spotlight, and that is one thing Ronaldo would struggle to give up (the spotlight), we'll find out what happens next after the WC.

I definitely agree with you, Looking at Ronaldo right now I still see this much of energy and eagerness to continue playing football,  maybe till 40 years. If actually he wants to be or play in most recognized league in the world, then best thing he should do is to consider taking paycuts, so clubs will be able to pay his wages, because right now at his age he should be playing for pleasure and to stay fit too not for money, he has achieved almost everything he needs to achieve both in his career and otherwise.

Everyone knows the eagerness of Ronaldo to continue playing football maybe for two or more years but no one seems to understand the notion of the superstar. Age is no longer on his side but money has never been the reason why he hasn't been linked to other top clubs in Europe, Ronaldo is willing to accept a pay cut but he wants to play for a team in the Champions League and he wants to be a regular starter in the team because he believes that he's got a lot to offer in the field if given the opportunity and that was why he was pushing for a move to Napoli but the deal wasn't a success.

Ronaldo has got some notable achievements playing football that's why he isn't playing in Saudi Arabia right now if he's looking for money then I see nothing stopping him from accepting the offer last season when he was offered a contract.

Some comments from managers of other clubs have shown a different picture here. Ronaldo seems to have been brought into discussion by his own manager at other clubs, but all of them immediately declined because they said there is no way they can handle the salary. Saying that it wasn't about the money for Ronaldo really goes a bit too far. If that was the case I am sure there could have been a solution where he buys himself out of his own contract. As far as I know that has happened before with other players, although I can't recall exactly.

[Zlantann]

Barcelona president Laporta said that they weren't going to be in a condition that they could sign any new player in the transfer window in January according to some news. I don't see this as bad news for Barcelona truthfully.

Clubs don't always need to buy players during the transfer window. Barcelona during the last transfer window was one of the teams that were active in signing players, considering the quality of players they already have in their team, I don't see any need to get more players, the ones they have got now have to first perform. It is also still possible that they go back on their word and decide to get a few more players.

Barcelona still has financial issues to handle and signing more players would place more pressure on the management. I think the club's current challenge now is how to effectively and efficiently manage its current players because they have some of the best in the world.

Some rumors about Ronaldo leaving Manchester are increasing day after day.
I think the most probable destination is Sporting.

And I also think he wanted them before the start of this season but Manchester didn't let him go.

Nobody would expect Ronaldo to still play for Manchester United. He spoke like a loose cannon during the interview which would affect the club's reputation and goodwill. People now see United as a club that considers nothing but profit-making. Moving to Sporting might be a good move because the club might be able to manage some of his excesses since it is in his home country. But the club through one of its top officials debunk the news and stated that they have no intention of signing Ronaldo. He should consider moving to the US or Asia to make more money.

[TelolettOm]

Barcelona still has financial issues to handle and signing more players would place more pressure on the management. I think the club's current challenge now is how to effectively and efficiently manage its current players because they have some of the best in the world.

Having a financial crisis is a hard thing for Barcelona, so it makes sense if they don't plan to sign any player in January. Signing new players isn't only about the transfer fees but it is also about the salaries. If they have more new players, they may have difficulty paying the players' salaries. With the current players, Barcelona seems no need to buy more players. If they want more players, they can get the players from Barcelona B.

Moving to Sporting might be a good move because the club might be able to manage some of his excesses since it is in his home country. But the club through one of its top officials debunk the news and stated that they have no intention of signing Ronaldo. He should consider moving to the US or Asia to make more money.

If Sporting doesn't need Ronaldo, Ronaldo has no chance to move there. However, Ronaldo can try to move to another club in Primeira league.
MLS or Asian is also a good choice, but I don't see it fits with Ronaldo's expectation. He always tries to play in competitive leagues.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Mason Mount 'rejects' seven-year Chelsea contract and makes salary demand amid positive update
Source: https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/mason-mount-chelsea-contract-salary-25527235

For sometime now Chelsea has been trying to get Mason mount to sign a new contract with the club on a long term deal in discussion but it hasn't been successful. It was Mount and Recce James which the club were after in getting their signature, that of Reece James has been successful but that of mount seems unsuccessful. Could we be witnessing the start of a departure for Mason mount from Chelsea. We know Mount is a Chelsea prodigy and loves playing for Chelsea but greed this days has cause many young footballers to move from clubs they love to those that can afford them.

Mount hasn't been as impressive as he was in previous seasons and this is contribution to the failure we're experiencing with the squad. An inform Mount would definitely be a positive impact to the team as he can score goals and also create assist for other players. Should Chelsea continues negotiations with Mount to get him to sign the contract or just let him leave since he's demanding too much at this young stage of his career. Not every club is PSG to give a youngster what he demands.

[SatoPrincess]

Bayern Munich don't have money problem now so I think they would lean towards agreeing Choupo-Moting's terms. He is already a good alternative in the attacking line now by making score contributions. He is actually more than being alternative these days. Because he has scored 11 goals in 16 matches so far. It is like he has waited for the moment to see Lewandowski being sold. Choupo-Moting is just using his chance in a great way now.

I would still like to see them signing a solid striker in the summer but Choupo-Moting might be enough for them this season. If I'm not wrong there were some speculations linking him with Manchester United. I don't think Bayern Munich would be eager to sell him in the middle of the season.

Chuupo-Moting is a good player and has shown how good he is and how important a player he is in term of work rate and contributions towards goal scoring. I think Bayern Munich will be open to letting him leave for an agreed fee this winter because of his age, at this point cashing out will be a wise decision for Bayern Munich before he sees out his contract and moves on a free or a much reduced price.

[makishart]

Maybe Barcelona would really make use of a defender transfer in January after the injuries and Pique's retirement decision. However their performance in the defense line has been quite well generally. They have had big problems against big teams maybe but they still managed to dominate the rest of the games like the usual Barcelona.

Barcelona has so many defenders on its club. i think that the only main important thing to replace a defender that has very bad performance. Midfielder has also become the main problem for barcelona. I think that barcelona needs to sell lots of its players but it must also replace its coach. The current coach of barcelona is really bad. There are lots of things need to be replaced.

Indeed they had better focus on improving their effort in big games to be more successful. Especially for the Champions League this is a must. It is the only way to do a good job there next season.

I hope so but barcelona was always struggling when it faces a big team. It seems like the mental from the club is not enough to face the big match. Barcelone needs not only to replace and buy some players but the most important thing must be its coach which gives nothing to the club.

[Docnaster]

Mason Mount 'rejects' seven-year Chelsea contract and makes salary demand amid positive update
Source: https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/mason-mount-chelsea-contract-salary-25527235

There is no special player in the Chelsea team that deserves to be begged to extend his contract with the club,  every other person in that club is replaceable from the goalkeeper's to the Strikers.
So there is no big deal anyone that doesn't want to renew should be let go and better players will come to replace them. I don't know why Mount should be begged to sign a 7 years contract , why he is demanding for salary increase and more so he is indirectly opting to leave because since the ownership of Chelsea changed some of the players has lost confidence in the club while some does not believe the ability of Graham Potter to lead the club