⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Jackl87]

Sometimes I feel Todd Boellhy doesn't look into past records before deciding on people to take over Chelsea's managerial affairs. I think he wants to pay more money on terminated contracts. I know vividly well that he's the significant brain behind Frank Lampard's new contract as chelsea supervisory coach.  Lampard may do well during these few periods but his success story may not last in the next season if peradventure his performance in this short period is convincing enough to give him a permanent contract. Chelsea as an elite club needs experienced coaches not the likes of Frank Lampard.

To be honest i have never heard of Todd Boellhy before he took over FC Chelsea from Abramovich. For me he seems like the typical american, that does not really have a clue about football (or soccer for americans) but still wanted to own a big sports team outside the United States. He already own big parts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the LA Lakers. You can say about Roman Abramovich what you want, but i think he probably was the best and most patient of all those oligarchs, sheikhs and other billionaires that are buying big sports club as their toys.
To fire Thomas Tuchel was probably the biggest mistake that was even possible. He fired a coach that took over a team that was completely down and then he made them win the Champions League.

[KTChampions]

Sometimes I feel Todd Boellhy doesn't look into past records before deciding on people to take over Chelsea's managerial affairs. I think he wants to pay more money on terminated contracts. I know vividly well that he's the significant brain behind Frank Lampard's new contract as chelsea supervisory coach.  Lampard may do well during these few periods but his success story may not last in the next season if peradventure his performance in this short period is convincing enough to give him a permanent contract. Chelsea as an elite club needs experienced coaches not the likes of Frank Lampard.

A temporary solution is better than none or some for which you then have to pay a lot of money (termination of the contract).
There are rumors that Nagelsmann will lead the team in the summer, and now he wants to rest until the end of the season (or just does not want to get under the Real Madrid ice rink). But there are also rumors that PSG also want to sign Nagelsmann. Will he, like Mbappe, negotiate for himself the best conditions from two rich clubs? Cunningly!

[YOSHIE]

Yes, it is very likely that Youri Tielemans will fall into the hands of Arsenal or Barcelona, but on the other hand, it is reported that Leicester coach Brandan Rodgers will retain Tielemans with a salary increase offer.

Yes, maybe you are right Tielemans is one of the midfielders who wants to come to Arsenal, but Tielemans is still under contract with Leicester for another 11 months, at least Arsenal can be patient to bring Tielemans to the Arsenal club, than Arsenal have to buy Tielemans in the current contract period with Leicester, at a price of 32 million Pounds Sterling, that may be quite a price in the contract period of 11 months, after that Arsenal have to make a new contract with Tielemans.

Apart from the Barcelona club who want to bring in Tielemans, Man United also wants Tielemans to join their club, it seems that Tielemans is a bone of contention and the target of big clubs, it seems that Tielemans prefers Arsenal over other clubs, hopefully Tielemans will consider the decision wisely and maturely in the future.

[Asiska02]

Sometimes I feel Todd Boellhy doesn't look into past records before deciding on people to take over Chelsea's managerial affairs. I think he wants to pay more money on terminated contracts. I know vividly well that he's the significant brain behind Frank Lampard's new contract as chelsea supervisory coach.  Lampard may do well during these few periods but his success story may not last in the next season if peradventure his performance in this short period is convincing enough to give him a permanent contract. Chelsea as an elite club needs experienced coaches not the likes of Frank Lampard.

Todd Boellhy should have been the driving force behind Frank Lampard's appointment as Chelsea's supervisory coach. Frank Lampard may not appear to be the right man for this job given his previous experience as a coach in the team and his previous records. I just get the impression that the team is giving him the task because of the good times he had with his former team as a player. I hope a replacement is available to take over from him at the end of the season, as he is not yet qualified for the position.

Messi's contract with PSG will expire at the end of this season. I think Messi would have extended his contract by now if he wanted to stay at PSG. Also, he won every trophy he could win. I don't think he should have too many career goals anymore. Maybe he can respond positively to the Arab interest in him to earn a little more money. On the other hand, Barcelona fans cheered in favor of Messi in yesterday's Copa del Rey semi-final. If he goes to Barcelona, he will meet again with thousands of football fans ready to adore him. Messi has two choices, money or loyalty.

You don't have to bring up the subject of money or loyalty in this case. How much more devoted can he be to Barcelona than he has been all these years? If he accepts the offer from the Arab club, it will not be the end of his career there. He could still join Barcelona later in his career if he so desires. I'm fine with whatever part he chooses to play next season.

[Rockstarguy]

Sometimes I feel Todd Boellhy doesn't look into past records before deciding on people to take over Chelsea's managerial affairs. I think he wants to pay more money on terminated contracts. I know vividly well that he's the significant brain behind Frank Lampard's new contract as chelsea supervisory coach.  Lampard may do well during these few periods but his success story may not last in the next season if peradventure his performance in this short period is convincing enough to give him a permanent contract. Chelsea as an elite club needs experienced coaches not the likes of Frank Lampard.

That's the problem with Chelsea's Todd boellhy, if he had check out Potter well to know if he is well good for the job, the club would not have been in this struggling till this time. Their are good coaches out there that are good for the job to build the team. I just hope Frank Lampard will do as coach of Chelsea, I see him as a man that has so much love for Chelsea,  with this I'm sure he will be able to serve the club well and give his best.

[skarais]

Todd Boellhy should have been the driving force behind Frank Lampard's appointment as Chelsea's supervisory coach. Frank Lampard may not appear to be the right man for this job given his previous experience as a coach in the team and his previous records. I just get the impression that the team is giving him the task because of the good times he had with his former team as a player. I hope a replacement is available to take over from him at the end of the season, as he is not yet qualified for the position.

I don't know if Frank Lampard will be really good for Chelsea, but maybe this is just the first step to take Chelsea in a good direction while contacting some of the best managers. This is a second chance for Frank Lampard which he should be able to take advantage of, he has a good job to bring the team to good performance, this is an opportunity because Chelsea are not in a good position.

Even if Lampard doesn't make it, this means he'll only get that short-term termination, but I think he'll stay until the end of the season. There is a chance that Lampard will stay if in fact Chelsea can get in good form for the rest of the season.

[Avirunes]

Sometimes I feel Todd Boellhy doesn't look into past records before deciding on people to take over Chelsea's managerial affairs. I think he wants to pay more money on terminated contracts. I know vividly well that he's the significant brain behind Frank Lampard's new contract as chelsea supervisory coach.  Lampard may do well during these few periods but his success story may not last in the next season if peradventure his performance in this short period is convincing enough to give him a permanent contract. Chelsea as an elite club needs experienced coaches not the likes of Frank Lampard.

I also don't like the choices they are making right now. They have both better options of Luis Enrique who has vast experience of managing big clubs and nation and Nagelsmann also is a good manager with experience so why don't just pick any of them quickly and get it over with. I think Lampard is decent but selecting him again even as caretaker manager will welcome lot of criticism in case Chelsea still performs poorly. Anyway it's good for Lampard though to keep him occupied till the end of the season but for Chelsea I don't think it was a wise choice at all.

[Coyster]

I also don't like the choices they are making right now. They have both better options of Luis Enrique who has vast experience of managing big clubs and nation and Nagelsmann also is a good manager with experience so why don't just pick any of them quickly and get it over with. I think Lampard is decent but selecting him again even as caretaker manager will welcome lot of criticism in case Chelsea still performs poorly. Anyway it's good for Lampard though to keep him occupied till the end of the season but for Chelsea I don't think it was a wise choice at all.

Well i have never supported any decision made by Todd Boehly and his team of club executives, but i somewhat think this very one is sensible, to a very large extent indeed. Yes there are many options on the table, but the club wants to take its time this time around, mind you that when they sacked Thomas Tuchel, they rushed into signing Graham Potter almost immediately, we all know how that one turned out.

Having said that, now that Lampard has the job as caretaker manager until June, the club can calm down, look closely at their options, assess everything thoroughy and make a final decision, without rush or pressure, this decision just basically buys the club sometime (a couple of months) to check everything properly and make sure they make the best choice for the football club.

[$crypto$]

Todd Boellhy should have been the driving force behind Frank Lampard's appointment as Chelsea's supervisory coach. Frank Lampard may not appear to be the right man for this job given his previous experience as a coach in the team and his previous records. I just get the impression that the team is giving him the task because of the good times he had with his former team as a player. I hope a replacement is available to take over from him at the end of the season, as he is not yet qualified for the position.

I don't know if Frank Lampard will be really good for Chelsea, but maybe this is just the first step to take Chelsea in a good direction while contacting some of the best managers. This is a second chance for Frank Lampard which he should be able to take advantage of, he has a good job to bring the team to good performance, this is an opportunity because Chelsea are not in a good position.

Even if Lampard doesn't make it, this means he'll only get that short-term termination, but I think he'll stay until the end of the season. There is a chance that Lampard will stay if in fact Chelsea can get in good form for the rest of the season.

We already know how in the past Lampard failed to bring Chelsea but now a second chance has been given to him again, of course what is expected is to bring Chelsea to a better place in the sense that it doesn't become a successive defeat like Potter experienced.
Now many players have welcomed Prank Lampard although some fans are skeptical of taking on Lampard as caretaker coach until the end of this season.
In his statement he will do his best means here he will learn a lot how to improve the strategies and tactics that the team needs.

If you bring Chelsea back to a good phase, it is likely that Prank Lampard will be maintained.

[Leviathan.007]

After hearing the news of Frank Lampard become Chelsea's interim manager, lots of mix reaction out there. However, this deal is only valid until the end of the current season, so the club will continue talks with high-profile managers for a long-term project. It's clear that Chelsea wants to take their time before making a final decision on who will lead the team successfully and meet the criteria of coaching a top club. Fans should take comfort in the fact that the board members are working hard to find the best solution for the club.

For next season, Chelsea will likely direct Frank Lampard to lead this club. Actually, Lampard has a difficult task to finish this season in the Champions League and Premier League. Regardless of whether he will be a permanent coach or just for one season, the club still holds meetings with several other coaches as a long-term option. That is, the task that is carried out by Lampard is very difficult and this is a challenge for him. If successful, he will get the potential to be extended.

Franck Lampard is a legend in Chelsea and even during the time when he was a player in this team he had a good performance also as a coach is suitable for his team because they can't have enough time to hire another coach, however, it was a big risk for Lampard to work in Chelsea because they don't have a good situation there is a possibility for them to even fail with their coach, Frank Lampard.

[SquallLeonhart]

Mourinho was just offered 120 million Euro from Saudi Arabia and yes, I am saying Saudi Arabia because he himself can choose whether he wants to coach a club from the Saudi Professional League or whether he wants to coach the national team. The contract is going to pay him 60 million per season and he is free to cancel the contract anytime or to extend it. He is also free to take the national team to the World Cup 2026. It's absurd how the Saudis can throw around with their money. These sums are insane. I am not very interested to see how Mourinho will react. He has a contract until 2024 with Roma, but guess what, I am sure that if they don't want to let him go, the Saudis are simply going to pay for Mourinho to get the go from the Roma bosses. 

What type of league is this that Mourinho can be offered "manage any team he wants"? Like don't they have team owners or club presidents etc that can decide for these type of stuff. Who pays for Mourinho to be in charge of "any team he wants"? Shouldn't the team that gets him end up paying him, how could they just offer like a blank check to these players and managers, that doesn't make sense at all.

I knew that it was a terrible league, when you watch the games you see that even the stadiums are not that great, and even the jerseys look like a terrible amateur level, they really need to improve a lot on quality. But to the point "you can manage anyone you want"? That's just too much.

[skarais]

I don't know if Frank Lampard will be really good for Chelsea, but maybe this is just the first step to take Chelsea in a good direction while contacting some of the best managers. This is a second chance for Frank Lampard which he should be able to take advantage of, he has a good job to bring the team to good performance, this is an opportunity because Chelsea are not in a good position.

Even if Lampard doesn't make it, this means he'll only get that short-term termination, but I think he'll stay until the end of the season. There is a chance that Lampard will stay if in fact Chelsea can get in good form for the rest of the season.

We already know how in the past Lampard failed to bring Chelsea but now a second chance has been given to him again, of course what is expected is to bring Chelsea to a better place in the sense that it doesn't become a successive defeat like Potter experienced.
Now many players have welcomed Prank Lampard although some fans are skeptical of taking on Lampard as caretaker coach until the end of this season.
In his statement he will do his best means here he will learn a lot how to improve the strategies and tactics that the team needs.

If you bring Chelsea back to a good phase, it is likely that Prank Lampard will be maintained.

Not just the fans, but myself putting Lampard in doubt with his second chance at Chelsea. But Chelsea have changed a lot, that must be something in Lampard's favour. The squad depth Chelsea have at the moment is great, but the team needs a tactician who can get those players to the best form. Of course this is one thing that can help Lampard to get Chelsea to get a good performance, unless the players don't understand his tactics.

Lampard's first match was against Wolves at the Molineux Stadium. It's a test that isn't too difficult considering Chelsea's quality, but however this match will be an interesting one because of Lampard's return.

[Zlantann]

I also don't like the choices they are making right now. They have both better options of Luis Enrique who has vast experience of managing big clubs and nation and Nagelsmann also is a good manager with experience so why don't just pick any of them quickly and get it over with. I think Lampard is decent but selecting him again even as caretaker manager will welcome lot of criticism in case Chelsea still performs poorly. Anyway it's good for Lampard though to keep him occupied till the end of the season but for Chelsea I don't think it was a wise choice at all.

Well i have never supported any decision made by Todd Boehly and his team of club executives, but i somewhat think this very one is sensible, to a very large extent indeed. Yes there are many options on the table, but the club wants to take its time this time around, mind you that when they sacked Thomas Tuchel, they rushed into signing Graham Potter almost immediately, we all know how that one turned out.

Having said that, now that Lampard has the job as caretaker manager until June, the club can calm down, look closely at their options, assess everything thoroughy and make a final decision, without rush or pressure, this decision just basically buys the club sometime (a couple of months) to check everything properly and make sure they make the best choice for the football club.

Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann will not accept an interim manager position till June. These coaches are world-class coaches that will only accept lucrative long-term contracts. Chelsea has the money but I don't think they want to spend carelessly again after their faulty and careless cash spread. Short-term interim manager positions for a club like Chelsea should  be an average coach that has a great prospect or chances to improve and perform. And Frank Lampard is in that class and this is a second chance for him to record his name as a great player and coach. Lampard has both experience as a football and coach, although he has not been a successful coach in the English Premier League. If Lampard can gain the player's loyalty and gain some coaching skills, Chelsea can be able to qualify for the champions league semifinals. This is because they have quality players that can win against any team in Europe if they are well-utilized.

[Avirunes]

Well i have never supported any decision made by Todd Boehly and his team of club executives, but i somewhat think this very one is sensible, to a very large extent indeed. Yes there are many options on the table, but the club wants to take its time this time around, mind you that when they sacked Thomas Tuchel, they rushed into signing Graham Potter almost immediately, we all know how that one turned out.

Having said that, now that Lampard has the job as caretaker manager until June, the club can calm down, look closely at their options, assess everything thoroughy and make a final decision, without rush or pressure, this decision just basically buys the club sometime (a couple of months) to check everything properly and make sure they make the best choice for the football club.

Their PL hopes might be gone but their CL hopes are very much alive and for fans I feel that having a manager who hasn't been sacked by the club earlier and have good experience would have been better. Yeah rushing into things isn't a good choice but with CL fixture right around the corner you have to make things works if are club really targetting it. It's good to see Lampard leading though but I hardly have any confidence in him right now. Club could have tried Luis Enrique or Nagelsmann for rest of the season? Wouldn't it? With an option to extend. Yeah there will be negotiations but I feel things will be sorted out easily as both are in competition for the role and Luis Enrique is very keen to take this role so I think one might eventually agree quickly to this in order to get the role.

Lampard is a decent manager so I hope he does pull off some magic to turn the performance of Chelsea towards good. He has had a tough managerial career but he has been lucky to have those chances as well. Hope he does good in this one.

[Docnaster]

Sometimes I feel Todd Boellhy doesn't look into past records before deciding on people to take over Chelsea's managerial affairs. I think he wants to pay more money on terminated contracts. I know vividly well that he's the significant brain behind Frank Lampard's new contract as chelsea supervisory coach.  Lampard may do well during these few periods but his success story may not last in the next season if peradventure his performance in this short period is convincing enough to give him a permanent contract. Chelsea as an elite club needs experienced coaches not the likes of Frank Lampard.

A temporary solution is better than none or some for which you then have to pay a lot of money (termination of the contract).
There are rumors that Nagelsmann will lead the team in the summer, and now he wants to rest until the end of the season (or just does not want to get under the Real Madrid ice rink). But there are also rumors that PSG also want to sign Nagelsmann. Will he, like Mbappe, negotiate for himself the best conditions from two rich clubs? Cunningly!

It's crystal clear that Chelsea needs a manager that can turn the fortunes of the club around, wether temporary or permanent but I don't think that Frank Lampard is the best available man for the job. Julian Nagelsmann would've been a better option or they would've gone for Zinedine Zidane or any other high profile Manager that's available but they went for Lampard that was easy to approach and negotiate with. Todd Boehly got it wrong by sacking Thomas Tuchel last year and he'll always regret that decision till when he get a better replacement

[bekti3]

After hearing the news of Frank Lampard become Chelsea's interim manager, lots of mix reaction out there. However, this deal is only valid until the end of the current season, so the club will continue talks with high-profile managers for a long-term project. It's clear that Chelsea wants to take their time before making a final decision on who will lead the team successfully and meet the criteria of coaching a top club. Fans should take comfort in the fact that the board members are working hard to find the best solution for the club.

For next season, Chelsea will likely direct Frank Lampard to lead this club. Actually, Lampard has a difficult task to finish this season in the Champions League and Premier League. Regardless of whether he will be a permanent coach or just for one season, the club still holds meetings with several other coaches as a long-term option. That is, the task that is carried out by Lampard is very difficult and this is a challenge for him. If successful, he will get the potential to be extended.

I think this condition will not be much different from Manchester United at that time when Ole was sacked and Rangnick replaced.
The conditions will be the same because the position will most likely only be half the season or even less until the EPL finishes rolling this season.
Lampard has experienced the atmosphere as a coach at Chelsea and he failed at that time, I think it will be difficult but when talking about a longer term for this coach I honestly have my doubts.

[Alpha Marine]

A temporary solution is better than none or some for which you then have to pay a lot of money (termination of the contract).
There are rumors that Nagelsmann will lead the team in the summer, and now he wants to rest until the end of the season (or just does not want to get under the Real Madrid ice rink). But there are also rumors that PSG also want to sign Nagelsmann. Will he, like Mbappe, negotiate for himself the best conditions from two rich clubs? Cunningly!

Chelsea's season is almost over. They won't play champions league football next season unless they win the champions league this season because, with the current position they are in and with the form of the teams above them, there's no way they can climb the top four even if they win all their remaining matches in the league. So I don't see the point in bringing a manager that you will give a full-time contract if he does well and there is no reason to bring a manager like Lampard as Interim during this difficult time in the season.

They need a tactical manager that can at least give them hope of winning the champions league since that is their only hope, Im sorry but Lampard is not that kind of coach.
I get it, they don't want to rush and sign a manager on a permanent deal that they will regret later but they should have looked for a new face with a new ideology.

[Distraction]

I have heard some news about Messi that he hasn't decided to renew the enrolment of his children in Paris. This is one of the biggest signs that he doesn't think of staying at PSG anymore I think.

He hasn't been thinking of extending his contract with the team anyway for a long time. His priority still seems to be Barcelona from now on. But in case they don't make an offer to sign him back then I wonder what Messi will think of doing. Would he choose to continue with PSG at least one more year? I don't feel like he would leave Europe soon. Inter Miami are making some attempts to convince him but I don't think such thing will happen yet. I see two options for him which are Barcelona and PSG.

[CryptoPanda]

Chelsea are very active in their search for Graham Potter's successor for the rest of the season and next, I read today that Frank Lampard is to be appointed as caretaker manager until June which Frank Lampard is willing and ready to take on. However I think Luis Enrique had what it takes to be succeed with Chelsea, he is also a good candidate just in case Nagelsmann's deal doesn't go through.

https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11668/12850853/frank-lampard-chelsea-appoint-former-manager-as-caretaker-manager-until-end-of-season

Everton are thinking possibilities to sell Amadou Onana this summer especially if they have to relegated that Everton has decided to sell at least 5 star players including Onana and this is good news for Chelsea and Arsenal because since this winter Onana has into their radar and although probably Everton want expensive price for him but these teams don't mind to pay according to the price
Onana is new player for Everton and he was bought from Lille last summer but he can adapt quickly and performing well with Everton and this also makes some of big teams were interested to him and if Everton relegated i am sure he don't want to play at championship league so it's obviously he will leave Everton this summer

Onana will definitely be an upgrade for Sambi Lokonga next season if this deal is sealed in the summer, Onana will bring further development, stability and balance in the midfield because he is tall, very physical and makes good tackles and I am sure he can adapt quickly

[izsara]

Sometimes I feel Todd Boellhy doesn't look into past records before deciding on people to take over Chelsea's managerial affairs. I think he wants to pay more money on terminated contracts. I know vividly well that he's the significant brain behind Frank Lampard's new contract as chelsea supervisory coach.  Lampard may do well during these few periods but his success story may not last in the next season if peradventure his performance in this short period is convincing enough to give him a permanent contract. Chelsea as an elite club needs experienced coaches not the likes of Frank Lampard.

Well, when you look at Todd, it doesn't seem too strange that this could happen
But like you said, bringing in Lampard only for a short period is actually quite short. We know he has failed before at Chelsea even though he is a Chelsea legend but I don't think he would fit too well at a big club now because he still needs to hone his skills.