⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

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Tchouameni was bought for 80 million? He only managed to score 3 goals in Monaco, and he didn't score any goals in the real world, I think? I read that Liverpool wanted to buy him, but is it crazy to buy a player who does not score for such money?

It's a very strange policy for a club. For example Asensio. Real do not want to pay 6 million salary for Asensio, but they are ready to throw away 80 million for Tchouameni, even though Asensio scores even when substituting and now Assencio has signed a contract with PSG until 2027. By the way, PSG got such a player for free.

You ever noticed how footy transfers throw you for a loop? Case in point, Asensio, the lad who knows his way to the back of the net, is heading off to PSG without a penny changing hands. And yet, Real Madrid is all set to break the bank, 80 million large, for Tchouameni, a player still carving his niche as a goal threat.

But, you see, football is a bit like a Rubik's cube, each move, each player, carries weight. Take a gander at Tchouameni. The lad's a true engine, churning from one end of the pitch to the other, breaking up play like a seasoned pro. This might be why Real Madrid's eyes are all lit up. They might be catching a glimpse of something in him that goes beyond the ordinary parameters of goal stats.

[len01]

Most of the players want to join Real Madrid because Real Madrid is able to build the future of the players.

Real Madrid's task is to find a good talented player to make them efficient and attacking enough. Most of the players that Real Madrid have signed to their team so far, they have managed to make most of them very skilled and good at their respective positions. It would not be wrong to say that they invest in talented players because after developing talented players enough they sell the player to another club for a huge amount of money which would not be wrong to call them a financial boost.

it's all because Real Madrid is famous for being the defending champion in the champions league so that several players on other teams have the desire to join Madrid because it is an honor if Madrid can become champions league champions again. whether it's true or false I heard rumors like Harry Kane will be bought by Real Madrid.
totally agree if Harry Kane can join Madrid because this player is one of the players who has a strong performance who is able to strengthen the Real Madrid team to win the UCL trophy in the future.

[Lordhermes]

Most of the players want to join Real Madrid because Real Madrid is able to build the future of the players.

Real Madrid's task is to find a good talented player to make them efficient and attacking enough. Most of the players that Real Madrid have signed to their team so far, they have managed to make most of them very skilled and good at their respective positions. It would not be wrong to say that they invest in talented players because after developing talented players enough they sell the player to another club for a huge amount of money which would not be wrong to call them a financial boost.

it's all because Real Madrid is famous for being the defending champion in the champions league so that several players on other teams have the desire to join Madrid because it is an honor if Madrid can become champions league champions again. whether it's true or false I heard rumors like Harry Kane will be bought by Real Madrid.
totally agree if Harry Kane can join Madrid because this player is one of the players who has a strong performance who is able to strengthen the Real Madrid team to win the UCL trophy in the future.

You're right, playing for Real Madrid is an honour and with assurance that within two or three years, the player will be champions league winner. That why you see players going to Real Madrid, is world number one club. playing in there is assumed you're know all over the world.
 this Harry Kane Rumour is real, and it will be a good replacement of Benzema. Kane is a goal machine, but i think Real Madrid is interested in Mbappe and they are monitoring his contract, which will expired next year.

Real Madrid might just wait for Mbappe instead of signing Kane this season, Mbappe has more future than kane, regards to age differences.

[bayu7adi]

Most of the players want to join Real Madrid because Real Madrid is able to build the future of the players.

Real Madrid's task is to find a good talented player to make them efficient and attacking enough. Most of the players that Real Madrid have signed to their team so far, they have managed to make most of them very skilled and good at their respective positions. It would not be wrong to say that they invest in talented players because after developing talented players enough they sell the player to another club for a huge amount of money which would not be wrong to call them a financial boost.

Indeed, once again Madrid has announced the homecoming of their young player, Fran Garcia, who was loaned out to Vallecano. At the age of 23, he has signed a four-year contract. His role as a left-back has been remarkably dominant throughout his three-year loan spell, amassing an impressive 122 appearances, showcasing the vital contribution he brings to the team.

According to Romano's report, the transfer fee to bring back the player amounts to 5 million euros. Fran Garcia returns, triggering the buyback clause.



Official Announcement: Fran García

[CryptocurencyKing]

Apparently, there are 4 bids on the table for Gundogan.
Man city
Arsenal
Barcelona
Saudi Arabia

But he maintains that anything he will say MUST be after UCL final. I feel Arsenal need at least 2 midfielder next season if Xhaka is going. A defensive 8, A lone six as both J5 and Partey aren't reliable. Gundogan fit the bill of that profile of one of those positions. They also need another 6 and I don't think Tieleman fit that mode.
That's why Rice-Caceido transfers makes the most sense to me as their midfield will be locked for the next 6 years minimum.

[Minecache]

Real Madrid invests money but they always invest money in the right places and not spend huge amounts of money in the wrong places like other teams. All the signings Real Madrid have made since then have been successful. Many criticize the signing of new players when Real Madrid sign them but every time Real Madrid have proved them right and the critics wrong.  
Jude Bellingham is the best transfer signing this year. Real Madrid is likely to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane If Harry Kane comes to Real Madrid, Real Madrid will be a strong team in all aspects.

This isn't correct. Real Madrid can also make mistakes and be wrong in their judgment about a player's quality or also about whether or not a player really fits into the team and can contribute a lot to the squad as a whole. You want two examples?
Gareth Bale, the record breaking transfer by Real Madrid who brought him in from Tottenham for more money than they paid for Ronaldo. But I think I don't have to explain to you how it worked out and a comparison between Ronaldo and Bale is also not necessary, but it demonstrates perfectly how decisions made by a club can play out.

Second example is Hazard. This wasn't a bad decision, but nobody can tell whether out of a sudden a player is permanently injured and can't contribute to the squad as expected.
They are making decisions to the best of their knowledge and with high responsibility, but that doesn't guarantee them to be free of mistakes and other fallacies. For now it seems that Bellingham was a great transfer, but give it some time to see whether the expectations will materialize.

I actually think that Gareth Bale was a good transfer. As long as he was fully healthy he was performing really well. Injuries are not in a player’s hands. It is really sad that he was getting injured quite often. But I wouldn’t say that with him like they did with Eden Hazard.

It is very understandable to make these types of mistakes. The club is not always going to make the right decision. Bellingham is a great transfer for sure. But we can only call a transfer actually “great” when the player performs really well for the team.

[hyudien]

Indeed, once again Madrid has announced the homecoming of their young player, Fran Garcia, who was loaned out to Vallecano. At the age of 23, he has signed a four-year contract. His role as a left-back has been remarkably dominant throughout his three-year loan spell, amassing an impressive 122 appearances, showcasing the vital contribution he brings to the team.

According to Romano's report, the transfer fee to bring back the player amounts to 5 million euros. Fran Garcia returns, triggering the buyback clause.



Official Announcement: Fran García

Repatriating Fran Garcia was the right decision because Madrid really needed a big boost from the young players. As someone who has to return to the Bernabeu, of course Fran Garcia has enough experience and will not be too foreign to the La Liga competition, with Rayo Vallecano during the 2022/23 season he was only able to provide a relatively minimal goal contribution. But in the hands of Ancelotti will definitely get a breakthrough. With his position as Defender, of course Ancelotti has far more options at this time. Then, with the spearhead of the new Bellingham, I think that at the moment the most anticipated is the replacement for Benzema and until now we have not been able to know who will really be elected.

[Jody.Drummer]

Well Messi is probobly full of playing football and just wants to have fun a little and earn a lot more money in the last years of his football career. After he won the world cup he dosent have to win anything so there isnt anymore motivation for him to play at the top quality level as before.

Today, football players can continue to play football until their very old age. One of the best examples of this is Ibrahimovic. Even if Messi does not play football until the age of 42, he can play professionally for a few more years. For this reason, it is a very correct decision to choose to spend his last years in an easier league. I thought he made the right decision when he moved from the Spanish league to the French league. Now he will most likely go from the French league to the American league. I think we can say that he made the right decision again.

In fact, players can force themselves to continue playing even though they are no longer young, even old for a professional soccer athlete. But the question is whether he will be able to continue to compete with other young players and continue to be the first choice within the club. I'm sure players who have decided to retire also still want to continue playing, but when they force themselves they also consider the things that will happen to them. Especially now if an athlete is not good at maintaining his health and also his physique then they will no longer be able to run. There are many players who, even at a young age, feel physically lacking for a player.

[borovichok]

Apparently, there are 4 bids on the table for Gundogan.
Man city
Arsenal
Barcelona
Saudi Arabia

But he maintains that anything he will say MUST be after UCL final. I feel Arsenal need at least 2 midfielder next season if Xhaka is going. A defensive 8, A lone six as both J5 and Partey aren't reliable. Gundogan fit the bill of that profile of one of those positions. They also need another 6 and I don't think Tieleman fit that mode.
That's why Rice-Caceido transfers makes the most sense to me as their midfield will be locked for the next 6 years minimum.

Manchester City's odds of losing one of the English Premier League's most undervalued midfielders are 50/50 because no one is certain of his departure. Ikay Gundogan will not reveal any discussions until after the Champions League final; the German has a lot on his mind, but he is completely focused on tonight's match in Istanbul. There are multiple bids on him, and I'm very sure he'll turn down bids from the gunners because his standards won't fit in with mediocre teammates. Arsenal has a huge list of potential players on their radar, and they are eager to complete the essential ones.

[Strongkored]

Most of the players want to join Real Madrid because Real Madrid is able to build the future of the players.

Real Madrid's task is to find a good talented player to make them efficient and attacking enough. Most of the players that Real Madrid have signed to their team so far, they have managed to make most of them very skilled and good at their respective positions. It would not be wrong to say that they invest in talented players because after developing talented players enough they sell the player to another club for a huge amount of money which would not be wrong to call them a financial boost.

it's all because Real Madrid is famous for being the defending champion in the champions league so that several players on other teams have the desire to join Madrid because it is an honor if Madrid can become champions league champions again. whether it's true or false I heard rumors like Harry Kane will be bought by Real Madrid.
totally agree if Harry Kane can join Madrid because this player is one of the players who has a strong performance who is able to strengthen the Real Madrid team to win the UCL trophy in the future.

Real Madrid has been the most consistent club so far in both the domestic league and in international competition, indeed they don't always win every season but they have never experienced a dark period where their achievements have slumped as experienced by other clubs including their competitors in Laliga Barcelona which due to mismanagement experienced a financial downturn that resulted in them not being so impressive.
Every player targeted by Real Madrid will be happy to accept it even though the salary value is not always high because the certainty of getting a title can be obtained at this big club. The success of bringing in Jude Bellingham was a brilliant move and in Laliga Barcelona must be wary of how Real Madrid returns to its best level next season which is a threat for Barca to retain the title, and it would be even more extraordinary if Harry Kane could also go there but it doesn't seem like an easy thing for Madrid to get.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

@AnfieldWatch
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Liverpool and Khephren Thuram are close to agreeing personal terms ahead of a potential summer move from Nice. Liverpool have had initial contact with OGC Nice to understand the INEOS-owned club’s demands in the event that they were open to selling Khéphren Thuram this summer. #lfc [gffn via liverpool echo]
https://twitter.com/anfieldwatch/status/1667497243413184512

@AnfieldWatch
LFC have demonstrated themselves to be very convincing in the eyes of the 22-year-old and a number of steps forward in terms of talks have been made this week, as per @GFFN
https://twitter.com/anfieldwatch/status/1667497386321510400

@AnfieldWatch
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Liverpool target Manu Kone is allowed to leave Borussia Monchengladbach for the right price, according to sporting director Roland Virkus. #lfc [kicker via liverpool echo]
https://twitter.com/anfieldwatch/status/1667459963843751941

@AnfieldWatch
Virkus: ”Our attitude is well-known. If there are sums involved that a club like Borussia has to think about, we will do it."
https://twitter.com/anfieldwatch/status/1667460108933033984

[mv1986]

Well Messi is probobly full of playing football and just wants to have fun a little and earn a lot more money in the last years of his football career. After he won the world cup he dosent have to win anything so there isnt anymore motivation for him to play at the top quality level as before.

Today, football players can continue to play football until their very old age. One of the best examples of this is Ibrahimovic. Even if Messi does not play football until the age of 42, he can play professionally for a few more years. For this reason, it is a very correct decision to choose to spend his last years in an easier league. I thought he made the right decision when he moved from the Spanish league to the French league. Now he will most likely go from the French league to the American league. I think we can say that he made the right decision again.

In fact, players can force themselves to continue playing even though they are no longer young, even old for a professional soccer athlete. But the question is whether he will be able to continue to compete with other young players and continue to be the first choice within the club. I'm sure players who have decided to retire also still want to continue playing, but when they force themselves they also consider the things that will happen to them. Especially now if an athlete is not good at maintaining his health and also his physique then they will no longer be able to run. There are many players who, even at a young age, feel physically lacking for a player.

Ibrahimovic isn't one of the best examples, he is one of the best exceptions. People aren't amazed about players like Ibrahimovic or Modric because they are some of many, but because they are true exceptions. This is not going to be a trend I believe unless population is getting older anyway. That will also shift the average age for peak performance and decline in performance, but generally speaking Ibrahimovic certainly is an exception. It then is important to see whether players know how to compensate for certain aspects of their game that are in decline. Messi isn't as fast as he used to be ten years ago, but he understands how to compensate for it by playing a different role during the game. 

[LFC_Bitcoin]

@AnfieldWatch
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Benjamin Pavard has informed Bayern Munich that he wants to move in the summer. His agents are already talking to other clubs. Among them, Liverpool is now a hot candidate. #lfc [@cfbayern]
https://twitter.com/anfieldwatch/status/1667447081676546050

[Daniel91]

Saturday's gossip:

Paris St-Germain are planning a move for Manchester City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, this summer as a replacement for the departing Lionel Messi. Is it even possible to find a replacement for a player like Messi?
Manchester City have held initial talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21. If the rumors are true, Gvardiol could become the most expensive defender in history, and join another Croatian in Manchester City, Kovacic.
Saudi side Al-Ahli are ready to offer Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, a contract worth £40m a year to leave Manchester City this summer. Football clubs in Saudi Arabia seem to have truly unlimited finances and currently offer the best football pension in the world  
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been told he will have £75m to spend this summer with Leicester'sEngland international James Maddison, 26, their top midfield target and Brighton's21-year-old Ecuadorian Moises Caicedo, Manchester United'sScotland international Scott McTominay, 26, and Chelsea and England's Conor Gallagher, 23, also under consideration.  Newcastle is obviously preparing very well for next season and the Champions League, and will also be a very serious competitor for Manchester City in the championship.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/65862808

[Marvell1]

In another news, Arsenal seems to be closing in on contract extension talks with William Saliba ^[2] who has really impressed Arsenal fans last season and has become a crucial part of the Gunners squad now. Also contract extension talks with Odeegard is still ongoing but that is expected to be done soon also as Odeegard is very crucial to Arsenal in this upcoming season where we have to compete in UCL as well.
References:
[1] https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1667285541350514692
[2] https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1667446630818119680

Ødegaard has a contract with Arsenal till 2025. I believe this is just going to be done because he deserves a better role in the team. The amount of money will also be changed. But I believe the main reason was to get a better role in the squad.

William Saliba has certainly impressed. Actually, Arsenal as a team had impressed. It is just that Arsenal was not consistent enough towards the end.

Anyway, William Saliba performed well. I believe that the contract extension off him with Arsenal is going to be good for both parties. It will be interesting to see how Arsenal performs in the Champions League.

[Sterbens]

it's all because Real Madrid is famous for being the defending champion in the champions league so that several players on other teams have the desire to join Madrid because it is an honor if Madrid can become champions league champions again. whether it's true or false I heard rumors like Harry Kane will be bought by Real Madrid.
totally agree if Harry Kane can join Madrid because this player is one of the players who has a strong performance who is able to strengthen the Real Madrid team to win the UCL trophy in the future.

Yes, this is very reasonable, and indirectly those players who have just joined Real Madrid will be able to get at least some achievements when they join a good team. Real Madrid always impresses, especially in the Champions League, their game is very solid, and is always able to dominate in every match. Harry Kane is indeed being linked with Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer market, Real Madrid sees that Kane's performance and quality will be able to replace Benzema who has left the team to go to Arab. Previously Real Madrid had held talks with Tottenham regarding Kane negotiations. Real Madrid has offered 100 million euros to Tottenham to be able to sign Kane, Real Madrid is willing to spend that much to be able to sign him. In my opinion, at that price, it is still reasonable for a player of Harry Kane's class because he is one of the strikers who has complete quality on the blue continent.

[shinratensei_]

But he maintains that anything he will say MUST be after UCL final. I feel Arsenal need at least 2 midfielder next season if Xhaka is going. A defensive 8, A lone six as both J5 and Partey aren't reliable. Gundogan fit the bill of that profile of one of those positions. They also need another 6 and I don't think Tieleman fit that mode.
That's why Rice-Caceido transfers makes the most sense to me as their midfield will be locked for the next 6 years minimum.

No arsenal. Manchester city will not repeat the same mistake again to sell its player to the its rival. You shall aware about what happened with zichenko in the past. it has been confirmed that if gundogan will possible move to the barcelona rather than arsenal.
I will remove arsenal from your list caused by it's not possible anymore. barcelona has been trying so hard to get gundogan from manchester city. It seems like that gundogan will also able to change his mind if manchester city will be failed to win UCL.
I think that was the main reason why gundogan has been explaining to wait after the end of final match that will commence very soon.

It's caused by gundogan itself is not sure with his decision. that's why he is trying to make sure what's gonna be the result from the match against intermilan very soon.
The result from final of UCL will be affecting his choice to leave or stay in the manchester city for another season.
City has been ready to sign kovacic from chelsea as a replacement for him.
I think that barcelona is the strongest candidate right now.

[Despairo]

Real Madrid has been the most consistent club so far in both the domestic league and in international competition, indeed they don't always win every season but they have never experienced a dark period where their achievements have slumped as experienced by other clubs including their competitors in Laliga Barcelona which due to mismanagement experienced a financial downturn that resulted in them not being so impressive.

La Liga is a farmer league, the top 1,2, and 3 always Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, they just swipe their position and there's no club can compete against them. I think the reason why Real Madrid is successful in international competition is their key players are still playing, it's not like Barcelona where most of their players were retired and they need to make a regeneration.

With Casemiro leaving and followed by Benzema, Real Madrid will make some regeneration. The big change happen when both Kroos and Modric performance aren't good enough, Real Madrid might have a bad season like Barcelona in the last year.

[rendravolt]

Real Madrid confirmed that one of its players who had just returned from a loan period from Milan was Brahim Diaz. We know that his actions have been great for several seasons and with Milan he also led the team to win the Scudetto in season 21/22. Now Real Madrid's attack line has more and more player options and I think this will be the start of Real Madrid's rise in all competitions next season. Brahim Diaz's contract expires at the end of the season, but he has also reached an agreement with Real Madrid to extend his contract until 2027.

[Woodie]

Real Madrid has been the most consistent club so far in both the domestic league and in international competition, indeed they don't always win every season but they have never experienced a dark period where their achievements have slumped as experienced by other clubs including their competitors in Laliga Barcelona which due to mismanagement experienced a financial downturn that resulted in them not being so impressive.

La Liga is a farmer league, the top 1,2, and 3 always Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, they just swipe their position and there's no club can compete against them. I think the reason why Real Madrid is successful in international competition is their key players are still playing, it's not like Barcelona where most of their players were retired and they need to make a regeneration.

Farmers league indeed lol
Funny as it may sound quite true also , these never change positions that much and its  easy to pick the next team to win the cup in the next season based on this farmers league belief 

Hope this changes in the coming years to make league more competitive!

With Casemiro leaving and followed by Benzema, Real Madrid will make some regeneration. The big change happen when both Kroos and Modric performance aren't good enough, Real Madrid might have a bad season like Barcelona in the last year.

As bad as this may look, these top guys were bound to leave the club especially that they are coming of age and a  new generation was due to be introduced and their timing wouldn't have been any better!

As for the Bad season I dont know about that, academy and a few new players to fill the shoes of the greats  that are leaving should fix this...