⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Dump3er]

Does the MLS actually have any sort of legit future now, or is this just another one off with the Messi deal?  I know Messi is considered top 3 anyway you shake it, many believe him to be the goat. But  I also know he's not in his prime, of course, but is he still a top 5 or so guy? I know when Beckham came over to the MLS he wasn't a megastar in Europe any longer  (not sure if he ever even was?) so that wasn't really a big deal to most of us Americans (was for the media, but not most people).  Basically same deal with Kaka /Zlatan coming to the MLS right? Weren't they all well out of their prime?  

Just curious is this is the best player by far to ever come to the MLS, and if he's still got a few prime years left?

For Lionel Messi I think he is still a star to be reckoned with and although his decision to move to MLS is a bit controversial considering he still has the ability to play in Europe for at least the next two seasons. It seems things are not going well for Lionel Messi in the current transfer market and maybe no European club can reach a deal because of Lionel Messi's salary for example. For example Barcelona are reportedly still quite interested in bringing Lionel Messi back to Camp Nou.

The Saudi Arabian league was also linked at first and they were willing to give Lionel Messi a big salary but strangely he didn't go there preferring an offer from MLS. I think Lionel Messi is one of the best players to ever play in MLS and he has the ability to play for the next two seasons so let's see how he plays season going forward for MLS.

Just looking at the news and the numbers that have been reported by the media, I would also think that going to Saudi Arabia and earning almost a billion in two years should have been quite convincing even for Messi But there may be so many confidential agreements that will never surface in the media that any speculation will remain speculation. There could be agreements in place for the time after his MLS activity or there may be major deals with further investors because we should not forget that the World Cup in the US is around the corner. I know the interview when he said that he could have done this or that when it was about the money for him, but I still think it is about the money for him and he is earning well regardless of whether he goes to Saudi Arabia now or to the MLS. Miami has been working on a deal for a very long time and they knew that they can't get Messi with 50 million only and I doubt that it would only be 50 million while he is offered ten times as much elsewhere. It can't be his moral stance on Saudi Arabia because he then wouldn't be doing business with Saudi Arabia in other areas as well but he already is.

[gabbie2010]

It's a shame but it seems that Thomas Partey is likely to leave. Romano reports that there is a good chance of Ghanaian midfielder leaving Arsenal this transfer window ^[1]. I really liked the guy and way he drives himself and find a long distance scoring position and also has scored some stunners for Arsenal this season too. We now just have Jorginho as a defensive midfielder.

Now Arsenal can't afford to lose in Declan Rice race.

References:
[1] https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1670383826520948736

Despite Arsenal’s interest in getting Declan Rice on their side this summer I still expect that they have someone also good enough to be coming in from the bench as a substitute for Declan Rice and I believe Thomas Partey can come be that player. One major problem Arsenal faced in title chase was not having sufficient backup for their best players, so when fatigue and injuries came, the performance of the team dropped. I hope they can fix this problem this summer.

Arsenal is also bidding for Romeo Lavia the Southampton youngster who will likely replace injury prone Thomas Partey at the midfield, honestly Partey made some costly error this season that cost the team losing some crucial matches of it by losing possession to his opponents easily therefore the earlier he leaves the better, Xhaka is reportedly leaving to a Bundesliga club therefore Arteta needed to sign the trio of Declan Rice, Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo from Brighton with Ødegaard and Lokonga in that midfield that setup will be formidable enough by selecting his first team among those players.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Dortmund have already thought of a replacement for Jude Bellingham according to Transfermarkt. This player is Edson Alvarez who is a defensive midfielder playing for Ajax. He is the second most valuable player in Ajax squad right now. He is mostly playing in this position but he can be used as a centre-back when there is a need also.

However I don't see this being the direct replacement for Bellingham. Because Bellingham is more like an attacking midfielder as you know. There is a significant difference between their roles as a result. I guess that Dortmund aren't planning to make him get used to playing in the same role as Bellingham but let's see.

There is a significant difference in terms of direct or indirect goal contribution between these players this season.

The source: https://www.transfermarkt.com/edson-alvarez-dortmund-want-ajax-star-as-jude-bellingham-replacement/view/news/423200

[shogun47]

Dortmund have already thought of a replacement for Jude Bellingham according to Transfermarkt. This player is Edson Alvarez who is a defensive midfielder playing for Ajax. He is the second most valuable player in Ajax squad right now. He is mostly playing in this position but he can be used as a centre-back when there is a need also.

However I don't see this being the direct replacement for Bellingham. Because Bellingham is more like an attacking midfielder as you know. There is a significant difference between their roles as a result. I guess that Dortmund aren't planning to make him get used to playing in the same role as Bellingham but let's see.

There is a significant difference in terms of direct or indirect goal contribution between these players this season.

The source: https://www.transfermarkt.com/edson-alvarez-dortmund-want-ajax-star-as-jude-bellingham-replacement/view/news/423200

As soon as any club publishes which player they like and it is a high quality player, many other clubs are jumping in and also trying to get him. Ajax also knows that Dortmund is earning a lot of money from player sales and that will drive up the price for Alvarez as well. Dortmund has been known for their good scouting and they can't even effectively hide their interest in young talents.

[Igebotz]

Im sure that kante and benzema will share its experiences to another club in ittihad. Ittihad wants to sign even more players. SPL has not stopped. These clubs keep adding more and more players from europa league.
Chelsea may probably sell more players to the arabian clubs. Chelsea sees it as the best alternative to sell the players. Let's see how the developments in the saudi clubs will be going on.

Initially Todd Boehly wanted to sell 5 players to the Saudi Arabia league but Lukaku has pulled out of the deal insisting he wants more salary or he'll continue playing at inter Milan. Those other four players going are Kante, Mendy, Aubameyang and Koulibaly also it seems Hakim Ziyech is going to be sold to the Saudis as well and all this means revenue coming into the club which is what Todd Boehly is known for (business man). I just hope he uses that money wisely this time around and not waste it as he did in the January transfer window that we spent almost half a million pounds yet we didn't get any results from the players we bought.

None of the Saudi club were ready to offer a mouth watering salary for someone who didn't perform well in two consecutive seasons, He was open to the move but the salary offered was below his expectations so he pulled out, and Chelsea is not willing to let him go on another loan and Inter Milan is not willing to buy him on a permanent deal. He is causing the club more problems because he is on a higher salary doing nothing and has no transfer value at the present.

[Leviathan.007]

Marcelo Brozović is another player Barcelona wants to hire for the next season while he is still under contract with Inter Milan until 2026, and Barcelona wants to hire this Croatian player for two years while I think he got offers from the Arabian teams and once again the Arabian teams with lots of money make a problem for Barcelona.

Newcastle is also another team that wants to hire Marcelo Brozović for next season.



https://www.transfermarkt.com/marcelo-brozovic/profil/spieler/156617
https://sempreinter.com/2023/06/13/saudi-arabian-teams-serious-interest-marcelo-brozovic/
https://footballtoday.com/2023/06/13/newcastle-to-rival-saudi-clubs-for-inters-marcelo-brozovic/

[Queentoshi]

Arsenal is also bidding for Romeo Lavia the Southampton youngster who will likely replace injury prone Thomas Partey at the midfield, honestly Partey made some costly error this season that cost the team losing some crucial matches of it by losing possession to his opponents easily therefore the earlier he leaves the better.

Is Romeo Lavia the player that Arsenal really need? He is good and has the signs to be a superstar player tomorrow, but is he exactly what Arsenal will want to gamble on in this next season both in the premier league and in the champions league where they have just had an opportunity after a very long time. Can Romeo Lavia play against the big teams, he is very young and just 19 years of age, he has no serious experience for what Arsenal needs in the champions league defensive midfield position. Arsenal need experienced players, even if they will get this youngster, they still need experienced players in that position to join with Jorginho.

[rahmad2nd]

Arsenal is also bidding for Romeo Lavia the Southampton youngster who will likely replace injury prone Thomas Partey at the midfield, honestly Partey made some costly error this season that cost the team losing some crucial matches of it by losing possession to his opponents easily therefore the earlier he leaves the better.

Is Romeo Lavia the player that Arsenal really need? He is good and has the signs to be a superstar player tomorrow, but is he exactly what Arsenal will want to gamble on in this next season both in the premier league and in the champions league where they have just had an opportunity after a very long time. Can Romeo Lavia play against the big teams, he is very young and just 19 years of age, he has no serious experience for what Arsenal needs in the champions league defensive midfield position. Arsenal need experienced players, even if they will get this youngster, they still need experienced players in that position to join with Jorginho.

Right. Actually, I don't really know Romeo Lavia's track record. but if he is a good player, Arsenal may bring him to the Emirates Stadium. but, unfortunately he is still very young. So there are a lot of doubts, if he can play at a high level when playing in big leagues like the Champions League. however, if the price offered by Southampton is cheap, maybe Lavia can be considered as a potential replacement for Partey next season.

So I think Arsenal should keep Partey at the Emirates for at least one more season. because after all, he is still needed even though in the last few weeks before the league is over his performance has decreased. well, if Partey leaves, Arsenal will only have Jorginho. and Arsenal, still in dire need of a very experienced player. in fact, Partey can be played in two positions as a wing-back. so there's nothing wrong, keep Partey.
For Rice, the price is too high if West Ham insists on a £100 million price tag. I thought, not an ideal purchase.

[sokani]

Marcelo Brozović is another player Barcelona wants to hire for the next season while he is still under contract with Inter Milan until 2026, and Barcelona wants to hire this Croatian player for two years while I think he got offers from the Arabian teams and once again the Arabian teams with lots of money make a problem for Barcelona.

Newcastle is also another team that wants to hire Marcelo Brozović for next season.



https://www.transfermarkt.com/marcelo-brozovic/profil/spieler/156617
https://sempreinter.com/2023/06/13/saudi-arabian-teams-serious-interest-marcelo-brozovic/
https://footballtoday.com/2023/06/13/newcastle-to-rival-saudi-clubs-for-inters-marcelo-brozovic/

Marcelo Brozović is a very fine defensive midfielder. I got to see a glimpse of his quality in the champions league final against Manchester City, and he would certainly be a great signing to any club. It won't be a bad idea if he continues his football in europe. He was signed from Dinamo Zagrab at 22 and has spent 8 years in Inter Milan where he won the 1 seria A, 2 coppa Italia and 2 Supercoppa Italiana, and maybe it is time to test another league. The english premier league or spanish la liga are fine but I don't think it time to go to Saudi Arabia.

[Marvell1]

Im sure that kante and benzema will share its experiences to another club in ittihad. Ittihad wants to sign even more players. SPL has not stopped. These clubs keep adding more and more players from europa league.
Chelsea may probably sell more players to the arabian clubs. Chelsea sees it as the best alternative to sell the players. Let's see how the developments in the saudi clubs will be going on.

Initially Todd Boehly wanted to sell 5 players to the Saudi Arabia league but Lukaku has pulled out of the deal insisting he wants more salary or he'll continue playing at inter Milan. Those other four players going are Kante, Mendy, Aubameyang and Koulibaly also it seems Hakim Ziyech is going to be sold to the Saudis as well and all this means revenue coming into the club which is what Todd Boehly is known for (business man). I just hope he uses that money wisely this time around and not waste it as he did in the January transfer window that we spent almost half a million pounds yet we didn't get any results from the players we bought.

None of the Saudi club were ready to offer a mouth watering salary for someone who didn't perform well in two consecutive seasons, He was open to the move but the salary offered was below his expectations so he pulled out, and Chelsea is not willing to let him go on another loan and Inter Milan is not willing to buy him on a permanent deal. He is causing the club more problems because he is on a higher salary doing nothing and has no transfer value at the present.

Well, I believe Chelsea is in a bigger headache right now. Because they have a contract with Lukaku till 2026. Lukaku thought he was going to get a huge amount of money because he was going to the Saudi league team. He probably expected something like Benzema is going to get.

But of course, it is true that no team is going to actually give him that much money because he has not been performing like Benzema. So, his expectations were not met. And that’s why he can also see that the ball is in his court right now. So he can dictate the terms. Chelsea has the biggest problem here.

[Leviathan.007]

According to news from dailymail Manchester City is not going to lose their players Kyle Walker and they are trying to make him stay there not the next season other teams and especially Bayern Munich want to hire this player but Macnshter City wants to extend his contract.
Some German news was saying Walker even joined Bayern Munich for 20m.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12210335/Man-City-Kyle-Walker-wants-stay-talks-contract-extension-despite-Bayern-links.html

[Velvet78]

After Ancelotti's contract expires I will also be wondering who would be next Real Madrid manager. But for now it is really difficult to predict that.

It’s simple! When a big team like Real Madrid needs a new coach, the first is to check out on experienced coaches that don’t have a team coaching presently. That leaves us with no option of either Nagelsman or Zidane. Zidane will likely most be the best choice for the team to want, he had some good relationships with them in the past and earn them some trophies too. It might be the reason he hasn’t signed for any team yet.

Yeah it is mostly easier to have a deal with a manager who is free agent. Zidane's coming back to the team would be really amazing that's for sure. He would always be welcomed warmly here I assume. However he doesn't look like he is interested in team offers these days. He is rather ready to manage France if there is an opportunity.

When it comes to Nagelsmann I'm not sure if he would be the right one for Real Madrid. Besides his name has been called with PSG as well these days. Nagelsmann has added a solid team like Bayern Munich in his manager career. But I won't be confident about him to bring successes to Real Madrid until I see it.

[Pokapoka124]

Messi just want to try become a Ronaldo where he joined an unknown league and it's become big, now let's see if Major League Soccer will become big or not. But those league become big during Ronaldo is still playing for them, if Ronaldo retire or leave, we will see the true number of people who's interested in Saudi Arabian Pro League.

It's a good business by Saudi Arabian to sign star players because they will not able to compete against new generations and they can still make a lot money.

Messi’s move to the MLS is not talked about so much, not as much as Ronaldo’s move was highly mentioned and discussed around the globe. It is good business for Saudi Arabian league because Ronaldo’s move has had a huge and positive impact on the league, many players are now interested in making a move to Saudi Arabia.

[Coyster]

According to news from dailymail Manchester City is not going to lose their players Kyle Walker and they are trying to make him stay there not the next season other teams and especially Bayern Munich want to hire this player but Macnshter City wants to extend his contract.
Some German news was saying Walker even joined Bayern Munich for 20m.

Kyle Walker is still in discussion with Manchester City, if there is progress in the discussion he will sign a contract extension, if the talks break down, he will leave, and it could prolly be to Bayern Munich. I think Kyle Walker might be concerned with the playing time he is going to get next season, at the beginning of last season he wasn't used quite often by Pep Guardiola, but in the most important part of the season, he became a regular starter again, i'm pretty sure Walker is concerned about what Pep might do next season, he is a big competitor who wants to play every game, but Pep never guarantees that, maybe only with Messi (when he was at Barca).

[Ndabagi01]

According to news from dailymail Manchester City is not going to lose their players Kyle Walker and they are trying to make him stay there not the next season other teams and especially Bayern Munich want to hire this player but Macnshter City wants to extend his contract.
Some German news was saying Walker even joined Bayern Munich for 20m.

Kyle Walker is still a valuable asset to the squad, and letting him go at this point without finding suitable replacements will be terrible. He's now 33 years old and will most certainly lose form in the near future, but I believe he can do amazing things and play well in the meantime. Pep is a highly experienced coach; he understands which players he needs and which to sell. If he still wants Kyle Walker, he sees the potential in him and will do all in his power to keep him at Manchester City.

[borovichok]

According to news from dailymail Manchester City is not going to lose their players Kyle Walker and they are trying to make him stay there not the next season other teams and especially Bayern Munich want to hire this player but Macnshter City wants to extend his contract.
Some German news was saying Walker even joined Bayern Munich for 20m.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12210335/Man-City-Kyle-Walker-wants-stay-talks-contract-extension-despite-Bayern-links.html

Pep Guardiola understands his players, and he has his sights set on Kyle Walker, the 33-year-old defender who anchors the cityzens' backlines in important games. I am skeptical that he'll leave City after winning the UCL, because there are more challenges and trophies that lie ahead. Kyle Walker is a dominant defender in Etihad Stadium, who has already sparked the interest of the Bundesliga giant. Walker has yet to give greenlights for Bayern proposing bids, city is in talks to extend his contract. Bayern Munich agrees to pay £15 million for Walker, which means more ears will be on the ground to see where this discussion leads.

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Pep Guardiola understands his players, and he has his sights set on Kyle Walker, the 33-year-old defender who anchors the cityzens' backlines in important games. I am skeptical that he'll leave City after winning the UCL, because there are more challenges and trophies that lie ahead. Kyle Walker is a dominant defender in Etihad Stadium, who has already sparked the interest of the Bundesliga giant. Walker has yet to give greenlights for Bayern proposing bids, city is in talks to extend his contract. Bayern Munich agrees to pay £15 million for Walker, which means more ears will be on the ground to see where this discussion leads.

Kyle Walker realizes that this season is his last season with Manchester City because several players can replace his position next season so he is worried that his main place will be taken by other players. But that's just my opinion and most likely he wants to find a new challenge especially the team that wants to use his services next season is a big team in the bundesliga where bayern munich really wants to sign him for next season.

Indeed, in several seasons at Manchester City, Kyle Walker has always been the top choice for Pep Guardiola, but that may have a different fate for next season, because Rico Lewis and Stones could be a threat to take over his position.

[Docnaster]

According to news from dailymail Manchester City is not going to lose their players Kyle Walker and they are trying to make him stay there not the next season other teams and especially Bayern Munich want to hire this player but Macnshter City wants to extend his contract.
Some German news was saying Walker even joined Bayern Munich for 20m.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12210335/Man-City-Kyle-Walker-wants-stay-talks-contract-extension-despite-Bayern-links.html

Pep Guardiola understands his players, and he has his sights set on Kyle Walker, the 33-year-old defender who anchors the cityzens' backlines in important games. I am skeptical that he'll leave City after winning the UCL, because there are more challenges and trophies that lie ahead. Kyle Walker is a dominant defender in Etihad Stadium, who has already sparked the interest of the Bundesliga giant. Walker has yet to give greenlights for Bayern proposing bids, city is in talks to extend his contract. Bayern Munich agrees to pay £15 million for Walker, which means more ears will be on the ground to see where this discussion leads.

Kyle Walker might not be a regular starter at Manchester City but the fact that he's a very important member of the club can never be over emphasised on. His strength and pace makes him one of the best in his position in England and that's why Manchester will definitely want to keep at the club at least for another season.
Pep Guardiola will wants to maintain his winning streak of the English Premier League title and that's why he'll do anything possible to keep important members is the squad ahead of a the demanding 2023/24 season

[CryptoBuds]

Is Romeo Lavia the player that Arsenal really need? He is good and has the signs to be a superstar player tomorrow, but is he exactly what Arsenal will want to gamble on in this next season both in the premier league and in the champions league where they have just had an opportunity after a very long time. Can Romeo Lavia play against the big teams, he is very young and just 19 years of age, he has no serious experience for what Arsenal needs in the champions league defensive midfield position. Arsenal need experienced players, even if they will get this youngster, they still need experienced players in that position to join with Jorginho.

Right. Actually, I don't really know Romeo Lavia's track record. but if he is a good player, Arsenal may bring him to the Emirates Stadium. but, unfortunately he is still very young. So there are a lot of doubts, if he can play at a high level when playing in big leagues like the Champions League. however, if the price offered by Southampton is cheap, maybe Lavia can be considered as a potential replacement for Partey next season.

So I think Arsenal should keep Partey at the Emirates for at least one more season. because after all, he is still needed even though in the last few weeks before the league is over his performance has decreased. well, if Partey leaves, Arsenal will only have Jorginho. and Arsenal, still in dire need of a very experienced player. in fact, Partey can be played in two positions as a wing-back. so there's nothing wrong, keep Partey.
For Rice, the price is too high if West Ham insists on a £100 million price tag. I thought, not an ideal purchase.

I would actually say that, even if Arsenal does end up buying Romeo Lavia, they should still keep Partey. I think it will be better for Arsenal if he stays for at least one more season as you say. And at the same time, if they bring in Romeo Lavia, it is going to give Romeo some experience with the squad. Romeo will also feel that he will need to perform otherwise there are other players who will be taking his spot.

I would also say that they should keep Partey. Going for Declan Rice and spending more than a hundred million does not make sense at all. They will get a better player for that price. At least when we are thinking about value for money.

[Igebotz]

None of the Saudi club were ready to offer a mouth watering salary for someone who didn't perform well in two consecutive seasons, He was open to the move but the salary offered was below his expectations so he pulled out, and Chelsea is not willing to let him go on another loan and Inter Milan is not willing to buy him on a permanent deal. He is causing the club more problems because he is on a higher salary doing nothing and has no transfer value at the present.

Well, I believe Chelsea is in a bigger headache right now. Because they have a contract with Lukaku till 2026. Lukaku thought he was going to get a huge amount of money because he was going to the Saudi league team. He probably expected something like Benzema is going to get.

But of course, it is true that no team is going to actually give him that much money because he has not been performing like Benzema. So, his expectations were not met. And that’s why he can also see that the ball is in his court right now. So he can dictate the terms. Chelsea has the biggest problem here.

Lukaku has the biggest problems because Chelsea has made it clear to Inter Milan that he will not be loaned again; if they want, they should cough up 50m and sign him permanently; if no club is willing to pay that amount, he will sit on the bench next season and join the U23 team for the rest of the season; he is already a lost asset for us. The Saudi deal was the finest offer because there is no way Inter Milan would pay 50m for Lukaku, who is already 30 yrs. Here, his career is on the line.