⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Marvell1]

Benzema is not a star in the Saudi Professional League. He is 7th in the goal scorer list and he wants to leave the league if that is true. But I don't think he is still a considered a star like he was one when he left Europe. If a FIFA world player comes to a weak league like the Saudi Professional League, I think that the fans expect more from a striker like him than he is doing for Al-Ittihad.

Even the salaries aren't that convincing because I think there should be more to a decision than just the salary. In case of Benzema it was said that he is so happy because he is Muslim, but now they say he is unhappy. He should have known better, but I don't know what's actually true about those stories.

I feel like it is not about him being a star or not, the reason he wants to leave is because he thinks the team is not good and he is not getting what he wants. You are saying he is 7th, and he is saying he would have been at the top or at least second place if he had proper team, it is not even just about players, even the training is different.

There was a video at the start of the season showing people training, players that were from there didn't even understand the training well and did all wrong moves, these are the professional athletes that are playing alongside him, and he did it perfectly. Because others were raised there and got training there, so they knew nothing, whereas Benzema played for Madrid and he got the best training and everything. So all in all, if he goes, he will go to a decent team, and he will play much better.

Well, I think he should have known that he is not going to a very good team. He is going to the Saudi League. I don't know what he expected. He could have the expectations of having a great team if he was going to any European club. But he is not.

Actually, the teammate for him in the Saudi league are going to be like this. So he will have to make the best use of what he has. And now if he thinks that he is going to be the same player that he was in the season when he won the title of being the best player in the world, he is wrong in my opinion. He won't be able to replicate the performance again now.

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[Synchronice]

Both Real Madrid and Chelsea seem to have no serious intention to sign Benzema. There is no big advantage to have him in the squad. Benzema even failed to play well in Saudi, how can expect him to play well in Europe? Real Madrid focuses to sign young strikers, their targets are Mbappe and Osimhen. Meanwhile Chelsea already have Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea also prefers to sign young strikers.

The era of Benzema was over, he is no longer in the prime age. Why he must return to Europe now?  

He played in Europe and conquered Europe last season so I don’t understand what you mean by Benzema can’t play in Europe. It’s not even up to a year that he left and you are already criticizing him, we all know what Benzema is capable of and even if he is back in Europe he will still be able to perform well.

Real Madrid should rather focus on signing Mbappe than bringing Benzema back, Mbappe will suit them better and will bring lots of opportunities to the club.

Chelsea signing Benzema will not be a bad idea but they should go for a younger player like Osimhen rather than Benzema because of the age difference. Benzema would also be nice option though if they fail to sign Osimhen.

Benzema is a very good player but it's common practice for Real Madrid to get rid of old players and that's a very good tactic, it's the best to invest in young players and when you have a coach like Ancelotti, it's not difficult to make well-playing team and build a new, high value players. I think that Mbappe will be the best player to buy for Real Madrid but it's not the financially wise decision. For the current Real Madrid team, financially Osimhen might be a very good option but his is very injury prone player. Mbappe is the best stable long-term player but he will drain their budget. I think that Haaland will be the best option for them.

[rahmad2nd]

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It is rumored that Hansi Flick will be Xavi's replacement next season. We know that there is still speculation about who will be Barcelona coach next season and the former German national team coach seems quite worthy of the position left by Xavi. He has a lot of experience as a coach and we know that when Germany won the world cup in 2014, he was the coach at that time. Plus, he was also coach of Bayern Munich for two seasons.

I think Barcelona has found the right coach and maybe it's just a matter of how Barcelona can convince Hansi Flick to want to become coach of the Blaugrana squad. Competition is increasingly fierce and Barcelona doesn't want to make a wrong move in choosing the right coach. While Hansi Flick is not managing any team, they have to move quickly to reach an agreement.

In several newspapers that I read, Barcelona has a number of names related to the position to replace Xavi Hernandez next season. one of them is Arteta, but it is claimed that the coach from Spain is not interested in leaving the Emirates Stadium next summer. however, according to BILD's Christian Fark, president Joal Laporta is still interested in getting Hansi Flick. Flalk also said that Laporta had a video call chat with Flick at that time. and it is hoped the conversation will be revisited in the coming weeks. however, Flick is not the only German who has been mentioned as a potential replacement for Xavi. another big name linked with the defending La Liga champions is current Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel, who spoke about his desire to work in Spain after Xavi confirmed his departure at the end of this season, according to a report by Goal. however, Barcelona is most likely not in a rush to make a final decision, especially as Barcelona's qualification to appear in the Champions League next season is in doubt.

And at the same time, Barcelona has not been able to significantly improve their financial condition. by the way, in my personal view, plus as a Barcelona supporter. honestly, for me the most ideal choice to replace Xavi Hernandez is Hansi Flick. this man, who is 58 years old, is an ideal coach with a series of achievements he has achieved, especially when managing Bayern Munich. although Flick has never trained outside his home country, Germany. however, his experience in handling large teams has been proven. well, I hope Hansi Flick is willing to become Barcelona coach after Xavi leaves Barcelona.

[borovichok]

Well, I think he should have known that he is not going to a very good team. He is going to the Saudi League. I don't know what he expected. He could have the expectations of having a great team if he was going to any European club. But he is not.

Actually, the teammate for him in the Saudi league are going to be like this. So he will have to make the best use of what he has. And now if he thinks that he is going to be the same player that he was in the season when he won the title of being the best player in the world, he is wrong in my opinion. He won't be able to replicate the performance again now.

His best chance of going to Euro 2024 is to move back to Europe, as he'll never be able to replicate his European form with a team full of average players. I've watched Saudi league twice this season, and the level of football knowledge is very low, and a Saudi team must have at least 30% of homegrown players, and these guys are shit. You can't field in 11 foreign players per match.

[Luzin]

For the current Real Madrid team, financially Osimhen might be a very good option but his is very injury prone player. Mbappe is the best stable long-term player but he will drain their budget. I think that Haaland will be the best option for them.

Sure, Haaland is the best striker right now. But whether he can go to Real Madrid. I think Real Madrid must also be ready with a lot of money. But if later Man City is proven for 115 alleged cases, then Haaland and some other players may leave. I think Man City will also release big names to cover the fines. But that's just a prediction. There are no other attacking names at the moment, maybe Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart is a cheaper option.

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Moise Kean will sign his contract with Atletico Madrid this afternoon.

[Cryptmuster]

Sure, Haaland is the best striker right now. But whether he can go to Real Madrid. I think Real Madrid must also be ready with a lot of money. But if later Man City is proven for 115 alleged cases, then Haaland and some other players may leave. I think Man City will also release big names to cover the fines. But that's just a prediction. There are no other attacking names at the moment, maybe Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart is a cheaper option.

Real have wanted to get Mbappe, I think that they will try to achieve this. Haaland is now too expensive a striker and I very much doubt that Guardiola is ready to let him go to another team now. By the way, discussions about Mbappe leaving PSG have become noticeably less, apparently everyone is already tired of this, and is just waiting for the end of the season for this to happen. Or perhaps it’s just that now the news about Klopp and Xavi is more relevant than Mbappe.

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Real have wanted to get Mbappe, I think that they will try to achieve this. Haaland is now too expensive a striker and I very much doubt that Guardiola is ready to let him go to another team now. By the way, discussions about Mbappe leaving PSG have become noticeably less, apparently everyone is already tired of this, and is just waiting for the end of the season for this to happen. Or perhaps it’s just that now the news about Klopp and Xavi is more relevant than Mbappe.

But you have to get rid of Vinicus if you want Mbappe because Mbappe and Vinicus are in the same position as wing strikers.
Haaland will not summer to leave his club, he will definitely be retained if Pep Guardiola is still there which is clearly Haaland's clause is also quite high.

Haha is already tired of the news that Mbappe will go to Real Madrid is always unresolved whether the price is too expensive or PSG always holds Mbappe has not left, this is a little complex about Mbappe's transfer.

Klopp, Xavi is confirmed to have left ... Now rumors of Arteta leaving Arsenal.

[Docnaster]

For the current Real Madrid team, financially Osimhen might be a very good option but his is very injury prone player. Mbappe is the best stable long-term player but he will drain their budget. I think that Haaland will be the best option for them.

I've been able to watch Victor Osimhen right from his days as a player of the Nigeria U-17, when he went to Wolfsburg, Lille and his now at Napoli, and can authoritatively say that Victor Osimhen isn't an injury prone player. We saw him last season what he did with Napoli and the number of goal contributions he provided to the Italian Serie A champions yet he wasn't injured. It was earlier this season that he picked up injury during one of the international breaks when he was playing for Nigeria but it didn't take long before he came back to full fitness.

If Real Madrid can buy a player like Victor Osimhen, I think it's going compliment their current fast football because the Nigeria Super Eagles player is a very fast player with speed and spacey abilities. Erling Haaland wouldn't ask be a bad idea but his footwork isn't as good as that of Osimhen and that's why I think Osimhen will make a better striker. That being said, Real Madrid doesn't eve look like they want any of those two players rather their attention is on Paris Saint Germaine forward Kylian Mbappe.

[rendravolt]

Granada has almost reached an agreement with one of Manchester United's academy players, namely Facundo Pellistri, and now the decision is waiting for the green light from Erik Ten Hag. This transfer is on loan and after the season ends he will return to Manchester United. All the documents have been prepared and I think this is the beginning of Facundo Pellistri's new challenge outside England. He is still young and maybe needs more experience playing outside Manchester United and actually this is very good for his future.

Previously, another Manchester United academy player, Hannibal Mejbri, had already left Manchester United in the winter to join Sevilla. He is also aware that he will not get many minutes in the senior squad, therefore something like this is very good for the careers of the Red Devils' young players. I hope that Erik Ten Hag can provide respite to his young players and that when he returns, he can be useful for the Red Devils.

Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1751889266932613350

[TechnoX_X]

If Real Madrid can buy a player like Victor Osimhen, I think it's going compliment their current fast football because the Nigeria Super Eagles player is a very fast player with speed and spacey abilities. Erling Haaland wouldn't ask be a bad idea but his footwork isn't as good as that of Osimhen and that's why I think Osimhen will make a better striker. That being said, Real Madrid doesn't eve look like they want any of those two players rather their attention is on Paris Saint Germaine forward Kylian Mbappe.

I slightly disagree with this because if Real Madrid wanted to get an instant striker like Osimhen it would be a disaster for Ancelotti.
We'll see now how Osimhen's performance has dropped this season after being injured, he doesn't have the ability like the previous season and everyone who is a Napoli fan knows that Osimhen is not like last season and for me I would agree more if Real Madrid brought in Haaland because he has a guarantee good for the future because he still has the same performance as last season.
Injury will not prevent Haaland from being bad. Let's see how De Bruyne, who has been seriously injured, but when he returns, still has the same performance.

[Woodie]

They say Bad news comes in threes ...and here is the biggest sports news received so far....

Last week we got the news of Klopp stepping down and leaving Liverpool...

Then, Xavi of Barcelona is also said to leave Barca at the end of the season

And now according to what Sky Sports reported, they are saying Arteta is also expected to leave Arsenal at the end of this football season...

What's really happening with our football managers, is the responsibility getting too much for these guys

[abhiseshakana]

If Real Madrid can buy a player like Victor Osimhen, I think it's going compliment their current fast football because the Nigeria Super Eagles player is a very fast player with speed and spacey abilities. Erling Haaland wouldn't ask be a bad idea but his footwork isn't as good as that of Osimhen and that's why I think Osimhen will make a better striker. That being said, Real Madrid doesn't eve look like they want any of those two players rather their attention is on Paris Saint Germaine forward Kylian Mbappe.

I slightly disagree with this because if Real Madrid wanted to get an instant striker like Osimhen it would be a disaster for Ancelotti.
We'll see now how Osimhen's performance has dropped this season after being injured, he doesn't have the ability like the previous season and everyone who is a Napoli fan knows that Osimhen is not like last season and for me I would agree more if Real Madrid brought in Haaland because he has a guarantee good for the future because he still has the same performance as last season.
Injury will not prevent Haaland from being bad. Let's see how De Bruyne, who has been seriously injured, but when he returns, still has the same performance.

From a business perspective, signing Osimhen could be a profitable investment if Osimhen can shine at Real Madrid because there is a big possibility that his transfer value will also increase. However, if the opposite happens, where Osimhen fails to shine then it will be a loss for Real Madrid because it is clear that to sign Osimhen, large funds will be needed.

So I guess Real Madrid will take another option which is clearly profitable for them, that is recruiting Mbappe, who in fact will be a free agent at the end of the season.

[Leviathan.007]

I think Benzema is doing the right thing by thinking of leaving Saudi Arabia at the earliest opportunity. The criticism towards his performance there must have crossed the line that it led him to delete his Instagram account. 

Benzema is one of the great centre-forwards I have ever seen and it would be lovely to watch him in Europe again if possible. But a return to Real Madrid doesn't look possible. If we watch him playing for a powerful European team again then I think he will start showing a much better performance than now. He is 36 years old but I would like to remind that it was only two years ago when he won a Ballon d'Or. 

Benzema was defiantly a good player when he was much younger and playing in Real Madrid, he was even one of the most effective players is this team and when he left Real Madrid he had serious problems in finding a player to fill his place in the team, But he is not in the same situation before while he obviously asks for a huge amount of salary from any team he plays an that's why I think there are not many teams they want to hire Benzema for the next season.

[legendbtc]

If Real Madrid can buy a player like Victor Osimhen, I think it's going compliment their current fast football because the Nigeria Super Eagles player is a very fast player with speed and spacey abilities. Erling Haaland wouldn't ask be a bad idea but his footwork isn't as good as that of Osimhen and that's why I think Osimhen will make a better striker. That being said, Real Madrid doesn't eve look like they want any of those two players rather their attention is on Paris Saint Germaine forward Kylian Mbappe.

I slightly disagree with this because if Real Madrid wanted to get an instant striker like Osimhen it would be a disaster for Ancelotti.
We'll see now how Osimhen's performance has dropped this season after being injured, he doesn't have the ability like the previous season and everyone who is a Napoli fan knows that Osimhen is not like last season and for me I would agree more if Real Madrid brought in Haaland because he has a guarantee good for the future because he still has the same performance as last season.
Injury will not prevent Haaland from being bad. Let's see how De Bruyne, who has been seriously injured, but when he returns, still has the same performance.

From a business perspective, signing Osimhen could be a profitable investment if Osimhen can shine at Real Madrid because there is a big possibility that his transfer value will also increase. However, if the opposite happens, where Osimhen fails to shine then it will be a loss for Real Madrid because it is clear that to sign Osimhen, large funds will be needed.

So I guess Real Madrid will take another option which is clearly profitable for them, that is recruiting Mbappe, who in fact will be a free agent at the end of the season.

Yes, I also agree that Osimhen is not suitable for Real Madrid currently. Osimhen would be more suitable if he went to PSG or other Premier League teams. Real Madrid's top priority is still No. 1 striker Mbappe. In all aspects, no one will be able to surpass Mbappe's talent. I think that if Real Madrid does not complete this deal successfully, the next choice could be Haaland. Osimhen wasn't really on their radar. If they choose him, they will not leave that position vacant in the last transfer window. Actually, they are still waiting for Mbappe.

[GbitG]

Here we go guys, David De Gea to Saudi Arabia:
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has finally found a club. The Spanish goalkeeper has spent six month without any club, although there are many clubs that take an interest in him, such as Newcastle United, Bayern Munich, Real Betsies, and Al-Nassr, but now he has finally found a club, Al-Shabab, that takes a serious interest in signing him. The 33-year-old goalkeeper has been unemployed since leaving Manchester United in June 2023. Al-Shabab has made a contract with him because he has a free agent after leaving the old Trafford. The deal will be completed in the coming days. both players and clubs have agreed on the terms of the deal, and David De Gea will be officially to be part of the Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab in the next season. 

What do you think is a good step for Al-Shabab to give the chance to David De Gea to become a part of the club?

Source: https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1751958963887735015?t=c8uVFRmPqUzG0kqyzrvtDw&s=19

[koang]

It is rumored that Hansi Flick will be Xavi's replacement next season. We know that there is still speculation about who will be Barcelona coach next season and the former German national team coach seems quite worthy of the position left by Xavi. He has a lot of experience as a coach and we know that when Germany won the world cup in 2014, he was the coach at that time. Plus, he was also coach of Bayern Munich for two seasons.

I think Barcelona has found the right coach and maybe it's just a matter of how Barcelona can convince Hansi Flick to want to become coach of the Blaugrana squad. Competition is increasingly fierce and Barcelona doesn't want to make a wrong move in choosing the right coach. While Hansi Flick is not managing any team, they have to move quickly to reach an agreement.

Laporta is an admirer of the modern German coaching school and their fast-paced brand of heavy metal football.
And Flick is not the only German touted as a possible replacement for Xavi. The other big name is Thomas Tuchel.
But Laporta will most likely not rush into making a final decision because they have not been able to improve their financial condition significantly.

For Laporta, the right coach is one whose potential success can convince members to vote for him again when the next presidential election is held next year 

[Blitzboy]

It is rumored that Hansi Flick will be Xavi's replacement next season. We know that there is still speculation about who will be Barcelona coach next season and the former German national team coach seems quite worthy of the position left by Xavi. He has a lot of experience as a coach and we know that when Germany won the world cup in 2014, he was the coach at that time. Plus, he was also coach of Bayern Munich for two seasons.

I think Barcelona has found the right coach and maybe it's just a matter of how Barcelona can convince Hansi Flick to want to become coach of the Blaugrana squad. Competition is increasingly fierce and Barcelona doesn't want to make a wrong move in choosing the right coach. While Hansi Flick is not managing any team, they have to move quickly to reach an agreement.

I like the idea of Hansi Flick running Barcelona, but Im not sure if I want him to. After working at Bayern Munich, he led Germany to the World Cup win. But Barça's money problems might mean they cant help Flick's trade market goals. They could look into trainers who can do magic with little money. Because they want to be in the Champions League, they have to be slow. Flick's meeting could make a difference, but will it pay off? It will be clear in due time.

[shinratensei_]

It is rumored that Hansi Flick will be Xavi's replacement next season. We know that there is still speculation about who will be Barcelona coach next season and the former German national team coach seems quite worthy of the position left by Xavi. He has a lot of experience as a coach and we know that when Germany won the world cup in 2014, he was the coach at that time. Plus, he was also coach of Bayern Munich for two seasons.

I think Barcelona has found the right coach and maybe it's just a matter of how Barcelona can convince Hansi Flick to want to become coach of the Blaugrana squad. Competition is increasingly fierce and Barcelona doesn't want to make a wrong move in choosing the right coach. While Hansi Flick is not managing any team, they have to move quickly to reach an agreement.

The first rumor has linked arteta to the barcelona but since arteta has been clarrifying that if he is not willing to leave from arsenal is also making everything clear if arteta will not be a new coach for barcelona. yet that's still a rumor and it may not be true as well. Im guessing there will be more candidates to appear as soon as possible.
Things are going very complicated in barcelona caused by some player were starting to talk about the latest announcement from xavi. I saw him as unprofessional coach who is giving bad news when barcelona is still in bad shape.

It's really unacceptable decision from him. Barcelona has not yet solved all of problems and xavi is just adding another problem. I know that xavi gets mental breakdown after he had been blamed by barcelona fans regardnig the poor performance from the club.
He shall take it as a common thing in the football. You will be praised by anyone if you give good result for the club and you will be attacked by your fans if you were giving bad result to the club.

Xavi doesn't have strong mentality as a coach and this has proven that how he decides to leave after he has a bad season with barcelona. That's normal as a coach who is having very less experience in managing the club. he's unlike ancellotti which has been fully experienced in managing the club and he has strong mentality as well.
This is another setback for barcelona caused by the club is still at the middle of season but xavi is just burdening him with his statement. The players are not feeling that good with what he said before.

[Helena Yu]

What do you think is a good step for Al-Shabab to give the chance to David De Gea to become a part of the club?

It sounds like Al Shabab make a mistakes to sign De Gea. actually the question should be, whether it's a good decision for De Gea to join Al Shabab? hard to answer. Al Shabab isn't a team which have many top European players, so they have weak defense.

Will De Gea able to defend Al Shabab alone?

Remember, there are many European players left Saudi Arabia, it's actually a sign...