⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[SFR10]

I don't quite understand this transfer by Manchester United, after watching them concede 6 today against Spurs, I don't know how much Edinson Cavani can improve this team up front, Edinson is no longer an excellent CF, and I know he was prolly bought as a makeshift, but Martial isn't even a prolific CF, so they actually needed a complete striker and they aren't getting that.

He'll probably have a similar outcome to what Sanchez had on-field but his experience will surely come in handy for younger players of the team ^{[they need it, even if it's for a short term]}.
Not sure if I should blame the Arsenal board or Lyon's but we've been linked to Houssem Aouar ^{[few other teams inquired but Arsenal was the only one that really pushed]} for the whole window and initially he wanted to join us as well but now, everything changed and he decided ^{[a day or so prior to deadline day]} to stay with Lyon ^[SMH].
^{- We really needed him since we lacked creativity in the middle.}

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[Avirunes]

Couple of big transfer news today:

[1] Douglas Costa on loan from Juventus to Bayern Munich is done deal as it seems. (SOurce: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1313121944523464706)

[2] Manchester United want Ousmanne Dembele for loan transfer from Barcelona but Barcelona wants a permanent deal. They also asked about Ismaila Sarr on loan but Watford also wants a permanent deal. (Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1313115734822858756)

Though I think United almost have completed the move for Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles and both are undergoing medicals as I last heard.

[3] Federico Chiesa to Juventus is also done, that's one of the key player of Fiorentina right there going to Juventus.(Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1313088927436288001)

[4] Guendouzi on loan to Hertha Berlin. After what happened in Brighton match, he is finding it hard to get some playing minutes. I think its a good decision to loan him to develop there in Hertha Berlin. (Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1313098075116834816)

[5] Gerard Deulofeu from Watford to Udinese on loan . (Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1313092286855745536)

[cygan]

another couple of big transfer news from the current deadline day:

Bouna Sarr

Bayern Munich sign Bouna Sarr - "Brings stability and experience to the table"

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=372235

Justin Kluivert

RB Leipzig sign Justin Kluivert - Arrives on loan from Roma

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=372272

Davy Klaassen

Davy Klaassen returns to Ajax - Deal to sign Grujic from LFC has fallen apart

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/davy-klaassen-returns-to-ajax-deal-to-sign-grujic-from-lfc-has-fallen-apart/view/news/372249

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

Bayern Munich sign Choupo-Moting - "Good feeling to be back in the Bundesliga"

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bayern-munich-sign-choupo-moting-quot-good-feeling-to-be-back-in-the-bundesliga-quot-/view/news/372220

Timo Baumgartl and Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Fulham to sign Baumgartl from PSV - Loftus-Cheek to arrive on loan?

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fulham-to-sign-baumgartl-from-psv-loftus-cheek-to-arrive-on-loan-/view/news/372203

[cryptofrka]

News coming so fast it's impossible to track anymore.

Dembele to United seemed almost done, now Barcelona wants him to sign a 1-year extension before allowing him to leave on loan which he does not want to do.
Tottenham trying really hard to get a centre-back, Skriniar deal seems off but now they want Rudiger. Chelsea would like to sell but not to Spurs.

Really a crazy day, I hate transfer windows during the season. I hope it returns to how it was last season, this looks like a bunch of kids playing Fifa. Give me anything that's available.

[coinlocket$]

Market over here in Italy.

Juventus situation.



Source: https://twitter.com/romeoagresti/status/1313177514383204352

Personal rating: 8

[DeathAngel]

Market over here in Italy.

Juventus situation.



Source: https://twitter.com/romeoagresti/status/1313177514383204352

Personal rating: 8

Juventus will win Serie A as usual but they must do better in the CL or it will be failure imo. Juve are a huge club, the target must be to win the CL.

[Indymoney]

Manchester United signs free agent Edison Cavani https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united-sign-cavani-most-valuable-free-agent-off-the-market/view/news/372311

Arsenal complete £45 million signing of Partey as Torreira heads to Atletico Madrid on loan.
https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-complete-45-million-signing-of-partey-as-torreira/3mlo3mchjdm51h1cd88x5e0qc

Man United defender Smalling joins Roma - Permanent departure after ten years
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/man-united-defender-smalling-joins-roma-permanent-departure-after-ten-years/view/news/372302

[nelson4lov]

The transfer window is officially closed. Here are a couple of "big" deals that didn't push through despite the talks and rumors:

❌ Memphis Depay to Barça.
❌ Ousmane Démbélé to Man Utd.
❌ Eric Garcia to Barça.
❌ Jadon Sancho to Man Utd 


Not signing Depay means that Barcelona would have to cope with Greizeman's ability to impress and score goals. About Sancho's failed move, I knew it was going to hit a brick wall since the asking price was too high and he might just end up flopping at the premier league anyway. That wraps it all.

What was your best signing throughout the duration of the just concluded transfer window?

[kawetsriyanto]

Manchester United signs free agent Edison Cavani~

I think this is good news for Man. United fans. Signing a top striker like Cavani should improve the power on the front liners of Man. United squad. I know they have already some good strikers like Martial and Rashford. But Cavani is an experienced striker, more than those young strikers. It will be very useful when you play in international competitions such as the Champions League and European League. Great job Man United!! 

[cryptofrka]

Partey will be a great addition to the Arsenal team. He's tactically really good, physically a monster and he is a hard player to press.
They will finally have a stable option in midfield, a player they can rely on. It is among the best transfers in this window - at least in my opinion.

On the other hand, the inability to bring Depay (as well as Garcia) might cost Barcelona. Their team looks weak compared to what we're used to seeing.

[Lordhermes]

I think this is good news for Man. United fans. Signing a top striker like Cavani should improve the power on the front liners of Man. United squad. I know they have already some good strikers like Martial and Rashford. But Cavani is an experienced striker, more than those young strikers. It will be very useful when you play in international competitions such as the Champions League and European League. Great job Man United!! 

Edison Cavani arrival to Manchester united is a great boost to the team. Man utd can't rely only on Anthony Martial because his ain't a natural central forward, that's why he has not been consistent in scoring. But with the arrival of Edison Cavani, the team will witness a great comeback and improvement. He is strong and aggressive, a nightmare for defenders. Take it to the bank Edison Cavani is a player to bet on any day. I wish him well in Manchester united.

[leea-1334]

News coming so fast it's impossible to track anymore.

Dembele to United seemed almost done, now Barcelona wants him to sign a 1-year extension before allowing him to leave on loan which he does not want to do.
Tottenham trying really hard to get a centre-back, Skriniar deal seems off but now they want Rudiger. Chelsea would like to sell but not to Spurs.

Really a crazy day, I hate transfer windows during the season. I hope it returns to how it was last season, this looks like a bunch of kids playing Fifa. Give me anything that's available.

Yes,,, me I just wait for everything to be proper and announced. Many disappointments in the past and for me the speculation sometimes is not even there, until created randomly by so many people. Like the way United's transfers are done it seems it is less to fit the manager's demands and more to appease the fans own demands!

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Partey will be a great addition to the Arsenal team. He's tactically really good, physically a monster and he is a hard player to press.
They will finally have a stable option in midfield, a player they can rely on. It is among the best transfers in this window - at least in my opinion.

On the other hand, the inability to bring Depay (as well as Garcia) might cost Barcelona. Their team looks weak compared to what we're used to seeing.

Partey was probably the most exciting PL signing on deadline day. Really unsure on Cavani, he’s 33 & will be on big wages, can he perform in a physical & fast paced league at 33?

[Avirunes]

Really unsure on Cavani, he’s 33 & will be on big wages, can he perform in a physical & fast paced league at 33?

IIRC they were also after Mandzukic at one point. Guess they were looking after someone who has experience in central forward position regardless of how old they are. They already have Ighalo on loan from Shenhua who is 31. Regarding your question, I also have doubts over Cavani performing in PL since he is already this old and is coming from not much fast league as PL. Only way to see is to watch him in action.

[cryptofrka]

Partey was probably the most exciting PL signing on deadline day. Really unsure on Cavani, he’s 33 & will be on big wages, can he perform in a physical & fast paced league at 33?

Nah, of course not. It's another silly Woodward's deadline day 'let's please the fans' idiotism.
They have both Martial and Rashford upfront, with Greenwood that's the best part of their team. Cavani is still probably decent enough but he's been playing in France for 5+ years and he'll struggle for sure.

Even if Cavani turns out great, it solves none of the problems United is having. And they are paying him like he'll solve all of them.

If they weren't so rich, they'd get relegated with Woodward.

[Xxmodded]

Really unsure on Cavani, he’s 33 & will be on big wages, can he perform in a physical & fast paced league at 33?

IIRC they were also after Mandzukic at one point. Guess they were looking after someone who has experience in central forward position regardless of how old they are. They already have Ighalo on loan from Shenhua who is 31. Regarding your question, I also have doubts over Cavani performing in PL since he is already this old and is coming from not much fast league as PL. Only way to see is to watch him in action.

Any one know where is Mandzukic now? after not get any time minutes for playing last season for Juventus his name was close and not make score again, I think Mandzukic is great player and look potential as foward, but always coach have different for their player who will be in their strategy in match, we know how many good player not get enough time for playing like Luis Suarez have move from Barcelona after Ronald Koeman not like him.

[tomahawk9]

anyone wants to know what were the most expensive signings in this transfer window? newspaper Marca released an article about it with a top 25 list, I'll save you some clicks and post the top 15 (i removed Morata cos he's a paid loan with option to buy at the end of the season):

15. Fábio Silva (Wolverhampton) - €40M
14. Ziyech (Chelsea) - €40M
13. Hakimi (Inter) - €40M
12. Diogo Jota (Liverpool) - €44M
11. Leroy Sané (Bayer Munich) - €45M
10. Ake (Manchester City) - €45M
9. Partey (Arsenal) - €50M
8. Icardi (PSG) - €50M
7. Chilwell (Chelsea) €50M
6. Werner (Chelsea) - €53M
5. Pjanic (Barcelon) - €60M
4. Ruben Dias (Manchester City) €68M
3. Victor Osimhen (Napoli) - €70M
2. Arthur (Juventus) - €72M
1. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) - €80M

(Source)

Partey was probably the most exciting PL signing on deadline day. <...>

talk about an underwhelming deadline day, amiright? hands down the most boring summer transfer window ever...damn you, Covid19!!

[Avirunes]

Really unsure on Cavani, he’s 33 & will be on big wages, can he perform in a physical & fast paced league at 33?

IIRC they were also after Mandzukic at one point. Guess they were looking after someone who has experience in central forward position regardless of how old they are. They already have Ighalo on loan from Shenhua who is 31. Regarding your question, I also have doubts over Cavani performing in PL since he is already this old and is coming from not much fast league as PL. Only way to see is to watch him in action.

Any one know where is Mandzukic now? after not get any time minutes for playing last season for Juventus his name was close and not make score again, I think Mandzukic is great player and look potential as foward, but always coach have different for their player who will be in their strategy in match, we know how many good player not get enough time for playing like Luis Suarez have move from Barcelona after Ronald Koeman not like him.

Last I know about Mandzukic was that he moved to Qatar team Al-Duhail from Juventus. He struggled playing there for quite a bit and then both the team and Mandzukic terminated the contract with mutual consent. So right now seems like he is free agent-not sure though. What a waste 

[mu_enrico]

Edison Cavani arrival to Manchester united is a great boost to the team.

Honestly, I don't understand this team anymore. Their backline is garbage, and they bought another striker! F*ck Woodward!
Compared to Mourinho's transfer plan, Ole doesn't know how to assemble a balanced team.

They need LB, CB, and DM.

Anyways, I predict United struggle to be top-6, and Spurs will be in the top-3.

[Avirunes]

Edison Cavani arrival to Manchester united is a great boost to the team.

Honestly, I don't understand this team anymore. Their backline is garbage, and they bought another striker! F*ck Woodward!
Compared to Mourinho's transfer plan, Ole doesn't know how to assemble a balanced team.

They need LB, CB, and DM.

Anyways, I predict United struggle to be top-6, and Spurs will be in the top-3.

They bought Alex Telles who is a LB but I agree that they need some good CB's as well. They are focusing too much on mid and striker right now. Seriously their sense of tagetting players in transfer seems to have gone totally off.

Like Evra said in post match after the game against Spurs. Its not problem with managers.. their management needs to change.