⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[DeathAngel]

Lionel Messi plus Pep Guardiola in Manchester City is, to me, a win-win.

Let's see what happens eventually, it seems that it is not the best moment for Barça, so it wouldn't surprise me. Anyway, it is being an atypical year, because of the coronavirus and all, and it may be too early in La Liga to judge the team's performance.

About the Champions League Cup, it could be won if the tandem works, but maybe we're speculating too much

I think Guardiola’s contract with Man City is finished in the summer. There are rumours that he will move to Juventus in the summer, we will see how it develops.

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[cryptofrka]

I think Guardiola’s contract with Man City is finished in the summer. There are rumours that he will move to Juventus in the summer, we will see how it develops.

Seems as if he agreed to a contract extension until 2023.

Sky Sports just announced it so I believe it's legit info.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxb3RtICkF/?igshid=oru11nqj43y1

Jokes aside, great business by City to tie him down. Messi next?

[DeathAngel]

I think Guardiola’s contract with Man City is finished in the summer. There are rumours that he will move to Juventus in the summer, we will see how it develops.

Seems as if he agreed to a contract extension until 2023.

Sky Sports just announced it so I believe it's legit info.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxb3RtICkF/?igshid=oru11nqj43y1

Jokes aside, great business by City to tie him down. Messi next?

Oh damn, just checked various news outlets & it is confirmed. This is good news for Man City fans but perhaps bad news for the rest of the EPL

Messi is a weird situation, with the wages he might cost & his age is it a good deal for somebody to sign him? I know he’s one of the greatest ever but at 33 is it a good signing? I suppose with the amount of shirts he would sell maybe it is good. I just don’t know if signing players at the end of their careers is a good idea.

[daarul50]

I think Guardiola’s contract with Man City is finished in the summer. There are rumours that he will move to Juventus in the summer, we will see how it develops.

Seems as if he agreed to a contract extension until 2023.

Sky Sports just announced it so I believe it's legit info.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxb3RtICkF/?igshid=oru11nqj43y1

Jokes aside, great business by City to tie him down. Messi next?

Oh damn, just checked various news outlets & it is confirmed. This is good news for Man City fans but perhaps bad news for the rest of the EPL

Messi is a weird situation, with the wages he might cost & his age is it a good deal for somebody to sign him? I know he’s one of the greatest ever but at 33 is it a good signing? I suppose with the amount of shirts he would sell maybe it is good. I just don’t know if signing players at the end of their careers is a good idea.

Look at cristiano ronaldo transfer , his 540k pounds weekly wage feel worth it , the club gets instant effect with cr7 shirt sales.
They gets popularity boosts and many more benefits.
Sign these two GOAT will always healthy for the long term business , so if you ask me is it good signing players at the end of the career?
Yes for me it is. I still imagine messi and cristiano ronaldo to play side by side , will we see this to happen?

[Darkoth89]

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Not really surprising for me that Guardiola extended his contract with Man City. Where else would he have that much influence and money when it comes to transfers? He is basically in direct contact with the Sheikh. And over the last couple of years he completely restrucured the club exactly like he wanted to. But after all the money he spend, he now needs to lead them to the Champions League title finally.

[coinlocket$]

According to Tuttosport, Ansu Fati and Barca and his agent Jorge Mendes are in a war.

From the agent's point of view, Ansu Fati couldn't sign a long-term contract since for UEFA under age players cannot sing a maximum length contract of 3 years (I think he signed for 5).

Basically if he will not sign a new contract he can sign for free to anyone from 1st February.

https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/11/19-76537888/clamoroso_barcellona_e_mendes_ai_ferri_corti_per_il_contratto_di_ansu_fati_/

[DeathAngel]

According to Tuttosport, Ansu Fati and Barca and his agent Jorge Mendes are in a war.

From the agent's point of view, Ansu Fati couldn't sign a long-term contract since for UEFA under age players cannot sing a maximum length contract of 3 years (I think he signed for 5).

Basically if he will not sign a new contract he can sign for free to anyone from 1st February.

https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/11/19-76537888/clamoroso_barcellona_e_mendes_ai_ferri_corti_per_il_contratto_di_ansu_fati_/

I think Fati has a really good future in the game, that young guy has so much potential but he needs to play regularly to develop. I don’t know if he will get the required games at Barca so he may have to move for the good of his career. I think the EPL would suit him.

[sana54210]

Xavi was the talk for a long time because he started coaching and he also coached outside first but went to Barcelona later as well. It is seen as Xavi could be the next head coach for Barcelona next year. If that happens I really doubt Messi would leave, Messi was unhappy with the president which left, he would also have his close friend as the manager of the team as well, there would be no reason left for him to leave the team at all.

He would play just few more seasons anyway, I am not sure if he would be type of player who would play until he is 40, but if he is like that, he could at least give another few seasons with Xavi at Barcelona a chance, after that maybe he will finish his career somewhere else for bigger amount of money or maybe he would be too close to leave.

[cygan]

some english and german clubs are interested in Kai Wagner
KW is currently under contract with Philadelphia Union from mls

West Ham interested in Kai Wagner - Interest also from Scotland?

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/west-ham-interested-in-kai-wagner-interest-also-from-scotland-/view/news/374695

[JeromeTash]

Think Fati has a really good future in the game, that young guy has so much potential but he needs to play regularly to develop. I don’t know if he will get the required games at Barca so he may have to move for the good of his career. I think the EPL would suit him.

He's currently one of the best promising players Barcelona has. If Messi decided to leave next summer, he will be the focal point, I just hope everything goes well for him in the Club. The Griezmanns have nothing much to offer there

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He's currently one of the best promising players Barcelona has. If Messi decided to leave next summer, he will be the focal point, I just hope everything goes well for him in the Club. The Griezmanns have nothing much to offer there

It depends only on his contract.
If the rumor is true he will probably change his squad since his agent will make more money moving the player over signing a new contract with them.

This is what big agents like Raiola and Mendes do, move ofter player to get a % as fee 

[nelson4lov]

Not really surprising for me that Guardiola extended his contract with Man City. Where else would he have that much influence and money when it comes to transfers? He is basically in direct contact with the Sheikh. And over the last couple of years he completely restrucured the club exactly like he wanted to. But after all the money he spend, he now needs to lead them to the Champions League title finally.

I'm glad to see him extend his contract with Manchester City. With the likes of Manager likes Mourinho, Kloop and Guardiola makes the PL to be interesting to watch especially if any of the managers I mentioned are pitched against each other. I hope he can now lead the citizens to UCL glory. It has been long overdue as it was one of the reason why they gave him the job in the first place. The season hasn't been good for him so far maybe we would see a change now since he can focus on more important things as he has signed.

[Avirunes]

I hope he can now lead the citizens to UCL glory.  ...

Of all the clubs Guardiola managed - he has lead Barcelona to win 2008 and 2010 Champions league. He though failed at Bayern (2013-16) but the three seasons he had there he lead them to semi-finals at least in CL. With City he failed as at the best City has only seen is the Quarterfinals stage. Question is what is still driving Guardiola despite that?  But it becomes quite clear and interesting if Guardiola leads the Cityzens to their first Champions League and end their misery. That will be quite something for Guardiola and City fans to remember.

[Swordsoffreedom]

I hope he can now lead the citizens to UCL glory.  ...

Of all the clubs Guardiola managed - he has lead Barcelona to win 2008 and 2010 Champions league. He though failed at Bayern (2013-16) but the three seasons he had there he lead them to semi-finals at least in CL. With City he failed as at the best City has only seen is the Quarterfinals stage. Question is what is still driving Guardiola despite that?  But it becomes quite clear and interesting if Guardiola leads the Cityzens to their first Champions League and end their misery. That will be quite something for Guardiola and City fans to remember.

You are right. City fans will remember him for what Guardiola did. But City fans expect more from him in this season. They at least want to go to the finals. As a City fan I told my expectation. Guardiola is a successful coach. He knows very well how to use all the players of a team properly and wins a match againt any big team. I hope that this time in the Champions League, Man City will surprise everyone by doing something miracle.

[nelson4lov]

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Of all the clubs Guardiola managed - he has lead Barcelona to win 2008 and 2010 Champions league. He though failed at Bayern (2013-16) but the three seasons he had there he lead them to semi-finals at least

It's been 4 years since he joined the citizens and he hasn't been able to make them clinch their first UCL title. It makes me wonder if he can get the job done before his new contract expires in 2023. I'm not forgetting the fact that Man city has been disappointing this season, sitting 10th in the Premier League table.

You are right. City fans will remember him for what Guardiola did. But City fans expect more from him in this season. They at least want to go to the finals. As a City fan I told my expectation. Guardiola is a successful coach. He knows very well how to use all the players of a team properly and wins a match againt any big team. I hope that this time in the Champions League, Man City will surprise everyone by doing something miracle.

True. That's why Guardiola is regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time. He has done a fantastic job since becoming the manager for City. 7 titles (including 2 PL titles) in 4 years is a solid feat. However, City are still missing a UCL title  in their trophy cabinet. It would be interesting to see him get it before he leaves.

[Juggy777]

I hope he can now lead the citizens to UCL glory.  ...

Of all the clubs Guardiola managed - he has lead Barcelona to win 2008 and 2010 Champions league. He though failed at Bayern (2013-16) but the three seasons he had there he lead them to semi-finals at least in CL. With City he failed as at the best City has only seen is the Quarterfinals stage. Question is what is still driving Guardiola despite that?  But it becomes quite clear and interesting if Guardiola leads the Cityzens to their first Champions League and end their misery. That will be quite something for Guardiola and City fans to remember.

You are right. City fans will remember him for what Guardiola did. But City fans expect more from him in this season. They at least want to go to the finals. As a City fan I told my expectation. Guardiola is a successful coach. He knows very well how to use all the players of a team properly and wins a match againt any big team. I hope that this time in the Champions League, Man City will surprise everyone by doing something miracle.

@Swordsoffreedom the timing of his contract renewal, and Messi’s comments indicate that he may finally get Messi at the club, because he needs Messi’s experience on the pitch to win the champions league.

Also I feel that Pogba will finally leave Manchester United as he has indicated that’s he’s not happy when he’s playing for them, and I’m really hoping that he leaves the club, because it’s clear that he has no desire to stay and play for Manchester United.

Sources:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2020/11/19/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-contract-lionel-messi-future

https://talksport.com/football/791232/man-utd-team-news-edinson-cavani-alex-telles-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-paul-pogba-marcus-rashford-injury-west-brom/

[coinlocket$]

Khedira has been called from Ancelotti to Everton, can this finally be the end of the Saga Leave or not Leave?

https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/11/20-76576662/juve_ancelotti_chiama_khedira_all_everton_mi_piacerebbe_averlo_/

Good professional player but now old and always broken, out of the plan of Pirlo he is useless now.

[DeathAngel]

Khedira has been called from Ancelotti to Everton, can this finally be the end of the Saga Leave or not Leave?

https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/11/20-76576662/juve_ancelotti_chiama_khedira_all_everton_mi_piacerebbe_averlo_/

Good professional player but now old and always broken, out of the plan of Pirlo he is useless now.

Wow are we in 2012
I loved Khedira, he was a beast but injuries & age have caught up with him now. He would probably command a high salary too due to being a big name. I always worry about these kind of deals, Everton should look elsewhere.

[coinlocket$]

Wow are we in 2012
I loved Khedira, he was a beast but injuries & age have caught up with him now. He would probably command a high salary too due to being a big name. I always worry about these kind of deals, Everton should look elsewhere.

Clubs in Premier are Rich they shouldn't care about money  .
It has been a good player here but he is not a football player anymore, the age is a bad s**t for anyone.

It has been decent with injuries in the first 2 years now is a nightmare.

[Daniel91]

Transfer gossip:

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has no idea if Premier League champions will target a new defender in the January transfer window. It seems to me that he will have no choice and maybe his best decision would be to bring Lovren back from Russia 
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has played down rumours of moves for two of his former players - Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Isco, and Juventus and Germany midfielder Sami Khedira. The question remains where these two players will continue their careers.
Former Manchester City midfielder Trevor Sinclair, believes the arrival of Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi, at Etihad Stadium is 'inevitable' following boss Pep Guardiola's contract extension. This remains the question of all questions, which Messi will ultimately decide.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/55020586