⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

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In the case of Pogba, on the other hand, Raiola announced a departure from Manchester United at the end of last year despite a contract running until 2022. “So the day that Paul Pogba doesn’t have a club anymore, then he would not be appreciated or under-appreciated. But today, if somebody asks me, ‘Can you find a club for Paul?’ I could take my nephew of five (years old) and find a club for Paul at a high level.”

“Camavinga can play next year in the Premier League.

Pogba out to Juve or Real or PSG
Camavinga to Manchester United? But is a risk for Raiola to put again 2 similar players in the same team. He already has Donnie Van De Beek in Manchester United in the same position.

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[DIA7]

Looks like there will be a lot of changes next season for Barcelona  as Laporta told Koeman in their last meeting that he would base his plans for the next season on the presence of Messi.
Laporta would deal a heavy blow to the market, by selling two players currently playing in the starting lineup, in order to finance Haaland transfer in.
Other then Halaand they are targeting free agents like Wijnaldum and Agruero and Alaba if they can convince him joining them competing with Madrid.

[Shasha80]

I read the news that Madrid and Barcelona interested Fabio Blanco. He is a youth player of the Valencia academy. He is still 17 years old, he has already defended Spain U15 and U16. Whereas currently he plays for Valencia U19. He's a good right winger for his age. The contract will expire in June. Valencia himself reportedly wanted to keep him, but negotiations did not go well.  So maybe he will go, either still in Spain or to other Europe, because many big clubs want him.
Source: https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/La+Liga/Real+Madrid/Transfer+News

That's right, because Fabio Blanco's contract at Valencia will end in June 2021, it's no wonder many elite European clubs are trying to get it.
Even Real Madrid and Barcelona said they were very interested in signing Fabio Blanco, then the Spanish media reported that AC Milan is one of
Europe's elite clubs who are most serious about bringing in Fabio Blanco from Valencia. Actually several big Premier League teams are also interested
in getting Fabio Blanco, but the problem is that the chances are very small because Brexit regulations prevent the transfer of children under
18 years of age. With so many elite clubs looking to get Fabio Blanco, it can be predicted that prices could be very expensive in the future. This is
indeed a pretty lucrative investment if they succeed in bringing in Fabio Blanco. According to my prediction Fabio Blanco will choose a team from La Liga,
because usually young players prefer to develop a career in the country of their birth.

[Spack17]

Looks like there will be a lot of changes next season for Barcelona  as Laporta told Koeman in their last meeting that he would base his plans for the next season on the presence of Messi.
Laporta would deal a heavy blow to the market, by selling two players currently playing in the starting lineup, in order to finance Haaland transfer in.
Other then Halaand they are targeting free agents like Wijnaldum and Agruero and Alaba if they can convince him joining them competing with Madrid.

Lionel Messi is still making people excited about his situation whether he will be leaving or not. Laporta thinks Messi's voting is a proof that he wants to stay. But Messi still hasn't spoken about what he will do for certain.

The anxious wait is continuing for now. I'm still hoping for Messi not to extend his contract and I hope he goes to Manchester City this summer.  

[Daniel91]

Looks like there will be a lot of changes next season for Barcelona  as Laporta told Koeman in their last meeting that he would base his plans for the next season on the presence of Messi.
Laporta would deal a heavy blow to the market, by selling two players currently playing in the starting lineup, in order to finance Haaland transfer in.
Other then Halaand they are targeting free agents like Wijnaldum and Agruero and Alaba if they can convince him joining them competing with Madrid.

Lionel Messi is still making people excited about his situation whether he will be leaving or not. Laporta thinks Messi's voting is a proof that he wants to stay. But Messi still hasn't spoken about what he will do for certain.

The anxious wait is continuing for now. I'm still hoping for Messi not to extend his contract and I hope he goes to Manchester City this summer.  

Messi is no longer a young player and he is aware that the end of his career is approaching.
I think money is no longer the most important thing to him but the ability to continue to win and collect trophies.
If Barcelona can no longer promise him that then he will go to a club that can give him a chance to continue to win trophies and be remembered as the best player of all time.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Wijnaldum is still a solid player who is always contributing while on the pitch with a couple of years still to play. His spell at Liverpool has been nothing short of a success. He has been linked with Barcelona for a while, it got so intense in January that I thought he'd make the move. But I think they should get him this time.  Liverpool should be looking at getting replacements anytime soon because the services of Gini  will be missed.  I still recall what he did to Barcelona in 2019   - sad to see a good player like that leave but doesn't change the fact that we need fresh legs in our team.

Yeah, he is definitely a great player. He has very nice memories here. I don't know whether Liverpool really need to send him but maybe they want to make important changes in their lineup.

So we still have humans who believe Goal.com transfer news and speculations? Isn't this the same media who reported Dembele to Arsenal and Fati to Manchester United in the summer? No doubt Barcelona approached for the service of Wijnaldum to replace the outgoing Bosquet but there was never a direct contact, it was just a discussion between Barcelona and his agent. Skysports and goal.com sucks at transfer news.

Actually, there are many websites which are like this. But still I get curious about whether it could be true also.    Even if Barcelona haven't made an offer yet, it looks like they aim to do it.

30 years is still peak for most midfielders so I'm sure there will be many teams lined up for him. He is a worldclass player. Barca can use a midfielder but Im not sure if Wijnaldum is the guy for the job. He is very good on the ball though.So, that is a general characteristic that Barca generally looks for.

You are actually right. There are so many midfielders who are playing even better in their thirties. I think Barcelona could really make use of a strong midfielder now and Wijnaldum is one of the great choices.

[Mistafreeze]

Lionel Messi is still making people excited about his situation whether he will be leaving or not. Laporta thinks Messi's voting is a proof that he wants to stay. But Messi still hasn't spoken about what he will do for certain.

Messi really want to play the loyalty card but deep down he has had enough of the bad policy from Barcelona when it comes to recruitment of players, Messi is surrounded by average bunch of players who absolutely know nothing about football. If he stays he might likely no lift a trophy for sometime.

The anxious wait is continuing for now. I'm still hoping for Messi not to extend his contract and I hope he goes to Manchester City this summer.  

I don't think Messi will ever grace the premier league I think PSG is the perfect club for him

[tbterryboy]

30 years is still peak for most midfielders so I'm sure there will be many teams lined up for him. He is a worldclass player. Barca can use a midfielder but Im not sure if Wijnaldum is the guy for the job. He is very good on the ball though.So, that is a general characteristic that Barca generally looks for.

I do not think that 30 years old is the problem, I think the fact is that he will be 31 years old when he comes and after few seasons he will become too old to matter, and that is not a problem when you do not pay a transfer fee, but it does matter when we are talking about players who cost a lot.

Wijnaldum will certainly ask for a decent amount of money considering there will be no transfer fee, like instead of paying 12 to him and 20 for the team, Barcelona will have a chance top pay 15 million to him for 2 years, and that will make him a 33 year old player nearly out of contract at Barcelona at the end. These kinds of things matter, Barcelona doesn't have endless pockets, they are financially not doing awesome and they need to be careful. I believe he will be a great choice, only if he agrees to a contract that makes sense, if he asks for a lot that would be not so great.

[cryptofrka]

here is a very interesting interview with the top agent Mino Raiola about the future of Haaland, Pogba and Camavinga

In 2022, Haaland can reportedly leave BVB through an exit clause from his contract, which runs until 2024. Real Madrid and Chelsea are repeatedly mentioned as interested parties. “This boy — I’m 100 per cent convinced and everybody’s convinced — can move to any club, wherever he wants, already on this level. And he could have done that last year. But maybe last year there were still teams (saying), ‘Oh, he was in Red Bull, can he do it in another club?’. He is quicker than his own prediction. So yeah, Haaland is the talk of the town,”

In the case of Pogba, on the other hand, Raiola announced a departure from Manchester United at the end of last year despite a contract running until 2022. “So the day that Paul Pogba doesn’t have a club anymore, then he would not be appreciated or under-appreciated. But today, if somebody asks me, ‘Can you find a club for Paul?’ I could take my nephew of five (years old) and find a club for Paul at a high level.”

“Camavinga can play next year in the Premier League. He is that good. Whether he will or not, I don’t know. His background has been tough if you know what he went through as a refugee and the burning of his home (in Rennes). But his character is amazingly strong. He is not your average 18-year-old. Playing in front of 100,000 people is not going to scare him. He’s a lovely boy and I think he’s going to be a superstar.”

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=382703

Damn, Raiola will make so much money during this transfer window

I really don't know why players pick him. I guess he really has good connections and I'd maybe understand players who are unknown choosing him, but superstars? He cares only about his own interests and takes huge fees from transfers that would have happened anyway.

[DeathAngel]

I haven’t really noticed Konate much, is he good? I am aware of Upamecano & he is a very good player, Bayern will be stronger once more when he joins the German champions.

I'm really not impressed with Konate. He tries to be quite offensive, likes to carry the ball out of defence (I prefer when CB's have the shill to pass it instead) and he plays too high for a defender. One other thing that bothers me a lot is that he's been injured a lot during the last few seasons.

In my opinion, he's nowhere near his 40 mil market valuation and I think buying him at such price would be a mistake.

Yes I have never been aware of him too much but it does seem that the fee is too much for a 21 year old who gets injured a lot. Duje Caleta-Car from French club Marseille is a better player & probably available.

[masulum]

Lionel Messi is still making people excited about his situation whether he will be leaving or not. Laporta thinks Messi's voting is a proof that he wants to stay. But Messi still hasn't spoken about what he will do for certain.

The anxious wait is continuing for now. I'm still hoping for Messi not to extend his contract and I hope he goes to Manchester City this summer.  

But from rumor i have read, Laporta still wants to extend Messi's contracts, as we know, Messi is Laporta kid, he will try to do anything to keep Messi in Barcelona. If Laporta success to keep messi, I think Barcelona fans will be happy to see him with blaugrana. But, this is also can be a risk for Barcelona since them have financial problem.

[seek3r]

As already discussed a few days ago, ManCity shows still a high interest for Haaland. According to GOAL.com Haaland is one of two options to replace Aguero.
The other option for them is Harry Kane who is still playing for the Spurs:

Erling Haaland and Harry Kane lead Manchester City's list of possible Sergio Aguero replacements, reports the BBC.

With Aguero set to depart at season's end, City could spend big on the Dortmund striker or the Spurs star to help fill the void.

Inter duo Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez could also be options for City.

At the end the came back to their pick from a few days ago, Romelu Lukaku. I think he could fit in the team too but their main pick should be still Haaland.


City has already confirmed that Aguero will leave the club after the season and Juve already showed their interest:

Sergio Aguero would be the "perfect" signing for Juventus according to club legend Franco Causio, who thinks the Manchester City striker can follow in the footsteps of Carlos Tevez.

City have confirmed that Aguero will leave Etihad Stadium at the end of the season after deciding against offering him a contract extension.

A number of possible destinations have been mooted for the Argentine, and Causio has urged Juve to make a move for the frontman because he believes Aguero can match the success that his compatriot Tevez enjoyed in Turin between 2013 and 2015.

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“He would be perfect for Juventus. He has proved he can be useful for many clubs, provided he is 100 per cent fit,” the former Juve and Argentina winger told Gazzetta Dello Sport.

“Players are not old anymore at 32. If I were at Juventus, I would offer him a two-year deal because I am convinced he can still give a lot. He can be like Tevez, but he must be motivated and willing to win, as Tevez did.”

According to this, they are aiming with Aguero for a new Tevez who was very successful with Juve. He was one of the key players of their old team.
In my oponion this could get very interesting in the next days/weeks.

Sources:
https://www.goal.com/en/news/live/transfer-news-and-rumours-live/5a6498zja1fw1nf7le3zpag8k
https://www.goal.com/en/news/aguero-like-tevez-man-city-striker-perfect-signing-for/1onrlvg1t0xv31p2ihe05idopm

[cryptofrka]

Yes I have never been aware of him too much but it does seem that the fee is too much for a 21 year old who gets injured a lot. Duje Caleta-Car from French club Marseille is a better player & probably available.

Ćaleta-Car is a hyped up accident waiting to happen. I wouldn't let him guard a snail, let alone a quality striker.

I have watched him for Croatia a lot, I really don't see anything worth the hype there. Not particularly fast, horrible passer, solid defensively, lacks game intelligence. A Crystal Palace type player at best.

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Damn, Raiola will make so much money during this transfer window

I really don't know why players pick him. I guess he really has good connections and I'd maybe understand players who are unknown choosing him, but superstars? He cares only about his own interests and takes huge fees from transfers that would have happened anyway.

They take him because his history, with him they can do a lot of what they want.
If they want to change a team he will find the way for doing so.

[DIA7]

Damn, Raiola will make so much money during this transfer window

I really don't know why players pick him. I guess he really has good connections and I'd maybe understand players who are unknown choosing him, but superstars? He cares only about his own interests and takes huge fees from transfers that would have happened anyway.

They take him because his history, with him they can do a lot of what they want.
If they want to change a team he will find the way for doing so.

yep this summer will see a lot of movements after a quite summer last year as now we hot a € 180 million for Erling Haaland, it still a lot for a youngster as it's yet to be a merit or maybe a madness. In principle, it should be noted that the evaluation of the players' price is no longer the only weight of the player's level and capabilities to the extent that is determined by the momentum of the football market in the era of astronomical deals since the turning point created by Neymar's deal with his move to Paris at the amount of 222 million euros .
When you notice The Dortmund administration paid Barcelona about 300 million euros for Coutinho and Dembele, 120 million from the Athletic to bring in Felix, and 135 million that Paris paid for Mbappe.
In an abstract vision, Haaland's positive price is exaggerated, yes, but in light of the real situation, given the Norwegian’s age and rapid development, 180 million euros is a realistic amount in a time like this time. 

[Spack17]

Looks like there will be a lot of changes next season for Barcelona  as Laporta told Koeman in their last meeting that he would base his plans for the next season on the presence of Messi.
Laporta would deal a heavy blow to the market, by selling two players currently playing in the starting lineup, in order to finance Haaland transfer in.
Other then Halaand they are targeting free agents like Wijnaldum and Agruero and Alaba if they can convince him joining them competing with Madrid.

Lionel Messi is still making people excited about his situation whether he will be leaving or not. Laporta thinks Messi's voting is a proof that he wants to stay. But Messi still hasn't spoken about what he will do for certain.

The anxious wait is continuing for now. I'm still hoping for Messi not to extend his contract and I hope he goes to Manchester City this summer.  

Messi is no longer a young player and he is aware that the end of his career is approaching.
I think money is no longer the most important thing to him but the ability to continue to win and collect trophies.
If Barcelona can no longer promise him that then he will go to a club that can give him a chance to continue to win trophies and be remembered as the best player of all time.

To promise Messi more titles, they should sign much better players and strengthen their squad. With this lineup, I don't think they will be able to win the Champions League title even if they win the La Liga.

[Daniel91]

Looks like there will be a lot of changes next season for Barcelona  as Laporta told Koeman in their last meeting that he would base his plans for the next season on the presence of Messi.
Laporta would deal a heavy blow to the market, by selling two players currently playing in the starting lineup, in order to finance Haaland transfer in.
Other then Halaand they are targeting free agents like Wijnaldum and Agruero and Alaba if they can convince him joining them competing with Madrid.

Lionel Messi is still making people excited about his situation whether he will be leaving or not. Laporta thinks Messi's voting is a proof that he wants to stay. But Messi still hasn't spoken about what he will do for certain.

The anxious wait is continuing for now. I'm still hoping for Messi not to extend his contract and I hope he goes to Manchester City this summer.  

Messi is no longer a young player and he is aware that the end of his career is approaching.
I think money is no longer the most important thing to him but the ability to continue to win and collect trophies.
If Barcelona can no longer promise him that then he will go to a club that can give him a chance to continue to win trophies and be remembered as the best player of all time.

To promise Messi more titles, they should sign much better players and strengthen their squad. With this lineup, I don't think they will be able to win the Champions League title even if they win the La Liga.

Barcelona has reduced revenues and large financial debt.
That is why it is not realistic that they could buy new players with money this season, but a much more realistic option is to replace players with other clubs.
Return of Neymar or buying Haaland and Mbappe is not a realistic scenario this year.
Whether Messi will be satisfied with this or will he be looking for a new club that has a better chance of winning trophies only he knows.

[tomahawk9]

Noooooo!


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9426805/Erling-Haalands-father-Alfie-agent-Mino-Raiola-land-Barcelona-talks-154m-move.html

If he goes to Barca then Florentino Perez needs sign Mbappe no matter what...And Man City, who are they going to sign as Aguero's replacement now that Haaland is close to going to spain?

[cryptofrka]

They were just preliminary talks, seems though that Barcelona will be in the process of bidding.

That practically means they will let Messi leave, it is a smart move - they should have done that at the beginning of the season.

Still - doesn't mean they will get Haaland. He will have many clubs in better current situation than Barcelona to choose from.

[tomahawk9]

They were just preliminary talks, seems though that Barcelona will be in the process of bidding.

That practically means they will let Messi leave, it is a smart move - they should have done that at the beginning of the season.

Still - doesn't mean they will get Haaland. He will have many clubs in better current situation than Barcelona to choose from.

Yeah, it was just a meeting to see are going in the Barca camp. But, remember, according to the last audit, Barcelona have 350 millions in lossess for this fiscal year, but that's taking into consideration Laporta's and the board of directors plan for the next season: renewing Messi's contract + a big signing next summer ^[1]

So, financially, Barca can compete with others clubs. But, if you think about it, Haaland will get the option to play in Barcelona (arguably top 3 biggest/most important clubs in the world) and next to no other than one of the greatest in this sport, that alone puts Barca way ahead of the competition, imo

1. https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2021/03/31/60645163268e3e5f4d8b4582.html