⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Jostern]

It seems like Messi isn't thinking of retirement anytime soon.    I wonder who is going to retire earlier, him or Ronaldo? My opinion is Messi honestly.

Because the way Ronaldo is still working is insane. 40 years old but he still has a great physique.

I don't expect him to come back to Europe before retirement. However maybe we might see Messi doing it.

For the national team, it is likely that WC 2026 will be a farewell for these two players, but for retirement at the club, I think it will be around 2/3 seasons before them, and who will retire sooner, yes, Messi is likely the first person before Ronaldo, I think the reason is clear as you explained, Ronaldo physique is still strong and he still wants to chase his 1000 goal record.

You might just be right here, 2026 World cup might just be the last World Cup that we would see this special football in Lionel Messi play for the Argentina National Team, When he played at Argentina in the last World Cup qualification games, the manner he was waving at this fans seems more like a player who has played in his last game at home soil, well if that is the case, then I must say it has been a very tremendous experience and a spectacular football career for him and he would be seen as one of the best player that ever played football, and he has won everything for club and country, with a magnificent performance of personal accolades.

[Alonso_]

Rashford played incredible against Newcastle in the Champions League. 2 beautiful goals. Maybe this might be the start of a rise for him or not? I don't think Barcelona will send him back early like in some rumours. It doesn't make sense as long as he continues to contribute.

This guy is not going back to Manchester United anymore. If he keep up this good performance, there is no need of sending him back. Barcelona are the Champions of Spain, they want the best player, they want the best result in all competition. Rashford will contribute a lot both in the UCL and in their domestic league. I wish him success on this huge achievement.

If I’m Rashford I will not be going back to Manchester United, and if you reason about it, Manchester United doesn’t want him anymore, and it seems they want that wage bill away from them, because they seems to be trying to reduce the wage in the team, Marcus Rashford is a very good player, and he doesn’t deserve to be treated like the way Manchester United treated him in past seasons where he was made the Villain and it looks like he was the problem in the team.

I honestly don’t think their is a way back for him.

[Barikui1]

If I’m Rashford I will not be going back to Manchester United, and if you reason about it, Manchester United doesn’t want him anymore, and it seems they want that wage bill away from them, because they seems to be trying to reduce the wage in the team, Marcus Rashford is a very good player, and he doesn’t deserve to be treated like the way Manchester United treated him in past seasons where he was made the Villain and it looks like he was the problem in the team.

I honestly don’t think their is a way back for him.

Manchester united didn't treat him bad as you are making it looks like, in football if you don't do well, you will be called out, and when you aren't doing well, you will be mostly criticized especially if much expectation is on you, and in Manchester united, we all know that Marcos Rashford was one of their top players, but he wasn't doing well at all, he was performing very bad when he was there, so he doesn't deserve to be spared, since he was one of their top earners. Or do you think that he will be made an escape goat if he was doing very well there? No.
He wouldn't have left the club if you don't know, it was because he was just a waste of money that's why they are quite happy letting him go, so if he back in form in the colors of Barcelona, he deserves some praises because he has been criticized a lot for some time now, so let him enjoy ii while it last.

[Mayor of ogba]

I saw a post on Facebook that Ruben Amorim has three matches to prove himself he's the right man to bring the long awaited change Manchester United fans has been waiting for and if he fails to achieve a reasonable point after Manchester United has played their next three matches, he will be at a risk losing his job. I am backing Manchester United board to sack Ruben Amorim if he fails to win two matches in Manchester United upcoming three matches because it is obvious he can not handle Manchester United.

If what you said is true, that Man Utd management only gave Amorim 3 more matches to prove his work then 1 match starts with Chelsea, it is clear that the management wants to immediately expedite Amorim expulsion from the team, Chelsea is currently in prime condition so it is not easy to beat them, one realistic chance for Amorim is to get a draw. And honestly I have said many times that Man Utd decline does not only lie in the coach, we have seen the change of head coach from Man Utd many times but the results are still the same. For me this is strange because it has been years and the management has not found the point of damage.

Yes, it's true and clear that Manchester United's problem doesn't only lie in the head coach, but I think Ruben Amorim is currently performing very poor because Manchester United are struggling too much under his guidance to win their matches, and Manchester United board needs to threaten him with his job so that he can sit up and figure out the right tactics that will suit Manchester United and help them to compete in the Premier League so that they can make it to the top four this season.

[shinratensei_]

If I’m Rashford I will not be going back to Manchester United, and if you reason about it, Manchester United doesn’t want him anymore, and it seems they want that wage bill away from them, because they seems to be trying to reduce the wage in the team, Marcus Rashford is a very good player, and he doesn’t deserve to be treated like the way Manchester United treated him in past seasons where he was made the Villain and it looks like he was the problem in the team.

I honestly don’t think their is a way back for him.

The problem is that Rashford only wanted Barcelona. Even if he play good during his loan period, there's no guarantee Flick to tell laporta to permanent him. So, he can just act as a professional football player by accepting his fate whether he's stay in Barca or back to MU. Expensive fees and huge wages are enough reason for Barcelona not to buy him from MU.

[Mayor of ogba]

Rashford played incredible against Newcastle in the Champions League. 2 beautiful goals. Maybe this might be the start of a rise for him or not? I don't think Barcelona will send him back early like in some rumours. It doesn't make sense as long as he continues to contribute.

This guy is not going back to Manchester United anymore. If he keep up this good performance, there is no need of sending him back. Barcelona are the Champions of Spain, they want the best player, they want the best result in all competition. Rashford will contribute a lot both in the UCL and in their domestic league. I wish him success on this huge achievement.

If I’m Rashford I will not be going back to Manchester United, and if you reason about it, Manchester United doesn’t want him anymore, and it seems they want that wage bill away from them, because they seems to be trying to reduce the wage in the team, Marcus Rashford is a very good player, and he doesn’t deserve to be treated like the way Manchester United treated him in past seasons where he was made the Villain and it looks like he was the problem in the team.

I honestly don’t think their is a way back for him.

Marcus Rashford doesn't even want to go back to Manchester United because after Barcelona's Champions League game with Newcastle United, Marcus Rashford made it clear he wants to stay at Barcelona for a long time, and Barcelona head coach also said that he wants a player like Marcus Rashford in his team, so I believe before Marcus Rashford loan spell will comes to and end, Barcelona board will back Hansi Flick to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal.

[bitgolden]

The better you don't take Amorim's joke seriously. I appreciate a top tier joke by him to represent how his joke is as funny as his club right now. I'm starting to think him and his club looks like TV show instead of a football club.  

I agree, it was probably just a joke. But to be fair, I would still say that he is on end of his first year nearly. Last year he came when? November? Something like that, and we are getting there, not like he got in charge of the team at May or anything to make this be his first season. Dude played 50%+ of the games last year, and now he is playing from scratch, and the team still sucks.

The problem was them getting only 3 players, that's not going to happen. I mean we all see it, he asks the team to press, and they just don't, as long as team doesn't respect and follow manager, how could manager to fine. The players know that they are going to be fine, even if they lose, and that is why nobody really cares about the results.

[Velvet78]

I don't think they would have stood any chance on Guéhi...  

Why? Because you know he was so close to joining Liverpool this summer. But it was such a late move that they couldn't complete the signing of him officially.

I bet his first choice is still them. I don't think they will step down from this signing either. They can sign him in January on free agent.

[MArsland]

Rashford played incredible against Newcastle in the Champions League. 2 beautiful goals. Maybe this might be the start of a rise for him or not? I don't think Barcelona will send him back early like in some rumours. It doesn't make sense as long as he continues to contribute.

This guy is not going back to Manchester United anymore. If he keep up this good performance, there is no need of sending him back. Barcelona are the Champions of Spain, they want the best player, they want the best result in all competition. Rashford will contribute a lot both in the UCL and in their domestic league. I wish him success on this huge achievement.

His task now is to prove himself and stop being lazy on the pitch. Rashford is typically a lazy player, and at Barcelona, ​​such a player would be useless to Hansi Flick and his teammates. Hopefully Rashford will improve and care about his career. There's no longer a place at Manchester United, his final bet is at Barcelona, ​​so his success or failure will depend on his contribution this season.

[lizarder]

For the national team, it is likely that WC 2026 will be a farewell for these two players, but for retirement at the club, I think it will be around 2/3 seasons before them, and who will retire sooner, yes, Messi is likely the first person before Ronaldo, I think the reason is clear as you explained, Ronaldo physique is still strong and he still wants to chase his 1000 goal record.

Both players will decide to retire after the 2026 World Cup, but considering their current abilities, they may still be able to play two or three more seasons for their respective clubs. Ronaldo still dreams of reaching 1,000 goals, which was his goal before he decided to retire from football. Given his current abilities, I think there's still a chance to achieve it.

Physically, I think both are still strong and have the ability to play another two seasons, considering their current fitness levels. Their playing styles are also different: Ronaldo relies more on speed combined with individual skill, while Messi relies more on ball skills.

[Juicyhome]

Both players will decide to retire after the 2026 World Cup, but considering their current abilities, they may still be able to play two or three more seasons for their respective clubs. Ronaldo still dreams of reaching 1,000 goals, which was his goal before he decided to retire from football. Given his current abilities, I think there's still a chance to achieve it.

Physically, I think both are still strong and have the ability to play another two seasons, considering their current fitness levels. Their playing styles are also different: Ronaldo relies more on speed combined with individual skill, while Messi relies more on ball skills.

Don't ever compare Ronaldo and Messi physical ability, Messi has said on many occasions that he went to America to enjoy football not , he's not competing again, but Ronaldo is still playing in a competitive league scoring goals and assists. Ronaldo has more years to play, but as life is no one can predict the next day. Let's enjoy them as much as we can. What they have done in football are forever and when they both retired many people might lost interest in football, the banter and the fans are amazing.

It's nice that we're going to watch them play in their last world cup next year, I just hope they're all fit to play the tournament. In the same vein I wish Ronaldo win it this time, he has done a lot for football, and the Portugal team are all good to win the world cup.

[shinratensei_]

I don't think they would have stood any chance on Guéhi... 

Why? Because you know he was so close to joining Liverpool this summer. But it was such a late move that they couldn't complete the signing of him officially.

I bet his first choice is still them. I don't think they will step down from this signing either. They can sign him in January on free agent.

That's a wise decision from Chelsea. The better they focus on chasing other potential talents who can help them in their backline instead of pursuing Guehi just to get a false hope. However, Chelsea was not the only one who has interest on him, we have Madrid who is also waiting to get his signature. Let's see whether Guehi change his mind after he leaves from Palace for free.

[Bigjoe33]

 Don't ever compare Ronaldo and Messi physical ability, Messi has said on many occasions that he went to America to enjoy football not , he's not competing again, but Ronaldo is still playing in a competitive league scoring goals and assists. Ronaldo has more years to play, but as life is no one can predict the next day. Let's enjoy them as much as we can. What they have done in football are forever and when they both retired many people might lost interest in football, the banter and the fans are amazing.

Comparing Ronaldo and Messi is like trying to crown another Queen of England while the former is still on the throne, offcorse we know this is impossible. Those two are spiritual beings in football. They have created marks that will remain for live. Despite they are a bit weak now, they still play football and command respect. I really feel for those that didn't watch them in their younger or active age.

I play the game of comparison for the both players. They are unique in their differences. But they both fall into the category of unique and an excellent player. Personally, I wish I could see them more in the game, let's say for more 5 years, but this can be nearly impossible, because of age physical abilities. But next year's World cup, I wish they participate actively and we would love to watch them.

[hyudien]

The problem is that Rashford only wanted Barcelona. Even if he play good during his loan period, there's no guarantee Flick to tell laporta to permanent him. So, he can just act as a professional football player by accepting his fate whether he's stay in Barca or back to MU. Expensive fees and huge wages are enough reason for Barcelona not to buy him from MU.

Hasn't Rashford salary been reduced to allow him to play for Barcelona this season? I think Rashford focus right now is to continue performing well during this loan to earn a chance to make the move permanent. I'm confident that if he proves that, Barcelona will be willing. Furthermore, Manchester United no longer need him, so there's a chance Rashford price could be lowered.

[Wake Up]

Rashford played incredible against Newcastle in the Champions League. 2 beautiful goals. Maybe this might be the start of a rise for him or not? I don't think Barcelona will send him back early like in some rumours. It doesn't make sense as long as he continues to contribute.

This guy is not going back to Manchester United anymore. If he keep up this good performance, there is no need of sending him back. Barcelona are the Champions of Spain, they want the best player, they want the best result in all competition. Rashford will contribute a lot both in the UCL and in their domestic league. I wish him success on this huge achievement.

Rashford is demonstrating his mission at Barcelona. He has a huge responsibility in both the league and the UCL, and he understands it. Hansi Flick, on the other hand, knows exactly when to put him on the pitch. If he continues like this, there's no reason he shouldn't continue his career at Barcelona.

[Issa56]

Rashford played incredible against Newcastle in the Champions League. 2 beautiful goals. Maybe this might be the start of a rise for him or not? I don't think Barcelona will send him back early like in some rumours. It doesn't make sense as long as he continues to contribute.

This guy is not going back to Manchester United anymore. If he keep up this good performance, there is no need of sending him back. Barcelona are the Champions of Spain, they want the best player, they want the best result in all competition. Rashford will contribute a lot both in the UCL and in their domestic league. I wish him success on this huge achievement.

With how Manchester United are treating their players right now, Rashford won’t really want to come back to Manchester United, he will do everything possible to improve his performance so that he will be able to stay at Barcelona. He played well against Newcastle, and he was able to to score two goals in the match, the kind of goals which he scored in the match, I never believed he will be able to score those goals, that means he is ready to do anything just to remain at Barcelona, and if Rashford continues with his good performance, then Barcelona won’t want to lose him, no team will want to lose a player performing well for them.

[GbitG]

Rashford played incredible against Newcastle in the Champions League. 2 beautiful goals. Maybe this might be the start of a rise for him or not? I don't think Barcelona will send him back early like in some rumours. It doesn't make sense as long as he continues to contribute.

This guy is not going back to Manchester United anymore. If he keep up this good performance, there is no need of sending him back. Barcelona are the Champions of Spain, they want the best player, they want the best result in all competition. Rashford will contribute a lot both in the UCL and in their domestic league. I wish him success on this huge achievement.

Rashford is demonstrating his mission at Barcelona. He has a huge responsibility in both the league and the UCL, and he understands it. Hansi Flick, on the other hand, knows exactly when to put him on the pitch. If he continues like this, there's no reason he shouldn't continue his career at Barcelona.

Yeah, definitely. Hansi Flick has given him more chances because he just wants a perfect player who can implement the Hansi Flick tactics very well. Marcus Rashford is still struggling with a better mode and honestly this struggle will make be him more dominant. In tonight match he also play a good football although Hansi Flick utilize him as a substitute player....

I hope his performance will still be continue, and if he really makes it and maintains it, then probably he will be used as a key component of the club. Now the upcoming match is going to very tough because there is also big club who will also pushing hard for league title. So he should need more improvement regarding through his competency.

[Africolo]

The problem is that Rashford only wanted Barcelona. Even if he play good during his loan period, there's no guarantee Flick to tell laporta to permanent him. So, he can just act as a professional football player by accepting his fate whether he's stay in Barca or back to MU. Expensive fees and huge wages are enough reason for Barcelona not to buy him from MU.

There's is no mandatory but option clause in his contract but if they chooses to sign him on permanent deal they're are only going to pay £26m which is way too cheap in this current transfer market. He only wanted Bacelona so I'm sure he's ready to accept some pay cut to stay.

Hasn't Rashford salary been reduced to allow him to play for Barcelona this season? I think Rashford focus right now is to continue performing well during this loan to earn a chance to make the move permanent. I'm confident that if he proves that, Barcelona will be willing. Furthermore, Manchester United no longer need him, so there's a chance Rashford price could be lowered.

Yes he took 15% pay cut to join and Bacelona will cover for everything.

[Donneski]

I don't think they would have stood any chance on Guéhi... 

Why? Because you know he was so close to joining Liverpool this summer. But it was such a late move that they couldn't complete the signing of him officially.

I bet his first choice is still them. I don't think they will step down from this signing either. They can sign him in January on free agent.

That's a wise decision from Chelsea. The better they focus on chasing other potential talents who can help them in their backline instead of pursuing Guehi just to get a false hope. However, Chelsea was not the only one who has interest on him, we have Madrid who is also waiting to get his signature. Let's see whether Guehi change his mind after he leaves from Palace for free.

When you consider the amount of big clubs interested in signing Marc Guehi next summer, you'll definitely come to conclusion that Chelsea doesn't stand a chance of getting his attention. You don't expect the England international to choose Chelsea over clubs like Liverpool who were very close to signing him on deadline day and Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Chelsea I think have good options when it comes to the center back position so whether they sign Guehi or not, I believe they'll still be able to achieve whatever they want to achieve if the attacking players are doing their job.

[SatoPrincess]

I just checked Bernardo Silva's salary: currently he's making €18.2 million per year, which is a salary that nobody can offer in Italy. He should accept at least a 3/4 salary reduction because I don't think Juventus could offer him more than 4-4.5 millions per year. But, again, in my opinion we don't need him, I am happy with the current offensive players, the problem are in other parts of the squad.

The amount of wages some players receive this days can get be a problem and sometimes a huddle for clubs trying to acquire these kind of players.  Juventus wanting to pay 4.5 million annual salary is no way compared to 18million which is bad and on most cases hinder transfers.