⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[allfriends88]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January. 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

[7juju]

But for Aké, Barcelona might loan him from City. Could it happen? Barcelona is in crisis, but they still want to buy players.

Barcelona are not totally out of the woods yet as regards their financial situation, but that does not mean they cannot make conservative transfers. A deal for Nathan Ake is very possible, he is getting little to no playing time at City this season, he is surplus to requirement at this point in time.

So if Barcelona are actually interested in him, either in a loan move or a permanent deal, and if they player is on the same page with them, then the deal can work. I cannot see City blocking the move if Barcelona meet their valuation of the player, which shouldn't be much considering his current form and age.

Of course if Barcelona are really interested in getting Nathan Ake they will get him, because he needs were he can be playing better and regularly, he has given his best to Manchester city and now that his playing times are being reduced if he see a good offer elsewhere and his mind is there the club will grant him his request. Pep Guardiola is one manager that I know that doesn't like keeping a player beyond their wish. The problem is can Barcelona sanction his transfer fees? Am sure Manchester city wouldn't want a loan move, they would prefer an outright sale so they will know that the player is off their wage list. But what they will never do is to stop Ake from moving to another club.

[hyudien]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January. 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

This is just a rumor, right? I've also heard elsewhere that Madrid has no plans to loan out Mastantuono, and I believe he still very much needed in the team, despite his recent dip in form. If any club is interested, it's likely to be from Serie A. One more thing, and if true, this has nothing to do with Rodrygo; the two players occupy different positions.

[Frankolala]

Of course if Barcelona are really interested in getting Nathan Ake they will get him, because he needs were he can be playing better and regularly, he has given his best to Manchester city and now that his playing times are being reduced if he see a good offer elsewhere and his mind is there the club will grant him his request. Pep Guardiola is one manager that I know that doesn't like keeping a player beyond their wish. The problem is can Barcelona sanction his transfer fees? Am sure Manchester city wouldn't want a loan move, they would prefer an outright sale so they will know that the player is off their wage list. But what they will never do is to stop Ake from moving to another club.

No one can tell if Manchester City will easily agree to whatever deal Barcelona will negotiate with them to sign Ake. However, I don't think that it will be possible if the deal wouldn't favor City. Ake needs more time on the field and he will gladly move to Barcelona if he has the opportunity because Barcelona is a good club too.

[Princess Leah]

Of course if Barcelona are really interested in getting Nathan Ake they will get him, because he needs were he can be playing better and regularly, he has given his best to Manchester city and now that his playing times are being reduced if he see a good offer elsewhere and his mind is there the club will grant him his request. Pep Guardiola is one manager that I know that doesn't like keeping a player beyond their wish. The problem is can Barcelona sanction his transfer fees? Am sure Manchester city wouldn't want a loan move, they would prefer an outright sale so they will know that the player is off their wage list. But what they will never do is to stop Ake from moving to another club.

No one can tell if Manchester City will easily agree to whatever deal Barcelona will negotiate with them to sign Ake. However, I don't think that it will be possible if the deal wouldn't favor City. Ake needs more time on the field and he will gladly move to Barcelona if he has the opportunity because Barcelona is a good club too.

First off, Barcelona is suffering from serious financial crisis and Manchester City could increase Ake's fee to an amount that would chase Barcelona away. I see Ake as an important player for City and since they're in numerous competitions they need him, yes Ake might want more playing time but has he declared an interest in leaving? I don't think so.

 Barcelona would only have an edge if the player wants to go over there and tries to force his way there and force Manchester City to allow him leave. Asides that, Ake remains Manchester City's player.

[shinratensei_]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January.  

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

This is not really surprising me at all. I aware how Mastantono was not living up Xabi's expectation. Keeping him while he gets no minutes will only stall his career. Club does it right by expecting more regular minutes for him when he leaves as a loan. He is a talented footballer, but his skillset is not what Xabi needs as a RW.
It's a sense reason why club is not trying to kill his career to be a dead wood on the bench.

He's leaving is good, but it must also be monitored caused by if he's not get no meaningful minutes in his new club. The better Madrid to sell him with controlled clause to recall him back like what they did to N.Paz.

[Adbitco]

I'm not following you: Nico Paz is way more offensive than Vitinha, they are very different players, you can't really compare them. And also I don't understand what you mean by "failing for the second time at Real Madrid": you do realize we are talking about a 2004 who made 4 appearances for Real Madrid when he was 19 years old and then left to play more consistently? How can you say he failed when he didn't even play? They are doing the same thing they did with Casemiro back in 2014: they bought the player and then after a few months he left on loan because he wasn't ready yet.

Wait Real Madrid bought Casemiro and loaned him out? Seriously I never knew about this, I thought Real Madrid just signed him same way they signed other players. The player I know that Real Madrid signed and sent on loan was Carvajal. He was sent to Bayern Leverkusen to play and gain more experience and it was Ancelotti that called him back when he was the coach in his first spell. Carvajal is one of Real Madrid loanee that I know was so instrumental to the team after he was recalled from loan and I'm sure it was because of his form that the club were not able to hold unto Hakimi and was sold to PSG because he was too good as well to be on the bench.

Yes, this is true. As far as I remember Casemiro was loaned to Porto after two seasons at Madrid only being a substitute. If I'm not mistaken, he only played 13 times for Real Madrid in all competitions. The process is similar to Carvajal, Madrid buys young players and then loans them to other teams, and it's not just these two; we certainly know Brahim Diaz also went through a similar process before becoming his current player. Nico Paz is also definitely a target for Madrid to bring back, considering what he did with Como.

Nice, we learn everyday and I have added this to mine now, I never knew Casemiro was once a Real Madrid player before being sent out on loan and repurchased again after few years. I always thought he was bought directly from Porto, now I know better. The system and pattern makes, buy young promising lads and loan them out, exactly what they are about to do to Endrick now but I felt he should have accepted the loan offer since July, at least by now he would have been very settled in the team that would have accepted him. Anyways it's still not too late as he has reached an agreement with a French League 1 side for his loan move. The other Argentina guy that Real Madrid bought, he should also be sent out on a loan as well to get more playing time and improve on himself.

[programmer3666]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January. 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

Honestly, Rodrygo needs good playing time in order to stay very sharp and also gives his best on the pitch, the decision to sent Mastantuono on a loan is a very welcom development, at least everyone stays happy, even if it might not be to 100 percent but the fact remains that everyone gets to be on the pitch and it gives also gives Mastantuono the opportunity to grow without pressure and if he eventually do well in the new club he can return and definitely fight for his place in a more confident manner.

[redhack]

Fenerbahçe has given up on signing Joey Veerman. Their current target is Bayern München star Leon Goretzka. At 30 years old, Goretzka is still starting for Bayern. However, his contract expires at the end of the season and no steps have been taken yet to renew it. Goretzka has not contributed to the score this season. Fenerbahçe plans to sign him for a salary of 10 million Euros. If there is no transfer fee, this salary is normal but I think still high. Salaries high enough to disrupt the team's internal balance are now being paid.

[allfriends88]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January.  

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

This is not really surprising me at all. I aware how Mastantono was not living up Xabi's expectation. Keeping him while he gets no minutes will only stall his career. Club does it right by expecting more regular minutes for him when he leaves as a loan. He is a talented footballer, but his skillset is not what Xabi needs as a RW.
It's a sense reason why club is not trying to kill his career to be a dead wood on the bench.

He's leaving is good, but it must also be monitored caused by if he's not get no meaningful minutes in his new club. The better Madrid to sell him with controlled clause to recall him back like what they did to N.Paz.

Loan player status is not always considered bad, it is precisely a form of club care so that he can improve his quality while gaining experience.
That's right, Nico Paz is an example of where RMadrid are looking at his improved performance with Como. Franco Mastantuono must also ensure an offer from a club that can give him the opportunity to become a shining player.

[Lida93]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January. 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

This is quite a very difficult decision for Xabi Alonso but I hope he doesn't regret it, it's like a gamble for the coach, he's letting a young and promising player to go on loan for another who has already proven his worth though still valuable but I feel he could have retained both players because there might be times when either players might be incapacitated and perhaps one of them might fill the vacuum in the absence of the other because a lot could happen before the season runs out.

[RaltcoinsB]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January. 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

Loaning out Endrick and Mastantuono was the best option because they weren't getting enough playing time. Endrick was loaned to Olympique Lyon, and I'm sure he'll be very successful in France. The difficulty of the league in France will provide him with sufficient experience. I also think the Argentinian player should be loaned out to France or Germany. I'm sure they would gain more experience playing in these two countries. Furthermore, the players have a higher chance of making the squad in teams in those countries. Real Madrid must want them to get more playing time.

[katanic97]

Rudiger is getting closer to leave from Madrid as his contract is yet getting renewed by Madrid. However, the recent news said PSG is interesting in acquiring to be a leadership for all of their young talents. It makes sense consider he has leadership, experienced in guiding the young talents.
For me, it's a sense move by PSG. They must have someone who acted like Thiago Silva in the past. If they can get him for free, why not? His salary is not high, so worthy with the experience he can give to all of PSG young lads. Any opinion?

Honestly, i don’t agree with the comparison to Thiago Silva. To replace Thiago Silva’s role, you need an enormous amount of experience. I’m not saying that Rudiger isn’t a good player, but in my opinion his experience is not at the level of Thiago Silva’s. Thiago Silva is, in my view, a more serious and complete player than Rudiger.I had the opportunity to watch Thiago Silva live in a PSG shirt, and for me he is in the top 5 defenders in the world , a true captain. As for Rudiger joining PSG, i do like the idea, but he would need to improve his form, which is currently not at a high level. He had an injury, and it seems that his form hasn’t fully returned yet.Of course, he could be a good example for young players, but replacing Thiago Silva’s role would be very difficult

[Oluwa-btc]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January. 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

Nope!! This news is far from being valid. Real Madrid have no such intentions to see him out on loan. I have just refreshed the page of FabrizioRomano and there's no such news as Mastantuono leaving the club on loan. I think he is a quality player but he needs to up his game to be a consistent player for Real Madrid. I've just seen news related to Ruben Neves the Portuguese, I'm keen to see which European gets to sign him up.

[Finebone]

Honestly, i don’t agree with the comparison to Thiago Silva. To replace Thiago Silva’s role, you need an enormous amount of experience. I’m not saying that Rudiger isn’t a good player, but in my opinion his experience is not at the level of Thiago Silva’s. Thiago Silva is, in my view, a more serious and complete player than Rudiger

Your sentiment is quite valid man, Thiago Silva and Antonio rudiger are two different players that should not be compared with each other because Thiago Silva is more calmer and is more mature the way he plays than rudiger that is more radical and aggressive in the way he plays, but his aggressiveness is being done the right way not in the negative way.
But for a team to do well, they need both type of central backs, one calm central and an aggressive central that does all the dirty works.

. As for Rudiger joining PSG, i do like the idea, but he would need to improve his form, which is currently not at a high level. He had an injury, and it seems that his form hasn’t fully returned yet.

To me, his form is not a problem because rudiger is a very good player that will easily be at his best in no distant time, the big problem is him staying fit, that's where the problem lies, not his form.

[Joca97]

As expected Franco Mastantuono was loaned out to another club and Rodrygo regained his place in the main squad. Xabi took this decision to give Rodrygo regular playing time. Meanwhile Franco Mastantuono still has a chance to return if he thrives at his new club. But I don't know which club he'll be loaned out to this January. 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2005230160291958982

I dont know why they would loan him out. I know both him and Rodrygo are fighting for same position but still someone needs to be on the bench if someone gets injured. For me its wierd to see him getting loaned out because he started a lot of games this season but i guess with Rodrygo being back in first 11 he wants to get more playing time and dosent want to sit on the bench.

In last 10 games he only played two games and i think thats why he wants to play somewhere else like Endrick ,but still he had more playing time them him

[xzone]

Fenerbahçe has given up on signing Joey Veerman. Their current target is Bayern München star Leon Goretzka. At 30 years old, Goretzka is still starting for Bayern. However, his contract expires at the end of the season and no steps have been taken yet to renew it. Goretzka has not contributed to the score this season. Fenerbahçe plans to sign him for a salary of 10 million Euros. If there is no transfer fee, this salary is normal but I think still high. Salaries high enough to disrupt the team's internal balance are now being paid.

Fenerbahçe isn't acting rationally in the transfer market; if they sign Goretzka, it seems likely to cause unrest within the team. They want to acquire a highly efficient player at the lowest possible cost, but I think it would be more sensible for them to target smaller clubs rather than a player from a global giant like Bayern. Goretzka could be much more productive playing for another team right now; I don't think they'll benefit much from him

[blue Snow]

Of course if Barcelona are really interested in getting Nathan Ake they will get him, because he needs were he can be playing better and regularly, he has given his best to Manchester city and now that his playing times are being reduced if he see a good offer elsewhere and his mind is there the club will grant him his request. Pep Guardiola is one manager that I know that doesn't like keeping a player beyond their wish. The problem is can Barcelona sanction his transfer fees? Am sure Manchester city wouldn't want a loan move, they would prefer an outright sale so they will know that the player is off their wage list. But what they will never do is to stop Ake from moving to another club.

No one can tell if Manchester City will easily agree to whatever deal Barcelona will negotiate with them to sign Ake. However, I don't think that it will be possible if the deal wouldn't favor City. Ake needs more time on the field and he will gladly move to Barcelona if he has the opportunity because Barcelona is a good club too.

I'm not sure Manchester City would want to sell or loan Nathan Aké to Barcelona, ​​as they want to maintain a strong squad for the title race. Barcelona is also struggling to recruit Nathan Aké amidst the financial crisis, especially given his high salary, which would complicate Barcelona's salary structure, as La Liga has strict salary cap rules.

[W Jr.]

Of course if Barcelona are really interested in getting Nathan Ake they will get him, because he needs were he can be playing better and regularly, he has given his best to Manchester city and now that his playing times are being reduced if he see a good offer elsewhere and his mind is there the club will grant him his request. Pep Guardiola is one manager that I know that doesn't like keeping a player beyond their wish. The problem is can Barcelona sanction his transfer fees? Am sure Manchester city wouldn't want a loan move, they would prefer an outright sale so they will know that the player is off their wage list. But what they will never do is to stop Ake from moving to another club.

No one can tell if Manchester City will easily agree to whatever deal Barcelona will negotiate with them to sign Ake. However, I don't think that it will be possible if the deal wouldn't favor City. Ake needs more time on the field and he will gladly move to Barcelona if he has the opportunity because Barcelona is a good club too.

I'm not sure Manchester City would want to sell or loan Nathan Aké to Barcelona, ​​as they want to maintain a strong squad for the title race. Barcelona is also struggling to recruit Nathan Aké amidst the financial crisis, especially given his high salary, which would complicate Barcelona's salary structure, as La Liga has strict salary cap rules.

If Barcelona are going to sign him, they will need to let go of some players and increase their salary budget. For Barcelona to win the league and succeed in the Champions League, they need to strengthen their defense. I think Ake would be a good signing, but they need to have sufficient salary budget for that.

[Pandu Geddon]

In last 10 games he only played two games and i think thats why he wants to play somewhere else like Endrick ,but still he had more playing time them him

I think Madrid is running a project for their young players to play in other teams. There must be another strategy that Xabi and the club management are indeed implementing regarding the loan of their young players. 
Wherever Franco Mastantuono plays, he must show his best quality, which I think will also have a short loan contract duration. The competition in the Madrid team will be quite tough; he and the other young players must work hard to earn trust.