⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[kenzawak]

- PSG keen on Julian Weigl (Dortmund) if De Jong (Ajax) decides not to join the french club.

They also keep an eye on Everton's Idrissa Gueye. Here, he's compared to Ngolo Kante.
PSG is in desperate need of a Central Midfielder but in January, they can't really expect to get a top player.

[tokeweed]

^  There were a couple of seasons (I think) that Gueye was second to Kante in tackles and ball recoveries at the EPL.  So he's prolly more than good enough for what PSG's needs.  I'm not sure how he's doing recently tho...  I haven't been following football hardcore this season.

[Pab]

New round of transfer rumours:

- Chelsea keen on Leandro Paredes (Zenit). The english club offered €30m.

- PSG keen on Julian Weigl (Dortmund) if De Jong (Ajax) decides not to join the french club.

- Godín (Atletico Madrid) could leave the spanish club and join Inter next season.

- Real Madrid and AC Milan are interested in Piatek (Genoa).

- Batshuayi (Chelsea) could join Monaco on loan until the end of the season.

- Barcelona are looking for a new striker, Morata and Giroud among the main candidates to join the catalan club.

Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain loan deal with Juventus. I wonder why did Chelsea took Higuain

Answer is below.It looks like all that deals will be on loans
Chelsea would not normally pursue a player of Higuaín’s age and would instinctively be more inclined to go for Internazionale’s Mauro Icardi as a longer-term solution. But Sarri, in desperate need of a striker familiar with his preferred style of play, has made clear a desire to work again with a forward who set a new Serie A goalscoring record of 36 in 35 games over the season under his stewardship at Napoli.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/16/chelsea-gonzalo-higuain-confident-signing-milan-juventus

[kenzawak]

Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain loan deal with Juventus. I wonder why did Chelsea took Higuain

Because he's much better than the other two strikers they have right now and he's the best they can get in January ?

About whom...

- Barcelona are looking for a new striker, Morata and Giroud among the main candidates to join the catalan club.

Naaah can't be real.
Any Masia striker is a better choice than these two.

[Harkorede]

Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain loan deal with Juventus. I wonder why did Chelsea took Higuain

Because he's much better than the other two strikers they have right now and he's the best they can get in January ?

About whom...

- Barcelona are looking for a new striker, Morata and Giroud among the main candidates to join the catalan club.

Naaah can't be real.
Any Masia striker is a better choice than these two.

I'd choose an out of form Luis Suarez both players as well, I'd love to see Munir given a chance though.

[hahay]

Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain loan deal with Juventus. I wonder why did Chelsea took Higuain

Because he's much better than the other two strikers they have right now and he's the best they can get in January ?

About whom...

But I'm not sure about age of Higuain to play at EPL, quite surprised that Chelsea is willing to take this risk. Well, Higuain does play well in Serie A, but to play at EPL I'm not so sure Higuain can play well and consistently.

- Barcelona are looking for a new striker, Morata and Giroud among the main candidates to join the catalan club.

Naaah can't be real.
Any Masia striker is a better choice than these two.

I'd choose an out of form Luis Suarez both players as well, I'd love to see Munir given a chance though.

In my opinion Barcelona is only looking for players for the second tier because it is possible to replace Luis Suarez who is performing poorly or is worried about injury due to his age of 31.

[Juggy777]

Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain loan deal with Juventus. I wonder why did Chelsea took Higuain

I’m not surprised by Chelsea’s decision to take him on loan, he has an excellent track record and is the kind of striker that can uplift Chelsea. If you’re not aware of Chelsea’s goal scoring problem then, you should take a look at their strikers poor performance this season. I also believe that Higuain who played and flourished under Sarri tutelage, was keen to make a move and he shall definitely leave his mark on their season.

[kenzawak]

It is said that Frenkie de Jong's signing to PSG could be announced next Sunday according to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo :

https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190117/454174499208/barca-ajax-psg-de-jong-frenkie-fichaje.html

[Harlot]

Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain loan deal with Juventus. I wonder why did Chelsea took Higuain

How could they agree on anything when Gonzalo Higuain is on a 1 year loan deal with Milan and at the end they have an option to buy him. So if A.C. Milan still has the right management they would just sign Higuain first so that they are the ones who will sell them. Nothing as of the moment is official right now and I don't think Milan won't let go of Higuain easy.

[LTU_btc]

In my opinion Barcelona is only looking for players for the second tier because it is possible to replace Luis Suarez who is performing poorly or is worried about injury due to his age of 31.

Yeah, Barcelona are probably looking for player who will directly replace Munir who left to Sevilla. They need to find player who will not complain about limited time to play that he will get. But personally I would like to see player from reserve team. Offcourse, it would be risky if Messi or Suarez will get injury. Suarez had not perfect previous season, his form wasn't that good and wasted so many attempts to score, but this season is great for him

[DeathAngel]

I’d rather have an out of form Suarez than Giroud or Morata, they’re both terrible finishers & won’t get you 20 goals a season.

[tomahawk9]

Naaah can't be real.
Any Masia striker is a better choice than these two.

lol does the Masia even have a promising striker right now? All I see are midfielders and defenders making it into the first team in random league cup games.

Some rumours and transfers:

- Barcelona are looking to sell Malcom. Tottenham interested in getting him on loan until the end of the season.

- Dembele (Tottenham) to Guangzhou Evergrande done deal.

- AC Milan are close to signing Piatek (Genoa) for €40m. This could mean that Higuain to Chelsea is almost a done deal.

- Kiko Casilla (Real Madrid) to Leeds United done deal.

[Pab]

And who to that poor Real
Benzema one month out  Bale next injury Modric  33 years  old it looks like it is enough for him
Isco unhappy but he had surgery i think Solari didn't want him play to fast
Real is in powder new Real has to be build

[Pmalek]

But I'm not sure about age of Higuain to play at EPL, quite surprised that Chelsea is willing to take this risk. Well, Higuain does play well in Serie A, but to play at EPL I'm not so sure Higuain can play well and consistently.

They are not really risking much. He was loaned out until the end of the current season. After that they have an option to sign a permanent contract with him. If not they can loan him for another season or return him to Juventus, as reported on a Juve fan forum.

[kenzawak]

Porto's Central Defender Eder Militao could join Real Madrid next summer. Real would pay 50 Mln for the 21 year old.

[Harkorede]

Oumar Niasse has completed a loan move from Everton to Cardiff City until the end of the season, PSG looking to complete a €35 million deal for Paredes from Zenith Saint-Petersburg.

[tokeweed]

I’d rather have an out of form Suarez than Giroud or Morata, they’re both terrible finishers & won’t get you 20 goals a season.

This made me lol cos it's sooo true.  Chelsea was scammed into hijacking the Morata transfer behind United's back.    When was it...  Two summers ago?

[kenzawak]

It is said that Chelsea's Gary Cahill has found an agreement with Fulham to join the club in January.

[Naida_BR]

It is said that Chelsea's Gary Cahill has found an agreement with Fulham to join the club in January.

This agreement is about a loan transfer. It is a "reward" to him for his services to the club and let him get a more regular first team squad position. I think that Cahill has made his career to Chelsea and he needs to move to another club if he wants to still keep playing competitively. Fulham is a good start to find his pace and join a similar to Fulham team that will prove his position to the Premier League so far.

[DeathAngel]

I’d rather have an out of form Suarez than Giroud or Morata, they’re both terrible finishers & won’t get you 20 goals a season.

This made me lol cos it's sooo true.  Chelsea was scammed into hijacking the Morata transfer behind United's back.    When was it...  Two summers ago?

Yeah that’s right. Morata couldn’t hit a cows ass with a pan full of rice from 2 metres