⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[BitSat19]

Bad choose for Blaise Matuidi playing in Major Soccer League in United State after not come in Andrea Pirlo team next season, most chance for Blaise Matuidi playing with bigger team in Serie A like Inter Milan, Ac Milan and As Roma but many wrong prediction he chooses Inter Miami. Almost star player will playing in Major League soccer after their carrier have finish with primer league, la liga or serie and then join with major league team, but know Blaise Matuidi have agree to play with Inter Miami, how ever he stil has chance to be good player in his country league like playing for Marseille, Lyon or PSG.
Always change coach will get impact for player left or keep staying on their team.

It kinda makes sense if players are getting old. Matuidi is 33 right now and Juventus have long list of midfielders and with change in coach it would have been hard for the player to get proper chances in a season. So I find the decision ok.

BTW were there any interest from other clubs for Matuidi? Haven't heard anyone approaching him except for Inter Miami

No club was interested in Matudi and his contract with Juventus was also end so David Bekham invites him for Inter Miami and he accept this now he is officially Inter Miami player and Bekham is very happy as his team was on losing streak of 5 matches in first MLS so now hopefully they will do some good.

[buwaytress]

Fake news!
The news is from a Journalist who was called as fraud years ago in a book he wrote about Ronaldo...

And people still fall for his tricks;)

Matuidi to Inter Miami really reminds me of how old I am. I remember when he was still a star on Winning Eleven on the PS!

Hey coinlocket$ buddy (and anyone else reading this), interested in joining the forum's Serie A Football Pool? Single fee for the whole season, with additional funds from sponsor, you can put in your picks for the whole season and then wait and see;)

[Shasha80]

Breaking news by BBC Sport!
It seems that Juve wants to sell Ronaldo this summer :
https://mobile.twitter.com/5liveSport/status/1293819830638788615

His salary is to big for them and also it seems Ronaldo is not happy any more in Torino.
What do you think?

Fake news!
The news is from a Journalist who was called as fraud years ago in a book he wrote about Ronaldo...

It is true that the news regarding Ronaldo being sold is absolutely fake news. Suddenly this news spread on several social media,
and it turns out this is fake news. I don't know where this news came from, it must be the person who spread this I guess Juventus
or Ronaldo haters. Or it could be like you said this news originated from journalists who were involved fraud a year ago. By the way
I believe Ronaldo will end his career at Juventus.

[coinlocket$]

Hey coinlocket$ buddy (and anyone else reading this), interested in joining the forum's Serie A Football Pool? Single fee for the whole season, with additional funds from sponsor, you can put in your picks for the whole season and then wait and see;)

I will maybe join in.
Always a new rumor about Juventus.
Juventus is a clickbait golden egg.


Source: https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2020/08/14-72783095/dybala-pogba_destini_incrociati_ipotesi_scambio_juve-united/

What do we know?

-Dybala is not on the market? True
-Juventus will not sell Dybala? False
-Juventus will sell Dybala to the 1st bidder? False
-Do Juventus want more than 100m? True
-Does Juventus want Paul? Probably Yes
-Does Pirlo Like Paul? Yes
-Dies Paul Like Pirlo? He loves him. He learned how to play from him.

Does the exchange between Dybala and PP6 Will happen? I say probably not but Manchester according to rumors asked for AlexSandro and Tek too, not long time ago.

[Avirunes]

Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen is reported to join Benfica on a three year contract. He didn't had quite good season and his current contract is also expiring with Spurs.

He also has been spotted undergoing medical in Benfica


(Source:)

1) https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1293846620560392192

2) https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1293979381816328195


EDIT:

Willian to Arsenal for free is done now and has signed a three year contract with Gunners. Can't wait to see him playing in Arsenal.

(Source: https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1294198834445332481)

[Daniel91]

Breaking news by BBC Sport!
It seems that Juve wants to sell Ronaldo this summer :
https://mobile.twitter.com/5liveSport/status/1293819830638788615

His salary is to big for them and also it seems Ronaldo is not happy any more in Torino.
What do you think?

Fake news!
The news is from a Journalist who was called as fraud years ago in a book he wrote about Ronaldo...

Ok thanks for this info.
Given that he is a Journalist from BBC Sport,  a very reputable world company (and not some insignificant online portal ) it seemed to me that it should be shared.
 

[bullrun2024bro]

The German newspaper Bild just reported that a deal between Thiago and FC Liverpool is about to be finalised. FC Bayern is looking for a transfer fee of about €30m - €40m. I am pretty sure all parties will also find an agreement in that matter.

Thiago's move to Liverpool is getting closer. The Premier League champions have made the first official contact with Hasan Salihamidžić. Thiago and LFC already have an agreement in principle. Bayern want a fee between €30m and €40m [Bild]

Source: https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1293923310678487040

[Avirunes]

The German newspaper Bild just reported that a deal between Thiago and FC Liverpool is about to be finalised. FC Bayern is looking for a transfer fee of about €30m - €40m. I am pretty sure all parties will also find an agreement in that matter.

Thiago's move to Liverpool is getting closer. The Premier League champions have made the first official contact with Hasan Salihamidžić. Thiago and LFC already have an agreement in principle. Bayern want a fee between €30m and €40m [Bild]

Source: https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1293923310678487040

That seems pretty close to happen. Thiago is eager to join Liverpool and just Liverpool has to match the bid Bayern is expecting for the player. €30m is also seems to be a decent price tag so I think it is very close to happen.

Would love to see him playing in PL for a change.

[cryptofrka]

Willian had a really strong finish to the season and looks like a decent transfer for Arsenal. It's a free signing and when he wants to be, he's a good player. In this Arsenal team he will probably be a starter.

Regarding the Thiago deal - I really hope it's true. Liverpol probably waited and tried to get Wijnaldum deal done, since he's not signing this would be a perfect transfer. A superior player to Gini and an improvement to an already great team. Happy days

[cygan]

it is done - Willian is engaged free of charge by arsenal london

Arsenal present Willian - Only ten free agents deals more valuable

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=368192

southampton, leicester and wolverhampton wanderers interessted in Weston McKennie from s04?

McKennie transfer to Hertha off - Overall package too expensive

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=368188

[Juggy777]

Willian had a really strong finish to the season and looks like a decent transfer for Arsenal. It's a free signing and when he wants to be, he's a good player. In this Arsenal team he will probably be a starter.

Regarding the Thiago deal - I really hope it's true. Liverpol probably waited and tried to get Wijnaldum deal done, since he's not signing this would be a perfect transfer. A superior player to Gini and an improvement to an already great team. Happy days

@cryptofrka it’s a well known fact that Mourinho wanted to bring William at Tottenham during the current transfer window, but Tottenham chairman didn’t allow this move to happen, and I feel that he has made a big mistake by not sanctioning this move. The key reason why I’m saying it’s a big mistake is because last time Mourinho didn’t get his transfer targets while he was managing Manchester United he kept on venting his frustration and spoiled the mood at Old Trafford, and therefore I’m sincerely hoping that he does not repeat this type of behaviour again at Tottenham.

Sources:

https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/31/jose-mourinho-told-sell-tottenham-before-signing-willian-chelsea-12782361/

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/09/manchester-united-veto-jose-mourinho-wishlist-cash-fears

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/12/13/jose-mourinho-increasingly-angry-manchester-united-lack-transfer/

[Avirunes]

@cryptofrka it’s a well known fact that Mourinho wanted to bring William at Tottenham during the current transfer window, but Tottenham chairman didn’t allow this move to happen, and I feel that he has made a big mistake by not sanctioning this move. The key reason why I’m saying it’s a big mistake is because last time Mourinho didn’t get his transfer targets while he was managing Manchester United he kept on venting his frustration and spoiled the mood at Old Trafford, and therefore I’m sincerely hoping that he does not repeat this type of behaviour again at Tottenham.

Sources:

https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/31/jose-mourinho-told-sell-tottenham-before-signing-willian-chelsea-12782361/

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/09/manchester-united-veto-jose-mourinho-wishlist-cash-fears

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/12/13/jose-mourinho-increasingly-angry-manchester-united-lack-transfer/

I was wondering why Spurs didn't approached for Willian. He is a great winger and adding him would bolster the attacking line of any team. The winger however preferred a London club so that left Arsenal and Spurs to make move on the winger. I knew about Arsenal interested but didn't knew about the move from the Spurs end. Thanks for the read @Juggy777

[Coyster]

Willian had a really strong finish to the season and looks like a decent transfer for Arsenal. It's a free signing and when he wants to be, he's a good player. In this Arsenal team he will probably be a starter.

It's a free signing, and to me that's only what makes it a good deal for Arsenal, I do not quite understand Arsenal's transfer business, first they gave David Luiz another year contract and now signing Willian who's above 30, and past his peak. Arteta needs a good squad to compete next season, but with their transfer business thus far, I think next season we'll still see the same Arsenal we have become used to.

Regarding the Thiago deal - I really hope it's true. Liverpol probably waited and tried to get Wijnaldum deal done, since he's not signing this would be a perfect transfer. A superior player to Gini and an improvement to an already great team. Happy days

The midfield is the only area I think Liverpool need one or two new players. Milner is getting old and Henderson is getting injured often. Thiago is a nice buy, and will fix some midfield issues Liverpool has, the price tag is also very affordable and imo it's a good deal overall.

[cygan]

some another transfer news and rumours from the german football magazine kicker.de:

Will Norris

Goalkeeper Will Norris (27) moves to the Clarets and receives a three-year contract until 30 June 2023.

https://www.kicker.de/4000000034885/transfermeldung/erster-sommer-neuzugang-burnley-holt-norris


benfica lisbon is highly aggressive on the transfer market this Friday:
Everton

The 24-year-old Brazilian comes from Gremio Porto Alegre, and will remain in lisbon until 30 June 2025.

https://www.kicker.de/4000000034884/transfermeldung/everton-ist-der-dritte-neue-bei-benfica

Jan Vertonghen

The 33-year-old, whose contract with Tottenham Hotspurs last expired after eight years with the club, will run until 30 June 2022.

https://www.kicker.de/4000000034883/transfermeldung/vertragsloser-vertonghen-landet-in-lissabon

Luca Waldschmidt

The national player had already stopped participating in the training of SC Freiburg on Thursday because he had flown to Lisbon to undergo the medical check on Friday. In the future, the 24-year-old will play for the Portuguese.

https://www.kicker.de/781907/artikel/fix_waldschmidt_wechselt_zu_benfica
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=368206


Kai Havertz

Bayer Leverkusen has for the first time confirmed negotiations about a transfer of national player Kai Havertz.

https://www.kicker.de/4000000034878/transfermeldung/leverkusen-bestaetigt-gespraeche-ueber-havertz-transfer
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bayer-leverkusen-confirm-havertz-talks-with-clubs-quot-wants-to-make-next-step-quot-/view/news/368194


Reinier

BVB has big interest in Real's top talent Reinier

https://www.kicker.de/781927/artikel/bvb_hat_grosses_interesse_an_reals_top_talent_reinier
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/borussia-dortmund-to-loan-reinier-deal-to-sign-real-talent-complete-on-saturday-/view/news/368202

[cryptofrka]

The midfield is the only area I think Liverpool need one or two new players. Milner is getting old and Henderson is getting injured often. Thiago is a nice buy, and will fix some midfield issues Liverpool has, the price tag is also very affordable and imo it's a good deal overall.

I'd definitely disagree here and my opinion is that central midfield is the only part of the team that has deep cover and variety. Let's go position by position:

GK - Alisson and Adrian are a good fit. Alisson is a top keeper, Adrian did well most of the season. He cost us the FA cup and CL but that can be expected from a back-up keeper. No changes needed there.
LB/RB - Tsimikas added cover to LB position, Williams will do the same on RB. Fabinho and Milner are players that can also jump in if needed.
CB - another player needed for depth after the sale of Lovren. Dijk is great but Matip and Gomez are injured really often. Gomez was also out of form lately.
CM - great depth here. Fabinho, Henderson and Wijnaldum were the most picked but we still have Keita, Milner and Chamberlain as substitutes - also Minamino in an offensive role.
LW/RW - cover needed, Shaqiri and Origi simply did not do enough. Minamino as well, but he only had half of season so hopefully he'll do better in 2021.
ST - Firmino is the only one but since both Mane and Salah can play ST and Minamino and Chamberlain can cover 'false 9', I'd still prefer a winger instead of a striker.

Based on all that, I'd say Liverpool's priorities in the transfer market are as follows:

- a player that can cover one of the wings and false 9
- centre back that can compete with Matip and Gomez
- back-up striker
- creative midfielder

I'd definitely bring Thiago, I love how he plays. I just disagree that Liverpool needs to strengthen midfield first. It's actually really good - but it would be even better if we brought Thiago. In that case, one player will leave for sure because we already have enough midfield players. I love Milner but hopefully it would be him, I still think it would be really good if we managed to keep Wijnaldum.

[Naida_BR]

it is done - Willian is engaged free of charge by arsenal london

Arsenal present Willian - Only ten free agents deals more valuable

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=368192

southampton, leicester and wolverhampton wanderers interessted in Weston McKennie from s04?

McKennie transfer to Hertha off - Overall package too expensive

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/news/view?id=368188

So sad to see willian leaving Chelsea.
I was one of his fans and I loved the way he was performing in the blues.
It is a mistake that Chelsea left him joining an opponent in the premier league.

[buwaytress]

Willian at Arsenal doesn't exactly send me into raptures, but if it's him flanking Auba, should be a great pairing. Not many 32-yr olds get to play in such a fast league at that age. I'm loving how it's all turning out;)

Thiago to Liverpool's all right for me, it's like replacing Coutinho (whom I still prefer), and who wasn't exactly our style of play but he's very useful if we need a different strategy for teams like Atletico (and we seldom have a plan B for that kind of rare but always going to be there type of tea,!). Also, for that price tag, definitely a bargain in current conditions.

I will maybe join in.
Always a new rumor about Juventus.
Juventus is a clickbait golden egg.

Awesome, hope to see you there, going to have quite a number of us, not too many, but majority probably idiot like me who will bet with the news and not so much the team info so native speakers might have a slight advantage;)

@cryptofrka -- yup, that's what I said when the Thiago news, and even when the Werner news surfaced. We're actually good in midfield, and lacking everywhere else, with the CB positions being the most dire. We basically have VVD and Gomez, but everyone else is not a great fit. I actually think our priorities in order of importance: CB, W/ST, and GK. Adrian's very decent, god bless him, but when Adrian could not play, we scraped by.

So yeah Thiago's ok for me, but it doesn't solve what I think is our biggest issues. But here's to Klopp outfoxing all of us. Maybe he's going to make Mina 2.0 and that loanee we just got back too, he's a striker.

[Lafu]

Kai Havertz

Bayer Leverkusen has for the first time confirmed negotiations about a transfer of national player Kai Havertz.

https://www.kicker.de/4000000034878/transfermeldung/leverkusen-bestaetigt-gespraeche-ueber-havertz-transfer
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bayer-leverkusen-confirm-havertz-talks-with-clubs-quot-wants-to-make-next-step-quot-/view/news/368194

I think that its already fix in the background that he will playing the next season at a other Club.
Maybe they are just waiting a bit if there will be one with a better offer as Chelsea has done at the moment .
If there is no other coming he play in Chelsea for sure.

[MCobian]

Kai Havertz

Bayer Leverkusen has for the first time confirmed negotiations about a transfer of national player Kai Havertz.

https://www.kicker.de/4000000034878/transfermeldung/leverkusen-bestaetigt-gespraeche-ueber-havertz-transfer
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bayer-leverkusen-confirm-havertz-talks-with-clubs-quot-wants-to-make-next-step-quot-/view/news/368194

I think that its already fix in the background that he will playing the next season at a other Club.
Maybe they are just waiting a bit if there will be one with a better offer as Chelsea has done at the moment .
If there is no other coming he play in Chelsea for sure.

It has been rumored that Kai Havertz will join Chelsea, but Leverkusen seems to be making a stall offer
against other clubs to get a high selling price. So it is not certain that he will join Chelsea next season.
We have to be a little patient waiting for updates transfer related to Kai Havertz.

[Lordhermes]

William stay in Arsenal club is a good pair with gunners players, despite the fact his an old player, William is a perfect coveted player that gets something out of nothing, creates goal out of lost hope and had been a finisher too. Let's see how the team play could be with newly signed William next seasons starting shortly.