⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Cnut237]

There is no way Jack Grealish is worth that much

His worth is different to different clubs. He's definitely worth £100 million to Villa. They aren't holding out for more money, they just don't want to sell him at all, and want to raise the price to the level where City will give up.

Think about it, Villa have ludicrously rich owners and don't need the money. If they lose Grealish and get another £100m, then it's not like they could entice another player of Grealish's ability to join them. They would struggle to get even 2x £50m players to join, particularly as losing Grealish would mark them down in the eyes of prospective joiners as a club who can't hold onto their best assets... which is probably why Villa are trying to get all their big incoming transfers done early, before Grealish leaves. Players of that standard all want to play Champions League. To City he's a decent addition to the squad, to Villa he's irreplaceable.

[Karartma1]

Kane has finally decided to communicate his decision: he wants to leave Tottenham. Apparently, his decision is irrevocable, the English striker just wants to wear the Manchester City jersey. It remains to be seen if Man City and Tottenham will be able to find a suitable agreement for them and for the player. What is certain is that if Kane were to stay, he would be a very difficult person to manage.

[Woodie]

Double transfer blow!

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano believes that it'll be extremely difficult to sign Erling Haaland this summer with Borussia Dortmund so determined not to sell. Meanwhile, there's ‘no chance’ of any potential deal for Robert Lewandowski

“For this summer, there is no chance to sign Robert Lewandowski for Chelsea. Inter define Romelu Lukaku as non-transferable and untouchable, another very complicated affair.

That’s why the dream remains Erling Haaland, but from Borussia Dortmund the club’s version is clear: there is no offer on the table, not even an official approach. It will take madness to sell Haaland, not even €150million would be accepted.

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-live-kounde-haaland-21196524

[snipie]

Monthly update regarding the summer transfer market session.
We are in the middle of the session and from the table, you can see where and who is spending money.
The only two realities that have money and are spending are those of the Premier League with a negative investment balance of over 200 million and Ligue1 or rather PSG, the only French team that is investing.

https://i.imgur.com/DqnN3gG.png

Source: https://www.transfermarkt.it/statistik/transfersalden

I think better to put the table like this to have a better look:

Indeed top 5 leagues shared the most expenditures with a huge difference between them and the others and even between them. EPL is like spending twice as much as the next in line. Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 spending 2x comparing to La Liga.
That simply reflects the economical situation of each club/country. We all know how much Barcelona and Real Madrid suffering. PSG is boosting Ligue 1 statistics and EPL contracts are ridiculously hyped for some players.

[NotATether]

I really don't get it but it seems all English players are just overhyped, Ben White for £50M, Meeeh!

If you think that's overhyped you should look at Adama Traore, last year some reports were saying he was valued at fees as high as 133 million brittish pounds. When you consider it that's a crazy amount for a player and most clubs would either bargain down or avoid him completely. But now that all the hype about him subsided, or rather was replaced by criticism - he's down to 30 million pounds.

I hope we can land him though, Klopp's enthusiastic about him, FSG thinks it's good "moneyball" deal, but there are a ton of other clubs that want him too. And we'd have to sell Shaqiri first.

[W Jr.]

Monthly update regarding the summer transfer market session.
We are in the middle of the session and from the table, you can see where and who is spending money.
The only two realities that have money and are spending are those of the Premier League with a negative investment balance of over 200 million and Ligue1 or rather PSG, the only French team that is investing.



Source: https://www.transfermarkt.it/statistik/transfersalden

The English Premier League seems to be at the top of spending, this is very normal. This amount may increase. The transfer window continues. My country's football league, the Turkish Super League, has found itself in the 10th place. Of course, clubs were also affected by this, as it was a period when we had some difficulties economically.  Let's see what kind of list will be formed when the transfer period ends.

[Avirunes]

There is no way Jack Grealish is worth that much, I mean he's but that amount is outrageous, but that's what you get when it's Man City or PSG that's making the inquiry.

 I really don't get it but it seems all English players are just overhyped, Ben White for £50M, Meeeh!

I think there are lot of factors. Sometimes team also makes a bid or put offer on table that kinda puts player or club into bit of dillemma situation. City feels that they need his services and sees him as an important transfer target and thus had made the bid. And I am sure that has put both Villa camp and player into bit of thinking phase.

Also there are clubs who knows how to treat City.  Play bit hard to get and break their bank 

[CLS63]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15744530/arsenal-everton-transfer-schalke-matthew-hoppe/

According to the source, Everton and Arsenal are monitoring Schalke's young forward Matthew Hoppe (20) now. I feel like Hoppe really has a good potential. He got 6 goals in 22 games in the Bundesliga in the last season. As long as he continues to improve himself, I believe that he will be much more deadly on finishing. Arsenal and Everton both would make a good use of a promising CF.

[Avirunes]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15744530/arsenal-everton-transfer-schalke-matthew-hoppe/

According to the source, Everton and Arsenal are monitoring Schalke's young forward Matthew Hoppe (20) now. I feel like Hoppe really has a good potential. He got 6 goals in 22 games in the Bundesliga in the last season. As long as he continues to improve himself, I believe that he will be much more deadly on finishing. Arsenal and Everton both would make a good use of a promising CF.

This is good. Transfer also wouldn't be a problem as Schalke has dropped down to Bundesliga 2 and a young potential will love to play for first tier football team and that is a really good opportunity to get out into a good team. Arsenal could do we a bit of a young talented central forward but I don't think Everton needs one with Calvert-Lewin performing quite well at that position.

[Harkorede]

There is no way Jack Grealish is worth that much, I mean he's but that amount is outrageous, but that's what you get when it's Man City or PSG that's making the inquiry.

 I really don't get it but it seems all English players are just overhyped, Ben White for £50M, Meeeh!

I think there are lot of factors. Sometimes team also makes a bid or put offer on table that kinda puts player or club into bit of dillemma situation. City feels that they need his services and sees him as an important transfer target and thus had made the bid. And I am sure that has put both Villa camp and player into bit of thinking phase.

Also there are clubs who knows how to treat City.  Play bit hard to get and break their bank 

I'd agree the later seem to be case in terms of Jack Grealish, they're probably just holding out to get the best value from his sales, If it were to be an average team reaching out the value would surely not have been any near that figure. And people suggesting that Aston Villa probably doesn't need that money, I'd disagree because even with Jack Grealish you can't still entice other top stars from even within the league, and it's not as though keeping Grealish would guarantee you a spot in European competition next season, It easier to have bigger players get carried away by a club's project when a there is a coach of high reputable profile across Europe than keeping on to a player who's heart could already be elsewhere.

[tomahawk9]

And people suggesting that Aston Villa probably doesn't need that money

who doesn't need 100M? 😂 people saying that are just salty that a top class player is going to Man City. But 100M might be what the villans needed to finally push for something more than a mid-table position at the end of the season. Hopefully [and if the deal goes through] they'll spend that money on good signings, i've seen way too many teams waste that kind of money on nobodies who bring poor results.

If I were part of Aston Villa board, I'd suggest signing Coutinho (Barcelona), Belotti (Torino) and Bakayoko (Chelsea). Barca want to get rid of the brazilian and Villa would need a creative player, belotti's contract is expiring very soon and bakayoko doesn't have a place in Tuchel's team, plus he would add some muscle in the midfield. Good signings, eh?  

[Avirunes]

What do you think with Arsenal transfer window in this season? I see they have bigger budget for uknow player, although Arsenal success get many player but looks not have any potential player success get by Arsenal, many player not interested playing with Arsenal because they not participated on Champion league or EUROPE league.

What I think Arsenal lack is a leader first of all. Xhaka could be a leader but tends to be aggressive most of the times. Secondly a good poacher is what we need. Lacazette is a good striker but we need another option as poacher who can deliver when things are difficult. I think rest we have everything we need. A good central defender will also we need. That's all that I can come up with now.

If I were part of Aston Villa board, I'd suggest signing Coutinho (Barcelona), Belotti (Torino) and Bakayoko (Chelsea). Barca want to get rid of the brazilian and Villa would need a creative player, belotti's contract is expiring very soon and bakayoko doesn't have a place in Tuchel's team, plus he would add some muscle in the midfield. Good signings, eh?  

That's actually smart. Right now they are going on for star of Bayer Leverkusen Leon Bailey. Every thing seems to be almost completed in that. Yeah sign players who are good but aren't getting much chances.

[jostorres]

Jack Grealish: Manchester City make £100m bid for Aston Villa and England midfielder
 
According to this bbc report Man City are in for another surprise bid this time tabled a bid of £100 million if the bid is sealed that will be a record signing in EPL is Man City following financial fair play? the club is almost spending £200 million on Kane and Grealish despite the low income from other clubs due to the pandemic.
Starling, Kane and Grealish in the starting line up of Man City will be very potent in the attack and their midfield difficult for any team to handle,  pep is probably aiming to win UCL this season after losing the last edition final to Chelsea, interesting let see if Aston Villa will allow Grealish their most outstanding player let go with that mouthwatering offer of €100 from Man City.

It is really a weird situation that we get to see these high numbers for players and think it is normal, it is not normal, 100 million for just one player, did you know that you can build top of the notch everything perfect and latest high tech hospital with it, on the other hand, did you know you got get nearly 20 of that made for 100 million? So, we are talking about a hospital with thousand sick capacity at any moment, with the utmost high technology, cutting edge stuff, and 20 of them all around the country.

One player for all of that. I get that we are tired of hearing these type of comparisons, it is entertainment, entertainment worths money and I get it, but every time I see these it just makes me realize how unfair the world is for people at the top and people at the bottom, the difference is so funny that it is not even funny anymore.

[NotATether]

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Starling, Kane and Grealish in the starting line up of Man City will be very potent in the attack and their midfield difficult for any team to handle,  pep is probably aiming to win UCL this season after losing the last edition final to Chelsea

They didn't win it with De Bruyne, Mahrez, Sterling, Jesus and Aguero in the front and throwing a bunch of new faces on the pitch probably won't help either. It all comes down to Guardiola's tactics and playing style (e.g. how did he manage to get beaten three times last season by Tuchel?)

[arallmuus]

It is really a weird situation that we get to see these high numbers for players and think it is normal, it is not normal, 100 million for just one player, did you know that you can build top of the notch everything perfect and latest high tech hospital with it

Seriously, this is football transfer thread so what are you expecting?These numbers are actually small because most of us are still waiting for that mega transfer to happen. Its either Kane or Haaland and the amount would be atleast 150 millions for either of them

In 20 years from now on, there could be a new rising star that would be worth atleast 300 millions or more so get used to it. These numbers are part of the entertainment in football industry and it will keep on increasing, thats a fact.

it just makes me realize how unfair the world is for people at the top and people at the bottom, the difference is so funny that it is not even funny anymore.

Life is never fair get used to it. I'll give you a perfect example for that although it is off topic. Elon Musk decided to spent his money to send people to Mars instead of using all those money to help the world

[AndySt]

And people suggesting that Aston Villa probably doesn't need that money

who doesn't need 100M? 😂 people saying that are just salty that a top class player is going to Man City. But 100M might be what the villans needed to finally push for something more than a mid-table position at the end of the season. Hopefully [and if the deal goes through] they'll spend that money on good signings, i've seen way too many teams waste that kind of money on nobodies who bring poor results.

If I were part of Aston Villa board, I'd suggest signing Coutinho (Barcelona), Belotti (Torino) and Bakayoko (Chelsea). Barca want to get rid of the brazilian and Villa would need a creative player, belotti's contract is expiring very soon and bakayoko doesn't have a place in Tuchel's team, plus he would add some muscle in the midfield. Good signings, eh?  

Aston Villa has a great window of opportunity to sign new players, in any case, Grealish gave his best years to his native club and now both the club and the player himself can now deal with their future development. As far as I understand, the club has already agreed to the terms of the transfer and now the choice is up to the player himself, whether it is worth changing the club that brought him up and gave him a start in life and go to a new level, which is presented by such a super club as Manchester City. Josep Guardiola has already adapted to the conditions of the English championship and is eager for the Champions League title and Grealish can help in achieving these goals.

[kawetsriyanto]

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Where do you hear the information? I think it is a rumor only, there is no way that Man United to sign Haaland. Besides the price is too expensive, there are many competitors to sign Haaland. I doubt if Man United management wants to spend $£100 million more for a single player. AFAIK, Man United isn't a typical club that signing a player at a very expensive price. They are a bit different than Man City and Chelsea. Also, I see no reasons for Haaland to join Man United since they are difficult to win any prestigious trophy with the current squad. I don't underestimate Man United, it is in my viewpoint.

CMIIW

[ingiltere]

Aston Villa has a great window of opportunity to sign new players, in any case, Grealish gave his best years to his native club and now both the club and the player himself can now deal with their future development.

Let's be real. Aston Villa can get the money from Grealish transfer but who will they sign? It's clearly not an attraction zone. High profile players don't want to play there. They know they can't get any cups with Villa. You can only get unambitious Tier B players with money. I don't think Aston Villa have a plan to be in Top 6 teams in Premier League anyway. They will have another season ending in 10th-14th spots.

[bullrun2024bro]

FC Bayern is still trying to sell its midfielder Corentin Tolisso. It looks like not only Juventus Turin are interested in signing him, but also West Ham United. According to transfermarket.com Tolisso's current market value is about €20m and Bayern is willing to let him go for a price in that range.

In addition to Juventus, Corentin Tolisso's name is also linked with a potential move to West Ham United. Bayern have not lined up a replacement for the Frenchman so far. The club wants to avoid the scenario of another player leaving for free [@SPORT1]

Source: https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1421968720491069450

I would really welcome a transfer of Tolisso, as he was never able to really show his full potential at FC Bayern (even though he was often injured, of course). Hopefully one of the clubs will pay the €20m and we can finally get rid of him.

[Harkorede]

And people suggesting that Aston Villa probably doesn't need that money

who doesn't need 100M? 😂 people saying that are just salty that a top class player is going to Man City. But 100M might be what the villans needed to finally push for something more than a mid-table position at the end of the season. Hopefully [and if the deal goes through] they'll spend that money on good signings, i've seen way too many teams waste that kind of money on nobodies who bring poor results.

If I were part of Aston Villa board, I'd suggest signing Coutinho (Barcelona), Belotti (Torino) and Bakayoko (Chelsea). Barca want to get rid of the brazilian and Villa would need a creative player, belotti's contract is expiring very soon and bakayoko doesn't have a place in Tuchel's team, plus he would add some muscle in the midfield. Good signings, eh?  

They'll almost certainly get all the mentioned player for maybe less than 100M, although the wages might be seem an over stretch but that's definitely a smart move and other teams would consider them to mean business. Keeping on to Grealish with 100M on table is pretty dumb to me, to be candid!

Aston Villa can get the money from Grealish transfer but who will they sign? It's clearly not an attraction zone. High profile players don't want to play there. They know they can't get any cups with Villa.

Getting a top tier coach gets you players attention, No big players would really consider Arsenal now unlike a few years ago, Man City was once an unattractive zone too, with even 100 you'd sign quite a number of players across Europe who would do anything to play in the PL.