⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[kawetsriyanto]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4508268/real-madrids-eden-hazard-wanted-by-newcastlechelseaprem-clubs-sources
According to ESPN, Chelsea and Newcastle are planning to make an offer for Real Madrid left winger Eden Hazard.

Finally, we can see some offers for Eden Hazard. I have been waiting for this news for a long time, I really expect that Eden Hazard moves to another club. I think there is no way for him to have the best performance in Real Madrid, leaving will be the best solution for Eden Hazard. He is already given too many chances to show his best in many matches, but he never did it. I think Eden Hazard doesn't fit with Real Madrid's play of style or its strategy. Go to Newcastle may be the best option for now. It seems to be a big club in the future after it has a new owner, Mohammed bin Salman. He has big funds to build Newcastle.

[coinlocket$]

I think Real Madrid would be his likely destination.  Dunno...  PSG before Messi moving there would have been another one.  But after Messi, Real Madrid. 

He could also be staying put at United tho.  Lol.

Edit:  Here are the early lines...

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/paul-pogba/club-after-january-transfer-window

I don't think he will leave in January, there is no money for most of the teams so they want to get him completely for free from June.

[bitgolden]

Imagine if Real Madrid blows the coffers for next year; gets Pogba for free, gets Mbappe for free, pays Haaland 200 million and get him, get a worldly known amazing defender as well, and maybe grab a couple free transfers for other positions that may or may not be great. They would become even better than PSG this season, with Mbappe gone in that situation they would already be better next season but it would be better than this years PSG as well.

Do they have enough money to pull off something like this? They certainly do, they can definitely do something like this and it wouldn't be a problem for them, they are insanely rich, but convincing all of these players for this situation is the hard part, it is not just football manager like "offer, either accepted or rejected" deal, you have to actually talk to these players and convince them as well.

[baeva]

The fact remains that he has to be fired anyway, and he will be. The players stopped understanding him, or don't understand him anymore. In a recent match, he was showing the players something (maybe a tactic, a place on the field, or an action to be done), and Ronaldo just mocked him, waving his arms in different directions, making it clear that he doesn't understand him. From this we can conclude that the players are uncomfortable training with him.

I don't know if Ronaldo's gesture with his hands was actually directed at Solksjaer's coaching methods or if it was just basically out of frustration, and again, in as much as every United fan out there prolly wants OGS gone by now, it's still up to the board to make the final decision, and they are yet to do that. Personally, I think United's players are performing way too poor and they must improve irrespective of who the manager is. Just like their game against Liverpool, their defenders were absolutely disastrous, that's not just the fault of the manager, they have to improve and start playing well.

Improve in what way? Buy new players or train and develop a better strategy? If the first option, at this rate MU can become a useless bag of money, I personally do not want to see. I agree that maybe it's not the coach at all, but they performed relatively well under him before, didn't they? Why is it different this year?

[nelson4lov]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4508268/real-madrids-eden-hazard-wanted-by-newcastlechelseaprem-clubs-sources

According to ESPN, Chelsea and Newcastle are planning to make an offer for Real Madrid left winger Eden Hazard. The 30-year-old player hasn't been doing very good at Real Madrid for a long time. I feel like he will start showing a much better performance in the Premier League if he returns. But I don't expect him to play like his old times at Chelsea before being transferred to Real Madrid. And this transfer possibility is available in January. Let's see which side will be able to sign him. I think that Chelsea have an advantage in this race as he is their former player.

Newcastle might be the one to get his signature. Even though it looks as though Chelsea has the best chance to win him over. I don't think he fits into the current plans that Tuchel has for Chelsea and I'm also considering the fact that Hazard's performance level has dropped since he made that move to Real Madrid years ago. Newcastle just feels like the best option for him now since they can afford him plenty of game time and they have the financials to support such moves.

[Newlifebtc]

Chelsea considering the return big Eden Hazard is a total waste, same player that forced a move outta the club now wants to find his way in again.
So what happens to the likes of Pulisic and the English winger Hudson odoi ?
Is it that, Chelsea has got personal love for him ? The board of trustees maybe, because he seems to like hazard a whole lot, but it's totally a wrong decision to make at this point in time.

[Rengga Jati]

Imagine if Real Madrid blows the coffers for next year; gets Pogba for free, gets Mbappe for free, pays Haaland 200 million and get him, get a worldly known amazing defender as well, and maybe grab a couple free transfers for other positions that may or may not be great.

It is not as easy as you think, buddy. Real Madrid isn't the only club to sign those players, who know if another club gives a better offer for them. I think those players should consider moving to another club if there is an interesting offer. We also must consider how the total funds to spend by Real Madrid for players' salaries if signing all those world stars players. It is not only about the transfer fees, but Real Madrid also needs to check the total number of salaries of those players.

[AndySt]

Imagine if Real Madrid blows the coffers for next year; gets Pogba for free, gets Mbappe for free, pays Haaland 200 million and get him, get a worldly known amazing defender as well, and maybe grab a couple free transfers for other positions that may or may not be great. They would become even better than PSG this season, with Mbappe gone in that situation they would already be better next season but it would be better than this years PSG as well.
Do they have enough money to pull off something like this? They certainly do, they can definitely do something like this and it wouldn't be a problem for them, they are insanely rich, but convincing all of these players for this situation is the hard part, it is not just football manager like "offer, either accepted or rejected" deal, you have to actually talk to these players and convince them as well.

I would not talk about free in such cases as Mbappe or Pogba, because in such cases we are usually talking about signing bonuses, which can amount to tens of millions, but simply in such cases these funds go not to another club, but to the player himself and his representatives. It would certainly be incredible if Pogba, Mbappe and Haaland went in the same direction and ended up at the same club, but I'm not sure that Real Madrid is exactly this club in which these super-players would be gathered. At least with Haaland, a lot of things will be solved financially and I am not sure that Real Madrid is the favorite in this matter compared to English clubs or Paris Saint-Germain, who will certainly make every effort to ensure Mbappe's replacement in the event of his departure from the current club.

[Lordhermes]

Chelsea considering the return big Eden Hazard is a total waste, same player that forced a move outta the club now wants to find his way in again.
So what happens to the likes of Pulisic and the English winger Hudson odoi ?
Is it that, Chelsea has got personal love for him ? The board of trustees maybe, because he seems to like hazard a whole lot, but it's totally a wrong decision to make at this point in time.

Eden Hazard is unarguably a good player,no doubt about his personal qualities.He hasn't really done well at Madrid,he played his best football at Chelsea,and ever since he left Chelsea,he has not really played good football to the extent he played while at Chelsea.
Morever,teams and clubs are resigning their former players these day,trying to emulate what man u did in Ronaldo's case.
Almost all the clubs now are looking at their former good players,to try and link ,and to reconnect with them.

[blackened515]

Chelsea considering the return big Eden Hazard is a total waste, same player that forced a move outta the club now wants to find his way in again.
So what happens to the likes of Pulisic and the English winger Hudson odoi ?
Is it that, Chelsea has got personal love for him ? The board of trustees maybe, because he seems to like hazard a whole lot, but it's totally a wrong decision to make at this point in time.

Eden Hazard is unarguably a good player,no doubt about his personal qualities.He hasn't really done well at Madrid,he played his best football at Chelsea,and ever since he left Chelsea,he has not really played good football to the extent he played while at Chelsea.
Morever,teams and clubs are resigning their former players these day,trying to emulate what man u did in Ronaldo's case.
Almost all the clubs now are looking at their former good players,to try and link ,and to reconnect with them.

Eden Hazard have been struggling ever since he arrived at Real Madrid. But, him scoring just four goals for the club with 38 appearance is quite poor. He was doing greatly before he left Chelsea, but I don't think he return to Chelsea will be productive. He is indeed a good player, and he have been involved in series of injuries, which prevented him of participating in many matches at Real Madrid. Anyway, Chelsea don't have to sign back Hazard because other teams are probably signing back their old players.

[Wawa2013]

With Pogba's performance so outstanding, I doubt Man United will let Pogba go for free. Moreover, if Man United said they would not sell Pogba in January,
it is possible that Man United was still optimistic that they could extend Pogba's contract. Regarding Mino Raiola's words, it is possible that he just wants
to bluffing Man United's management into making a good contract offer for Pogba. It's really interesting to follow the news about Pogba. because until
now there is no certainty about Pogba's future. According to my prediction Pogba will extend his contract at Man United, because if we look at Pogba's
great contribution to Man United, Man United will do various ways to get a contract deal with Pogba.

Manchester United wants to keep him, but it's not up to the team to decide for him. As I see Pogba isn't satisfied with the norwegian coach Solskjaer management of the team. And actually, it's said Pogba isn't the only one. There are players who believe their potential isn't being fully used by the coach to help the Red Devils, as it has been evident for many during the last 3 games against Leicester (defeat), Atalanta (narrow win), Liverpool (humiliating defeat). My prediction is that Pogba can be already considered out of Manchester, unless something unexpected happens, like the replacement of Ole Gunnar, for an example.

What you say is quite reasonable, there is a possibility that Pogba will change his mind if Man United finally decides to sack Ole, and replace
with experienced and ambitious coaches. Because according to some news that I read, Pogba is not satisfied with Ole as a coach. That's why
Pogba has not yet extended his contract with Man United, this means that Pogba's future depends also on the decision of Man United's
management whether to keep Ole or sack him. We know Ole is given 3 games to make Man United's performance better, otherwise
Ole might be sacked. We'll see the results of Man United's match for the next 3 matches. But my prediction is that Man United will play badly
in the next 3 games. Because according to rumors there are some Man United players who no longer trust Ole as a coach, so I doubt
the Man United players will do well to fight for Ole's fate.

[Avirunes]

Chelsea considering the return big Eden Hazard is a total waste, same player that forced a move outta the club now wants to find his way in again.
So what happens to the likes of Pulisic and the English winger Hudson odoi ?
Is it that, Chelsea has got personal love for him ? The board of trustees maybe, because he seems to like hazard a whole lot, but it's totally a wrong decision to make at this point in time.

I don't think he is gonna come back. Yes he is been out of form but I don't think he wants to move to Chelsea first. Would need to see some sources linked to the news. Secondly, even if he wants to come back, I don't think they want him back. They have everything in the team right now and I don't think they will pay huge sum of money to get back their former player back in the team.

I don't think its gonna go down.

[Woodie]

Rumors coming in are that ,Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will reject any new contract offer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, via Team Talk.

The French forward has just eight months left on his current deal at the club, meaning he is likely to leave for free next summer.
https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-lacazette-22015987

Why do I have a feeling that these free transfers are a loop hole to better player financial benefits than a player signing a contract not as a free agent. And his timing couldn't be any better!

[Daniel91]

Transfer rumours:

Manchester United will not sell Paul Pogba in January and are fully prepared for the 28-year-old France midfielder to leave at the end of the season for free when his contract expires. Do they perhaps hope that Pogba will change his mind and still stay at the club next season, much like PSG hopes with Messi?
Liverpool want Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, to agree a new contract before the January transfer window opens. Does that mean Salah will definitely stay at Liverpool for the rest of his career?
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, wants to still be playing for Portugal in the 2026 World Cup. Is this really realistic? Does Ronaldo want to break some more football records?
Napoli and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 30, says he would only leave the club for three teams in the world - Manchester City, Real Madrid or Barcelona. Which club will he eventually go to?  
Newcastle are interested in signing Manchester United's Jesse Lingard. The 29-year-old England midfielder has been linked with a move to St James' Park in January. Newcastle don’t seem to be wasting time and are seriously preparing to continue this season  

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/59058557

[izsara]

Rumors coming in are that ,Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will reject any new contract offer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, via Team Talk.

The French forward has just eight months left on his current deal at the club, meaning he is likely to leave for free next summer.
https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-lacazette-22015987

Why do I have a feeling that these free transfers are a loop hole to better player financial benefits than a player signing a contract not as a free agent. And his timing couldn't be any better!

it will be very bad for arsenal when he doesn't renew his contract there.
because in the last few matches Lacazette's performance on the field has been very good and when he doesn't renew his contract with arsenal I think this will be maximized by Inter and AC Milan who are indeed approaching Alexandre Lacazette.
on the other hand newcastle is also currently eyeing this player and he could join this club.

[BuNga_cute]

Rumors coming in are that ,Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will reject any new contract offer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, via Team Talk.

The French forward has just eight months left on his current deal at the club, meaning he is likely to leave for free next summer.
https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-lacazette-22015987

Why do I have a feeling that these free transfers are a loop hole to better player financial benefits than a player signing a contract not as a free agent. And his timing couldn't be any better!

it will be very bad for arsenal when he doesn't renew his contract there.
because in the last few matches Lacazette's performance on the field has been very good and when he doesn't renew his contract with arsenal I think this will be maximized by Inter and AC Milan who are indeed approaching Alexandre Lacazette.
on the other hand newcastle is also currently eyeing this player and he could join this club.

If it is true that Alexandre Lacazette did not renew his contract at Arsenal, this is a loss for Arsenal. Because I saw Lacazette's contribution
was so great while playing for Arsenal, even for me Lacazette is one of the players who has a high fighting spirit when playing.
Despite Lacazette's position as a striker, but often Lacazette goes down the middle to pick up the ball. Hopefully Arsenal management
can convince Lacazette to want to extend his contract at Arsenal, but if not Arsenal must immediately find a replacement for Lacazette.
If Lacazette decides to leave Arsenal, I hope Lacazette doesn't choose a Premier League team. Because I am an Arsenal supporter,
It's quite painful to see Lacazette score against Arsenal.

[mv1986]

Transfer rumours:

Manchester United will not sell Paul Pogba in January and are fully prepared for the 28-year-old France midfielder to leave at the end of the season for free when his contract expires. Do they perhaps hope that Pogba will change his mind and still stay at the club next season, much like PSG hopes with Messi?
Liverpool want Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, to agree a new contract before the January transfer window opens. Does that mean Salah will definitely stay at Liverpool for the rest of his career?
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, wants to still be playing for Portugal in the 2026 World Cup. Is this really realistic? Does Ronaldo want to break some more football records?
Napoli and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 30, says he would only leave the club for three teams in the world - Manchester City, Real Madrid or Barcelona. Which club will he eventually go to?  
Newcastle are interested in signing Manchester United's Jesse Lingard. The 29-year-old England midfielder has been linked with a move to St James' Park in January. Newcastle don’t seem to be wasting time and are seriously preparing to continue this season  

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/59058557

Hm some interesting rumors indeed. Pogba is still young enough to sign one more big fat contract and cash in hand money if he just let's the contract expire. It has become more common these days that players do indeed let contracts expire. They can negotiate for higher salaries and a one time transfer fee. So I believe that Pogba will stay till the end of the season.

Liverpool is going to put a lot of money on the table for Salah and if I were Salah, I would probably stay in Liverpool and write history. Why go elsewhere? It can't really be the money as Liverpool is also able to pay 20 million +. Would you go to Real Madrid these days? Maybe of Madrid signs Mbappe, Haaland and Salah at the same time but that shouldn't be possible I guess?

As for Ronaldo, well the guys is fit like in his mid 20s. It is hard to believe, but not impossible for him to play for Portugal in 2026.

[uneng]

We know Ole is given 3 games to make Man United's performance better, otherwise
Ole might be sacked. We'll see the results of Man United's match for the next 3 matches. But my prediction is that Man United will play badly
in the next 3 games. Because according to rumors there are some Man United players who no longer trust Ole as a coach, so I doubt
the Man United players will do well to fight for Ole's fate.

I've heard this information too. Let's see... But I think Manchester United is totally avoiding the scenario where they must replace Ole, because he has signed a contract earlier this year to stay in Manchester until 2024 at least. If he is fired before that time it means the club will have to pay a decent amount of money to him as indemnity, that is speculated to reach in €7,5 million.
That is a very delicate situation for Manchester United to deal right now. I just think they were really precipitate when renewing Solskjaer's contract.

[rahmad2nd]

Rumors coming in are that ,Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will reject any new contract offer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, via Team Talk.

The French forward has just eight months left on his current deal at the club, meaning he is likely to leave for free next summer.
https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-lacazette-22015987

Why do I have a feeling that these free transfers are a loop hole to better player financial benefits than a player signing a contract not as a free agent. And his timing couldn't be any better!

I think he not get regular position under Mikel Arteta line up and I think is not worry for Alexandre Lacazette reject agreement new extended contract with Arsenal. I think many young player give space for Arsenal team right now and they have forget with old player like Alexandre Lacazette, maybe Arsenal can get new young player from academy and keep playing well, still have chance for Arsenal keep going on good result after win in this week from Leicester City.

[Alanaz]

Liverpool want Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, to agree a new contract before the January transfer window opens. Does that mean Salah will definitely stay at Liverpool for the rest of his career?

I think it will be very possible to be wrong to stay at Liverpool because this is in accordance with what he said when he was interviewed by Skysport News who said that he wanted to stay at Liverpool until his career was finished as a football player. On the other hand, Liverpool also really need mistakes because until now the trio is wrong, Mane, and Firmino or Salah, Mane and Jota are still very strong so when they let go of one it will be a big loss.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, wants to still be playing for Portugal in the 2026 World Cup. Is this really realistic? Does Ronaldo want to break some more football records?

for this one goat it is very possible for him to be in the world cup with portugal.
and maybe this will be his new individual record, apart from that Portugal still need Ronaldo in their attack.
although there are some good strikers and midfielders but ronaldo is the leader there and it is difficult to replace his role in the national team