⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[terrorJR]

One of Arsenal's striker targets seems to be the 24-year-old Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri now. He is one of the decent strikers now and he has a market value of 40 million euros now. He scored 18 goals in 38 La Liga games in the last season. And he didn't start badly to this season also. He might be a hot prospect for the future although I know he is 24 already. But I still believe that Arsenal can find a better striker than him to sign.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1540751/arsenal-transfer-news-dominic-calvert-lewin-dusan-vlahovic-youssef-en-nesyri

They are already planning now and indeed it looks like arsenal have had to think about that because their current strikers apart from being very lacking and there are a few that I don't think will survive there.
Lacazette is currently still unclear about his future at Arsenal, on the other hand Aubameyang also I think will definitely make a breakthrough by moving to another club due to his careless actions that will prevent him from playing again until the end of the season.
I think they should start looking for a new striker just in case

Aubameyang is leaving the team for certain as far as I can see. And this is very likely to happen in January also. There are some big clubs in line to sign him already and Barcelona are one of them. Maybe Lacazette wouldn't leave in the same month but he is also likely to leave next summer I believe. Arsenal want to renovate their attacking line. And maybe En-Nesyri would be one of the proper choices.

Inevitably he has to leave and hope there is a team that wants to sign him, but I think with the disciplinary action he is currently very difficult to get a team unless he really wants to change his bad habits.
As for Barcelona they are just preparing to borrow this player and that is quite difficult to do.

Talking about Lacazette until now Arsenal still haven't extended the contract with this player

[jostorres]

Why do you think it will be a bad signing for Barcelona? Aubamenyang is a good and prolific striker. He might be 32 but still firing. Maybe he is currently not on form and inconsistent in Arsenal due to few reasons, in or low level of commitment. He may have flopped in front of goal this season for Arsenal but desperate Barcelona fans want to believe that, with the service he would get playing for them, he would score plenty of goals. Aubameyang is good for Barcelona. l believe he can bring changes, Very smart and fantastic. And sometimes when building a new side involving young players, you need to add some bit of experienced players for them to learn from. It is part of the development process. Look at Arsenal, You have young players in Martinelli, Saka, Smith Rowe, Odegaard, White, Gabriel, Tierney and Lokonga. Playing alongside Thomas Partey, Lacazette, Aubamenyang, Xhaka makes them adapt and learn faster.

The thing is that Barcelona already pays a lot of old players so much money so that they would be mediocre and that is not really great. I feel like there is a good chance they will look for younger players who are cheaper right now so that they could get better while not losing too much money.

Let's be honest, Auby will want a money that will be for what he used to be and not what he is today, whereas some 22-23 year old kid will want money for what he is right now and that will be very important for them. Not that Auby will not be a good player, he will be a great player but they already pay so much for so many old players that they should not be doing it for one more player.

[Woodie]

Pogba is one of the lowest paid players in the current Manchester United roster, earning less than £300,000 per week, despite the fact that a player of his caliber should make more in this market.

Manchester United player salaries 2021.

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Cristiano Ronaldo  £510,000
David De Gea	£375,000
Jadon Sancho	£350,000
Raphael Varane	 £340,000
Paul Pogba	£290,000
Edinson Cavani	£250,000
Anthony Martial	£250,000
Marcus Rashford	 £200,000
Harry Maguire	£189,904
Bruno Fernandes	£180,000

source

Looking at this list several players could easily be asking for a raise looking at how much work they put in for the team.

Take for example Bruno Fernandes  who is getting a mere £180,000 but is capable of getting goals and also defend very well but the lad is not complaining....but why should pogba try to steal the show with his salary increaments??? These demands will not be meet and I see him leaving for this reason!

[CLS63]

It is rumoured that Manchester United are targeting the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz. He is only 18 years old now and he is a very promising attacking midfielder I believe. His market value is already 70 million euros now and he has a contract running until June 30, 2026. So far, he had 8 goals and 11 assists in total in 20 games. He is called as "the next Kai Havertz". But he is capable of being more than Havertz in the future.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1540403/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Ralf-Rangnick-Kai-Havertz-Florian-Wirtz-70m-Premier-League

[Igebotz]

Pogba is one of the lowest paid players in the current Manchester United roster, earning less than £300,000 per week, despite the fact that a player of his caliber should make more in this market.

Manchester United player salaries 2021.

Code:

Cristiano Ronaldo  £510,000
David De Gea	£375,000
Jadon Sancho	£350,000
Raphael Varane	 £340,000
Paul Pogba	£290,000
Edinson Cavani	£250,000
Anthony Martial	£250,000
Marcus Rashford	 £200,000
Harry Maguire	£189,904
Bruno Fernandes	£180,000

source

Looking at this list several players could easily be asking for a raise looking at how much work they put in for the team.

Take for example Bruno Fernandes  who is getting a mere £180,000 but is capable of getting goals and also defend very well but the lad is not complaining....but why should pogba try to steal the show with his salary increaments??? These demands will not be meet and I see him leaving for this reason!

Pogba is a valuable player in his peak with lots to give, and there are multiple clubs interested in his services. It's a basic situation that happens everywhere for a player who is out of a contract to demand an increase if the club still wants their services.

[tokeweed]

For City it’s either Kane or Haaland.  And yes, it will def work.  Ever wonder way in many of their matches that you expected a trashing, it ended in something like 1 - 0, 2 - 0, 2 - 1?  That’s cos they need a real striker and Gabriel Jesus ain’t cutting it.  We thought he was gonna be this cheap Mbappe alternative straight from Brazil when he came in.  But no.  He’s not that great.  How City has to splash the cash for a striker.  And between Kane and Haaland, I hope Pep gets the younger, less polished player.

Well, once again Kane is in the picture for Man City? That's an obsession or what? (jk)
IMO is time for Pep and Man City in general to pass the "Kane syndrome" period and look for other strikers who will have much better potentials (and playing years) than Kane. I don't know if it will be Haaland or some other and if it will be this transfer window or due the summer. I'm sure though that eventually Man City will make a striker transfer.

I don’t think he’s thinking about the long term about Kane, but he is still relatively young with more than 5 years in the tank and with a possibility of getting some value back if they decide to sell him in the transfer market.  Anyway yeah...  It also shows Pep’s desperation to win the UCL trophy since leaving Barcelona.  So winning it has to be this season or the next since his contract runs out in 2023.

And just heard Leeds sold Raphinha to Bayern for 50m EUR.  Sad to see him move away from the EPL.

[kawetsriyanto]

City to rival Barca in Haaland race
Manchester City have emerged as Barcelona's chief rival for the signature of Erling Haaland, reports Sport.

Barcelona is in a bad financial situation, they have no capacity to compete with Man City or Real Madrid to sign Haaland. Man City should have a bigger chance to sign Haaland, but depends on their priority. I mean Man City still prioritizes signing Harry Kane, Haaland probably becomes an alternative only. If they succeed brings Harry Kane, I assume they may be no longer interested to sign Haaland. Guardiola isn't a typical coach who needs many CF in the squad, so I guess he wants to add 1 CF only to City squad.

[Newlifebtc]

I was about saying one should look at it though.
Bruno earns less but with always give each game two hundred percent of his best performance in and off the pitch.
This shows commitment and loyalty, Paul can go if he wants to.

[Woodie]

Gareth Bale has been transfer listed by Real Madrid ahead of the January window, according to reports.

The Welsh winger, who hasn't played club football since August, is out of contract at the end of the season and is not expected to extend his £600,000-a-week deal.

Bale hasn't featured regular for Real since the 2018-19 campaign and spent last term on loan at Premier League side Tottenham.

Rumours earlier this year suggested he's considering retiring after next year's World Cup, should Wales qualify for the tournament in Qatar.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/real-madrid-transfer-list-bale-25790113

looks like its the end of the road for Bale, what a season this has been for him

[AndySt]

City to rival Barca in Haaland race Manchester City have emerged as Barcelona's chief rival for the signature of Erling Haaland, reports Sport.

Barcelona is in a bad financial situation, they have no capacity to compete with Man City or Real Madrid to sign Haaland. Man City should have a bigger chance to sign Haaland, but depends on their priority. I mean Man City still prioritizes signing Harry Kane, Haaland probably becomes an alternative only. If they succeed brings Harry Kane, I assume they may be no longer interested to sign Haaland. Guardiola isn't a typical coach who needs many CF in the squad, so I guess he wants to add 1 CF only to City squad.

On the contrary, there was information that due to the failure with the transfer of Kane, Manchester City will now throw all their efforts at buying Haaland. Barcelona has entered this race and, with its attempts to buy a player, is trying to do everything so that Haaland does not end up in the Real Madrid squad. Because the Catalan leadership is clearly not happy about the prospect of getting an opponent with Mbappe and Haaland in the same team. However, La Liga President Javier Tebas has already told Barcelona President Laporta a couple of recommendations about the transfer, given that Barcelona will have to cover losses of about 500 million euros, which will be very difficult.

[ajochems]

Many players in foodball. But the legend was only few people. This also applicable to the Messy. Most of Asian, African and even the Japanese wish was Messy. He ruling the world of football. You may think, the say of mine was very ridiculous. But it's the fact one and he proved by his cups. Football was unique game with huge investors increase daily.

[Swordsoffreedom]

City to rival Barca in Haaland race
Manchester City have emerged as Barcelona's chief rival for the signature of Erling Haaland, reports Sport.

Barcelona is in a bad financial situation, they have no capacity to compete with Man City or Real Madrid to sign Haaland. Man City should have a bigger chance to sign Haaland, but depends on their priority. I mean Man City still prioritizes signing Harry Kane, Haaland probably becomes an alternative only. If they succeed brings Harry Kane, I assume they may be no longer interested to sign Haaland. Guardiola isn't a typical coach who needs many CF in the squad, so I guess he wants to add 1 CF only to City squad.

I haven't seen any news that has much interest in Guardiola's Haaland. Both Guardiola and Manchester City want to build the best team at a lower cost. Haaland will demand higher wages at the moment because its demand is much higher now. So I think Real Madrid will be more interested in taking him to the team. If Barcelona are in financial crisis, they may be interested in spending on Haaland, as they desperately need a talented striker.

[ajochems]

Football is not easy as compared to other game. Because we should have a tactics and stamina compared to any other game. People should get note of clear view over the game. Player is stamina over this game. When the game was moe towards one person.Second should play some defence game.I's was good move during the cricital situation.

[Davidvictorson]

City to rival Barca in Haaland race
Manchester City have emerged as Barcelona's chief rival for the signature of Erling Haaland, reports Sport.

Barcelona is in a bad financial situation, they have no capacity to compete with Man City or Real Madrid to sign Haaland. Man City should have a bigger chance to sign Haaland, but depends on their priority. I mean Man City still prioritizes signing Harry Kane, Haaland probably becomes an alternative only. If they succeed brings Harry Kane, I assume they may be no longer interested to sign Haaland. Guardiola isn't a typical coach who needs many CF in the squad, so I guess he wants to add 1 CF only to City squad.

I haven't seen any news that has much interest in Guardiola's Haaland. Both Guardiola and Manchester City want to build the best team at a lower cost. Haaland will demand higher wages at the moment because its demand is much higher now. So I think Real Madrid will be more interested in taking him to the team. If Barcelona are in financial crisis, they may be interested in spending on Haaland, as they desperately need a talented striker.

There's is no chance that Haaland will join Barca. The whole point why he wanna leave dortmund is because he wants to take a step higher and win prizes. Not to take a step back, dortmund would eat barca alive  and why would he wanna play europa league? The people who think he joins barca, wake up he joins Manchester city or Real Madrid one of these 2, remember this comment

[blue Snow]

I was about saying one should look at it though.
Bruno earns less but with always give each game two hundred percent of his best performance in and off the pitch.
This shows commitment and loyalty, Paul can go if he wants to.

I never heard about Bruno, but when MU wants to sell him, for how much money?, when comparing it with Pogba, I believe Bruno is better, but when in the market, that possible Pogba makes the higher price.

Gareth Bale has been transfer listed by Real Madrid ahead of the January window, according to reports.

Only Newcastle is available for him, that if he is not injured. After he got bullied form fans when he came back on squad with injured, His name is one I never heard again. If Don Carlo does not put him on market, Real Madrid will lose a lot.

[abhiseshakana]

City to rival Barca in Haaland race
Manchester City have emerged as Barcelona's chief rival for the signature of Erling Haaland, reports Sport.

Barcelona is in a bad financial situation, they have no capacity to compete with Man City or Real Madrid to sign Haaland. Man City should have a bigger chance to sign Haaland, but depends on their priority. I mean Man City still prioritizes signing Harry Kane, Haaland probably becomes an alternative only. If they succeed brings Harry Kane, I assume they may be no longer interested to sign Haaland. Guardiola isn't a typical coach who needs many CF in the squad, so I guess he wants to add 1 CF only to City squad.

I haven't seen any news that has much interest in Guardiola's Haaland. Both Guardiola and Manchester City want to build the best team at a lower cost. Haaland will demand higher wages at the moment because its demand is much higher now. So I think Real Madrid will be more interested in taking him to the team. If Barcelona are in financial crisis, they may be interested in spending on Haaland, as they desperately need a talented striker.

There's is no chance that Haaland will join Barca. The whole point why he wanna leave dortmund is because he wants to take a step higher and win prizes. Not to take a step back, dortmund would eat barca alive  and why would he wanna play europa league? The people who think he joins barca, wake up he joins Manchester city or Real Madrid one of these 2, remember this comment

I also feel pessimistic that Barcelona will be able to sign Haaland, they do need new recruits but not Haaland. Apart from Man City and Real Madrid, it seems that Chelsea and PSG are also interested in signing Haaland. I guess PSG will insist on capturing Haaland because it is likely that Mbappe will leave and PSG will certainly look for a replacement for him.

One thing is for sure, Erling Haaland will be priced at a fantastic value, considering that many big teams want him.

[ILuckyGuyI]

According to Marca's news, Gareth Bale and Isco are very much likely to leave Real Madrid in January. Their contracts both are running our in next summer. And I guess that there would be some teams interested in especially Gareth Bale to sign. Actually, he is not as good as in the old days now. However, he hasn't got much chance in the Real Madrid lineup this season also. He showed a great performance at Tottenham in the last season (16 goals, 4 assists in 35 games). Maybe Tottenham would like to sign him back.

https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/12/26/61c890e822601dce518b45c2.html

[Wawa2013]

According to Marca's news, Gareth Bale and Isco are very much likely to leave Real Madrid in January. Their contracts both are running our in next summer. And I guess that there would be some teams interested in especially Gareth Bale to sign. Actually, he is not as good as in the old days now. However, he hasn't got much chance in the Real Madrid lineup this season also. He showed a great performance at Tottenham in the last season (16 goals, 4 assists in 35 games). Maybe Tottenham would like to sign him back.

https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/12/26/61c890e822601dce518b45c2.html

Indeed, Gareth Bale and Isco should be immediately sold by Real Madrid in the January transfer market, in addition to their contracts expiring 
at the end of this season, the two players if sold could reduce the salary burden that must be borne by Real Madrid. I think Tottenham is the right
team for Gareth Bale. Indeed, Bale's performance has now gone downhill, but when Bale played for Tottenham on loan before, Bale's form was
quite good. This means that Bale is more adaptable if he is at Tottenham, but the problem is whether Tottenham are willing to accept Bale back.
Because it was not a wise decision for Tottenham to buy Bale, considering Bale's age is not young anymore and Bale is unlikely to develop again.

[mia_houston]

According to Marca's news, Gareth Bale and Isco are very much likely to leave Real Madrid in January. Their contracts both are running our in next summer. And I guess that there would be some teams interested in especially Gareth Bale to sign. Actually, he is not as good as in the old days now. However, he hasn't got much chance in the Real Madrid lineup this season also. He showed a great performance at Tottenham in the last season (16 goals, 4 assists in 35 games). Maybe Tottenham would like to sign him back.

https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/12/26/61c890e822601dce518b45c2.html

Ancelotti has also asked the management of real madrid to look for a winger who will most likely replace bale at madrid, from some local media that I read, madrid began to approach Hirving Lozano who is currently still in the Napoli uniform, I think maybe tottenham can return to being Bale's current destination club, because we know that Bale and Tottenham have had a fairly close relationship over the years. Likewise with Isco who currently has a few months left on his contract, although now his position is quite complicated at Madrid, but of course that doesn't make him a bad player, Isco just needs to find the right club and can also give him more playing opportunities to improve his form again, I think arsenal, which currently needs a midfielder, seems can be one of its goals, especially since arsenal is very interested in signing Isco this season to give creativity to their game.

[toast]

I ask myself, is this Real Madrid team really different in so many places from the success team that has won the Champions League 3 times in a row? We don't have Ronaldo at Real Madrid anymore, but players like Modric and Benzema are still there. Perhaps Haaland should come and play for Madrid after all. Frenkie de Jong may also be released from Barcelona. Not sure if that is accepted bu the audience in Madrid.