⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[gabbie2010]

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has signed for an Italian Seria B club Como after the expiration of his contract at Monaco on a free transfer, he is expected to help the club in gaining promotion to Seria A, I believe with his wealth of experience in European leagues he will help the club to achieve their aim, though he is already 35 nevertheless he will make an impact and asset to the team, he can still play competitive football in  some more couples of years ahead provided that he is injury-free.
Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62381661

[SatoPrincess]

Haller signing was a little out of the ordinary for Dortmund, as previously they tended to look for talented young strikers who could potentially become stars in the future. Haller a mature striker who is in his prime, the reason Dortmund signed Haller is that he is an experienced centre-forward who will be projected to fill the position vacated by Erling Haaland. Haller has shown his class and high quality finishing, he has also created a sensation in the Champions League with his goals. Meanwhile, Meyer was brought in as a free agent, his age does not matter because of his position as a goalkeeper, Meyer will be plotted as a cover for Gregor Kobel next season.

Haller's signing was a good one, infact I think he is the perfect replacement for Haaland who made a move away to Manchester City this summer and It will be very disappointing that they have to start the season with their star signing being sidelined. I can only imagine the disruption in their plans this will cause for the team and the manager especially. I hope he gets well quickly and returns to the pitch.

[rby]

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has signed for an Italian Seria B club Como after the expiration of his contract at Monaco on a free transfer, he is expected to help the club in gaining promotion to Seria A, I believe with his wealth of experience in European leagues he will help the club to achieve their aim, though he is already 35 nevertheless he will make an impact and asset to the team, he can still play competitive football in  some more couples of years ahead provided that he is injury-free.
Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62381661

I do not expect that a player like Fabregas at his age will be able to create the momentum that will promote the serie B side to serie A. Even when  Fabregas was at the peak of his career, he wasn't that kind of player that produces so much energy to drive a club. That physical and mental force is not there. He is just like Ozil. They play good football and make decent and visionary passes, but they are not team drivers. At 35, Fabregas is going to chill off to ensure that he doesn't stay out of salary till he retires.

[arallmuus]

An offer from Chelsea in my opinion is much more attractive for De Jong than from United - he will be able to play in the Champions League, this is a very serious plus.

Any other offer from the another top club is pretty much more appealing compared to Manchester United offered. For some reason, De Jong doesnt want to move with no clear reasoning on that although Barcelona has explicitly shown their interest on selling him even after stating that he needs to take a pay cut for him to stay at the club.

[ilovealtcoins]

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has signed for an Italian Seria B club Como after the expiration of his contract at Monaco on a free transfer, he is expected to help the club in gaining promotion to Seria A, I believe with his wealth of experience in European leagues he will help the club to achieve their aim, though he is already 35 nevertheless he will make an impact and asset to the team, he can still play competitive football in  some more couples of years ahead provided that he is injury-free.
Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62381661

I do not expect that a player like Fabregas at his age will be able to create the momentum that will promote the serie B side to serie A. Even when  Fabregas was at the peak of his career, he wasn't that kind of player that produces so much energy to drive a club. That physical and mental force is not there. He is just like Ozil. They play good football and make decent and visionary passes, but they are not team drivers. At 35, Fabregas is going to chill off to ensure that he doesn't stay out of salary till he retires.

Fabregas has always been a great midfielder and I always thought that he can be an essential part of any team. But I also agree that he was not someone who can be effective in a game-changing way for any team. I think he is going to end his career soon. He has moved down to Serie-B and I think he will perform well in this league. But obviously not at the level that some people might expect.

[blackened515]

Ben chilwell is having a critical time in the team as he just came back from a long time injury. Tuchel and the team have to be patient for the player to bounced back to his fully form, Although he have not been doing great in pre-season games but let's ignore his rusty performance and face what we have in hand here. Marcos Alonso will be playing the position for the new season but once Ben Chilwell gets back to form, we know who usually takes the position during the mid league campaign. 

[izsara]

Ben chilwell is having a critical time in the team as he just came back from a long time injury. Tuchel and the team have to be patient for the player to bounced back to his fully form, Although he have not been doing great in pre-season games but let's ignore his rusty performance and face what we have in hand here. Marcos Alonso will be playing the position for the new season but once Ben Chilwell gets back to form, we know who usually takes the position during the mid league campaign. 

The ACL is one of the natural enemies of football players and indeed this is something that will be very difficult when a player is already in an injury like this to get up quickly because there must be a process there which of course is not a short time.
On the other hand, players must also have mental steel here because indeed when an injury like this will definitely have an effect on their mentality and this is clearly something that is very difficult to beat if there is no will to get up.

[CryptoPanda]

If Ronaldo decides to keep playing for Man United (either because nobody wants to sign him or he truly changes his mind), then he has to give reassurance if he can remain professional, at least he has to commit to Man United that he will give his best performance, regardless of the situation related to him, be it the past or the speculations that will arise in the future. It could be that there are players or staff who don't like Ronaldo's attitude, for that Ten Hag must mediate and provide solutions so that Man United can become a solid and harmonious team.

I believe Christiano Ronaldo will remain professional as he continues to play for Manchester United regardless of the current situation and speculations about him wanting to leave the club. Ronaldo is a big player and he understands what it means to be called a professional so he will commit to the club and put in his best to the growth and good of the club until the end of his contract.

[Oluwa-btc]

Ben chilwell is having a critical time in the team as he just came back from a long time injury. Tuchel and the team have to be patient for the player to bounced back to his fully form, Although he have not been doing great in pre-season games but let's ignore his rusty performance and face what we have in hand here. Marcos Alonso will be playing the position for the new season but once Ben Chilwell gets back to form, we know who usually takes the position during the mid league campaign. 

With talks about getting Marcos Alonso over to Barcelona will fuel and catalyze the transfer push for Brighton player Marc Curerella.
The Spanish international player been linked with Manchester City but nothing seems to be agreed between Manchester City and. Brighton Albion. Pep Guardiola when asked during a press conference never said direct talks about him but Manchester City has really shown interest and the Spanish player does deserves a switch to a bigger and better club that Brighton for bloster and boost his profile and career.

[mamesso]

Manchester United made improvement in the price but Frankie has said no again.
It is now obvious he wants to play Champions League.
If Manchester United gets qualified next year he can make a change with his decision

No team would want to play an unstable team like Manchester United without leaving a stable and strong squad like Barcelona. Moreover, Manchester United did not qualify for the Champions League. Also de Jong's chemistry with Barcelona is very good. So de Jong is not interested in leaving Barcelona. Manchester United should look for another player.

The club has given De Jong two options over his attitude that he doesn't want to leave Barcelona, ​​be loaned out to another club or he has to agree to a pay cut. If he doesn't want to leave Barcelona, ​​he must be prepared to have his salary cut so that the club is not burdened with a large salary, this situation is very beneficial for Manchester United because they can sign De Jong on loan if he refuses to have his salary cut. As a result of not qualifying for the Champions League, it is difficult for players to accept offers from Manchester United, De Jong must also be prepared to miss the UCL if loaned to Manchester United.

[Pulsar77]

Chelsea's current centre-back target is Wesley Fofana from Leicester. After not being able to complete the Kounde signing they have turned their direction to him. Actually I would expect them to go for Nathan Ake because it feels like he would be a better choice. If this deal is completed then we would see if I'm wrong. Fofana is only 21 years old and he can improve his game a lot in the future of course. I wonder how much Chelsea will need to pay for him because his value is 40 million euros and his contract lasts until 2027.

[Coyster]

I believe Christiano Ronaldo will remain professional as he continues to play for Manchester United regardless of the current situation and speculations about him wanting to leave the club. Ronaldo is a big player and he understands what it means to be called a professional so he will commit to the club and put in his best to the growth and good of the club until the end of his contract.

There are no questions as to whether Ronaldo would act like a professional that he is, i know he usually has this tantrums when things aren't going his way, but i am pretty sure he will know what it means to be bound to a team by contract, he is a big player and a United great, he would not want to spoil all that by getting on the club's nerves, or forcing them to fine him, yes he wants to leave, but it will have to follow a process, as all parties want to make sure that they do not fall in the receiving end of things.

Ronaldo's stance that he wanta to leave still remains the same i think, at least that was what i heard on Sky Sports news, and United are also maintaining their position that they aren't selling him, what i actually find funny is how all of this is dragging on and the league starts in a couple of days, and Manchester United do not look ready at all, there is so much going on with Ronaldo and Frankie De Jong, the distraction is really crazy tbh. I can't wait to see if Ronaldo will be available for Manchester United when they play Brighton at the weekend

[rby]

The Manchester United and Frank De Jong drama is becoming more dramatic everyday. I have discovered that it does not lie with the club - Barcelona only. De Jong on his own is not willing to come to Manchester United. He is being so skeptical, maybe because he is being careful now that his career is blooming, so that he wouldn't end it abstructly.
But he is forgetting one thing, that Manchester United is a very big club. If he makes a successful move this year and help the club qualify for champions league. Then he would cement his name in the club and will then become a big fish for the club. He should be wise and make some wise moves.

[snipie]

An offer from Chelsea in my opinion is much more attractive for De Jong than from United - he will be able to play in the Champions League, this is a very serious plus.

Any other offer from the another top club is pretty much more appealing compared to Manchester United offered. For some reason, De Jong doesnt want to move with no clear reasoning on that although Barcelona has explicitly shown their interest on selling him even after stating that he needs to take a pay cut for him to stay at the club.

He doesn't want to leave Barcelona because of his current high wage + Barcelona owes him money for the pay cut that he accepted to be cut during covid-19 and be reimbursed later but Barcelona announced to him that they will not pay him that money if he leaves the club and ironically they are calling him to left and others saying that he won't leave. It is a real mess in Barca, it is like they found an oil rig down there and infinite money to spend!
Meanwhile Chelsea and ManU are still seeking to recruit him although nothing has changed in this story from weeks.

[baeva]

Yes, because Barcelona's management are too confident in their 'newcomers', so getting a place in the main squad will now be very difficult for Depay. All in all I hope to see him move to another team, I want to see what he can do outside Barcelona, plus he will get regular playing practice. They can't ruin a player like that by not letting him on the field

Depay should have chosen a club that would give him more places in the squad. I don't know why he didn't want to leave Barcelona. because Juventus is not a small club that will be in arrears of salary. if he stays at Barcelona, maybe Depay will get very few opportunities to enter the main squad.
This reminds me of Bale at Real Madrid.

By the way a good comparison, both players are in good form at the same age, Bale has already made the mistake of staying then, hopefully Depay won't repeat it. What can be done in that case? Nothing, just train hard (but I doubt they'll put you in the main squad because there are more attractive players), or hope that his rival gets injured

[terrorJR]

The Manchester United and Frank De Jong drama is becoming more dramatic everyday. I have discovered that it does not lie with the club - Barcelona only. De Jong on his own is not willing to come to Manchester United. He is being so skeptical, maybe because he is being careful now that his career is blooming, so that he wouldn't end it abstructly.
But he is forgetting one thing, that Manchester United is a very big club. If he makes a successful move this year and help the club qualify for champions league. Then he would cement his name in the club and will then become a big fish for the club. He should be wise and make some wise moves.

I recently read that Manchester have included Fabian Ruiz on the list now and this has given one thing for sure: they are aware that De Jong is a tough target now despite their generosity.
Fabian Ruiz could be a good option there I think because he also played quite well for Napoli last season. But the problem is whether they will be able to replace their Taregt now with limited time.

[BuNga_cute]

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has signed for an Italian Seria B club Como after the expiration of his contract at Monaco on a free transfer, he is expected to help the club in gaining promotion to Seria A, I believe with his wealth of experience in European leagues he will help the club to achieve their aim, though he is already 35 nevertheless he will make an impact and asset to the team, he can still play competitive football in  some more couples of years ahead provided that he is injury-free.
Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62381661

I do not expect that a player like Fabregas at his age will be able to create the momentum that will promote the serie B side to serie A. Even when  Fabregas was at the peak of his career, he wasn't that kind of player that produces so much energy to drive a club. That physical and mental force is not there. He is just like Ozil. They play good football and make decent and visionary passes, but they are not team drivers. At 35, Fabregas is going to chill off to ensure that he doesn't stay out of salary till he retires.

Fabregas has always been a great midfielder and I always thought that he can be an essential part of any team. But I also agree that he was not someone who can be effective in a game-changing way for any team. I think he is going to end his career soon. He has moved down to Serie-B and I think he will perform well in this league. But obviously not at the level that some people might expect.

As an Arsenal supporter, I will always remember how Cesc Fabregas performed as a midfielder. His performance when he played for Arsenal
was extraordinary, no wonder Barcelona bought him in 2011. But after playing in several big European clubs, I didn't think that at the end of
his career Fabregas chose to move to Como. Although I'm glad Fabregas is still playing at the age of 35, he shouldn't be playing for a Serie B club.
Even though Fabregas should have chosen to move to MLS like most other European players when he ended his career as a professional footballer.
Besides, I agree with the opinion that Fabregas is not the type of player who can change the game at his age. Even when playing at Monaco,
Fabregas didn't get much playing time. But the arrival of Fabregas to Como can increase the club's income with the popularity that Fabregas has.
At least Como can sell more match tickets, merchandise and possibly bring in new sponsors.

[Igebotz]

The Manchester United and Frank De Jong drama is becoming more dramatic everyday. I have discovered that it does not lie with the club - Barcelona only. De Jong on his own is not willing to come to Manchester United. He is being so skeptical, maybe because he is being careful now that his career is blooming, so that he wouldn't end it abstructly.
But he is forgetting one thing, that Manchester United is a very big club. If he makes a successful move this year and help the club qualify for champions league. Then he would cement his name in the club and will then become a big fish for the club. He should be wise and make some wise moves.

You're looking at the wrong pictures; he doesn't want to play for Manchester United; he wants to play for a team in the Champions League, and he also commented on United's poor management. Barcelona and Manchester United had reached an agreement last month, but De Jong refused to negotiate personal terms. He wants to stay at Barcelona, but he's also open to moving if the right club approaches him.

[Harkorede]

An offer from Chelsea in my opinion is much more attractive for De Jong than from United - he will be able to play in the Champions League, this is a very serious plus.

Any other offer from the another top club is pretty much more appealing compared to Manchester United offered. For some reason, De Jong doesnt want to move with no clear reasoning on that although Barcelona has explicitly shown their interest on selling him even after stating that he needs to take a pay cut for him to stay at the club.

Other than probably not being competitive enough as club for him, I think Man United might serve De Jong's best interest as a player with Ten Haag in charge, and Man United are pretty much the only club with serious intention to sign him, afaik the only problem so far is De Jong's not being able to reach a final on personal terms with Man United, I'm not so buying into the payment owed over 2020 Covid wages deferment, I'm not claiming he might not be owed by Barcelona but I'm just being rather objective that since Barcelona need to sell him to register new players and looking at the amount being used so far to sign these new players I'd assume it's only reasonable/logical that Barcelona should be willing to pay him what's he's being owed in as much they can guarantee a sale would be finalized.

[bekti3]

By the way a good comparison, both players are in good form at the same age, Bale has already made the mistake of staying then, hopefully Depay won't repeat it. What can be done in that case? Nothing, just train hard (but I doubt they'll put you in the main squad because there are more attractive players), or hope that his rival gets injured

Actually, it's quite wrong to compare him with Bale because if I look at it from the other side, Bale also left because his contract was not renewed instead of going straight to find a new club there.
When it comes to Depay it is something else because indeed I also quite agree if he leaves considering his age he is still able to compete for positions but not at Barcelona.