⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[MinoRaiola]

Verrati will stay in France 4 more years.

it is official.

Source: https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1608189874338729984

Seeing that he has been playing for Paris for 10 years, he will also spend his last days there. In 2012, he moved from Delfino Pescara in Italy. MinoRaiola was his advisor for as long as he lived. As an Italian, Verrati is not alone in Paris, with him is Gianluigi Donnarumma and who knows if anyone else will come, i think only defensively. Verrati won the 2021 European Championship with Italy, and he won the championship 8 times with Paris, but never the Champions League.

[el kaka22]

Enzo is definitely a good player, but can we really say that he is THIS good? I mean 55 million is a bit overrated if you ask me, a team like Bayern would never pay him this much for example, but if you want to, then 55 million is not out of question to get a talent at least. Remember that these teams make 100-150 million a year normally, and 55 means you are spending 1/3 of your revenue just on a single player, and not a smart way.

However, if we are talking about 120 million??? That's just a flex and show how rich they are and nothing more. Nobody should pay 120 million for Enzo, he is not worth half of that money and it would be stupid to do so.

[Ryu_Ar1]

This has been confirmed now and Manchester United must lose their start now even though there are still several other options such as Dumfries or Joao Felix who have been widely rumored before.
But indeed in this case it is also an advantage for Liverpool. They have some great attackers but until now there are still some who haven't been able to strengthen Liverpool like Jota who has a problem in his leg and Diaz who still hasn't fully recovered so Gakpo will be very useful to fill the void.

Apart from Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota, the inconsistency of Darwin Nunez has also created problems for Liverpool's front line. After getting Cody Gakpo it seems that the problem will be fixed soon. Manchester United have always been apprehensive when it comes to targeting players and now they have to focus on finding a new striker, even though Martial performed quite well last night and scored a goal in the match against Nottingham Forest, it seems that Erik ten Hag still needs a decent main striker to go through next season.

He struggled a bit at the start of this season, but over time it seems that he is starting to regain his performance, although until now Nunez has not been able to make much of a contribution in terms of his goal productivity.
The presence of Gakpo is indeed a breath of fresh air but at the moment the condition of their attack line is actually quite heaped up I think and Klopp needs several options for that.

[Velvet78]

Chelsea are reported to have made an offer for Enzo Fernandez.

It was obvious that some big teams were going to go after him especially after his World Cup performance. Chelsea's offer is said to be like 115 million pounds which is an enormous amount really. I don't know if Chelsea are really ready to pay this much for him now. But it might be real because they have made their transfers for the attacking line already as it seems. It might be time for improving the midfield now. But signing Fernandez won't be easy for them because I expect some other big teams to join the race.

[alegotardo]

He struggled a bit at the start of this season, but over time it seems that he is starting to regain his performance, although until now Nunez has not been able to make much of a contribution in terms of his goal productivity.
The presence of Gakpo is indeed a breath of fresh air but at the moment the condition of their attack line is actually quite heaped up I think and Klopp needs several options for that.

Manchester United managed to win the first two matches of English football in the return of the World Cup very well.
First, Burnley and then Nottingham Forest, both very calm, in my opinion.
These are very encouraging results that make us believe that Manchester United is starting to see better days.

Consequently, it looks like Cristiano Ronaldo isn't being missed at all, so... either they've always had a striker deficit or they just don't need one.

I would say that Bruno Fernandes is playing very well, he makes the team play very well with the impeccable help of Eriksen and Casemiro.
The latter, Brazilian, was man of the field against Nottingham Forest and is the type of player who changes the level of a team, as he has been a reference in European football for years and remains in great shape.

Does Manchester United need a new striker? Yes... but I don't see that as a big problem.

[Woodie]

Cristiano Ronaldo not ready to move to Saudi Arabia as his agent, Jorge Mendes is searching for bids from European clubs. He's one of the best player in football history but his getting old and not fully active as before, so getting a club to signed and agree his personal condition would be a big deal to comply with.

Ronaldo playing in Europe is a is not a problem, but his  huge wage bill is definitely going to chase away potential teams that want his services and his been told that already. And I think Ronaldo needs to find a team that will give him a good send off party as he will be retiring soon and Saudi Arabia isn't the place for such a legend But going to Saudi Arabia for a good retirement package isn't bad either but for now no offers have come through and his destiny looks cemented for now.

Ronaldo is financially balance, he's not moved by the massive gigantic contract placed for him by Saudi Arabia club.

CR7 is a show man and if this record will stick and rub his haters eyes a little... I see him taking this deal just to go one better than his closest competitors like Messi and others.

[izsara]

Seeing the current condition Manchester City is actually filled with strong players on almost all fronts and even during the world cup some time ago they actually sent the most players who participated for their country as many as 16 players how could this not be called a great player.
Actually in terms of assessment maybe this depends on everyone's perspective but to say Manchester City doesn't have great players in it is a little too much for me.

I agree that Manchester City does have very good players in the current squad and even so they are not stopping hiring.

One of the highlights of England in the World Cup, for example, was midfielder Jude Bellingham, so much so that he is one of the most coveted players in the current transfer market.
And I believe that Manchester City has a great chance of signing the current Borussia Dortmund player right now. The renewal of the contract with coach Pep Guardiola and the desire to meet again with striker Erling Haaland, who was once his partner in Germany, are very good reasons for Bellingham to sign with Manchester City.

But, that won't come cheap, from what I've seen here, this deal could reach the £83 million mark, which would make this the second most expensive signing of the team, behind only Jack Grealish.

His condition is still uncertain, even though there is interest from Manchester City we know what conditions are like from Dortmund. They always strive for high sales and right now it's not only Manchester City who want this player but there are several other big clubs like Madrid or Liverpool even though it looks like Liverpool will change direction now because their financial condition has been used by Gakpo.

So far it's not a certainty, I think anything is possible.

[asriloni]

Now I respect De Jong even more because he stayed in Barcelona on his own terms. As I understand it, he did not agree to any reduction in wages and forgiveness of debts? This guy has balls! And by the way, now it turns out that he is the highest paid player in Barcelona, or am I mistaken? In any case, his salary is such that the bench does not threaten him.

It seems like that barcelona used him as a replacement for the busquets in barcelona. he has gone from transferable player become a non transferable player. It seems like that barcelona was not asking for the salary cut again after barcelona sees him to be an important player. I don't know whether his debts already resolved by barcelona or not. You're right about de jong was a player with the highest salary for now.

[sokani]

Manchester United currently needs a figure who will replace Cristiano Ronaldo. But not only recruiting new players, but Erik Ten Hag will also promote him from the current squad. Yes, it has to be done, because sometimes the team itself has valuable players that may not have been seen before. Like for example Garnarcho who plays very promising for his future. Players who didn't get much game time for some reason, are now starting to be given game time and even making the difference for the team.

I hope they won't be carried away by the win against Burnley and Nothingham Forest. A lot needs to be done, a new striker is needed to replace Cristiano Ronaldo's and aside that, Martial has been in and out of the squad as a result of injury.

Chelsea are reported to have made an offer for Enzo Fernandez.

It was obvious that some big teams were going to go after him especially after his World Cup performance. Chelsea's offer is said to be like 115 million pounds which is an enormous amount really. I don't know if Chelsea are really ready to pay this much for him now. But it might be real because they have made their transfers for the attacking line already as it seems. It might be time for improving the midfield now. But signing Fernandez won't be easy for them because I expect some other big teams to join the race.

No doubt, he's one of the outstanding players of the world cup tournament but I think he's overpriced. I don't think any club would be ready to cough out such an amount of money on him.

[Swordsoffreedom]

PSG situation is getting more difficult after Mbappe put forward three demands so that he stays with PSG. Real Madrid interest in him has made Mbappe selfish attitude uncontrollable, he put forward three special conditions to the club so that he continues to stay with PSG.
Mbappe first demands were very heavy on PSG, he asked the Club to sell Neymar. The relationship between the two players is not harmonious, Mbappe demands that Neymar be immediately sold to another club, if Neymar does not leave, Mbappe will leave.
Mbappe second demand is that PSG bring in Zidane as a replacement for Galtier, Zidan's experience while training Real Madrid is considered to be able to improve PSG quality in local and European competitions. Mbappe also asked PSG to sign Harry Kane, he felt Kane could be the ideal partner for him.
source : Sell Neymar, Zidane as manager and more: Kylian Mbappe sets 3 conditions to remain at PSG

It will be really selfish of Mbappe to make this demands if this is true. Asking the club to sell Neymar because of your personal problems with the player doesn't sound professional at all. These demands even if they are to be considered cannot be achieved easily and will only put the club on too much pressure trying to balance it all. Maybe Mbappe really wants to leave because it will be difficult to achieve this conditions for one player.

It is my opinion that what PSG has done with him is not good, as I feel that it has made him selfish and greedy, and that is not what I like about it. In order to ensure that one is not abused as a player, it is essential that one does not have as much administrative rights as Mbappe does. There is no way I would agree with him if he asked for such demands as selling a player like Neymar.

It is possible that some of his demands such as bringing in Zidane as coach or signing Harry Kane are justified. However, he should never be able to tell management to sell a player like Neymar without the agreement of management.

[BigBos]

Cristiano Ronaldo not ready to move to Saudi Arabia as his agent, Jorge Mendes is searching for bids from European clubs. He's one of the best player in football history but his getting old and not fully active as before, so getting a club to signed and agree his personal condition would be a big deal to comply with. Ronaldo is financially balance, he's not moved by the massive gigantic contract placed for him by Saudi Arabia club.

I do believe that Ronaldo will prefer moving to Chelsea than to the Saudi Arabian club, And currently Chelsea is the only best option for him to choose if come January transfer window open if Chelsea is seriously interested on signing him. With his age what will be suitable for him is spend the rest of his football career retiring in England where he already know the system of play, and don't need to adapt with their system of play if in case he moves to the Saudis club.

Some time ago apart from going to Chelsea and the Saudi Arabian club I heard that Cristiano Ronaldo was requested on the Arsenal field to strengthen his team, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are also waiting for his presence at Arsenal, he said he would spoil Ronaldo's on the front lines as the spearhead of the attack, I think if this is serious, it's better for Cristiano Ronaldo to go to Arsenal before he retires from the field, and of course while winning the primary league and we know Arsenal are currently at the top of the primary league standings is of course very profitable for Cristiano Ronaldo.

[X-ray]

Manchester United currently needs a figure who will replace Cristiano Ronaldo. But not only recruiting new players, but Erik Ten Hag will also promote him from the current squad. Yes, it has to be done, because sometimes the team itself has valuable players that may not have been seen before. Like for example Garnarcho who plays very promising for his future. Players who didn't get much game time for some reason, are now starting to be given game time and even making the difference for the team.

I don't even think MU needs a replacement for ronaldo. Rashford already proven that if he can become a replacement for ronaldo. Rashford's performance is also very good at this moment too. You shall see how good rashford right now. Im not even feeling doubt if rashford can even become a better player than ronaldo at this time. I think that you must have read some news about rashford. This guy has become a very good replacement for ronaldo. Rashford has been successfully proven himself as a good winger like ronaldo.
There's no need for MU to buy a new winger again to replace ronaldo.

[mitchr4]

Manchester United currently needs a figure who will replace Cristiano Ronaldo. But not only recruiting new players, but Erik Ten Hag will also promote him from the current squad. Yes, it has to be done, because sometimes the team itself has valuable players that may not have been seen before. Like for example Garnarcho who plays very promising for his future. Players who didn't get much game time for some reason, are now starting to be given game time and even making the difference for the team.

I don't even think MU needs a replacement for ronaldo. Rashford already proven that if he can become a replacement for ronaldo. Rashford's performance is also very good at this moment too. You shall see how good rashford right now. Im not even feeling doubt if rashford can even become a better player than ronaldo at this time. I think that you must have read some news about rashford. This guy has become a very good replacement for ronaldo. Rashford has been successfully proven himself as a good winger like ronaldo.
There's no need for MU to buy a new winger again to replace ronaldo.

Obviously there will be a replacement for Ronaldo at MU but we don't know who. With the current lineup in the last game, MU is in good form even without Ronaldo. Rasford and others played very well with clean sheets. Rasford is certainly better in skill and strength and is still very young, his football career is still long.

[blue Snow]

Does Manchester United need a new striker? Yes... but I don't see that as a big problem.

Maybe is not the problem for now, but after losing to get Gakpo, MU must think to find another attacker, Antony didn't show a performance yet after buying it for 80 M pounds. We know MU cash is very limited to buying new attackers on market, but with that money, Ten Hag still has a chance to buy young players just to make MU competitive in the club. Because when have limited attackers, this will be an inside problem like fatigue.

[Razmirraz]

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It is my opinion that what PSG has done with him is not good, as I feel that it has made him selfish and greedy, and that is not what I like about it. In order to ensure that one is not abused as a player, it is essential that one does not have as much administrative rights as Mbappe does. There is no way I would agree with him if he asked for such demands as selling a player like Neymar.

It is possible that some of his demands such as bringing in Zidane as coach or signing Harry Kane are justified. However, he should never be able to tell management to sell a player like Neymar without the agreement of management.

The biggest mistake PSG made because giving privileges to Mbappe, he acts like a boss despite his status as a player. PSG forgets that the club is bigger than the player, retaining Mbappe by giving him special privileges has made PSG intervened by the player himself.

Mbappe demands are too exaggerated, asking the club to sell Neymar is absurd. As a result of his selfishness, the PSG squad became two camps. this is not a good condition for a team that wants to win the UCL title because player connections are needed on the pitch. After Messi wins the World Cup there will be new drama in the PSG squad, Mbappe's attitude is getting out of control because Messi has made him a loser in the world cup final.

[GiftedMAN]

newcastle united is reportedly interested in signing chelsea midfielder Jorginho in January. the italian international's contract at stamford bridge expires at the end of the current season.

Jorginho is 31 years old, should Newcastle need to prioritize younger players for his long term project. Newcastle do need experienced players, but it doesn't look like they have to offer a contract of more than 3 years if he is 31 years old like Jorginho. If Newcastle are interested in Jorginho I think that would be great for the strength and stability of their current midfield. Newcastle also needs quality players at a relatively younger age, that will increase the strength of the team.

I don't know how likely this transfer will be between Newcastle and Chelsea. Marcus Thuram also seems to be getting closer to Newcastle, and again Enzo Fernandez is rumored with Newcastle which then makes Benfica feel bad.

Jorginho can still play football till he is thirty three or thirty four but he looks like he is gradually getting past his best form and gradually reducing he was left wondering and running to and from on the pitch in the last match for Chelsea. Isn't it time they let him go, Newcastle should prioritize younger players, what should be the reason for bringing in Jorginho no solid reason so it doesn't make sense.

He'll be out to the Seria A to work with his boss again Sarri in the future, Marcus Thuram had a splendid world Cup moving to the premier league will be a dream come through for him. Getting Enzo Fenandez would be difficult currently.

[Rruchi man]

Ten Hag still has a chance to buy young players just to make MU competitive in the club. Because when have limited attackers, this will be an inside problem like fatigue.

I remember in the last transfer window, MU were able to pull off some last minute huge sign-ins. I believe that the MU board know their challenges and are making silent moves to find solutions. They already lost out on the Gakpo deal to Liverpool, I know we will be hearing who will be joining the club shortly.

Chelsea have signed Ivory Coast striker David Datro Fofana from Molde for around €12m.

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Will he become another Didier Drogba for Chelsea?

[Lordhermes]

Ten Hag still has a chance to buy young players just to make MU competitive in the club. Because when have limited attackers, this will be an inside problem like fatigue.

I remember in the last transfer window, MU were able to pull off some last minute huge sign-ins. I believe that the MU board know their challenges and are making silent moves to find solutions. They already lost out on the Gakpo deal to Liverpool, I know we will be hearing who will be joining the club shortly.

Chelsea have signed Ivory Coast striker David Datro Fofana from Molde for around €12m.

source

Will he become another Didier Drogba for Chelsea?

have said it countless times that Man utd management are only interested in making money from the club and are not interested in trophies. Because their transfer attitudes show it all. They're so sluggish to make a deal with players. How they lost Gakpo to Liverpool is still very much surprised to me.
I just hope they sign good players before the end of January transfer. To be able to challenge for some trophies this season. Ten tag knows, he can't depend on martial alone.

[Iranus]

Argentinian young talent, Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea's sights, according to rumors, currently Chelsea are ready to offer Fernandez for € 127m ^(source) to Benfica. A very fantastic price for this player. Because previously not many paid attention to him, the World Cup skyrocketed his name by becoming the best young player at the World Cup 2022. Even though he is being linked with Chelsea, Fernandez admits that he doesn't know anything ^(source).

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There's no way that kid can afford that much money. It would be a waste of his talent to sit on the bench with all their other big signings.
Enzo Fernandez, it is reported, is wanted by Chelsea, but Benfica will not sell for less than 105 million euros. His World Cup season with Argentina was stellar, so this is not surprising. Despite having money, Chelsea invests in players that aren't helping them.

Even though it would cost them 127 million euros to bring him in, I think Chelsea should bring him in at this point in order to strengthen their squad. It is because they will be able to work well with a young player like the 21-year-old. As well as this, he has enough time to grow with the club. There have been a number of questionable signings made by Chelsea in recent times. This one, on the other hand, I am more confident about. Because I feel like this one can hardly turn out wrong. As long as there is an agreement between the two clubs, the player shouldn't have any problems moving, because it is obviously going to be beneficial to his career in the long run.

[Asiska02]

Does Manchester United need a new striker? Yes... but I don't see that as a big problem.

That, in my opinion, is not a major issue. Even if they don't have a replacement for him yet, they can still do better, as evidenced by their two recent games following the World Cup break. Some people believe Ronaldo was a barrier to them performing well as a team because they have too much respect for him to correct him on the field of play. They've shown that they can play without him; now we'll see if they can keep it up for the rest of the season.