⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[rendravolt]

Pep Guardiola has stated that he has dismissed all player news on the table related to Man City in this season's transfer market. It seems that the steps taken by Manchester City are correct with the depth of the squad they have, Man City is still able to navigate regular competition or the Champions League this season. For Enzo Fernandez at such an expensive price it seems that it will make him sell a bit slow because negotiations from several clubs are ongoing and there have been no recent updates until now.

The price tag that already given by benfica for enzo didn't even make sense for me. City was a rich club but wasting hundred million thousands for him will not even worthy caused by city has a very good squad right now. It was also able to win against liverpool from the last match. the squad that owned by pep was good enough to win EPL but the problem must be whether arsenal will be losing some points or not. I meant newcastle was slowly climbing up and it was in the same level as manchester city now.
Newcastle is doing very good in EPL this season. Thanks for the new owner of newcastle.

Actually, Man City could be interested in Enzo Fernandez if the price was in his market value range, unfortunately it was already more than one hundred million euros and of course Man City did not want to waste that much money when there were already several players in the same role as Enzo in his team. The EPL competition this season is so intense, it is increasingly visible that several teams are starting to dominate the top four and it is true that Newcastle has now risen from the past, they are ready to enliven the race for the EPL championship this season.

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[tulusikhlas]

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.

If you look at the statistics for Enzo Fernandez's match, it's not bad. With Benfica he managed to provide 3 assists and 1 goal from 13 matches, this is a small number, but for a young player, I think there are many opportunities for him to grow with Chelsea. But, this does need to get trust from Chelsea coach to make him the starting XI. If he only on the bench like you say, no matter how good a player is, he will not be able to perform optimally.

Before gaining the trust to play with regular time, he must first compete with other players who are also at Chelsea, if Chelsea really dare to spend that much money. But it would be a shame if Chelsea bought players at very high prices but were only placed on the bench, that would be tantamount to wasting their money in vain. They have to reconsider various aspects when deciding something.

[gabbie2010]

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.

Of course Man Utd duo of Martial and Rashford had a good game and good understanding in their last match against Nottingham Forest in the absence of Ronaldo however how consistently well will the duo play in their subsequent matches? considering the
fact that they played a weak team or less formidable opponent in midweek, we are all aware of Martial as an injury-prone player just like Thomas Partey of Arsenal, IMHO I think Erik Ten Hag should play either of the two players as their main striker while one of them is benched, even with that formation the club needed a backup striker while any of Sancho, Anthony, Ganacho and Elanga plays at the wings.

[rahmad2nd]

It looks like Real Madrid is also interested in signing Jude Bellingham along with Liverpool and Manchester City. In Real Madrid they see him as a replacement for Luka Modric who is still playing great and is irreplaceable in Madrid, but he is getting old and it's a question how long can he still play at this high level. As Marca states, Bellingham would be a great replacement for Modric because he is playing exceptional football even though he is 20 years old. Marca also states that Bellingham is closer to sign with Real Madrid than with a club from England.

Source: https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2022/12/27/63ab173e268e3e066a8b4591.html

Referring to sources reported by Transfermarkt, there are four big clubs who are eyeing this one player. yes, Jude Bellingham has become a target for several big clubs, such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool. and according to several other news sources, that Real Madrid will prioritize a deal for Jude Billingham in 2023, it is expected that the midfielder will choose Los Blancos over Liverpool.

and it looks like Bellingham is the most dieal option for the regeneration of the Real Madrid midfielder for a potential replacement for Luca Modric who is already 37 years old.

On the other hand, Jude Bellingham is a serious target for Manchester City at the end of the season, Pep Guardiola is set to make a £100 million bid to sign the English international, and as quoted by Transfermarkt.
however, so far there has been no official statement either from the club that wants it or from the Borrusia Dortmund Management itself. so, let's just wait for the club that will get the services of this Dortmund midfielder later.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

For us, what Liverpool currently need is a player who plays in a defensive midfielder who can reduce the opponent's attack considering Henderson is 31 years old and Keita who has not found his best form of play including being prone to injury.

You’re exactly right, we desperately need to upgrade our midfield. Thiago is brilliant but always injured. Henderson is past his peak & it looks like Fabinho might be too. Keita is a pointless player, his fitness record is a joke. I can’t wait for him to leave on a free transfer in the summer. Milner is old, Curtis Jones is crap & I’m not convinced Elliot or Carvalho are good enough.

To conclude, it could easily be said we need 3 starting XI quality midfielders. We have the best GK in the league, top class fullbacks & good centre backs. Our attack is world class, it’s only midfield that lets us down.

I see links to Calceido from Brighton. Signing him in January & Bellingham in the summer would be a big help & set us up for the next few seasons.

[Sterbens]

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.

At the moment the team is not in bad shape, they managed to score in their last match and that was something important. Of course, the increase in the number of players is an important need for the team, if the players who are playing now are injured or anything else, the team may have difficulty scoring goals. But they can somehow manage until the end of the season.
I don't think they have a goal to become a champion anyway. They can finish 3rd or 4th this year

Even though they are now better at scoring goals, I think they need a striker who has good instincts. Maybe now it doesn't look like that much of a problem because they can still score goals without difficulty, but things like this are exactly what any team should anticipate, and Manchester United is no exception. Don't let them regret that they couldn't prepare for something they have realized since they lacked players in such an important position. Don't take this lightly, we can see Real Madrid when Benzema can't strengthen it.

[shinratensei_]

A new year's gift for Liverpudians.

After performing stunningly with the Dutch National Team at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, many clubs want to get Cody Gakpo's signature. Finally Gakpo's enigma was answered. Cody Gakpo is officially in Liverpool uniform for a fee estimated at €42.00m and signed a contract until 2028.

The presence of Gakpo in the Liverpool squad makes Jurgen Klopp now have many options in formulating strategies and Gakpo is expected to be a suitable partner for Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez.

So finally Liverpool took the right steps to improve their performance after dropping out of the title race I mean in the middle of the season, indeed a new player is the solution
$42 million is not a high price for a young player like Cody Gakpo he still has potential to improve with Liverpool. Now Liverpool has 3 strikers with a total value of $ 200 million

It's very good to see that liverpool was taking gakpo. As far as i know that if liverpool was also targeting another player too. I thought that if liverpool gonna try to buy more players in january. Liverpool has three strikers overall but gakpo can also plays in the different position. that's why gakpo has been targeting by so many teams. MU has been moving to the new striker as liverpool has been hijacking him. I do know how MU feel about that. Mu has been giving so many effort to get him.

[naira]

At the moment the team is not in bad shape, they managed to score in their last match and that was something important. Of course, the increase in the number of players is an important need for the team, if the players who are playing now are injured or anything else, the team may have difficulty scoring goals. But they can somehow manage until the end of the season.
I don't think they have a goal to become a champion anyway. They can finish 3rd or 4th this year

The problem is that at this time it is very difficult to get players who really fit the criteria expected by Erik Ten Hag. After all, the position of the Manchester United striker must have a high mentality and be able to put aside their ego. Of course it is not easy to occupy the position of striker at the Manchester United club. It was quite difficult after Gakpo was overtaken by Liverpool, now Manchester United target is floating because they did not make an alternative at the start of the election.

[lizarder]

To conclude, it could easily be said we need 3 starting XI quality midfielders. We have the best GK in the league, top class fullbacks & good centre backs. Our attack is world class, it’s only midfield that lets us down.

I see links to Calceido from Brighton. Signing him in January & Bellingham in the summer would be a big help & set us up for the next few seasons.

Liverpool have a weakness in the central position so there isn't much ball flow that can be given from the midfield to the attackers. The only reason that I see, Darwin Nunez has not progressed so far is the inaccuracy of the ball flow given by the midfielders, moreover, Darwin Nunez's typical game is not a player who is able to process the ball before scoring a goal. If Liverpool manage to get Bellingham's signature, their midfield will develop further, so that Darwin Nunez can play more aggressively.

Meanwhile there is other good news for Liverpool, the Reds have just completed the transfer of winger PSV Eindhoven for a transfer fee of € 42 million over five seasons. Even though Cody Gakpo's playing position is on the left wing, he also has the advantage of playing in the center forward and central midfield positions, meaning that if Bellingham fails to reach an agreement, Jurgen Klopp can use Cody Gakpo as a midfield option.

[Dewi Aries]

It's very good to see that liverpool was taking gakpo. As far as i know that if liverpool was also targeting another player too. I thought that if liverpool gonna try to buy more players in january. Liverpool has three strikers overall but gakpo can also plays in the different position. that's why gakpo has been targeting by so many teams. MU has been moving to the new striker as liverpool has been hijacking him. I do know how MU feel about that. Mu has been giving so many effort to get him.

For the Striker position I think Manchester United don't have many options after failing to bring in Gakpo, it is almost certain that they will not look for other players except in the defender position. I read this news in the local media and they will focus more on signing players next season.

[KTChampions]

A new year's gift for Liverpudians.



After performing stunningly with the Dutch National Team at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, many clubs want to get Cody Gakpo's signature. Finally Gakpo's enigma was answered. Cody Gakpo is officially in Liverpool uniform for a fee estimated at €42.00m and signed a contract until 2028.

The presence of Gakpo in the Liverpool squad makes Jurgen Klopp now have many options in formulating strategies and Gakpo is expected to be a suitable partner for Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez.

Damn, I'm starting to worry about Real Madrid in the Champions League. Good reinforcement for Liverpool. There is no guarantee that he will quickly settle into a new club, but due to the fact that PSV did not participate in the Champions League this year, Gakpo will be able to strengthen Liverpool in the Champions League also.

[Oluwa-btc]

They also need to hasten up with the signature of Declan Rice from West Ham he is the replacement for Ngolo Kante since they're not offering him a contract extension. As per the potentials of Fofana I haven't really checked if I have i must have forgotten, bit the premier league ain't no easy league, I hope he gets the message.

What about Zakaria, he's a defensive midfielders and not over priced as Declan Rice beside, majority of English players are overated. We already have them plenty at the club and that's enough (we don't need more). It sad to me that injury has spoiled Kante career as he's now a shadow of himself. He isn't the Kante that we knew few years back and thankfully he has won almost all there's possible to win. If I were him I'll just retire instead of going to stress myself more and probably cause a long term life injury to my body.

Chelsea is doing the right thing not extending his contract as he's more of a liability to the team then assets. I think Graham Potter should give Zakaria a chance instead of going to get more midfielder when we have more than enough at the club that aren't even getting enough playing time. Zakaria was decent in his last outing and if given more chance, I'm sure he'll impress both the coach and fans.

Ohh Sweet Jesus! I literally forgot bout him so fast hmm ? He's a good lad love his defending and attacking minded spirit, but we've seen Declan Rice more than once we've seen what he can do that's if he's eventually recruited to play for Chelsea finally.
I won't say Declan Rice is overrated, no, not even in the slightest way, but I'll say he is overpriced. Player's like Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and some others are overrated and overpriced. Foden, Bellingham, Saka, Rashford these are british lads not overpriced and overrated.

Hes still the best candidate for Chelsea's defensive midfieid, Zakaria may try but don't see him serving for much longer period for blues.

[arimamib]

A new year's gift for Liverpudians.

After performing stunningly with the Dutch National Team at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, many clubs want to get Cody Gakpo's signature. Finally Gakpo's enigma was answered. Cody Gakpo is officially in Liverpool uniform for a fee estimated at €42.00m and signed a contract until 2028.

The presence of Gakpo in the Liverpool squad makes Jurgen Klopp now have many options in formulating strategies and Gakpo is expected to be a suitable partner for Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez.

So finally Liverpool took the right steps to improve their performance after dropping out of the title race I mean in the middle of the season, indeed a new player is the solution
$42 million is not a high price for a young player like Cody Gakpo he still has potential to improve with Liverpool. Now Liverpool has 3 strikers with a total value of $ 200 million

$42 is a fair price for a 23 year old player, not to mention how good he looks on the pitch. Liverpool have taken the right steps to improve the quality of the team, the arrival of Gakpo has given Klopp many options in choosing players on the front lines. Liverpool needs to be at the desired point, after leaving the group of teams fighting for the trophy, now Liverpool must focus on finishing in the Champions League zone.

[Avirunes]

$42 is a fair price for a 23 year old player, not to mention how good he looks on the pitch. Liverpool have taken the right steps to improve the quality of the team, the arrival of Gakpo has given Klopp many options in choosing players on the front lines. Liverpool needs to be at the desired point, after leaving the group of teams fighting for the trophy, now Liverpool must focus on finishing in the Champions League zone.

In my opinion 60m Euro should have been fair price but Liverpool made a good bargain here with 42 million. I think it has potential to reach with 50 million something, haven't read that for clear. That certainly gives them a option to use him in attack and gives Klopp a great option. As for Gakpo he has lot of years left and at Liverpool he can find the best squad and best club to hone himself. He is gonna do very well at Liverpool.

[CryptocurencyKing]

It's very good to see that liverpool was taking gakpo. As far as i know that if liverpool was also targeting another player too. I thought that if liverpool gonna try to buy more players in january. Liverpool has three strikers overall but gakpo can also plays in the different position. that's why gakpo has been targeting by so many teams. MU has been moving to the new striker as liverpool has been hijacking him. I do know how MU feel about that. Mu has been giving so many effort to get him.

For the Striker position I think Manchester United don't have many options after failing to bring in Gakpo, it is almost certain that they will not look for other players except in the defender position. I read this news in the local media and they will focus more on signing players next season.

Honestly since they have missed out on Gakpo who performed admirably for the Netherlands at the World Cup, they will still be looking at options to fill that position. I don’t know if any other striker about but Atletico Madrid's Felix seems like a much more realistic option for Manchester United in January if they really need a striker but Atletico Madrid is looking at a 6months loan and I don’t think many clubs will buy to that.

[Cyber_Alien]

He is gonna do very well at Liverpool.

Liverpool has signed a fantastic player, Gakpo, for $45 million, which I think is a steal. It would be difficult for him at first, but I hope things work out well for him in the red shirt.

[Falconer]

In my opinion 60m Euro should have been fair price but Liverpool made a good bargain here with 42 million. I think it has potential to reach with 50 million something, haven't read that for clear. That certainly gives them a option to use him in attack and gives Klopp a great option. As for Gakpo he has lot of years left and at Liverpool he can find the best squad and best club to hone himself. He is gonna do very well at Liverpool.

Competition for Liverpool's left wing position is now clearly going to heat up after Cody Gakpo was confirmed to come this season. Luis Diaz & Diogo Jota are tough contenders for the position, but Gakpo may soon claim his place given that the two wingers I mentioned are currently out injured.

Gakpo will be the second player from the Netherlands currently in Liverpool's squad after Virgil van Dijk. The two players both played well for their national teams at the World Cup, and now they have a lot of time together in the same team. I think Gakpo will do well at Liverpool, let's see though actually I want him to go to Manchester United.

[Asiska02]

The presence of Gakpo in the Liverpool squad makes Jurgen Klopp now have many options in formulating strategies and Gakpo is expected to be a suitable partner for Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez.

This is truly a New Year's gift for Liverpool. His presence in the team will be felt strongly in the attacking role, making it more competitive than before. He is a great player with great potential, as evidenced by his outstanding performance in the World Cup, and I hope they take advantage of him to make the team stronger than before.

[skarais]

$42 is a fair price for a 23 year old player, not to mention how good he looks on the pitch. Liverpool have taken the right steps to improve the quality of the team, the arrival of Gakpo has given Klopp many options in choosing players on the front lines. Liverpool needs to be at the desired point, after leaving the group of teams fighting for the trophy, now Liverpool must focus on finishing in the Champions League zone.

Gakpo is one of the most rumored wingers since the World Cup. His quality and attacking ability made several Premier League top teams fight for his services, but in the end Liverpool were the frontrunners to get him. Now Klopp has 3 wingers in his squad especially the left winger, but Gakpo can also play on the right wing and also a centre-forward.

Gakpo is projected to have more success at Liverpool than his former club, but I think he will need a quick adaptation compared to Nunez. Liverpool will have great competition this season after getting Gakpo, he will provide a good strength in Liverpool's attack line. However, Gakpo needed to adapt, but now he has a better future.

[poldanmig]

$42 is a fair price for a 23 year old player, not to mention how good he looks on the pitch. Liverpool have taken the right steps to improve the quality of the team, the arrival of Gakpo has given Klopp many options in choosing players on the front lines. Liverpool needs to be at the desired point, after leaving the group of teams fighting for the trophy, now Liverpool must focus on finishing in the Champions League zone.

Having 55 goals and 50 assists from 159 matches in all competitions, of course, Gakpo is a forward who can be said to be quite sharp, especially considering his pretty good performance at the world cup, so it's no wonder that Liverpool are willing to buy  Gakpo at a fairly high price, Liverpool performance this season is indeed very far from satisfactory after they were only able to rank 6th in the league so like it or not Klopp had to look for players who were indeed able to improve Liverpool game performance, after losing Mane Liverpool performance continued to decline and hopefully with the arrival of Gakpo then Liverpool sharpness will be back as before.