⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

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Source: Transfermarkt

As reported by Transfermarkt, Karim Benzema is now starting to be eyed by one of the Saudi Arabian league teams Al-Ittihad. As we know, the Middle East League is incessantly hunting for European players who are now about to retire and if Karim Benzema accepts an offer from Al-Ittihad, of course he will receive a fantastic salary like Cristiano Ronaldo, who has now joined Al -Nassr. Karim Benzema's contract with Real Madrid will also expire in June this summer and if Real Madrid does not immediately offer a contract extension then the opportunity for Benzema to join the Middle Eastern club will be very wide open. Do you think Real Madrid will let Karim Benzema go this summer?

Kerim benzema still has very good stats. If he leaves Real Madrid, he can be transferred to one of the stronger teams in the champions league. For example, PSG can cover his annual fee. Also, other teams will probably want to sign him. On the other hand, if Real Madrid send him out of the team, they will have to make a deal with one of the quality names like Osimhen or Harry Kane. Otherwise, they will not be able to fill his void and will fail in both league and European cups. I am not commenting on the interest of Arab clubs in star football players. They can sign any star player they can convince.

[Leviathan.007]

Source: Transfermarkt

As reported by Transfermarkt, Karim Benzema is now starting to be eyed by one of the Saudi Arabian league teams Al-Ittihad. As we know, the Middle East League is incessantly hunting for European players who are now about to retire and if Karim Benzema accepts an offer from Al-Ittihad, of course he will receive a fantastic salary like Cristiano Ronaldo, who has now joined Al -Nassr. Karim Benzema's contract with Real Madrid will also expire in June this summer and if Real Madrid does not immediately offer a contract extension then the opportunity for Benzema to join the Middle Eastern club will be very wide open. Do you think Real Madrid will let Karim Benzema go this summer?

Kerim benzema still has very good stats. If he leaves Real Madrid, he can be transferred to one of the stronger teams in the champions league. For example, PSG can cover his annual fee. Also, other teams will probably want to sign him. On the other hand, if Real Madrid send him out of the team, they will have to make a deal with one of the quality names like Osimhen or Harry Kane. Otherwise, they will not be able to fill his void and will fail in both league and European cups. I am not commenting on the interest of Arab clubs in star football players. They can sign any star player they can convince.

That's normal for many famous top European superstar players to receive offers from the Arabian teams whenever they get old and Ronaldo was one good example, Real Madrid expected his contract because he still can fit in his position on this team and compared to many other players he got good stats however the reality of his getting old is whats Real Madrid knows and that's why they are looking for players like Osimhen with younger age to take his place.

[bekti3]

Regarding returning Messi to Barcelona Xavi said he will be happy to see Messi return to Barcelona which can be a green light from him. However they have many financial problems with salaries, the last issue was Gavi, and Barcelona has to sell him because of that, but I get if Messi wants to return to Barcelona and finish his career there, he needs to give Barcelona a discount for his salary.

https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/31/xavi-on-lionel-messi-return-its-normal-people-are-excited-its-a-last-dance-like-michael-jordan

I don't know, in this case, I still feel that for Messi, actually this is just exaggerated news.
The reason is simple in this case, Barcelona still have to reduce players due to their instability in the cash book so when they force to bring back Messi will they break back like they did when Gavi's contract was not registered. But sticking with it means Barcelona never learn of their problems and I don't really like their style.

[Pandu Geddon]

I also thought like you, if Real Madrid wanted to let Benzema go, they would definitely get enough money to buy other young players. But we don't know what will happen in the summer, it is highly likely that Benzema will continue his career in the Middle East league because he is still good enough to play at the club level of Europe's top leagues.

I don't think young players will replace Benzema in the team. Madrid knows their needs up front, selling Benzema, of course, must get a replacement for players who are also experienced and have good performance. it doesn't matter if it's 2 or 3 seasons. it is to guard against how Madrid will face strong European competition.
there are also rumors that Moh Salah is on Madrid's radar to replace Benzema.

[rahmad2nd]

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In La Liga, Barcelona was good enough even after Messi's departure made Barcelona have to rise from adversity. Starting from the financial crisis to the salaries of the players. Now it's starting to come back with the requirement that Messi's salary must be able to adjust to Barcelona's income if you want to be in Barcelona's ranks. So it's just a matter of waiting for whether Messi will agree and give up everything. Instead of being at PSG where it doesn't make you comfortable anymore, I don't think there is any other choice for Messi.

Regarding returning Messi to Barcelona Xavi said he will be happy to see Messi return to Barcelona which can be a green light from him. However they have many financial problems with salaries, the last issue was Gavi, and Barcelona has to sell him because of that, but I get if Messi wants to return to Barcelona and finish his career there, he needs to give Barcelona a discount for his salary.

https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/31/xavi-on-lionel-messi-return-its-normal-people-are-excited-its-a-last-dance-like-michael-jordan

So far Messi is still using the PSG jersey until the contract period ends, but rumors of Messi leaving PSG have graced the conversation in many sports media. even before, he had been linked with several big European clubs, including clubs from the Arab League and American league clubs. however, several other rumors growing strongly towards Barcelona. Messi is reported to be returning to Camp Nou, the club that raised his name.

On the other hand, several newspapers reported that Lionel Messi would reportedly remain at PSG before moving to MLS. even so, contract negotiations with the star are still ongoing until now. PSG are reportedly finalizing details to offer Messi a second contract extension after failing to reach an agreement. so, there are so many confusing rumors regarding Messi. even if Messi left for Barcelona. As a Barcelona fan, I don't know how to respond. why, because currently Barcelona already has a lot of young players. if Messi comes to Camp Nou, there will automatically be players excluded. even so, we just follow every development. whether Messi will stay with PSG, or will he return to Barcelona, let's wait.

[Sterbens]

I don't think young players will replace Benzema in the team. Madrid knows their needs up front, selling Benzema, of course, must get a replacement for players who are also experienced and have good performance. it doesn't matter if it's 2 or 3 seasons. it is to guard against how Madrid will face strong European competition.
there are also rumors that Moh Salah is on Madrid's radar to replace Benzema.

Older age will make it more susceptible to injury and can reduce performance.
Real Madrid must prepare a new quality young player to replace his role.
Apart from Moh Salah, Real Madrid are also reportedly eyeing several new players whose quality cannot be doubted, such as Darwin Nunez, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus and Cody Gakpo.
I'm sure Real Madrid have prepared big funds to take one of them and this has to be done.

[lizarder]

I heard that Lionel Messi was in talks with Barcelona about his future. I don't know what happened after that. Does Messi not want to go to Barcelona anymore? I would be much happy to see Messi play for Barcelona instead of just thinking his career is finished and going to the Saudi League. Lionel Messi still has at least one more season 2 play at the top of the football competition.

The future of PSG was destroyed by themselves. No reason to blame Messi alone. Yes, Messi did not perform as he was supposed to but his performance was good enough.

The latest news is that Barcelona is also considering Lionel Messi to be brought back to Camp Nou, but if you look at their current financial condition it seems difficult to realize. Everything is still possible and will become clearer when the management have announced their decision for next season.

The condition of the squad owned by PSG is actually quite good, but we don't see the ideal mix when they play. I don't think the coach is able to integrate the existing players, so it looks difficult to keep up with the matches in the Champions League.

Here no one blaming Messi for this failure here we have all peoples those are involved in management are responsible for this because only stars can't win trophies we also need good and visionary coaches as well which are having enough mindset for bringing timely changes and winning strategy which helps for having better results here PSG fail to do this, and they are again on losing end for this all with this failure now we have many stories how things are going for the future and what is coming new here even nothing is sure because mostly are media talks and personal views about this all, but surely we will have the good number of changes in coming season with Neymar and Messi both are involved in good number of stories with coach is also having no secure future so let's wait for the end of this season and new arrivals here with can they bring change of fortune as well.

If you pay attention to the fans who try to blame Lionel Messi for the conditions they experienced in the Champions League and that's what happened. It is more ideal if next season they have a qualified coach to combine players and strategy, because if you look at the players they currently have it is impossible not to give maximum results.

If Neymar and Lionel Messi leave, then PSG will also prepare their replacements for next season, for this problem I don't think it's so difficult for PSG, but if the coach they have is still the same, then the opportunity to compete in the Champions League is very difficult for PSG in Next season.

I feel it wouldn't be so easy for Messi to make a move to Saudi Arabia, it was easier for Ronaldo due to the circumstances surrounding his time at Manchester United. At the time no team was willing to bear his wages and the responsibility of managing a player like Ronaldo especially after seeing how his Manchester United spell ended and Saudi move was the best option at that time so it was easy to make the switch but for Lionel Messi the case is different, I don't think it will be an easy decision for Messi.

Those are just rumors circulating in several media and of course there is no clarity regarding Lionel Messi's future until now, so anything can still happen. Let's see what surprises will be in store for the transfer market going forward, especially for the future of Lionel Messi and Barcelona.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I don't think young players will replace Benzema in the team. Madrid knows their needs up front, selling Benzema, of course, must get a replacement for players who are also experienced and have good performance. it doesn't matter if it's 2 or 3 seasons. it is to guard against how Madrid will face strong European competition.
there are also rumors that Moh Salah is on Madrid's radar to replace Benzema.

Nobody can replace Benzema at Real, he will go down in history as one of their best strikers ever. He has won everything with them multiple times. Salah is a wide forward, he isn’t the same type of player. If Real want to replace Benzema there are only really Haaland and Osimhen who can step into his shoes.

[RealMalatesta]

Benzema extended his contract with Real Madrid but he is not a young player and there is not any benefit for Real Madrid if you ask me, because he is 35 right now and getting old in this team also time after time he gets injured more than the previous season in Real Madrid which mean his performance in decreasing, I guess real Madrid will start seeking for younger players soon.

How quick are we to dispose of players like that? This dude won ballon d'or just last year, and within span of one season you start to think he is too old to not sign again? I would not be in support of that, I think he is a great player and that is why it would be smart to just sign him for a few more years at least until it becomes "obvious" that he can't play.

This season he has been injured a few times and missed some games, but on the games he played he was still a good striker that they needed. They do not have anyone to replace him neither, they aimed at Mbappe and if they got him then I would agree that Benzema is no longer needed, but they have nobody else now.

[Joca97]

I don't think young players will replace Benzema in the team. Madrid knows their needs up front, selling Benzema, of course, must get a replacement for players who are also experienced and have good performance. it doesn't matter if it's 2 or 3 seasons. it is to guard against how Madrid will face strong European competition.
there are also rumors that Moh Salah is on Madrid's radar to replace Benzema.

Nobody can replace Benzema at Real, he will go down in history as one of their best strikers ever. He has won everything with them multiple times. Salah is a wide forward, he isn’t the same type of player. If Real want to replace Benzema there are only really Haaland and Osimhen who can step into his shoes.

Well Benzema aint young anymore and cannot play all matches in the entire season. In the entire season you have 70+ matches and he needs a good substitute. But you cannot put on the bench Haaland or Oshimen that are playing on the top level.

[CLS63]

According to some news, Manchester United can have a higher chance of signing Frenkie de Jong if Barcelona go for Ilkay Gundogan in the summer. Because it has been reported that they are really serious about signing Gundogan whose contract is ending in the summer. Manchester City don't seem willing to extend his contract anymore. Maybe they want to make the squad younger I don't know.

He is 32 years old now maybe but he is a really experienced player as well. Barcelona could make use of a player like him. However I don't think it would be wise to give up on de Jong for him. de Jong is a much better option for the team considering his age too.

[puloweh555]

Nobody can replace Benzema at Real, he will go down in history as one of their best strikers ever. He has won everything with them multiple times. Salah is a wide forward, he isn’t the same type of player. If Real want to replace Benzema there are only really Haaland and Osimhen who can step into his shoes.

Although no one has been able to replace Benzema's position, it must be admitted that Benzema's age will affect his declining performance. Real Madrid really have to build a new squad for next season, not only strikers, but the left and right full-backs also have to find a replacement or second layer. Because we now know that the weakness of the Real Madrid squad is at the wing-backs, so Real Madrid often concede goals.

Yes, Haaland is suitable to replace Benzeman as a striker. There are rumors that Real Madrid will also sign Man City full-back Joao Cancelo to replace Dani Carvajal.

[Alanaz]

According to some news, Manchester United can have a higher chance of signing Frenkie de Jong if Barcelona go for Ilkay Gundogan in the summer. Because it has been reported that they are really serious about signing Gundogan whose contract is ending in the summer. Manchester City don't seem willing to extend his contract anymore. Maybe they want to make the squad younger I don't know.

He is 32 years old now maybe but he is a really experienced player as well. Barcelona could make use of a player like him. However I don't think it would be wise to give up on de Jong for him. de Jong is a much better option for the team considering his age too.

Manchester United have wanted Frenkie de Jong in their squad for a long time, but Barcelona also want this player because he is one of the most important players on the pitch. But if Barcelona want another player, it's clear this will be an opportunity for Manchester United to approach him to make a decent offer so he is also interested in playing at Manchester United next season. The problem is, is it true that Barcelona will be more interested in other players and let him go?

[LGD2Business]

According to some news, Manchester United can have a higher chance of signing Frenkie de Jong if Barcelona go for Ilkay Gundogan in the summer. Because it has been reported that they are really serious about signing Gundogan whose contract is ending in the summer. Manchester City don't seem willing to extend his contract anymore. Maybe they want to make the squad younger I don't know.

He is 32 years old now maybe but he is a really experienced player as well. Barcelona could make use of a player like him. However I don't think it would be wise to give up on de Jong for him. de Jong is a much better option for the team considering his age too.

I don't think this would be a logical move for Barcelona. İlkay Gündoğan can now be a good backup for Barcelona, however. There are much better young players, a more dynamic team this Barca has. I'm not sure how Gündoğan would fit there. It's not easy to give up on Frenkie de Jong. The player wanted to stay at Barca, but I think there are people, maybe agents trying to tempt him. I hope it will be the best for Barcelona. Dropping De Jong and getting Gündoğan into the starting 11 would be a downgrade. I think everyone will agree with it.

[ILuckyGuyI]

David de Gea looks like he is happy at Manchester United now and he is willing to extend his contract sooner rather than later.

However his contract is ending on June 2023 and I still don't see any offer by Manchester United to keep him longer. There has been even some speculations like they will be in search of another goalkeeper and after that they will make their final decision about de Gea. Honestly I wouldn't recommend them to lose a great goalkeeper like him. He is still very impressive with his saves this season. He has played a big role in many games by preventing point losses for his team. They don't need a new main goalkeeper.

[Ryu_Ar1]

David de Gea looks like he is happy at Manchester United now and he is willing to extend his contract sooner rather than later.

However his contract is ending on June 2023 and I still don't see any offer by Manchester United to keep him longer. There has been even some speculations like they will be in search of another goalkeeper and after that they will make their final decision about de Gea. Honestly I wouldn't recommend them to lose a great goalkeeper like him. He is still very impressive with his saves this season. He has played a big role in many games by preventing point losses for his team. They don't need a new main goalkeeper.

I read some news about De Gea who was indeed stalling for time with this contract. On several occasions Ten Hag is actually trying to reduce the gap in player salaries by wanting to spend 200k-300k but De Gea's current salary is 375k which is indeed one of the highest paid players at Manchester United.
There is other news that says that currently Manchester United are also approaching Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund. But until now De Gea still says Manchester United is his top priority.

[coinlocket$]

Giroud is very close to renewing his contract with AC Milan, 1+1 year.
DiMaria is also working to extend by 1 year with Juventus.

Rabiot if Allegri will stay, will probably stay too even if he is a free agent, if Allegri will be sacked we will leave for sure.

[Slow death]

Yes, Haaland is suitable to replace Benzeman as a striker.

It's true that Real Madrid are in need of a great attacking player who is capable of replacing Benzema and although Haaland is the perfect player for that position, I don't think Haaland will go to Real Madrid, City still needs to. a lot of him and I don't think city will let him go to real madrid so soon and even haaland is fine in city, I don't see any reason for him to leave city to go to real madrid, benzema hasn't retired yet, and the fact is that when he plays he manages to pass good energies to the team and having haaland now they couldn't play with haaland and benzema on the pitch, and i doubt they'll put benzema or haaland on the bench while they're in good health

David de Gea looks like he is happy at Manchester United now and he is willing to extend his contract sooner rather than later.

However his contract is ending on June 2023 and I still don't see any offer by Manchester United to keep him longer. There has been even some speculations like they will be in search of another goalkeeper and after that they will make their final decision about de Gea. Honestly I wouldn't recommend them to lose a great goalkeeper like him. He is still very impressive with his saves this season. He has played a big role in many games by preventing point losses for his team. They don't need a new main goalkeeper.

as i haven't seen manchester united with other options that are better than him so it's safe to assume he will remain manchester united, even a few months ago i saw an interview where manchester united coach said they need to have a goalkeeper substitute to put pressure on David de Gea so that David de Gea would be more attentive but the manchester coach did not talk about putting David de Gea on the bench, on the contrary he said that they have David de Gea as their main goalkeeper, I saw that on tv a few months ago, that's why I believe that manchester will stay with David de Gea for more seasons

[X-ray]

Regarding returning Messi to Barcelona Xavi said he will be happy to see Messi return to Barcelona which can be a green light from him. However they have many financial problems with salaries, the last issue was Gavi, and Barcelona has to sell him because of that, but I get if Messi wants to return to Barcelona and finish his career there, he needs to give Barcelona a discount for his salary.

messia already agreed to decrease his salary to go back again to the barcelona. Messi aware that he was not young anymore. This is also the main reason why he was accepted to be paid even less by the club caused by messi is looking for an environment that was supporting him.
he was not feeling happy in paris saint german. Barcelona is a better place for him even though he must cut his salary but he was not feeling if it was a difficult thing to do. The only thing that must be the main concern is how to bring messi back again.

Will xavi try to do messi operation with the mission to bring back messi to the barcelona again? Gavi must be sold to another club by barcelona.

There are many clubs watching gavi right now. The situation of gavi with barcelona become even worst and this is the chance for some big clubs to take him from barcelona with free transfer agent.

https://talksport.com/football/1378997/laliga-gavi-barcelona-shirt-number-manchester-united-liverpool-transfer/

[Raflesia]

Yep, maybe 150 million could be even more if there were some clubs who were prepared to pay more than that but of course this is another problem for Chelsea because more than 400 million they also spent before buying several players in the Tuchel and Potter era so this is be another inhibiting factor.
On the other hand, with the condition of their strikers who have piled up quite a lot, they also of course have to remove several players there and it is possible that new players can also be eliminated, especially Lukaku who is also likely to return next season.

There are almost 10 players in the list of players that will be selling by chelsea. that's enough to get some money to be used to buy osimhen and at the same time try to manage its financial to avoid FFP. Chelsea has been spent lots of money. Some players already offered by some big clubs in EPL. Mason mount, Mendy, and many players in the list of sales will be giving chelsea lots of money again. That will make chelsea in a good condition to avoid FFP.

Chelsea may become the only potential club to get osimhen. Another rich club like newcastle already sent first offer and it was getting rejected instantly by napoli.

Napoli was protecting all of its players right now. The season has not ended yet and some clubs already hunt napoli's players.

They are trying to reduce players while providing assurance that Osimhen's position will be safe but of course things like this are also still a little difficult for Chelsea because apart from approaching players, they also have to make several moves to approach Napoli because we know that Napoli will not let he just walked away even though there was a big offer.
On the other hand, there is also movement from PSG who seem to be interested in bringing Osimhen and they will even sacrifice Mauro Icardi and Leandro Paredes to bring Osimhen but I think this is difficult especially in this case they also still have a trio which is quite difficult to beat in player competition core so this will likely be ruled out Osimhen