⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Iroh]

I think there are many other clubs that want to sign Sadio Mane. But since Al Nassr gave a big offer, other clubs have no interest anymore. They must know that they have no chance to compete with a Saudi club to give a big offer. On the other hand, Sadio Mane probably feels satisfied with the offer because he has a chance to play with Ronaldo in Al Nassr. I'm sure it may be not easy to sign Mane if Al Nassr has no Ronaldo in their squad. Once again, Ronaldo factor plays a big role.  

While some may argue that his performance has probably started on the decline, I think he’s still an energetic player. There may very well be a lot of clubs that had been vying for the signature of Mane but I bet no one could really match the amount of money offered by the Saudis.

I don’t know about the deal being easy enough cause Ronaldo is playing at the same club wanting Mane. Mane may have actually chosen to make the move cause of various of other reasons. I hear money can be a really motivating force.
Well, no doubt he probably would like to play alongside with Ronaldo as well. I know a lot of player would. 

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[Sakanwa]

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He is going to be 29 years old and he has all the potential that he need to be one of the top players in City so there is actual zero sense for him to move to Saudi League. I mean he gets huge paycheck from City and he will most likely win bunch of trophies alongside with City if Pep still stays with the team so yeah its a no brainer for him to move to Saudi this year

Bernardo Silva will not leave Manchester City next season, I think that's normal for him. As well as PSG, I think Bernardo Silva would also be interested in playing for Barcelona and it's true that he won't be going to the Arab Pro League anytime soon. Bernardo Silva's performance is still very much worth playing a few more seasons in Europe even though the Saudi team will make a high bid for him, but I hope he will reject it for the next 3-4 seasons.

I think Silva will only join PSG or Barcelona if he wants to leave Manchester City. Xavi and Luis Enrique about want him because of his good playing style, but I tend to think Barcelona will get him.

If Manchester city lose Bernando Silva,it will be bad for them because the player is so good and no team will want to lose him.He has achieved what he wanted to achieve,he has won premier league with the team,and also the Champions league,therefore,some of the players think this is the right time to make a move.PSG wants the player,but I don't think Pep will let him go,not after selling Mahrez and Gundogan to Barca and Saudi Arabian club, Bernando Silva is the next player that can fill that void left by those two players,and I would advise Pep to sign more players this season,because next season is really going to be tough and so competitive.I hope to see Bernando Silva still play for City next season.

[shinratensei_]

So, already on August 1st (at least in my country) - did PSG manage to buy Dembele for 50 million or will they now be forced to pay 100?
A funny nuance - whatever the amount of the transfer, Barcelona will receive only 50% of it. The rest will go to Dembele himself and his agent. The guy obviously had a plan when he agreed to a pay cut but made such a clause in the contract! 

PSg can't buy him with 50 millions release clause as it's already time out. PSG can buy him only with 100 million release clause caused by it has ben activated as per 1 august. I remind you that if there might probably sale on percentage owned by dembele.
That being said if it's not all of money raised from sale belong to the barcelona. La liga has been also giving limitation of barcelona can only use around 35% of money raised from sale to buy the players.

As dembele already agreed to join in PSG and i think that if PSG gonna try to make further negotiation with barcelona as the club may not willing to pay 100m for him that already activated as per yesterday.

[Leviathan.007]

It seems there is going to be a fight between Real Madrid and PSG because PSG tried to have some negotiations with A Hilal about Mbappe but this player didn't think about this offer while Al Hilal wanted to pay 300m to PSG and 700m to PSG which is a huge amount of money there are not many teams they want to pay this money.
Now PSG said Real Madrid had some negotiations with Mbapee and made this player have this behavior and that's why they are thinking about complaint to FIFA about it.



https://therealchamps.com/2023/07/31/psg-consider-complaint-fifa-real-madrid/

[gabbie2010]

Manè to Saudi League deal done.

Salary of 40m year and Europe lost another big player, more will leave in this final month.

In Bavaria, he was getting 25 million a year before taxes, and in Al Nasr he will get 40 million a year after taxes. In terms of money, a perfect decision, but it's hard to see how the career of a football player who was the second contender for the Ballon d'or in just two years went downhill. But the way the Saudis are getting stronger continues to please me.

Mane's performance has declined after he left Liverpool and money is clearly a benchmark more when it is difficult to compete and cannot go anywhere after at Bayern is not wanted and does not see any club that dares to take him except the Arab club so going there is the best thing.
Even if Mane is aware that the conditions in his career will not be the same again but it will not matter when money talks
btw talking about Arab clubs now seems to be more interesting with so many players who are there.
Although the competition and the game will not be the same but with some big players joining this season of course this will also be a greater attraction for Arab clubs.

At 31 Sadio Mane had already reached the peak of his career therefore accepting the lucrative offer by  Al Nassr is the best bet which no other European club can match, afterall Tuchel had not given him enough playing time in Bayern Munich and always come on as a substitute, meanwhile he had a flourished career with Liverpool winning Premier league, UCL and other trophies with the club, moreso he is a big philanthropist in Senegal thus earning more money in Saudi Arabian club will enable him to continue his humanitarian support in his country, teaming up with Ronaldo in Al Nassr is a welcome development which will enable the club to become more formidable in their league.

[X-ray]

Finally, levy colwill has been deciding for not to go back again to the brighton. It seems like that levy gonna try to extend his contract in chelsea even longer. It would not surprise me to see him to take this decision caused by the fact that if levy has been guaranteed to get a spot in the main squad. Pochettino has been successfully convinced him to stay in the club even longer which is a very good decision for sure. Levy knows that as long as he can always be included in the main squad of chelsea and he will able to evolve his skills.
Levy just need to be in the main squad of chelsea at this moment. That's great decision from levy colwill to stay in chelsea even longer.

Colwill featured in just less than half of Brighton's Premier League games last season, playing a small role in what was a historic season for the Seagulls; they clinched European football for the first time in their history as well as reaching the FA Cup semi-final. The Seagulls wanted to permanently secure his services but Chelsea seem to have tied the sought-after defender down to a long-term contract, ending any such speculation.

https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-levi-colwill-sends-message-brighton/blt700d273b5b4e15ab

[Alpha Marine]

So, already on August 1st (at least in my country) - did PSG manage to buy Dembele for 50 million or will they now be forced to pay 100?
A funny nuance - whatever the amount of the transfer, Barcelona will receive only 50% of it. The rest will go to Dembele himself and his agent. The guy obviously had a plan when he agreed to a pay cut but made such a clause in the contract! 

Yes, the PSG and Dembele camps were wise enough to submit contract proposals before August 1st, hence the €50m release clause will be activated rather than the new €100m release clause. I'm sure Barcelona wasn't expecting this, but Dembele need this transfer to save his career. With his contract situation last season, he was nothing but faithful and professional.

The private clause looks like a big load of bullshit. I think both clubs just came to an agreement. Barcelona want Dembele gone ASAP so they just agreed a deal with PSG.

What do you mean Dembele was faithful and needs to save his career? Dembele hasn't done jack shit for Barcelona in 6 years and the club trusted him with a new injury despite his injuries.
PSG ain't a better club than Barcelona so I don't know how's that's going to save his career but let's see.

[alegotardo]

The private clause looks like a big load of bullshit. I think both clubs just came to an agreement. Barcelona want Dembele gone ASAP so they just agreed a deal with PSG.

What do you mean Dembele was faithful and needs to save his career? Dembele hasn't done jack shit for Barcelona in 6 years and the club trusted him with a new injury despite his injuries.
PSG ain't a better club than Barcelona so I don't know how's that's going to save his career but let's see.

My opinion.... Let Dembléle go!
Did Barcelona spend a fortune on him? Yes, but as you said... he's not doing anything for Barcelona that would justify keeping him in the team.

On the other hand, he hires João Félix, who seems to me to be very close to fulfilling one of his dreams, taking the place of Ousmane Dembélé in the Barcelona team if Dembélé actually makes his transfer to PSG.

In the worst case, they should at least complete the loan of João Félix until the end of the season, and open up the possibility of exercising the option to buy the player's pass in the future.

I hope Xavi comes to terms with this, I don't understand why he wants to hold on to Dembléle so badly.

[borovichok]

The private clause looks like a big load of bullshit. I think both clubs just came to an agreement. Barcelona want Dembele gone ASAP so they just agreed a deal with PSG.

What do you mean Dembele was faithful and needs to save his career? Dembele hasn't done jack shit for Barcelona in 6 years and the club trusted him with a new injury despite his injuries.
PSG ain't a better club than Barcelona so I don't know how's that's going to save his career but let's see.

Ousmane Dembele is yet to proved his presence at Camp Nou, with severe numerous injuries counted. I think it would be really good if he just leaves for PSG, afterall thr blaugrana are yet to reap good profits over the years he's been with the club, from one injury to another and it's greatly affecting his performance on the pitch. Who would want to have anything to do with Dembele, forget the fact that he's a skilled frontliner with good features but lacks them after injuries. Ousmane Dembele fighting for his career, if he moves, better deal awaits him, ofcourse the parisians won't give room for relenting efforts.

[marcous]

My opinion.... Let Dembléle go!
Did Barcelona spend a fortune on him? Yes, but as you said... he's not doing anything for Barcelona that would justify keeping him in the team.

On the other hand, he hires João Félix, who seems to me to be very close to fulfilling one of his dreams, taking the place of Ousmane Dembélé in the Barcelona team if Dembélé actually makes his transfer to PSG.

In the worst case, they should at least complete the loan of João Félix until the end of the season, and open up the possibility of exercising the option to buy the player's pass in the future.

I hope Xavi comes to terms with this, I don't understand why he wants to hold on to Dembléle so badly.

It is reported that Xavi was very disappointed with Dembele decision to move, because Xavi had already told Barca management to keep him next season. because the flexibility and control of the French winger game is considered by Xavi to be able to contribute to the team. But Barcelona doesn't seem to want to take too big a risk, because Dembele only has one year left on his contract. And the performance is less consistent because it is prone to injury.

This could be part of Barcelona strategy to recruit Jao Felix or Bernardo Silva. By releasing Dembele, it will provide additional funds to recruit one of these players.

[Josefjix]

It is reported that Xavi was very disappointed with Dembele decision to move, because Xavi had already told Barca management to keep him next season. because the flexibility and control of the French winger game is considered by Xavi to be able to contribute to the team. But Barcelona doesn't seem to want to take too big a risk, because Dembele only has one year left on his contract. And the performance is less consistent because it is prone to injury.

This could be part of Barcelona strategy to recruit Jao Felix or Bernardo Silva. By releasing Dembele, it will provide additional funds to recruit one of these players.

Barcelona on the verge of losing one of their outstanding player this summer, it would hugh loss for them, perhaps they've zero options to contest to hold him back, the player's mind is already made up, time to start a fresh challenge elsewhere because he's not consistent in games in La Liga due to severe recording of injuries. Xavi Hernandez would be really pained concerning the move of Ousmane Dembele, but he has no choice than to accept the fate of the Frenchman. PSG valued him and would definitely signed him over in the transfer window.

[ancafe]

Bernardo Silva will not leave Manchester City next season, I think that's normal for him. As well as PSG, I think Bernardo Silva would also be interested in playing for Barcelona and it's true that he won't be going to the Arab Pro League anytime soon. Bernardo Silva's performance is still very much worth playing a few more seasons in Europe even though the Saudi team will make a high bid for him, but I hope he will reject it for the next 3-4 seasons.

I think Silva will only join PSG or Barcelona if he wants to leave Manchester City. Xavi and Luis Enrique about want him because of his good playing style, but I tend to think Barcelona will get him.

Bernardo Silva became one of the important players for Manchester City last season and he is also one of the best midfielders who has successfully led Manchester City to win three titles in one season. Several sources I read in the local media Bernardo Silva said he would stay at Manchester City and he refused to comment on the offers that came in for him to play in the Saudi Arabian league.

For the next few seasons Bernardo Silva still has a great chance to play in Europe, but it really depends on how next season he can keep up with other midfielders and not lose his place in the main squad. So that it doesn't affect his appearance and playing time, even if next season he wants to leave then I agree Barcelona is a suitable place for him.

[Pandu Geddon]

Bernardo Silva will not leave Manchester City next season, I think that's normal for him. As well as PSG, I think Bernardo Silva would also be interested in playing for Barcelona and it's true that he won't be going to the Arab Pro League anytime soon. Bernardo Silva's performance is still very much worth playing a few more seasons in Europe even though the Saudi team will make a high bid for him, but I hope he will reject it for the next 3-4 seasons.

I think Silva will only join PSG or Barcelona if he wants to leave Manchester City. Xavi and Luis Enrique about want him because of his good playing style, but I tend to think Barcelona will get him.

Bernardo Silva became one of the important players for Manchester City last season and he is also one of the best midfielders who has successfully led Manchester City to win three titles in one season. Several sources I read in the local media Bernardo Silva said he would stay at Manchester City and he refused to comment on the offers that came in for him to play in the Saudi Arabian league.

For the next few seasons Bernardo Silva still has a great chance to play in Europe, but it really depends on how next season he can keep up with other midfielders and not lose his place in the main squad. So that it doesn't affect his appearance and playing time, even if next season he wants to leave then I agree Barcelona is a suitable place for him.

PSG and Barcelona have the option to swap players for Bernardo Silva. even PSG offers 2 players that can be exchanged for Bernardo Silva. Man City offered a raise to keep him afloat. and maybe it is Bernardo Silva and Man City's best choice. although there were rumors that Bernardo Silva wanted to go to Barcelona.
Bernardo Silva's contract with Man City is still up to 2025. I'm sure Man City will not rush to sell him this season. but if the player wants, maybe Man City will prepare another offer for Bernardo Silva to stay in the team.

[rendravolt]

Chelsea continues to add ammunition to their young players and now it's Lesley Ugochukwu's turn to be brought in from Rennes. After going through quite tough negotiations, finally the cost of 27 million euros was agreed by both parties and the duration of Lesley Ugochukwu's contract will last until 2030. Pochettino really seems to want to build the Chelsea squad filled with more young players and he is very confident that Chelsea can return to the highest caste of European football with the players of his choice. I'm very curious about how these young players will be in the most competitive competition and we know all EPL teams are in a transitional period so they can consistently achieve the desired results.

[Harkorede]

It is reported that Xavi was very disappointed with Dembele decision to move, because Xavi had already told Barca management to keep him next season. because the flexibility and control of the French winger game is considered by Xavi to be able to contribute to the team. But Barcelona doesn't seem to want to take too big a risk, because Dembele only has one year left on his contract. And the performance is less consistent because it is prone to injury.

This could be part of Barcelona strategy to recruit Jao Felix or Bernardo Silva. By releasing Dembele, it will provide additional funds to recruit one of these players.

Barcelona on the verge of losing one of their outstanding player this summer, it would hugh loss for them, perhaps they've zero options to contest to hold him back, the player's mind is already made up, time to start a fresh challenge elsewhere because he's not consistent in games in La Liga due to severe recording of injuries. Xavi Hernandez would be really pained concerning the move of Ousmane Dembele, but he has no choice than to accept the fate of the Frenchman. PSG valued him and would definitely signed him over in the transfer window.

Dembele didn't make the match day squad, not even on the bench for the match against AC Milan, I guess that pretty much sums it up that his transfer is imminent and is just about a matter of time before the final details are being release, which could be a handful, given the passing of the deal for his 50m euros release clause.

If indeed Dembele was requested for by Enrique, then I have little doubts about PSG not willing to go the extra length to secure his signature.

[Oneandpure]

Dembele didn't make the match day squad, not even on the bench for the match against AC Milan, I guess that pretty much sums it up that his transfer is imminent and is just about a matter of time before the final details are being release, which could be a handful, given the passing of the deal for his 50m euros release clause.

If indeed Dembele was requested for by Enrique, then I have little doubts about PSG not willing to go the extra length to secure his signature.

I checked in Livescore there are has name of Ousmane Dembele in Barcelona player list but he still in the bench until 49th minutes match against  AC Milan on pre season match. But for second half have many changes but Ousmane Dembele still in the bench because Xav Hernandez not plays him yet. Based on offer bid from PSG seems not excited for Barcelona actually they have spent more than 100 million euro for sign Ousmane Dembele from Dortmund.

Actually signing Ousmane Dembele is request from Luis Henrique, he was know with Ousmane Dembele typical games play and for planning for replacing Mbappe position if done deal with Real Madrid.

[Harkorede]

Dembele didn't make the match day squad, not even on the bench for the match against AC Milan, I guess that pretty much sums it up that his transfer is imminent and is just about a matter of time before the final details are being release, which could be a handful, given the passing of the deal for his 50m euros release clause.

If indeed Dembele was requested for by Enrique, then I have little doubts about PSG not willing to go the extra length to secure his signature.

I checked in Livescore there are has name of Ousmane Dembele in Barcelona player list but he still in the bench until 49th minutes match against  AC Milan on pre season match. But for second half have many changes but Ousmane Dembele still in the bench because Xav Hernandez not plays him yet. Based on offer bid from PSG seems not excited for Barcelona actually they have spent more than 100 million euro for sign Ousmane Dembele from Dortmund.

Actually signing Ousmane Dembele is request from Luis Henrique, he was know with Ousmane Dembele typical games play and for planning for replacing Mbappe position if done deal with Real Madrid.

Dembele is only listed because he was part of the squad that travelled for the tour, and he was also listed as being part of the substitutes by Barcelona official twitter handle pretty for the same reason, but if you watch the live game and saw the pregame lineup he wasn't listed amongst the list of substitutes by the club.

Here is a proof of the live match lineup and lists of substitutes for both teams.



Image Credit:
https://twitter.com/kalyboss24/status/1686586628221841408

[bering]

Chelsea continues to add ammunition to their young players and now it's Lesley Ugochukwu's turn to be brought in from Rennes. After going through quite tough negotiations, finally the cost of 27 million euros was agreed by both parties and the duration of Lesley Ugochukwu's contract will last until 2030. Pochettino really seems to want to build the Chelsea squad filled with more young players and he is very confident that Chelsea can return to the highest caste of European football with the players of his choice. I'm very curious about how these young players will be in the most competitive competition and we know all EPL teams are in a transitional period so they can consistently achieve the desired results.

The rumour is Mauricio Pochettino didn't too agree with this transfer because he want Chelsea to buy experience player although Ugochukwu have already playing with Rennes 60 times and became an Rennes key player but he still doubt about Ugochukwu quality that whether he can able to performing well with Chelsea or not and some people believe why Chelsea want to bought this player because they look for other alternative player instead of Moises Caicedo because seems Chelsea find it difficult to get Caicedo which is Brighton demanding high price and apparently Pochettino didn't have any plan to make Ugochukwu as Chelsea main squad for this season and rumour is Chelsea will loan Ugochukwu to Strasbourg for at least 1 season

[asriloni]

The hottest news is about chelsea is strongly linked to the mbappe's transfer. PSG feels so desperate in selling mbappe as soon as possible. I do know that PSG wanna sell mbappe as soon as possible. The club is now exploring the possible way to get mbappe.
PSG has approached Chelsea to sign Mbappe from the club, but Chelsea has not disclosed the type of offer that Todd's club will present.. As far as i know if chelsea will able to offer some cash + some players owned by the club now.
I think that PSG can try to consider chelsea's offer. Chelsea wanna gives some of its players. I remember when ziyech was almost signed by PSG last season. It's now the time for PSG to think about that.
it's better to accept chelsea's offer rather than try to let mbappe leaves for free. Todd boehly already in contact with PSG's president regarding this.

90min understands Al-Khelaifi has now contacted Chelsea and their supremo Todd Boehly about the prospect of signing Mbappe in an attempt to push them towards making an offer.

https://www.90min.com/posts/psg-contact-chelsea-attempt-push-kylian-mbappe-transfer

[Davidvictorson]

The rumour is Mauricio Pochettino didn't too agree with this transfer because he want Chelsea to buy experience player although Ugochukwu have already playing with Rennes 60 times and became an Rennes key player but he still doubt about Ugochukwu quality that whether he can able to performing well with Chelsea or not and some people believe why Chelsea want to bought this player because they look for other alternative player instead of Moises Caicedo because seems Chelsea find it difficult to get Caicedo which is Brighton demanding high price and apparently Pochettino didn't have any plan to make Ugochukwu as Chelsea main squad for this season and rumour is Chelsea will loan Ugochukwu to Strasbourg for at least 1 season

Although I have some reservations, I happy with this deal. I see how fast  Chelsea because they know that if they didn't sign him, the competition from other Premier Leagues clubs will take him in a second. I haven't really watched this player in a live match but from football highlights, I would say that Ugochukwu has some very impressive skills and potential especially as a midfielder. Now the Chelsea has signed him, they have an alternative for the midfield position. He is a promising player. And to add, it is just as if Chelsea told Brighton that they're not desperate for Caicedo.