⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Queentoshi]

Cole Palmer's 45 million pounds transfer deal I think was too outrageous for a player of his status but considering his potentials, he could end up to become one of the best players in the English Premier League thereby making his transfer fee a bargain to Chelsea.
We've seen young players of his age leave their boyhood clubs and goes on to become great player and we've also seen young talents like him who ends up as flops to their team and I think the young Englishman will have a spell at Chelsea

Chelsea tried to sign Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe, but Arsenal refused because they consider them a direct rival, maybe it why they have now turned their focus to Cole Palmer from Manchester city who is not a regular starter for the club and only an option for the manager of the club when Bernando Silva does not play well. Cole Palmer will not also be a regular player in Chelsea, he will share the position with other players, and there will be not champions league football for him with Chelsea, so that may discourage the deal from happening. But so far it looks like the deal is going to happen, maybe we will know in a few days' time.

[fuguebtc]

Am wondering why most strikers at the age of 32 would be hanging their boots when they still have alot to offer in terms of experience that the younger players can get a thing or two...

And for a skillful player like him, Saudi Arabia wouldn't be a bad idea just to make bank $$$ then call it a day...whatever is going on could be a decision made out of duress and don't believe he wanted this! If this is true, enjoy your retirement sir.

But are there any interests from Saudi Arabia clubs? It is hard to pin down what's going on in players mind also. Some players just don't like to move to Saudi Arabia and rather just choose to stay in European leagues so if there isn't any offers then player might choose to retire. It must be a really tough decision but he made it in the end. Wished could see him back at form like he used to in Chelsea days but guess we won't be seeing that now.

Arab clubs are also not insisting on Eden Hazard despite being a free transfer player but the way he doesn't like moving to Arabia so he decides to hang up his shoes.
Eden Hazard's youth has passed and he was the brightest when he was at Chelsea but his decision to move to Real Madrid made a complete change in addition to his long injury, maybe he was frustrated all this time? This is just my thought.  

I am pretty certain that he is retiring because his body has gone through a lot. And he also understands that he is probably going to get injured more and more if he continues to play.  Of course, if he wanted money, he would have moved to the Saudi league or the MLS. But he really wanted to care about his health. That’s why he decided to retire in my opinion.

I don’t know about the Saudi Arabia clubs, but I am pretty sure that he was approached by MLS. He was also approached by Ligue-1 clubs as far as I know. But he was sure that he wanted to retire. Considering his health, I will say that he made the right decision.

[Avirunes]

Cole Palmer's 45 million pounds transfer deal I think was too outrageous for a player of his status but considering his potentials, he could end up to become one of the best players in the English Premier League thereby making his transfer fee a bargain to Chelsea.
We've seen young players of his age leave their boyhood clubs and goes on to become great player and we've also seen young talents like him who ends up as flops to their team and I think the young Englishman will have a spell at Chelsea

Chelsea tried to sign Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe, but Arsenal refused because they consider them a direct rival, maybe it why they have now turned their focus to Cole Palmer from Manchester city who is not a regular starter for the club and only an option for the manager of the club when Bernando Silva does not play well. Cole Palmer will not also be a regular player in Chelsea, he will share the position with other players, and there will be not champions league football for him with Chelsea, so that may discourage the deal from happening. But so far it looks like the deal is going to happen, maybe we will know in a few days' time.

Smith-Rowe is a talented player so I really had doubts from the beginning that Arsenal will sell him to their rival Chelsea. Also I am sure Arteta has plans for him. He can prove to be crucial for us later in the season. As for Palmer, I also have doubt on this one as earlier Guardiola has said that he is not in the market so I am sure there as well. City are not the type of team to be swayed away with big bids because it is not about money for them unlike other clubs.

[rendravolt]

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of Cole Palmer for a fee of £40 million plus add ons of £5 million. I don't understand what Manchester City was thinking by agreeing to the bid made by Chelsea for such a talented young player and we know that oftentimes Cole Palmer can be the key to victory when needed in an important game. What is clear is that Chelsea have now secured his services for quite a long time and Pochettino is certainly happy with the increase in depth in Chelsea's squad for this season. Cole Palmer will soon undergo a medical test in the near future and is just waiting for an official announcement from Chelsea.

Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1696936739481289016

If the transfer does happen, I'd say Chelsea made a good transfer because Palmer is 21 years old and a talented Englishman in the midfield. It is unlikely that he will be in the squad at Manchester City. Still, he could remain a good substitute for Manchester City, which plays in several tournaments at the same time. I wonder how he will perform if he goes to Chelsea.

Of course Chelsea are very satisfied with getting Cole Palmer but sometimes when a player chooses Chelsea as his new club it can be bad for his career development because we know that even though Chelsea have spent so many players they are still having trouble winning matches this season. Cole Palmer seems to want to gamble by choosing Chelsea and he doesn't want to stay at Manchester City just by being a reserve player. I'm also curious about how he will perform at Chelsea but what is clear is that Pochettino has to see the results when he trains with other Chelsea players before deciding on his place as a starter.

[Sim_card]

Would you agree or do you think Chelsea and PSG would have been all the same with Guardiola coaching them (all else equal)?

No they wouldn't be the same with their present form. Having money is another thing and how to spend and manage your money is another thing differently.
Gaurdiola is an expereience coach that knows what he needs,we have seen how he has converted Man city into a great club and the strongest presently because he has the skill and knowledge of doing that. PSG is a rich club also with Chelsea but the lack the quality of a good coach. Buying the right players at the right time is what matters alot. Chelsea will be doing better and might have even won EPL if it was Gaurdiola that was their coach,same with PSG. Behind every successful club there must be a great coach and not money. Though.money can turn things around but that is when there is a good manager to make it happen.

[QueenVera]

Would you agree or do you think Chelsea and PSG would have been all the same with Guardiola coaching them (all else equal)?

No they wouldn't be the same with their present form. Having money is another thing and how to spend and manage your money is another thing differently.
Gaurdiola is an expereience coach that knows what he needs,we have seen how he has converted Man city into a great club and the strongest presently because he has the skill and knowledge of doing that. PSG is a rich club also with Chelsea but the lack the quality of a good coach. Buying the right players at the right time is what matters alot. Chelsea will be doing better and might have even won EPL if it was Gaurdiola that was their coach,same with PSG. Behind every successful club there must be a great coach and not money. Though.money can turn things around but that is when there is a good manager to make it happen.

I think Chelsea or PSG would had been better with a coach like Pep Guardiola because he's a kind of coach that could transform any team into one of the best within a short period of time if given the right backings, he's proved it over the years and even with his current team Manchester City who are currently the strongest team in EPL and current Champions League holders, there are some coaches you'll backup with funds and support but they'll end up recruiting the wrong players that doesn't suit their system but Pep knows how to recruit players that suits his style and pattern of football and transform them into quality stars, he's highly experienced in building a team that could challenge any other top clubs across Europe and that's what makes him very outstanding.
 Both Chelsea and PSG are clubs with rich owner and are financially stable of giving Pep the right backings he needs imagine if it was Pep that coached PSG when they had, Messi, Neymar, Mbappé, Sergio Ramos and other top class players in their team, surely they would had won the champions league or even played in the finals.

[bering]

Liverpool are a little confused about whether to let go of an important player who is currently being offered a very high fee and I have a prediction that Liverpool will eventually let go of Mohamed Salah to move to Al Ittihad. TBH, I actually feel a little regretful if Liverpool really let Salah go because this player has had an important performance for Liverpool in the history of joining this team, always making a good contribution. so if Liverpool releases Mohamed Salah this team will have to appear strong without key players.

If Liverpool releases Mo Salah to Al Ittihad, it will clearly be a big loss and will also make Liverpool's attack line dull. Without Mo Salah it is not the right decision, Mo Salah still has a role that cannot be replaced. Liverpool is currently honing Nunez abilities. However, Nunez was still able to move freely because Mo Salah opened up wide space in the opponent's defense. Releasing Mo Salah would be the same as bringing Liverpool's performance down. Again asking Mo Salah himself, is he really after money rather than his career, which is currently clearly better in Europe? Apart from that, not only Mo Salah's career, his reputation is also still more productive than other strikers.

Liverpool has showing their reaction to this rumour that he will refuse the offers from Al Ittihad because Moh Salah is important player and moreover summer transfer is near to ended so there is no more time for them to look for the replacement of Salah if they release him and the rumour said Salah actually are willing moved to Al Ittihad but he decide to moved for next season but Al Ittihad want him this summer so that's why they attempts to raises their bid to 150 millions

Other Liverpool player Ibrahima Konate also tempted by the same team Al Ittihad but he has decide to refuse Al Ittihad offers because Konate feel happy at Liverpool and he decide to stayed and help Liverpool to gets the trophies

[ololajulo]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

[JeffBrad12]

HE WERE GO!

Ansu Fati can now realize his dream of playing in the Premier League, Brighton moved quickly in the hunt for Ansu Fati, Brighton movement was successful in overtaking Tottenham who were also interested in Ansu Fati. Brighton has given Barcelona and Ansu Fati more certainty than Tottenham, Fati loan deal has been approved by both teams until June 2024. The agreement that occurred did not include a permanent purchase option clause and most of the salary was covered by Brighton. Barcelona still believes in Ansu Fati abilities so they don't let him go permanently, Barcelona really hope that after Ansu Fati finishes his loan period with Brighton he can increase his ability to become Barcelona future project.

How funny this guy was, i remember when fati got so many offers from EPL club but he rejected it caused by he was still wanna staying in barcelona but he does U turn now. It's very weird to see that he chooses brighton instead of some big clubs in EPL which has interest to buy him.
Now that Fati has joined a new club, his father no longer poses a threat to Barcelona. Fati's father was always threatening barcelona if the club was trying to sell him. 

Previously, Barcelona had also released Lenglet to Aston Villa, Barcelona's strategy of releasing players worked perfectly, after this Barcelona might bring in Joao Felix to strengthen the front line.

Barcelona needs to rebalance its financial first before trying to buy felix from atletico madrid. Barcelona has a responsibility to raise money to fix the financial first. The club will not rush to buy him with no sense price.
I remind you that barcelona is trying to sell eric garcia now.

[QueenVera]

How funny this guy was, i remember when fati got so many offers from EPL club but he rejected it caused by he was still wanna staying in barcelona but he does U turn now. It's very weird to see that he chooses brighton instead of some big clubs in EPL which has interest to buy him.
Now that Fati has joined a new club, his father no longer poses a threat to Barcelona. Fati's father was always threatening barcelona if the club was trying to sell him.  

Previously, Barcelona had also released Lenglet to Aston Villa, Barcelona's strategy of releasing players worked perfectly, after this Barcelona might bring in Joao Felix to strengthen the front line.

Barcelona needs to rebalance its financial first before trying to buy felix from atletico madrid. Barcelona has a responsibility to raise money to fix the financial first. The club will not rush to buy him with no sense price.
I remind you that barcelona is trying to sell eric garcia now.

At the moment João Félix is only dreaming of playing for Barcelona, which he ones said that they've been his drean club and he'll really want to play for the club, but the problem with Barcelona is the financial crisis and currently holding the club if not xavi would really love to have him in the club he'll make a good addiction to the squad depth and easily get into the starting 11 making a good replacement for Dembelé.
 But i believe if they don't end up getting him today, then he'll likely move to the Epl before the window ends tonight, probably return back to Chelsea where he was loaned last season, he performed well in the team despite their poor form and now they have a better coach in think it would be lovely to watch him play under Pochettino who's a better coach with more experience than the previous ones after Tuchel.

[asriloni]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

Pochettino is still including him in his plan even though he was rarely become starting line up but chelsea still needs him. I don't even think that has a good decision from pochet. I meant this guy was performing up and down.
You saw that he's performed so well against AFC but you will be also seeing cucurela was making blunder against a strong club. I think pochet needs to let him go as a loan to the manchester united but consider chelsea is still facing crisis due to the so many players were injured.
Pochet thinks for twice before trying to let him go to the manchester united as a loan. Im not really like this guy. He was consistently making blunders like meguire.
I hope cucurela will go to the MU to face his brother meguire. I will support chelsea to send him as loan to the MU.

[marcous]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

Pochettino is still including him in his plan even though he was rarely become starting line up but chelsea still needs him. I don't even think that has a good decision from pochet. I meant this guy was performing up and down.
You saw that he's performed so well against AFC but you will be also seeing cucurela was making blunder against a strong club. I think pochet needs to let him go as a loan to the manchester united but consider chelsea is still facing crisis due to the so many players were injured.
Pochet thinks for twice before trying to let him go to the manchester united as a loan. Im not really like this guy. He was consistently making blunders like meguire.
I hope cucurela will go to the MU to face his brother meguire. I will support chelsea to send him as loan to the MU.

It is true that Cucurella has not been able to fully meet expectations at Chelsea since being bought from Brighton, for a rather expensive 63 million pounds last season. It makes sense that Mauricio Pochettino is holding back his departure to Man United, in anticipation of other players getting injured. With the transfer market closing soon, it is difficult to find new players with a tight time if Cucurella is released.

On the other hand, with the movement of their transfer market this time, Chelsea is not completely solid. Pochetino's squad have not been consistent in picking up points in their first three matches, before they looked convincing in a draw against Liverpool in their opening game.

[rendravolt]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

Have Manchester United just realized that if they bring in Cucurella this season it will only increase weaknesses in the defense line? We all know he is a left-back who has had poor quality since last season and even now he hasn't changed at all. I think Manchester United must find a replacement for Luke Shaw who really has quality and not just look for a replacement for this season. Sergio Reguilon is the only candidate who will fill the position left by Luke Shaw due to injury and now it is just a matter of negotiating the process with Spurs to carry out this transfer.

[Docnaster]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

Does Manchester United need to watch the performance of Cucurella before they will know his capabilities and deficiencies?
We have been together in this England and every true football lover will attest that the best of Cucurella was in Brighton.
Cucurella has been a shadow of himself in Chelsea since he arrived under Graham Potter.
I sincerely believe that Manchester United scout needs to be questioned.
Their business for the past 4 seasons in the transfer window has been totally unprofitable.

[Huppercase]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

Do Manchester United have any choice? Chelsea already sealed the deal of getting him in the squad, I don't think Pochettino will entertain any loan deal to give out what they fought to have from Brighton, Manchester United want a contract that could be terminate January but Chelsea don't want that, Cucurella performance in Chelsea against Wimbledon was more than average, he is worth more than what Manchester United is bringing to the table. It's better Manchester go for Sergio Regulion, the defender loan deal in Tottenham has expired, if the club is not willing to put him back to the team, pushing the loan deal will be accepted without rejection considering the name of the club and the merit he is going to have it accepted.

I don't know why Manchester united is yet to process Maguire deal, West ham was piss off with their non cooperation and process Rice money to other players. The more I look into Hary Maguire in Old Trafford, the more I think it's turning to political force because why keep a man that is not generating nothing but attention from people, it's better they loan him out instead benching and doing nothing.

At the moment João Félix is only dreaming of playing for Barcelona, which he ones said that they've been his drean club and he'll really want to play for the club, but the problem with Barcelona is the financial crisis and currently holding the club if not xavi would really love to have him in the club he'll make a good addiction to the squad depth and easily get into the starting 11 making a good replacement for Dembelé.
 But i believe if they don't end up getting him today, then he'll likely move to the Epl before the window ends tonight, probably return back to Chelsea where he was loaned last season, he performed well in the team despite their poor form and now they have a better coach in think it would be lovely to watch him play under Pochettino who's a better coach with more experience than the previous ones after Tuchel.

This is like what you want doesn't want you at the moment, Barcelona is having issues with finances but deep down, if they want to signed Joao Felix, it's will take them few days to that, the club is not interested in the player and even if they are, Atletico Madrid might not be ready to let go of the loan deal cash flow they are having from the player and the fact that his Chelsea transfer wasn't a successful one will reduce his value in the market transfer.

[temple]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

Have Manchester United just realized that if they bring in Cucurella this season it will only increase weaknesses in the defense line? We all know he is a left-back who has had poor quality since last season and even now he hasn't changed at all. I think Manchester United must find a replacement for Luke Shaw who really has quality and not just look for a replacement for this season. Sergio Reguilon is the only candidate who will fill the position left by Luke Shaw due to injury and now it is just a matter of negotiating the process with Spurs to carry out this transfer.

I guess so, but maybe Ten Haag sees some talent in him that others don't.

But isn't the defense line of Manchester United more or less complete or why are they still watching out for a potential substitute?

I think most of the transfers that take place either today or tomorrow have been cooking for a long time already or they are a shot from the hip, which in most cases I think does not go as planned. But if they fear to be out of defenders because of injuries or suspensions during the season, it is of course better to have a player who might not be the best, but who can still get it sorted out.

[Zlantann]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

I have always been a fan of Marc Cucurella. He is a player who use to support counterattacks and give some accurate crosses from the flanks. After his transfer to Chelsea, everything changed. The quality of the coach sometimes affects the performance of players, Graham Potter contributed to his low performance.  He is still a young player with potential if he is given the right training and support. Mauricio Pochettino will enjoy the Spanish defender if he supports him. Maybe Erik Ten Hag wants to get the player because he knows how to make him improve.

This is like what you want doesn't want you at the moment, Barcelona is having issues with finances but deep down, if they want to signed Joao Felix, it's will take them few days to that, The club is not interested in the player and even if they are, Atletico Madrid might not be ready to let go of the loan deal cash flow they are having from the player and the fact that his Chelsea transfer wasn't a successful one will reduce his value in the market transfer.

I just read that Liverpool is showing interest in signing Joao Felix on from Atletico Madrid. He is seen as a replacement for Mo Salah who has shown interest in moving to Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese player has no future in Atletico Madrid and he will be pleased to return to the English premier league. I just hope Joao regains his form because he has not lived up to his worth.

[baeva]

Yeah, it's weird, especially as surely some of the clubs that wanted him in their squad were European, so they're not the worst offers. The option with Saudi Arabia is like the very last option, or an option to finish his career, to earn money for the last time. Nevertheless, it's his decision, even though it's a strange one

The decision made by Hazard must have been carefully thought through because he has often been injured and most likely he doesn't want to harm his new team by the injuries that often come to him. Of course he is still quite young because Messi and Ronaldo are older than him but they is still able to play, of course this is factored in by his strong physique.

He has given a good game with chelsea in his golden era and he found a problem with real madrid due to frequent injuries. Maybe that's the best story and memory he will always remember. I also wish him success if Hazard changes profession after announcing his retirement as a football player.

Well comparing him to messi or ronaldo is not quite right, but about the injuries I agree with you, apparently he is tired of them already. But still it seems to me that to try himself at least in the Saudi League would be good, at least to think about it, and not to go into denial and end his career at 32

[harapan]

After watching Cucurella's performance against Wimbledon yesterday, Manchester United are cooling their interest in the player, despite having submitted a loan proposal. They are now turning their attention to Sergio Reguilon, especially as Marcos Alonso is unwilling to leave Spain.

Marcos Alonso should be the least player to play for Man United is he different from the Alex Telles they sold to Sevilla on loan and then Al Nassr. He will not make it to the team that deal should be blocked easily by the fans he does not meet up with the qualities needed.
Cucurella shouldn't have featured for Chelsea if they don't want him to leave it is a strategy to play around with another club when you do not wish to see your player leaving. Regulon has not been pary of the Tottenham side for long so he will not make it. To man United is all he can do now for his good. Can they get this player immediately.

[Xxmodded]

I just read that Liverpool is showing interest in signing Joao Felix on from Atletico Madrid. He is seen as a replacement for Mo Salah who has shown interest in moving to Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese player has no future in Atletico Madrid and he will be pleased to return to the English premier league. I just hope Joao regains his form because he has not lived up to his worth.

Joao Felix looks close opportunity will join Barcelona, its happening after Barcelona releases Ansu Fati to Brighton Albion on loan for the next season, there are have on space left for Joao Felix joining Barcelona with loan option. I think depend who will give interested offering and make Atletico Madrid will priority which one more beneficial offer from interested teams want to get Joao Felix's sign. Window summer transfer will close few days later, its not have much time for negotiation and teams brave with excited offering bid will get bigger chance for signing Joao Felix, current rumor with Liverpool will loss Mohamad Salah are linked with Saudi club they have prepare another option for replacing Moh Salah position.