⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

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Xabi has received widespread praise for his first job in senior management, having proven hugely successful since taking over at Leverkusen. Of course, Real Madrid is a name that is difficult to refuse if an offer comes. But my advice to Xabi is: Stay at Leverkusen until 2025. I think he should repay the board of directors and Bayer Leverkusen fans. Real Madrid not only holds an advantage in this race. Liverpool is also ready to join the race to bring Xabi Alonso to Anfield. The contract between Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen has a release clause. As far as I know, if one of his three old clubs, including Real, Bayern, and Liverpool, offers in 2024, Leverkusen will have to let him leave. The amount and terms are currently unknown.

Ancelotti's reign would soon come to an end and he'll leave the club to go focus on his managerial career in the Brazil national team  and I believe he might resign sooner, therefore Realmadrid shouldn't think twice in getting their former player Xabi cause I believe he'll make the perfect replacement for Ancelotti and also he could influence some of his current good performing players at Leverkusen to move over to Madrid with him, for instance Victor Boniface, who's a very good finisher and one of the best in the Bundesliga currently.

 Bayern already has a good coach in person of Thomas Tuchel and they've got no plans of sacking him yet, however Liverpool still got more contract with Klopp and could however still move  for Xabi in a case where Klopp seek to retire but I think the best option for Xabi to move to would be Realmadrid cause they've got a good board and owner that would back him up with funds and help him sign the rightful players to enable him succeed.

I personally believe that Xabi Alonso actually has a great chance to be the Real Madrid coach. he was a Real Madrid player. He had played for Real Madrid for quite a long time if I recall correctly. Be able to do very well as the coach of Real Madrid. I said that because he is already showing incredible results with a team that is nowhere near the power of Real Madrid. So imagine what he will do when he becomes the coach of Real Madrid.

Personally, I don't think that he is going to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. He should push to be the coach of Real Madrid. And if for some reason that somehow doesn't end up happening, I am also pretty sure that there are going to be other clubs who are going to be very happy to get him as their coach.

[Nheer]

Sure you can be talented, even with all that he still managed to make a great career out of himself, but if he was a focused hard working player he could have been as good as anyone in the world. Unfortunately he didn't play like that and this resulted with him not being as good. Still a good life, definitely a worthy life, tens of millions of euros for a game he likes to play.

Hazard only made one transfer to the appropriate team but couldn’t succeed but everyone just labels him a failure, they fail to see how entertaining he was during his peak at Chelsea. He was the major reason chelsea stood out as a big club then and every team was scared to face chelsea because of him. He helped chelsea a lot and after so many years it was only right for him to play in a bigger team and to win more trophies and achievements for himself it’s just sad he didn’t succeed after he left chelsea. We enjoyed his game and he will forever be remembered as a great player.

Nah, even Hazard was still on Chelsea, I believe it's nothing different like his career in Real Madrid because in terms of quality, both Chelsea and Real Madrid are two strong clubs.

You fail to understand something about football, when you move out to another club everything will be different because all teams have different pattern and style of play, the players will also be different so a player will need time to adapt to these changes, then think of moving to a different country where you were bought for a high price definitely there would be a lot of pressure and they wouldn’t understand that you are still struggling to adapt to their system so I disagree with you, if Hazard was to continue playing for Chelsea the story would have been different because he wouldn’t go through any pressure and wouldn’t need to adapt to any changes because he was already settled at Chelsea he was a star and the most valuable player for the club. His career would’ve been perfect had he not moved out of Chelsea.

[Avirunes]

fc chelsea has reportedly added nigerian napoli striker Victor Osimhen to its list of january transfer targets.

Chelsea will never run out of money, they still have the funds to buy expensive players. Lol

It seems like Todd Bodly is still not satisfied with his team's current performance, especially in the attack line which is still dull and difficult to score goals let alone win, maybe by bringing in Osimhen there could be changes and Todd Bodly's hopes, any player he wants will definitely be bought.

How about time to invest for defense. They have deep pockets no doubt but they are putting it wrong. In my opinion , I think they should be able to get a very good defender with 50-60m and that's not a lot considering how much they have spent so far since Boehly came in. Silva is the strongest defender but he is getting old and I think they should really think about getting some strong defenders to play alongside Silva or maybe replace him in near future.

[lizarder]

Xabi Alonso's next team could be Real Madrid but I don't think so when it comes to Liverpool. Because Liverpool have already been doing amazing with Jürgen Klopp. This season they have made a big improvement as you have seen so far. If Liverpool have a successful season with Klopp I don't think they would think of parting ways with him.

Besides he still has a contract until 2026. Liverpool want to have a longer relationship with him obviously. But Real Madrid is a realistic candidate for Xabi Alonso even for next summer. Because Ancelotti is leaving for Brazil national team so they will need to bring someone.

Alonso has a close relationship with Real Madrid and if he wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen maybe Real Madrid is where he will go. So far Bayer Leverkusen have not talked much about Alonso's future because he is still quite needed there. It's been a pretty good season for Alonso in charge of Bayer Leverkusen and so far they are unbeaten in all competitions, so efforts will be made by Bayer Leverkusen to maintain him until next season.

Liverpool have Jurgen Klopp who has currently shown significant improvement from last season and as you said they have had a good season with Jurgen Klopp at the moment. So it is impossible for Liverpool to replace the coach if Jurgen Klopp can bring Liverpool to a much better finish and be able to win the European League this season.

[JeffBrad12]

Competition to get the services of coach Xabi Alonso seems to be more likely to be seen from Real Madrid and also Bayern Munich but what is really reported to be really hoping for Xabi Alonso arrival is Real Madrid because Ancelotti will expire his contract in the middle of next year.
This will be good successor to Ancelotti who has made quite a big difference to Real Madrid and it seems that in the hands of Xabi Alonso the Real Madrid squad is able to always be close to the La Liga or UCL title every season considering Leverkusen can perform optimally under his guidance Xabi Alonso.
I would rather see Xabi Alonso with Real Madrid than with Bayern Munich because for several championships Real Madrid has much better chance of being able to perform competitively compared to Bayern Munich.

However, Xabi has a different view of the targets at several clubs who are interested in him. with the squad at Leverkusen, he was able to provide a good performance. So there is a lot of public opinion that if he trains a better quality club, it will give the team a very good performance. Munich may be interested, but they shouldn't win the race. Xabi would indeed be very suitable for Madrid. that's what fans are talking about a lot right now.
Madrid is not bad, but to continue the very good trend that Ancelotti has built in Madrid so far will clearly not be easy for anyone. but Xabi has the ability to do that.

Xabi was a former of real madrid players and he knew the club so well. Im not even doubting him to deliver very good achievements once he perez will pick him as a new appointment. It's very hard to him to reject real madrid's offer for leverkusen.
Leverkusen has become the main start of xabi on his journey as a coach. There will be so many things to change once xabi will be taking real madrid as a new coach.
I can't even wait for such moment to come but we must also remember how great the track record of zidane after he has become a replacement for ancellotti with three times UCL.

[tusandii]

fc chelsea has reportedly added nigerian napoli striker Victor Osimhen to its list of january transfer targets.

Chelsea will never run out of money, they still have the funds to buy expensive players. Lol

It seems like Todd Bodly is still not satisfied with his team's current performance, especially in the attack line which is still dull and difficult to score goals let alone win, maybe by bringing in Osimhen there could be changes and Todd Bodly's hopes, any player he wants will definitely be bought.

Yes, currently Chelsea's financial situation is very good and they don't even lack money to continue buying the players they are looking for, but bringing in Victor Osimhen seems a little impossible.
We know that this player is very talented and has the desire to join a club that has a good future to take his career to prestigious titles such as the Champions League or titles in the domestic league.
Meanwhile currently Chelsea is a little bad and this will definitely make Osimhen hesitate to join a club like Chelsea.

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Xabi Alonso's next team could be Real Madrid but I don't think so when it comes to Liverpool. Because Liverpool have already been doing amazing with Jürgen Klopp. This season they have made a big improvement as you have seen so far. If Liverpool have a successful season with Klopp I don't think they would think of parting ways with him.

Besides he still has a contract until 2026. Liverpool want to have a longer relationship with him obviously. But Real Madrid is a realistic candidate for Xabi Alonso even for next summer. Because Ancelotti is leaving for Brazil national team so they will need to bring someone.

There are several names currently being linked as Ancellotti's replacement in the Madrid chair. Xabi could be one of the candidates especially since he also  has a strong attachment to Madrid because he was one of the players who brought Madrid to the championship before he left and his position was replaced by Kroos at that time. But on the other hand it could be that he will also continue at L
For Klopp too, this will only be speculation, especially with last season they had to be evicted out of the top 4 in domestic competition, so I think Klopp will try to prove himself more at Liverpool.

[X-ray]

Xabi Alonso's next team could be Real Madrid but I don't think so when it comes to Liverpool. Because Liverpool have already been doing amazing with Jürgen Klopp. This season they have made a big improvement as you have seen so far. If Liverpool have a successful season with Klopp I don't think they would think of parting ways with him.

Besides he still has a contract until 2026. Liverpool want to have a longer relationship with him obviously. But Real Madrid is a realistic candidate for Xabi Alonso even for next summer. Because Ancelotti is leaving for Brazil national team so they will need to bring someone.

That is what I know about the Xabi Alonso movement: he is to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid after this season since Ancelotti has agreed to take over Brazil's job as their head coach starting in 2024.
Liverpool and Bayern Munich are showing interest because they see Alonso as a great coach in the future because of his performance as the head coach of Bayern Leverkusen and the fact that he has played for their teams. That is why they feel they can easily get him for the benefit of their teams.
Xabi Alonso is one of the greatest young coaches in football now, along with Arteta, Xavi Hanandez, De Zerbi, and others. That is why every team will be willing to get him as their manager.

Xabi alonso had been experiencing so many things. He has his best performance with liverpool, real madrid and bayern. No doubt if his ex club was interesting to recruit him back as a talented manager for the club. It's happening so many times.
Xabi has everything to be a great manager and he has been also become assistant for ancellotti. The way he was managing leverkusen is making so many clubs are interesting to recruit him as a new talented manager.
Im also putting all of my respects toward him. I think that there will be more clubs interested to take him as a new coach.
Xavi is just showing how amazing he was when managing a club. I remember that leverkusen was at the relegation zone last season and it can go up drastically in a short time. What a magic.

[QueenVera]

There are several names currently being linked as Ancellotti's replacement in the Madrid chair. Xabi could be one of the candidates especially since he also  has a strong attachment to Madrid because he was one of the players who brought Madrid to the championship before he left and his position was replaced by Kroos at that time. But on the other hand it could be that he will also continue at L
For Klopp too, this will only be speculation, especially with last season they had to be evicted out of the top 4 in domestic competition, so I think Klopp will try to prove himself more at Liverpool.

Based on Xabi current performance alot Realmadrid's fans would be hoping they bring him into the club as a replacement for Ancelotti, well I think he's the rightful candidate mentioned so far cause he's doing better than other currently and I hope he remains consistent till the league ends so the board would have no option but appointment him as the next manager of their team, Xabi is still very young and vibrant and if he's successful in his first season or more, would serve Madrid for a long term.

 Well I don't see Klopp leaving liverpool soon, he might had been unfortunate last season but his performance is very impressive this season and I believe he'll qualify for the top 4 unlike last season where he managed to finish in the top 6, however based on his current performance I don't think there would be need for a replacement for him yet.

[Coyster]

It seems like Todd Bodly is still not satisfied with his team's current performance, especially in the attack line which is still dull and difficult to score goals let alone win, maybe by bringing in Osimhen there could be changes and Todd Bodly's hopes, any player he wants will definitely be bought.

Todd Boehly thinks spending money left, right and center is the only prerequisite to success, he really knows nothing about football anyway. Victor Osimhen's future has been a huge subject of debate for quite some time now, though the Nigerian superstar hasn't said anything that would mean he wants to leave the club, but many people think his relationship with the club cannot be the same again after the social media videos posted by Napoli.

Having said that, even if Victor wants to leave Napoli, i don't think he might be interested in Chelsea right now, they are not in the CL and there is a high chance they'll also not be in the CL next season. Real Madrid is a better option for the Nigerian striker and if he made a move to the Spanish giants, it will be what takes his career to the highest level possible.

[topbitcoin]

There are several names currently being linked as Ancellotti's replacement in the Madrid chair. Xabi could be one of the candidates especially since he also  has a strong attachment to Madrid because he was one of the players who brought Madrid to the championship before he left and his position was replaced by Kroos at that time. But on the other hand it could be that he will also continue at L
For Klopp too, this will only be speculation, especially with last season they had to be evicted out of the top 4 in domestic competition, so I think Klopp will try to prove himself more at Liverpool.

Based on Xabi current performance alot Realmadrid's fans would be hoping they bring him into the club as a replacement for Ancelotti, well I think he's the rightful candidate mentioned so far cause he's doing better than other currently and I hope he remains consistent till the league ends so the board would have no option but appointment him as the next manager of their team, Xabi is still very young and vibrant and if he's successful in his first season or more, would serve Madrid for a long term.

 Well I don't see Klopp leaving liverpool soon, he might had been unfortunate last season but his performance is very impressive this season and I believe he'll qualify for the top 4 unlike last season where he managed to finish in the top 6, however based on his current performance I don't think there would be need for a replacement for him yet.

Even if it's a good desire and Xabi is definitely thinking about being in Madrid but when the experience is still minimal and there are concerns I don't think it can be forced. But the decision is in Xabi's hands now because after all this is about his career especially since we also know Madrid always acts firmly against players or coaches who are considered under-performing so when Xabi wants to be in Madrid and Madrid also wants Xabi to coach then he must show his performance well.
But there will indeed be interesting things later if Xabi is there because for El Clasico at least we will see Xabi and Xavi fighting again even though not as players but as coaches.

[Sakanwa]

Xabi Alonso's next team could be Real Madrid but I don't think so when it comes to Liverpool. Because Liverpool have already been doing amazing with Jürgen Klopp. This season they have made a big improvement as you have seen so far. If Liverpool have a successful season with Klopp I don't think they would think of parting ways with him.

Besides he still has a contract until 2026. Liverpool want to have a longer relationship with him obviously. But Real Madrid is a realistic candidate for Xabi Alonso even for next summer. Because Ancelotti is leaving for Brazil national team so they will need to bring someone.

Alonso has a close relationship with Real Madrid and if he wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen maybe Real Madrid is where he will go. So far Bayer Leverkusen have not talked much about Alonso's future because he is still quite needed there. It's been a pretty good season for Alonso in charge of Bayer Leverkusen and so far they are unbeaten in all competitions, so efforts will be made by Bayer Leverkusen to maintain him until next season.

Liverpool have Jurgen Klopp who has currently shown significant improvement from last season and as you said they have had a good season with Jurgen Klopp at the moment. So it is impossible for Liverpool to replace the coach if Jurgen Klopp can bring Liverpool to a much better finish and be able to win the European League this season.

Jorghen Klopp is one manager that Liverpool may not want to sack just like that,i mean he hasn't done anything that deserves sack.His team did poorly last season,but this season,they are really ready to hit the ground running,they have done well in the couple of games played so far.Furthermore,Joghen Klopp is aiming to bring back Liverpool to where it was three seasons ago where they were one of the best teams in Europe,he still has that energy to make this current Liverpool team get to the spot they deserve.If Jorghen Klopp is to leave Liverpool,I think it would be on a ground that he wants to retire,but for Liverpool to sack him any time soon,I don't think it's possible.

[Die_empty]

It seems like Todd Bodly is still not satisfied with his team's current performance, especially in the attack line which is still dull and difficult to score goals let alone win, maybe by bringing in Osimhen there could be changes and Todd Bodly's hopes, any player he wants will definitely be bought.

Todd Boehly thinks spending money left, right and center is the only prerequisite to success, he really knows nothing about football anyway. Victor Osimhen's future has been a huge subject of debate for quite some time now, though the Nigerian superstar hasn't said anything that would mean he wants to leave the club, but many people think his relationship with the club cannot be the same again after the social media videos posted by Napoli.

Having said that, even if Victor wants to leave Napoli, i don't think he might be interested in Chelsea right now, they are not in the CL and there is a high chance they'll also not be in the CL next season. Real Madrid is a better option for the Nigerian striker and if he made a move to the Spanish giants, it will be what takes his career to the highest level possible.

It is already written clearly that the days of Victor Osimhen in Napoli are numbered. The Nigerian striker needs to leave the club to salvage his career because it is clear that he is no longer the favourite of Rudi Garcia. His relationship with the fans has also gone sour so there is a need to move to somewhere else. Chelsea will be a good side for him to move to because they have the financial backing and an experienced coach. Osimhen will definitely move to Chelsea if the club wants whim and the pay is good. The only challenge is that the Blues are not competing in any European competition. There has been no interest from any Spanish top club. Even Real Madrid refuted the speculation that they were targeting the Nigerian striker.

Spending on quality and expensive players might not lead to success but if Todd Boehly wants to spend, it's nobody's business because it is his money. But for me, the club should wait for the recovery and return of Christopher Nkunku. The team should play with the French striker and check the impact of this gifted player before going for another striker.  

[Avirunes]

Jorghen Klopp is one manager that Liverpool may not want to sack just like that,i mean he hasn't done anything that deserves sack.His team did poorly last season,but this season,they are really ready to hit the ground running,they have done well in the couple of games played so far.Furthermore,Joghen Klopp is aiming to bring back Liverpool to where it was three seasons ago where they were one of the best teams in Europe,he still has that energy to make this current Liverpool team get to the spot they deserve.If Jorghen Klopp is to leave Liverpool,I think it would be on a ground that he wants to retire,but for Liverpool to sack him any time soon,I don't think it's possible.

I would say he has done and achieved so many things not to sack. It is hard for a club to find a manager who can give a club so much success. With that much success, Klopp has earned board's respect and confidence and that is the most vital thing for a manger to be secure. With a couple of flop seasons this may go south but as of now board trusts Klopp's instinct.

I don't think Klopp wants to move or retire yet. I feel that with Liverpool he can achieve lot of things. This season Klopp target will be to bring back Liverpool to CL spot back again.

[un_rank]

I will really love to see Ancelotti managing this star-studded Brazil side, they have so much talent but has to some extent fallen short of how much their potential is.

To his replacement at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann seem like the best fit for the attacking style that Madrid play. Alonso has heritage at the club and is also a Spaniard which gives him an edge for the managerial seat.
Julian Nagelsmann could be preferred cause he has experience managing a big side and will likely be able to cope with the talents in the locker room at Madrid.

- Jay -

[Blitzboy]

Eden Hazard was one of those players who ruined his own career, and he still did so well with what he had. I mean just recently I think it was Cole that talked about how Hazard wasn't the type of player that was in ice baths at 1 am and tried to train hard and all that, everyone talks about it, I saw another one where he was playing mario kart on his console until 5 minutes was left to the game.

Sure you can be talented, even with all that he still managed to make a great career out of himself, but if he was a focused hard working player he could have been as good as anyone in the world. Unfortunately he didn't play like that and this resulted with him not being as good. Still a good life, definitely a worthy life, tens of millions of euros for a game he likes to play.

I think football success depends on more than talent. I've heard about other top players like Ronaldo who strive for excellence regardless of their skills. Unwavering dedication distinguishes them. Many agree that Hazard, despite his brilliance, lacked discipline and drive. Jack Grealish compared Erling Haaland's dedication to his own, hinting that Haaland will shine brighter. Its sad to see Hazard retire early when his potential was so tremendous. No club would sign a 'lazy,' regardless of skill.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Even though the hope is like that, I think it's a little difficult now especially with the rumours that are currently busy with Zidane agreeing to be at Marseille when there are Arab investors coming into Marseille so this also indirectly makes the opportunity for Madrid and Zidane closed.
There are also rumours that Zidane is not projected as a coach and this is what I regret because wherever he ends up I want him to coach again, not as an executive director at a club but the latest news is that Zidane is not projected as a coach and this is something that I do not expect.

Would Zidane accept the director's post? I think he'd like to be a coach himself, so I'm not sure he's considering the position of director or any of the senior positions at the club other than coach. He has great experience and can clearly still win and take the team to major trophies. I think it would be good to see him at another club, not Real Madrid, which is a priori a strong club

This news is still confusing because seeing from what is happening now with some existing rumours this is also like being exaggerated by the media but it would be great if he did return to coaching.
With the power of money that exists when Marseille is acquired by Arab investors, of course this will give Zidane the flexibility to reshuffle the current players, besides that with his leadership which is indeed quite disciplined and has good progress in training this will also be very unfortunate if Zidane is in the executive seat even though it might benefit him in terms of material.
We'll just have to wait and see how this plays out as all decisions are still not finalised at the moment.

[ajiz138]

I will really love to see Ancelotti managing this star-studded Brazil side, they have so much talent but has to some extent fallen short of how much their potential is.

To his replacement at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann seem like the best fit for the attacking style that Madrid play. Alonso has heritage at the club and is also a Spaniard which gives him an edge for the managerial seat.
Julian Nagelsmann could be preferred cause he has experience managing a big side and will likely be able to cope with the talents in the locker room at Madrid.

- Jay -

Will the Brazilian team be able to achieve success again with coach Ancelotti when it is his time? So if I'm not mistaken this is the first time Ancelotti has coached the Brazilian national team?
Supposedly with many star-studded players it is not difficult for Ancelotti, sometimes it is the selfishness of the player that is difficult to manage.

In recent news, Xabi Alonso has been linked with 3 big clubs (Madrid, Bayern and Liverpool) which is the most likely potential? It continues to be that Leverkusen allow Xabi Alonso to leave if there is an offer on him, obviously with this he will leave soon this coming season.

[Distraction]

I have heard interesting news like Harry Maguire has threatened Manchester United about leaving if he doesn't get more chances in the starting eleven.    I mean are you really in such position to threaten your team with that? Maguire hasn't showed a decent level of performance so far. While you don't have much to offer I wouldn't expect Manchester United would care about it much.

There have been so many memes I have seen which are mocking a defense line of Maguire - Lindelof at Manchester United side.

Maguire can only be a backup defender in this kind of times. While Varane and Martinez both are unable to play Manchester United don't have much choice left.

[Hvdv]

fc chelsea has reportedly added nigerian napoli striker Victor Osimhen to its list of january transfer targets.

Chelsea will never run out of money, they still have the funds to buy expensive players. Lol

It seems like Todd Bodly is still not satisfied with his team's current performance, especially in the attack line which is still dull and difficult to score goals let alone win, maybe by bringing in Osimhen there could be changes and Todd Bodly's hopes, any player he wants will definitely be bought.

Yes, currently Chelsea's financial situation is very good and they don't even lack money to continue buying the players they are looking for, but bringing in Victor Osimhen seems a little impossible.
We know that this player is very talented and has the desire to join a club that has a good future to take his career to prestigious titles such as the Champions League or titles in the domestic league.
Meanwhile currently Chelsea is a little bad and this will definitely make Osimhen hesitate to join a club like Chelsea.

Chelsea would not be the only team that would want to transfer Osimhen. I think Osimhen could also be an important target for Tottenham because they recently lost Kane and they can't continue with Son alone. Osimhen is a striker of EPL standards and a player who can support Tottenham.