⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[makishart]

Luis Enrique will definitely try to defend Mbappe like last season, and of course this will be drama that repeats itself second time.
I know that Mbappe will not be able to play well if he is constantly in pressure position that makes him uncomfortable, what more, Mbappe no longer has any hopes with PSG or it could be said that the Ligue 1 title is just the best title that Mbappe can have.

Not only Enrique to try keeping Mbappe, PSG management must give another huge offer to ensure Mbappe to stay. They know it will be a big lose if Mbappe leaves PSG in the next season. Mbappe has a big role in PSG, it is not only on the squad but it is for the popularity of PSG as well. However, Mbappe already feel uncomfortable in PSG, he wants to leave from PSG to Real Madrid.

Regarding various rumors circulating, there are quite lot of team that are linked with Mbappe, not only Real Madrid but also Bayern Munich, who have stated that they will try to make an offer to Mbappe to join there.

Yes, there are too many rumors and he is linked with many teams. We don't only hear the rumors of the interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, other teams like Barcelona and EPL top teams also want to sign him. Even top clubs from Saudi league, are also interested to sign Mbappe if Mbappe wants to move to SPL. 

If you were always keeping update with the latest news and it's clearly said that if mbappe is never having interest to extend his contract in PSG. It means that if mbappe will not be staying in the club much longer.
So many times mbappe has been talked about this but he is still very consistent in answering that if mbappe never had intention to extend his contract. Mbappe will never ever move to the SPL till he will be close to the end of his career as a football. His story will be much the same as cristiano ronaldo. Mbappe is still willing to reach the peak of his career soon. I would rather than believe him to join in the Real Madrid instead of anyother club that linked to him.
SPL? i know nothing is impossible but for this one if impossible for mbappe to go there when he was still on the way to climb up even higher than before. We will be seeing mbappe to search a new club that will be good for him.
Some clubs have been making preparations to sign him as new players. It will be so good for him to get a new club asap.

[arimamib]

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If not Ivan Tooney, Arteta should have another good option. Arsenal are desperately in need of that spearhead and if they intend to win trophies this season, a striker has to be brought in. Arteta and Edu have been able to make good signings to the club so far, they should be able to select one or two more players to fill in. Any choice they make concerning a player, it has to be a player who will not take time to settle into the team, because he needs to start scoring for Arsenal as soon as he starts playing.

It's no secret anymore that Arsenal really need a reliable striker if they want to succeed this season. It seems a mistake that Arteta relying on Jesus and Nketiah for that position. I dont think Ivan Toney is a good option, because of his attitude is not Arteta's type of player, eventhough he is a very good striker. Arteta and Edu need to explore various alternatives to ensure they make the right choice for the team's needs.

Arsenal has indeed made some promising signings under Arteta and Edu's management that showcases their ability to identify and bring in talent. But the team's aspirations for trophies this season urge to a striker who can make an immediate impact which is not an easy problem. Finding a player who can seamlessly integrate into the team and start scoring right away is a challenging task. The decision-making process will likely involve a careful assessment of both the player's skill set and how well they can adapt to Arsenal's style of play.

[coinlocket$]

does anyone know if the market is already open in Saudi Arabia?

Quite strange we haven't ear yet big offers from them.

[JariKriting]

Manchester City is about to give their player Claudio Echeverri to Girona.
This a good news for Girona since they are racing the top of the La Liga table and they need to have another player in their team to have more potential if they are racing with teams like Real Madrid in the table. Claudio Echeverri is a young player and he needs to get more experienced and that's why maybe moving to another team where he can have more chances to play in the games for that team is a good choice for this player.
Barcelona was also interested in Claudio Echeverri but that's now going to be the destination for Claudio Echeverri as they are giving this player on loan to Girona for six months.

If Manchester City are to give any player away,I believe the player won't be a significant one because City are in need of players at the moment,to be able to meet up with the competition in the English premier league this season.If they  want to give out somebody,I so much believe the player will be someone who doesn't have much importance on their current squad.

The premier league tittle race is still between five teams,and City are one of those teams,so I believe they will sign a replacement immediately to fill in that space created by him.Currently,City need a backup player to Rodri and Debruyne.

manchester city really needs a new striker to cover julian alvares and harland.
But not under 17 players who are still young and not ready to be dropped in the premier league or champions league competitions. under 17 players are still not strong and sturdy for the English league competition which plays hard can be prone to injury.

[anjiitem]

English coaches are not good enough, I don't need remind you about coaches like Graham Potter, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and lastly Gareth Southgate.
They're not good like they're being hyped and supported. I knew he wasn't going to do well judging from his time with Derby County and one other club in the States.
It was a smart decision from Birmingham City and them management to finally call of the contract and show him the exit.

Manchester United player and winger Jadon Sancho has finally come to agreement with his former club Borrussia Dortmund on a potential return back the club.

Mentioning them and none of these coaches have been able to fill in good space for a club, is it that they're cause? A coincidence or they don't just have a clue about executing their jobs? You know what they say about English coaches? They're the best when it comes to playing on the pitch and also interms of managerial roles, I don't value their rating, it's consider as hype. Wayne Rooney have been sacked by Birmingham City, bad news for Rooney in the New year 2024. We should not blame the club because they have been patient with the Englishman but he failed to elevate the club to standards, rather he's poor strategy have cause them to lose matches.

however, that is a short time for a coach. maybe the situation would be different if Rooney showed a little improvement in the team's performance. and it is possible that the club did not see any improvement experienced by the team which led to the sacking being carried out on him.
We can't blame anyone, clubs have their targets which must be completed by coaches and players. but they didn't get it with Rooney. he's a good player, but maybe not good enough to coach.

A small improvement meant nothing, as the club has a very big target to be achieved. If rooney was failed, then he is not worthy enough to be recruited as a coach. He was good as a football player but not as a coach.
Rooney is having the same fate as gerrard which is not having specialization to coach the club. That proves that if it's not all of football players can become excellent coaches for their clubs.

Rooney, gerrard and more english coaches were overrated coach. They were always failed to deliver good results for the teams that they have coached it.
The team needs to be very careful when recruiting the new player caused by they can also make a blunder that in result makes the performance of their club was even worse.

It's finished for rooney and he will not get another trust anymore from other club. Those english coaches shall be eveluating themselves caused by they never had good run on their careers as coaches.

with a coaching career that is not good, it will indeed be bad for him for his career. Some players have tried and been successful as coaches, but not all great players can coach other people.
Rooney may not have a good approach to players. and that made the strategy he planned not work for the team. maybe his career is finished now. It's time for him to be a spectator and not criticize other players too much.

[FanEagle]

Mbappe has come out and said that he has a verbal agreement with the president and he is focusing on the team and the season and not going to respond to anything regarding his contract anymore.

Basically he is indicating that he wants to just finish the season off, sit down with the president and try to get as much as he could from the team and not leave. Obviously, he could still leave, like for example I bet that if PSG offers 40 million a year, and Real offers the same or a bit less, then he would leave, but if Real offers 30-35, and PSG offers 60 + sign bonus, then I bet that he is going to stay. Saying that he has discussed it with the owner, and that he has an understanding with him, sort of means he may stay probably.

[Despairo]

does anyone know if the market is already open in Saudi Arabia?

Quite strange we haven't ear yet big offers from them.

It's already open from the first day in this month, there are only two small transfers. I don't think they can get popular European players except the old one because every clubs will have a busy schedule to prepare Champions League, Europa League, and domestic league, they need to kept their players to prepare worst thing could happen in the future e.g. injury, suspended etc.

[Hirose UK]

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This is one of the toughest season so far in premier league,because it is the very first time the teams who are ontop are very close to each other on points,there is no team in the top four now that seems to have less quality,and more teams are still working so hard to meet up the point difference.Arsenal wants to improve on their squad,but they need to improve in some departments that they are not doing well, especially at left back and the top nine(9) position,the players who occupy this places are not so good at it,so they need an extra hand to help them be the best version of themselves.If I were Arteta,I wouldn't have sold Kieren Tierney,because he is more solid defensively than Zinchenko who loves to play in the midfield and not defence.

Well, this is quite tough season for the top team in the Premier League because they have to compete very closely and be careful with each other to maintain stability and consistency of play so that it is easy to win.
They maintained their victory to be able to still have full points and be in safe position without any shift from the bottom.
However, for us football fans, especially the Premier League, we will be very happy to see conditions like this because the competition will be more interesting and the matches will become hotter and full of unexpected drama.

It is indeed better for Arteta to sell players who are really not needed and cannot play well.
I personally think that Arteta needs to bring in one striker and one or two defenders who are quite good, this will really help him in having perfect squad that is capable of very good defensive and attacking qualities.
But I believe Arteta has strategy and plan that cannot be predicted for what he does.

Just talking about the top team in the Premier League, I still don't have confidence in Aston Villa that in the second half of this season they can continue to be consistent and occupy that position.
Manchester City will rise to the top displacing Aston Villa from their place and Arsenal with Arteta plan will definitely also do the same with Manchester City where they will rise and regain their strength.
Aston Villa must be careful if they still want to compete in the race for the title this season.

[len01]

It's already open from the first day in this month, there are only two small transfers. I don't think they can get popular European players except the old one because every clubs will have a busy schedule to prepare Champions League, Europa League, and domestic league, they need to kept their players to prepare worst thing could happen in the future e.g. injury, suspended etc.

yep, exactly, except that the team from saudi arabia  more patient in waiting for this season to end and get the remaining players who are already old and dont have strong performance.
It makes sense that teams in europe are currently retaining their players because several teams that have matches scheduled in prestigious competitions certainly have the goal of winning title in that competition so no matter how much the offer is, they will still be rejected unless they are willing to wait until the end of the season when all the competitions are finished.

maybe some people will think that the transfer at the beginning of this year will be big offer from the SPL team and will be able to bring in talented players from europe, but I have the idea that if the SPL team has full awareness that they will not be able to get popular players from europe because the UCL and european league match is coming up soon unless a team from the SPL can make an offer to team that has business selling players at high prices like Dortmund who never think about titles but can always produce new talents that will be sold to any team.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Mbappe has come out and said that he has a verbal agreement with the president and he is focusing on the team and the season and not going to respond to anything regarding his contract anymore.

Basically he is indicating that he wants to just finish the season off, sit down with the president and try to get as much as he could from the team and not leave. Obviously, he could still leave, like for example I bet that if PSG offers 40 million a year, and Real offers the same or a bit less, then he would leave, but if Real offers 30-35, and PSG offers 60 + sign bonus, then I bet that he is going to stay. Saying that he has discussed it with the owner, and that he has an understanding with him, sort of means he may stay probably.

He was slowly but surely getting tired of it. i meant about there are many speculations regarding it. Mbappe is starting to realize that if he needs to finish everything related to the speculation about him. No doubt that if mbappe was making that clarrification to ensure all of specultions about his future to be stopped.


I thought that if mbappe will not be trying to make a clarification but i was wrong. It seems mbappe has been running out his patience and he can't be silent anymore regarding all of noise around him and his club.
The most important thing that i got it from there if mbappe was not saying he would be staying and that confirms that if he will not extend his contract in PSG.

it feels better for us after mbappe has made that clarification coz we knew how crowded the public caused by his rumor to join in real madrid.

[Oluwa-btc]

The main cause of Arsenal's decline in standings is none other than the poor performance of their current strikers, so like it or not, Arteta has to look for an alternative striker who can be the spearhead for Arsenal,  one of the strikers who has long been targeted by Arteta is Ivan Toney, but as we know If Brenford won't let go of Ivan Toney that easily, even though Ivan Toney is currently still under suspension due to a gambling case, to be honest, Ivan Toney appearance is quite promising, but it would be better for Arteta not to recruit him at all if Brenford is still holding out with a high price.

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Arsenal doesn't have a top notch striker, someone who can accept responsibility when the game isn't going very well and decide the game with a solo. It is mostly team effort, which is good but every team that's highly ambitious needs this one guy as you said, a spearhead. Usually they have some great names in their team like Jesus, but he isn't a player who scores 25 goals and more in a Premier League season. This is really missing there and probably costs them some of the games.

Take for example, the game Arsenal played against West Ham, they had double clear cut chance for Gabriel Jesus to convert the balls into goal with a his head so they could get back into the game but he failed to do that. These players like Gabriel Martinelli also shouldn't be started too much, the thing is that gunner's currently have no bench and depth, that something they'll need to fix. If they had a good goalscorer, they shouldn't have lost the game to Fulham and that of the hammer's ( West Ham United )

I do hope they get Ivan Toney even if it'll be on loan. He's been keeping fit and waiting for his return, I hope his low team performance doesn't affects him.

I don't know why Manchester United will offer Antony Martial a contract extension, how is this possible? I don't know if this was imposed by Jim Radcliffe and his team. But, crazy for real!!

[klidex]

Manchester City is about to give their player Claudio Echeverri to Girona.
This a good news for Girona since they are racing the top of the La Liga table and they need to have another player in their team to have more potential if they are racing with teams like Real Madrid in the table. Claudio Echeverri is a young player and he needs to get more experienced and that's why maybe moving to another team where he can have more chances to play in the games for that team is a good choice for this player.
Barcelona was also interested in Claudio Echeverri but that's now going to be the destination for Claudio Echeverri as they are giving this player on loan to Girona for six months.

 

If Manchester City are to give any player away,I believe the player won't be a significant one because City are in need of players at the moment,to be able to meet up with the competition in the English premier league this season.If they  want to give out somebody,I so much believe the player will be someone who doesn't have much importance on their current squad.

The premier league tittle race is still between five teams,and City are one of those teams,so I believe they will sign a replacement immediately to fill in that space created by him.Currently,City need a backup player to Rodri and Debruyne.

Indeed, the players that Manchester City released to other clubs did not have the performance that Manchester City expected, so it is only natural that Manchester City released these players even though they were on loan to other clubs such as Girona because Manchester City needed other players who had better potential than the players who was loaned, and in this transfer market it looks like Manchester will recruit several names to strengthen the club, but I don't know the names that Manchester City will recruit because there has been no recent news regarding Manchester having bought players.

I hope that Claudio Echeverri performance at Girona can be expected to match Girona expectations, even though at Manchester City it is not very good. But who knows at Girona, he could become a useful player and can be proud of it in the midst of Girona struggle to win the La Liga title because other clubs such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also continues to chase just below Girona. And this is pressure big for Girona not to slip from their position.

[Obari]

Mbappe has come out and said that he has a verbal agreement with the president and he is focusing on the team and the season and not going to respond to anything regarding his contract anymore.

Basically he is indicating that he wants to just finish the season off, sit down with the president and try to get as much as he could from the team and not leave. Obviously, he could still leave, like for example I bet that if PSG offers 40 million a year, and Real offers the same or a bit less, then he would leave, but if Real offers 30-35, and PSG offers 60 + sign bonus, then I bet that he is going to stay. Saying that he has discussed it with the owner, and that he has an understanding with him, sort of means he may stay probably.

Mbape is already tired of life at PSG,he wants to make a move that will not affect his decision,all I see here is all about decision,and the choices he needs to make.He wants to play in the Madrid shirt,but he wants to be sure of the fact that if he makes that move,it will get him what he wants,and that is the champions league trophy.One thing I love about Mbape and a move to any team of his choice is that the team which he chooses will never regret signing him nomatter the amount of money used in buying him,there is no doubt about what he can bring to a team,and if he moves to Madrid,with Bellingham in that team,there is nothing they can't achieve.

[Strongkored]

does anyone know if the market is already open in Saudi Arabia?

Quite strange we haven't ear yet big offers from them.

Maybe their funds are starting to run low  or it could be that they are evaluating that buying star players who are quite old will not always have a good impact on the club, at least that can be seen with Karim Benzema at Ittihad FC and also Neymar Jr at Al Hilal, although Neymar is more due to injury but Al Hilal was still luckier because they managed to buy Mitrovic, who performed brilliantly in his first season at the club.

[tiCeR]

does anyone know if the market is already open in Saudi Arabia?

Quite strange we haven't ear yet big offers from them.

Maybe their funds are starting to run low  or it could be that they are evaluating that buying star players who are quite old will not always have a good impact on the club, at least that can be seen with Karim Benzema at Ittihad FC and also Neymar Jr at Al Hilal, although Neymar is more due to injury but Al Hilal was still luckier because they managed to buy Mitrovic, who performed brilliantly in his first season at the club.

I think it is the latter as they now realize that buying old players isn't the best solution and the effect they were hoping for in terms of global attention might also be lower than expected. For instance, was signing Benzema a good idea? They thought they would be signing a former world football player who is making the league better and get more people to follow and watch it and become SPL fans, but no it is not happening. The Benzema effect is probably zero. I think they will reconsider their approach and sign less controversial players who aren't too polarizing. But I think we will again see a wave of big transfers in the next summer transfer window at the lastest.

[Fiatless]

manchester city really needs a new striker to cover julian alvares and harland.
But not under 17 players who are still young and not ready to be dropped in the premier league or champions league competitions. under 17 players are still not strong and sturdy for the English league competition which plays hard can be prone to injury.

Claudio Echeverri will be included in next season's plan for Manchester City. He is still young and City still has some quality strikers that will give the Argentine limited playing time. Maybe Pep Guardiola is already preparing for next season because some key players might decide to leave Etihad. But this will be a big win for Girona who are doing exceptionally well in the La Liga. Coach Michal will be happy to get this wonderkid for six months. Claudio Echeverri has been a target of both Real Madrid and Barcelona but Girona is just fortunate to get this kid till the end of the season.

with a coaching career that is not good, it will indeed be bad for him for his career. Some players have tried and been successful as coaches, but not all great players can coach other people.
Rooney may not have a good approach to players. and that made the strategy he planned not work for the team. maybe his career is finished now. It's time for him to be a spectator and not criticize other players too much.

Successful players sometimes don't make good coaches. In the management of football, the past success of a player is irrelevant. Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have also been very unsuccessful. Maybe Wayne Rooney should go back to the coaching school to learn more or take a coaching assistant job under a reputable manager. He could also consider taking a sports pundit job and quit football coaching. At least he would be able to do a good job analyzing games since he has experience as a player and coach.

[rendravolt]

Manchester City is about to give their player Claudio Echeverri to Girona.
This a good news for Girona since they are racing the top of the La Liga table and they need to have another player in their team to have more potential if they are racing with teams like Real Madrid in the table. Claudio Echeverri is a young player and he needs to get more experienced and that's why maybe moving to another team where he can have more chances to play in the games for that team is a good choice for this player.
Barcelona was also interested in Claudio Echeverri but that's now going to be the destination for Claudio Echeverri as they are giving this player on loan to Girona for six months.

 

A wise decision from Manchester City and it will also help in strengthening the mentality of a young player. If I'm not mistaken, Manchester City and Girona have the same ownership and maybe this is what makes the transfer to Girona easier. Even though this is only a loan move, it really helps Girona who are trying to win the La Liga title this season and together with Real Madrid they will fight each other for that title.

Claudio Echeverri under Coach Michel will become an even brighter player and when he returns to Manchester City next season he will become a star player under Pep Guardiola. An advantage of getting more playing minutes elsewhere and will be key at Manchester City in the future. Can't wait to see the debut of this young man from Argentina.

[slapper]

Manchester City is about to give their player Claudio Echeverri to Girona.
This a good news for Girona since they are racing the top of the La Liga table and they need to have another player in their team to have more potential if they are racing with teams like Real Madrid in the table. Claudio Echeverri is a young player and he needs to get more experienced and that's why maybe moving to another team where he can have more chances to play in the games for that team is a good choice for this player.
Barcelona was also interested in Claudio Echeverri but that's now going to be the destination for Claudio Echeverri as they are giving this player on loan to Girona for six months.

 

If Manchester City are to give any player away,I believe the player won't be a significant one because City are in need of players at the moment,to be able to meet up with the competition in the English premier league this season.If they  want to give out somebody,I so much believe the player will be someone who doesn't have much importance on their current squad.

The premier league tittle race is still between five teams,and City are one of those teams,so I believe they will sign a replacement immediately to fill in that space created by him.Currently,City need a backup player to Rodri and Debruyne.

Indeed, the players that Manchester City released to other clubs did not have the performance that Manchester City expected, so it is only natural that Manchester City released these players even though they were on loan to other clubs such as Girona because Manchester City needed other players who had better potential than the players who was loaned, and in this transfer market it looks like Manchester will recruit several names to strengthen the club, but I don't know the names that Manchester City will recruit because there has been no recent news regarding Manchester having bought players.

I hope that Claudio Echeverri performance at Girona can be expected to match Girona expectations, even though at Manchester City it is not very good. But who knows at Girona, he could become a useful player and can be proud of it in the midst of Girona struggle to win the La Liga title because other clubs such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also continues to chase just below Girona. And this is pressure big for Girona not to slip from their position.

You're right when you say that Man City won't be losing a player who is essential to their starting lineup. They are too smart for that, especially considering how closely contested the Premier League is right now. They seem to be set in terms of needing a striker with Alvarez and Haaland. They are formidable! I do, however, share your worries regarding their squad's depth. It's imperative to have capable backups for Rodri and De Bruyne. It doesn't escape my notice that they may be pursuing an experienced player who can enter the battle without having to go through the learning curve of a less seasoned, younger player

[Silence Scream]

Manchester City is about to give their player Claudio Echeverri to Girona.
This a good news for Girona since they are racing the top of the La Liga table and they need to have another player in their team to have more potential if they are racing with teams like Real Madrid in the table. Claudio Echeverri is a young player and he needs to get more experienced and that's why maybe moving to another team where he can have more chances to play in the games for that team is a good choice for this player.
Barcelona was also interested in Claudio Echeverri but that's now going to be the destination for Claudio Echeverri as they are giving this player on loan to Girona for six months.

 

If Manchester City are to give any player away,I believe the player won't be a significant one because City are in need of players at the moment,to be able to meet up with the competition in the English premier league this season.If they  want to give out somebody,I so much believe the player will be someone who doesn't have much importance on their current squad.

The premier league tittle race is still between five teams,and City are one of those teams,so I believe they will sign a replacement immediately to fill in that space created by him.Currently,City need a backup player to Rodri and Debruyne.

Indeed, the players that Manchester City released to other clubs did not have the performance that Manchester City expected, so it is only natural that Manchester City released these players even though they were on loan to other clubs such as Girona because Manchester City needed other players who had better potential than the players who was loaned, and in this transfer market it looks like Manchester will recruit several names to strengthen the club, but I don't know the names that Manchester City will recruit because there has been no recent news regarding Manchester having bought players.

I hope that Claudio Echeverri performance at Girona can be expected to match Girona expectations, even though at Manchester City it is not very good. But who knows at Girona, he could become a useful player and can be proud of it in the midst of Girona struggle to win the La Liga title because other clubs such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also continues to chase just below Girona. And this is pressure big for Girona not to slip from their position.

You're right when you say that Man City won't be losing a player who is essential to their starting lineup. They are too smart for that, especially considering how closely contested the Premier League is right now. They seem to be set in terms of needing a striker with Alvarez and Haaland. They are formidable! I do, however, share your worries regarding their squad's depth. It's imperative to have capable backups for Rodri and De Bruyne. It doesn't escape my notice that they may be pursuing an experienced player who can enter the battle without having to go through the learning curve of a less seasoned, younger player

Manchester City is not actually bad in terms of squad. I think his backups are also very good, at least for a backup. Even though they did not get exactly the results they wanted in the Premier League this year, I see their future bright. When they get in shape towards the end of the league, they win consecutive victories and continue to be championship favorites.

[Oluwa-btc]

I don't think it's going to happen. But remember Newcastle are a rich club when he offers a higher salary who wouldn't be tempted? Doing the job is looking at the money, but I never know what will happen.

Yes I don't think it will happen in the middle of the season now if something happens it will be at the end of the season, but we will see if Girona will keep Sanchez or not? It could be that when he is brilliant he asks for a raise and Girona are not able to then there other clubs become an opportunity to recruit him.

I think so! My hunch is that he'll stay with Girona and could even bring the LaLiga title this season, it's not impossible is it?

Asides Newcastle, he's currently being linked with Bayern Munich and even if he wants the switch, I'd advice him to make the move to Bayern Munich. Moving to Bayern Munich can not be possible because they have no plans sacking Thomas Tuchel who's already won a trophy in his first season. He should put more focus towards the Champions League that's should be the aim of Bayern Munich.

The President of Girona, Pere Guardiola is ready to see him take his own decisions and if he wants to taje the move to Munich, he'll be the driver of the car as they ride him to Munich.

There's nothing impossible to achieve, 19 games out of 38 and they currently occupy second place with equal points with Real Madrid. How they play the next 19 games would determine the ending. Godspeed with whatever holds em in the future.