⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Velvet78]

I'm also not expecting Rüdiger to leave this summer. He is the best defender Real Madrid has at the moment. I don't even think it is open to discussion.    He is one of the best defenders in general these days as well. Even the most capable midfielders and strikers are having big issues against him. You would remember Haaland from last season matchup.  


When it comes to Guardiola, I think he is lying. He just doesn't want to make his plans clear obviously. Manchester City might not sign a star player maybe but they would sign some more still young talents.

Eberechi Eze has been in rumours recently for example.

[fuguebtc]

Nothing to worry, Manchester City always sign the right coach since 2009, so I believe they will find the right coach again in case Pep leave them. There's no problem with Manchester City, they're almost a perfect team and the team is rich too, so they can get any player that they want.

Manchester City doesn't like Manchester United where Manchester United is really struggling after Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo left them.

Have you forgotten what happened to Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson left?
It won't be easy for another coach to become the successor to Guardiola who has managed to ink gold with Manchester City, perhaps Manchester City will suffer the same fate as Manchester United who are having difficulty finding the right replacement to become Alex Ferguson's successor. The club always hopes for something positive for the club every time they bring in a new coach, but if the coach experiences a bad start then the fans will be angry and they will demand that the club find a new coach.

There are still many great coaches available and they are still actively managing clubs and national teams, but Manchester City has to fight hard to get them because they are still under contract with other clubs. Guardiola is the most successful coach in Manchester City's history, if they are able to bring in another great coach, it might be difficult to achieve the success that Guardiola has achieved.

Looking at the coaches right now, and looking at how the coaches have been performing in recent times, it is very much possible that Manchester city falls into the same kind of situation that Manchester United did. But I think a big club like Manchester city will actually realize that and learn from the mistakes that their rivals made. They will actually bring in coaches who will be able to bring in fresh and new ideas. This is a time when football is changing. So it is going to be up to the young coaches to actually change the tactics of how football is played. Change in football is probably the biggest reason why big coaches like Jose Mourinho is not that good anymore. in 2009 he was able to win the champions league competition with a squad which had the average age over 30. Now it is it is kind of impossible.

In short, I think Manchester city will be absolutely fine if they go about it wisely. They just need to make the right decisions and not throw away money in the trashcan just like Manchester United did.

[barisbilgili]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Not fully believing what he said because for me it is part of his strategy in getting the desired target players so as not to be overtaken by other clubs.

About 40% of what Pep said I believe because the existing Manchester City squad is very good for the second half of the league season this season. 60% of what Pep said is being prepared in a structured manner.
There is no way Pep will not bring in more players to pursue his target achievement for the 2024/2025 season with Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola tries to remain optimistic, although he actually cannot hide his concerns that this season the EPL clubs are competing to be able to conquer Manchester City. Believe it or not, Pep Guardiola may be more appropriate as a warning that EPL clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United Chelsea can give a surprise at any time to try to seize the English League throne from Manchester City.

It cannot be denied but Pep Guardiola has built the Manchester City team with a strong enough framework and character so I think they do not have too much worry about it because the competition in the Premier League is always fierce every season and Pep Guardiola's job is to maintain the stability of the team and make the team stronger in the next season. Manchester City is the benchmark for other Premier League teams to be able to rise because in the last few seasons Man City has been able to dominate the Premier League.

And for the players I think Pep knows better what the team needs, it's like last season when many of Man City's core players left and many people doubted Man City but in the end they were still able to retain the Premier League title. With what Pep has done I think there is nothing to doubt anymore.

[Zlantann]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Coaches will always claim they have enough players to compete for the season, but they will still grab any opportunity to sign more players. I think coaches use this strategy as a motivational tool for the current players to make them feel that they are the best. Saying we don't want more players makes the players feel that the coach is okay with their quality.

It could also be a means to deceive other top clubs who might see them as close competitors for some targeted players. Other clubs might not be aggressive to get a player they want since a close competitor is not showing any interest in getting new players. Hansi Flick claimed that Barcelona doesn't need any new players, but the same club is doing everything possible to sign Nico Williams and Dani Olmo. I don't believe Pep Guardiola; he is a master strategist.

[Sexylizzy2813]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Each time this man talks I feel that joy whenever he says things concerning his players and himself, now he is fine with the situation at Man City and I believe him, he has his way of doing things to work for him perfectly fine and that's what other managers don't have, the ability to take control. If he says until a player leaves that's when he'll think of getting a new one then we should believe him because as it is the squad is just as strong as we know and no amount of pressure can make him start going into the market to get players that ain't suppose to be in the team.
Fine we know Pep is the Chief owner of mind games but he can't let his guide down, as it is he has a plan be which I know is going to favor him and the season is going to be tough for every clubs competing for the title but Pep has everything sorted out.

[Leviathan.007]

Germans are angry and they say they will now let Alphonso Davies leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid. Recently we saw some rumors about Alphonso Davies linked to Real Madrid to play there in the next season.
Alphonso Davies is a good paler and his good performance made Real Madrid to send him an offer but Bayern Munich is trying to make him still in the team.
The contract of Alphonso Davies will end in the next year.

[abhiseshakana]

Kevin is not just a player, he's the engine that makes Manchester City run. Look at what happened last season when he was out - Haaland couldnt buy a goal, the whole team looked lost. Thats how important De Bruyne is.

Now, some people think Guardiola is a genius, that he can build a winning team with anyone. Thats true, to a point. But De Bruyne, he's special. He's the kind of guy who makes everyone around him better. You cant just replace that.

Every team has that one player who is very important to them that makes things happen when he is available and missed when he is not available. De Bruyne was missed when he was out injured and even Haaland couldn’t do much on his own but as soon as he came back everything changed again that’s who De Bruyne is, his impact on the team is huge and right now losing him is not an option.

Even Genius coaches needs genius players to make their work easier and that’s what De Bruyne is doing for Guadiola, if he leaves someone else might take on his responsibility and carry the team but then the longer he stays the better.

Actually, if you look at De Bruyne's age now, it stands to reason that the player is open his mind to every possibility that could happen because when he passed his prime time, so it's not a wrong choice if he prioritizes money above everything else. Now he has decided and will continue playing with Man City for at least the next season but one day he will definitely leave, and for this reason, Man City should start preparing a replacement from now on.

[rendravolt]

Savic's departure seems to have been very much anticipated by Atletico and this summer he left as a free agent. Savic continued his journey to the Turkish league to join Trabzonspor and considering his old age it is only natural that Atletico also did not offer him a contract extension. Apart from all that, Savic has become an Atletico legend by spending 9 years and surely all the fans left behind will be saddened by his departure.




On the other hand, it didn't take long for Atletico to find a replacement for Savic and they have just announced their new recruit and it is none other than Le Normand. Thanks to his stunning performance in the Euro with Spain, it would be very pleasant for any club that could secure his services. Le Normand was brought in from Real Sociedad and reportedly an agreement has been reached between the two parties. For the introduction of the player, it is scheduled to wait for Le Normand first who is currently still enjoying his vacation time.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Actually, if you look at De Bruyne's age now, it stands to reason that the player is open his mind to every possibility that could happen because when he passed his prime time, so it's not a wrong choice if he prioritizes money above everything else. Now he has decided and will continue playing with Man City for at least the next season but one day he will definitely leave, and for this reason, Man City should start preparing a replacement from now on.

De Bruyne has confirmed that he will be with Manchester City for at least another season and he said he was not interested in any offers he will serve his contract until 2025. The question is, are Manchester City not worried about losing this player for free next season? De Bruyne's current market value is 50 million and that's not small money meaning Manchester City could find a replacement for De Bruyne with that money. De Bruyne market value also continues to decline from season to season which is predicted for next season to be only around 30-40 million when he was 34 years old, I don't understand why Manchester City don't take this opportunity even though it can increase their budget.

[slapper]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Guardiola is not making things up! City's team is like a well-tuned machine; it's quick, effective, and ready to take over the Premier League. They have shown that they can keep going even after losing stars. Wow, that's really smart of Pep. Last season showed that they can handle pressure, even when people were doubting them

I'm not just taking the Kool-Aid. This 40% view comes from real, cold facts. It's not luck that City keeps winning in the tough EPL. It's planned out and done with great care. Things could go wrong during the trade window, but Guardiola has a point. This is a smart flex from a team that knows how to stay ahead

[Stepstowealth]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".

I do not believe Pep too.
Did anyone leave before they signed Savinho? Clubs do not only sign or bring in new players when an old one leaves. Clubs bring in new players also when they notice that some players holding some positions in the team are getting old, they may bring in younger replacements to fit into the team and make sure that the transition process from old to new player is smooth and does not affect the club.
I have heard rumors of Manchester City's interest also in Musiala from Bayern Munich.
https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/26/bayern-insider-musiala-great-transfer-news-man-city/

[Hirose UK]

~snip~

There is still 1 more season of De Bruyne's contract at Manchester City, his contract will end in 2025 but I doubt Al Ittihad can get him because of course Man City management will not remain silent for their mainstay player, in terms of quality De Bruyne is still quite good and also his market price is still high so at least if De Bruyne leaves then there will be benefits obtained by the Manchester City team.

Personally I believe that Al Ittihad will not get Kevin De Bruyne next season or with free transfer status, De Bruyne still has very good quality and there are still many top European teams who still want him so that will be a difficulty for Al Ittihad.

We can see it on the field, from every match De Bruyne can still appear very impressive and he still shows very good playing quality so that he is not left behind by other young players.
Clearly all this shows that De Bruyne is still very worthy to stay with Manchester City and indeed there will be possibility for him to stay for few more season before deciding to move and prepare for his retirement.
But it would be much better and truly respected and even get sense of pride by everyone if De Bruyne was able to survive and retire from football by spending the rest of his time to remain Manchester City player.
Like Toni Kroos who decided to retire and spend everything with Real Madrid.

Let see what will happen to one of the best midfielders, what is clear is that seeing him succeed with Manchester City is an extraordinary pride.

[RaltcoinsB]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Not fully believing what he said because for me it is part of his strategy in getting the desired target players so as not to be overtaken by other clubs.

About 40% of what Pep said I believe because the existing Manchester City squad is very good for the second half of the league season this season. 60% of what Pep said is being prepared in a structured manner.
There is no way Pep will not bring in more players to pursue his target achievement for the 2024/2025 season with Manchester City.

In fact, the team has a basic squad. Of course, adding better players to this would be great, but even if they don't, this squad will compete for the championship in every tournament. They will continue to be one of the important candidates for the Premier League championship. Pep may have made a strategic statement or he may have told the truth.

[Franctoshi]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Coaches will always claim they have enough players to compete for the season, but they will still grab any opportunity to sign more players. I think coaches use this strategy as a motivational tool for the current players to make them feel that they are the best. Saying we don't want more players makes the players feel that the coach is okay with their quality.

It could also be a means to deceive other top clubs who might see them as close competitors for some targeted players. Other clubs might not be aggressive to get a player they want since a close competitor is not showing any interest in getting new players. Hansi Flick claimed that Barcelona doesn't need any new players, but the same club is doing everything possible to sign Nico Williams and Dani Olmo. I don't believe Pep Guardiola; he is a master strategist.

You are right and this is usually a diplomatic way or language that most coaches use in other not to make the already existing players feel bad that their impact to the club is being neglected by their coach and this way, it makes the player not to feel bad, but coming to Manchester City Pep Guardiola's case, theirs is quite clear that with or without the intention of signing more new players, current Manchester City squad is in a standard condition to contest in any competition, and wanting more players is just to spice up their team a bit.

[legendbtc]

Harry Maguire's future at MU is in big question. Especially after MU recruited 18-year-old center-back Leny Yoro for $68 million from Lille. MU is still planning to recruit other central defenders. Bayern Munich's De Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite are being actively sought after by MU. Should Harry Maguire stay as Erik ten Hag no longer values ​​him?

If MU can't sell him, Harry Maguire could be out for the final year of his contract and must know that he will only get the chance to play if a player is injured.

https://www.90min.com/harry-maguire-reveals-update-man-utd-transfer-plans

[bitLeap]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Guardiola is not making things up! City's team is like a well-tuned machine; it's quick, effective, and ready to take over the Premier League. They have shown that they can keep going even after losing stars. Wow, that's really smart of Pep. Last season showed that they can handle pressure, even when people were doubting them

I'm not just taking the Kool-Aid. This 40% view comes from real, cold facts. It's not luck that City keeps winning in the tough EPL. It's planned out and done with great care. Things could go wrong during the trade window, but Guardiola has a point. This is a smart flex from a team that knows how to stay ahead

Man City's advantage for several seasons in the EPL is the club's very well-structured management from the lower ranks to the top brass who are able to work together to achieve goals. Therefore, Pep Guardiola is very optimistic with his statement. However, in the EPL anything can happen and it is possible that Man City needs to be wary of clubs that are currently developing. Arsenal is one of the clubs that is ambitious to make history, based on the 2 consecutive seasons The Gunners have changed. In Arteta hands, Arsenal deserves recognition, and on the other hand Liverpool, even though Jurgen Klopp has left, still has the same opportunity. So no matter how ideal Man City is now or next season, it is not a guarantee to still feel safe in the Premier League competition.

[Blitzboy]

@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: "More signings after Savinho? Right now, no...".

"If someone leaves at the end, maybe. But if no one leaves, I think we'll stay as we are".
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1817095576896278941


Anybody believe Guardiola? I don’t!

Not fully believing what he said because for me it is part of his strategy in getting the desired target players so as not to be overtaken by other clubs.

About 40% of what Pep said I believe because the existing Manchester City squad is very good for the second half of the league season this season. 60% of what Pep said is being prepared in a structured manner.
There is no way Pep will not bring in more players to pursue his target achievement for the 2024/2025 season with Manchester City.

Pep talks a lot. He's a winner, and winners like to win. Sure, he plays mind games. Maybe 60%, maybe more. But thats not the whole story. This guy's a genius. He took a team, lost some big names, and still won it all. Thats not luck, thats leadership. He knows what he's doing, and he's always thinking three steps ahead.

Look at the Premier League. Its a bloodbath. Arsenal, Liverpool and others team want what Pep's got. But Pep's smarter. He's already making moves, building for the future. So when he talks, yeah, maybe he's throwing a few jabs, keeping everyone on their toes. But he's also sending a message: We're on top, but we're not slowing down. We're relentless. And we're coming for you. Thats the winning mindset. Thats the Pep Guardiola way. And thats why Manchester City is the team to beat.

[lizarder]

Actually, if you look at De Bruyne's age now, it stands to reason that the player is open his mind to every possibility that could happen because when he passed his prime time, so it's not a wrong choice if he prioritizes money above everything else. Now he has decided and will continue playing with Man City for at least the next season but one day he will definitely leave, and for this reason, Man City should start preparing a replacement from now on.

On the one hand, age will be an obstacle for players who have a career in the Premier League because the competition here different but each coach has a different view of the players they have. De Bruyne is a player who sets the rhythm and he plays a role in ensuring dominance on the field. For now, De Bruyne's ability is still good enough to play next season, especially since his contract still has one more season left.

But when his contract ends, I'm not so sure he will be retained because Man City will definitely look for another replacement. For the next season he has decided to stay at Man City and this will be the season that determines whether he is still needed enough or Pep Guardiola has plans for other players in the same position.

[Abu-Naim]

Man City's advantage for several seasons in the EPL is the club's very well-structured management from the lower ranks to the top brass who are able to work together to achieve goals. Therefore, Pep Guardiola is very optimistic with his statement. However, in the EPL anything can happen and it is possible that Man City needs to be wary of clubs that are currently developing. Arsenal is one of the clubs that is ambitious to make history, based on the 2 consecutive seasons The Gunners have changed. In Arteta hands, Arsenal deserves recognition, and on the other hand Liverpool, even though Jurgen Klopp has left, still has the same opportunity. So no matter how ideal Man City is now or next season, it is not a guarantee to still feel safe in the Premier League competition.

Manchester City have good management which is why they were able to keep consistency in their performance and the coach they have good eye and great experience of signing superstars that will make the team great and the management supported the effort with money to achieve greatness.
Arsenal have make a very good move towards their team development, they under Arteta have achieved a good stand in the Premier League in their last two seasons to the extent of becoming the one of the favorites to win the Premier League after Manchester City, and Arsenal again is the only team Manchester City is scared of because they narrowly escape Arsenal to win the Premier League last season.

I am expecting Arsenal to have a good run again next season, Liverpool's title chase is not yet certain because of their new manager who didn't have good Premier League experience, and Manchester United and Chelsea will also make effort to see if they can be in the title race.

[Dickiy]

Harry Maguire's future at MU is in big question. Especially after MU recruited 18-year-old center-back Leny Yoro for $68 million from Lille. MU is still planning to recruit other central defenders. Bayern Munich's De Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite are being actively sought after by MU. Should Harry Maguire stay as Erik ten Hag no longer values ​​him?

If MU can't sell him, Harry Maguire could be out for the final year of his contract and must know that he will only get the chance to play if a player is injured.

https://www.90min.com/harry-maguire-reveals-update-man-utd-transfer-plans

Manchester United is overhauling its line-up with the arrival of new players and some of its targeted players, here it is clear that Harry Maguire can no longer be used by Ten Hag, and if the targeted players can be brought in by MU, then Harry Maguire's chances of getting playing minutes are very small, and only filling the bench, this will be detrimental to MU because they have to pay salaries for the rest of the existing contract. and Manchester United has planned to sell him while there is still 1 year left on his contract and can make a profit.
but for now I have not seen any other clubs that need Harry Maguire's services