⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[lixer]

I'm not as confident as you about Pogba honestly.    Because his career is full of injuries you know. Especially in his last years, he couldn't even play football properly and this doping ban came later on. Otherwise I don't doubt his talent even a bit. We could have been talking about him in a much more different way now if it weren't for those long times being away from professional football...

When he is back by March (if I'm not mistaken), I will be curious to see for whom he will play. He will really need a solid training to be ready for busy schedules of European teams. I'm saying it by hoping to see him not leaving Europe yet.

I am sure that we are going to see them have a big change eventually, shouldn't really be a big deal for Pogba to be a veteran player, he doesn't have to play all 90 minutes at every single game anymore. I am sure that he will still want to, but he doesn't have to and he could be a bench player. Look at Modric for example, he plays as much as he can and that's a great thing but if Modric leaves today, they still have other players to replace him, not as good as Modric used to be, but at least not unprepared neither.

Same for Pogba, he should go to a team where he could start the games, play for like 60-70 minutes or whatever, and then be subbed out, or even better, for some other games just start at bench and then get subbed in at 70th minute or so and that would be a lot better for everyone. This shouldn't really be a big deal at all, I am sure that it could happen but we are going to have to wait for everyone to do get a bit of a time to reach there.

[Josefjix]

It's very disappointing to see him waste his career at a trophyless club like Tottenham. He could do better at a bigger club. But, this time, he's 32 years old, and impossible to search for a big club that interested in recruit him as a new player.

What a wasteful talent. I was hoping him to follow Park Ji Sung's path, but he's failed.

He's already in his early 30s, and his chances of receiving a solid deal at a top club are minimal. He passed up two good opportunities to extend his contract at Tottenham, which I believe was his worst mistake. Also, I consider those individuals as less ambitious.

 He learned nothing from Harry Kane, who nearly ruined his career at Tottenham before leaving. Son needs a better club, where he can at least win a silver medal.

[Texac]

Pogba to United would actually make incredible sense, but not entirely sure when he could technically start playing as well. At the current moment he is still serving his time, plus Juventus deal has to be done, and all of that done before they can register him, so that they can register him.

I would say realistic comeback for Pogba could be when new season starts honestly, even if he joins another team, not entirely sure if they will end up with getting a win or not neither, feels like it is not going to be something that can be done, he will probably not going to play during this period. I believe that we are going to see this change coming for next season. He needs to just keep training and keep being in shape, and next season will be his big comeback.

there is no way Manchester United is not going to get him again; Especially since he has stayed away from football for such a long time. As he has been banned, there is also a certain stigma that comes with his name. I don't think Manchester United would like to make any controversial decisions at this moment. Especially when it seems like they have finally started to perform well again. But at the end of the day, he is a free agent and if the club is able to get him and actually play him legally, and if he is actually able to perform well for his club, I don't think anyone is going to have any problems. But that is a lot of ‘’if’s”.

[BITCOIN4X]

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I think Sporting CP knows that Amorim is going to come for Viktor Gyokeres. The price tag of the player is high but it’s nothing that Manchester United cannot afford to spend in the transfer market for a striker like Viktor Gyokeres. In my opinion,  Gyokeres is better than Hojlund and would prove to be a good addition to the team. If Manchester United are serious about having a fresh start, they should look into investing in new players.

Actualy, it would be better for Manchester United to recruit a proven striker, Viktor Gyokeres looks like a gamble just like Hojlund. Maybe he could only play well with Sporting CP, and will have difficulty adapting to the Premier League, Ruben Amorim needs to consider carefully if he wants to attract his former player to Old Trafford. Financially, Manchester United seems able to pay the release clause for Viktor Gyokeres, even though they have to let go of some of their players first.

Ruben Amorim will certainly overhaul the Manchester United line-up again, adjusting to his strategic needs. Maybe that won't happen in January, and will be more freely done in the upcoming summer transfer market. Expectations for Ruben Amorim look very high, hopefully this is not just a momentary sensation.

[LGD2Business]

Actualy, it would be better for Manchester United to recruit a proven striker, Viktor Gyokeres looks like a gamble just like Hojlund. Maybe he could only play well with Sporting CP, and will have difficulty adapting to the Premier League, Ruben Amorim needs to consider carefully if he wants to attract his former player to Old Trafford. Financially, Manchester United seems able to pay the release clause for Viktor Gyokeres, even though they have to let go of some of their players first.

Ruben Amorim will certainly overhaul the Manchester United line-up again, adjusting to his strategic needs. Maybe that won't happen in January, and will be more freely done in the upcoming summer transfer market. Expectations for Ruben Amorim look very high, hopefully this is not just a momentary sensation.

I think Gyökeres is one of the 3 fittest strikers in the world right now and will continue to score goals no matter which club he goes to. If Manchester United sign him, they will have done a very important job. Together with Amorim he will continue to fly. Don't underestimate the Portuguese league, it's not easy to score goals there. To score with such a percentage and almost every game is a different skill. I think Gyökeres at United has the potential to be like Haaland at City.

[Alpha Marine]

I think the South Korean player will have his contract extended because he has done so much for Tottenham. Maybe he is one of the players who deserves to retire with the Tottenham jersey. Another one was Harry Kane who went to Bayern Munich. After Harry Kane left the team, Son seems to be performing less. However, he is still scoring goals with Tottenham this year. Maybe he should accept a contract extension at the end of the season. When you think about it from Tottenham's perspective, it is definitely necessary to keep an experienced and quality player like him in the squad.

Son is at a point in his career where he should be pushing for a move to leave Tottenham. He has spent most of his career at Tottenham and he has been a world-class player every year but he gets very little recognition because of the kind of team Tottenham is. He has no trophy to his name which is not something that a player of his quality should suffer. 'He is a player that would be sought after by a lot of top European clubs. Clubs that actually want to win some silverware.
Some people might say "football is not all about trophies". Yea, I understand that, but I years to come when people who didn't watch talk about him, he won't be rated as much because he doesn't have any club trophy to his name.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I have good news for Tottenham fans because recently Tottenham has starting to activate Son Heung-min clause and it says under his current contract Tottenham has a right that they can able to extended Son Heung-min contract for 1 year and currently the process is still on going which possibly he will stayed at Tottenham until 2026 and Son Heung-min contract will be expired on June 2025 and some speculation are appears regarding his future because previously there was a rumour Son Heung-min will leave Tottenham this summer but apparently these rumours is not true and most likely Son Heung-min will be stayed at Tottenham for much longer

Source : https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856775036117684572

This player Son have served this very club for long and still no trophy to show for and with the number of good players they had then even till now they can't even stay at the top 4 for a longer period. Son played with Harry Kane still nothing to celebrate as a trophy and this two players made the attacking department stronger than it is now so I don't even think Son should consider staying, he deserves better than what he is receiving, a more productive club should come for him.
Since his contract is expiring next year I hope he won't start thinking of extending his contract for another 2-3 years, to me Tottenham is a failed club and they can't win any trophy but if eventually they manage to get a trophy this season then it would be one of there greatest achievement and they should be thankful to the manager because I see a productive outcome in his stay at Tottenham Hotspur.

It's very well said. Son has always been carrying his club, but still no trophy for him. He is just another kane now.

It's very disappointing to see him waste his career at a trophyless club like Tottenham. He could do better at a bigger club. But, this time, he's 32 years old, and impossible to search for a big club that interested in recruit him as a new player.

What a wasteful talent. I was hoping him to follow Park Ji Sung's path, but he's failed.

A player who dedicated everything to the club really deserve something other than the normal individual award like the highest goal scorer, like those kind are not what someone like Son needs, on like Kane who won that award so many times but still no trophy that's attached to it and I don't think we have to see Son as another Kane, it would be disturbing to those who love him.
Honestly speaking, Tottenham is a cursed club, the only time Tottenham was suppose to win a trophy (I believe they would have won it under Mourinho) was in 2021 I think when it was just few days to the final and they decided to sack Mourinho, I think it was the FA Cup, ever since then nothing close to any finals for Tottenham Hotspur.
About the age of Son, I agree with you because he has already past that stage when he was suppose to leave and join a better club but now is only clubs like Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Southampton and the other smaller clubs in England that can seek for his services. But let's see how things will turn out for him with this new manager.

[ShowOff]

I think the South Korean player will have his contract extended because he has done so much for Tottenham. Maybe he is one of the players who deserves to retire with the Tottenham jersey. Another one was Harry Kane who went to Bayern Munich. After Harry Kane left the team, Son seems to be performing less. However, he is still scoring goals with Tottenham this year. Maybe he should accept a contract extension at the end of the season. When you think about it from Tottenham's perspective, it is definitely necessary to keep an experienced and quality player like him in the squad.

Son is at a point in his career where he should be pushing for a move to leave Tottenham. He has spent most of his career at Tottenham and he has been a world-class player every year but he gets very little recognition because of the kind of team Tottenham is. He has no trophy to his name which is not something that a player of his quality should suffer. 'He is a player that would be sought after by a lot of top European clubs. Clubs that actually want to win some silverware.
Some people might say "football is not all about trophies". Yea, I understand that, but I years to come when people who didn't watch talk about him, he won't be rated as much because he doesn't have any club trophy to his name.

Indeed, it is only fitting for Son to seek a new club that can offer him the opportunity to lift a trophy at the end of the season. Almost every player has the grand ambition of winning trophies, and realistically, Tottenham is not on that trajectory. Harry Kane left Tottenham for this very reason, even though he failed to win a trophy with Bayern Munich in his first season. I believe Son should consider this perspective, especially while his age and goal-scoring prowess still attract interest from top European clubs.

Regardless of this, Son might still be quite happy playing for Tottenham and may not be interested in finding a new club, despite not being as fortunate as other players in his career due to a lack of major trophies. Individual awards are not enough to garner widespread recognition, as the number of trophies will always be the primary factor considered in a player's career.

[TopT3ns]

I think the South Korean player will have his contract extended because he has done so much for Tottenham. Maybe he is one of the players who deserves to retire with the Tottenham jersey. Another one was Harry Kane who went to Bayern Munich. After Harry Kane left the team, Son seems to be performing less. However, he is still scoring goals with Tottenham this year. Maybe he should accept a contract extension at the end of the season. When you think about it from Tottenham's perspective, it is definitely necessary to keep an experienced and quality player like him in the squad.

Tottenham definitely have nothing against other than to actually extend SON contract he is currently one of the best they can have at his position, should they let him leave I don’t think they will get someone of his caliber that will be willing to join this team, Tottenham are a club that any player looking for major trophies will not like to join. Son to me wasted his chances at Tottenham and right now I don’t think he will be sorted after like that again so signing new contract is actually the best thing

Son Heung-min has been an excellent investment for Tottenham on and off the pitch is an investment that Tottenham has benefited much from. And therefore, to retain a player like Son is not only possible to strengthen the quality of the squad, but also achieve permanent development. If a new contract is possible that could be the time when the club could show everyone its intention of constructing a team which can attract other talents. At the same time, it is significant for us acknowledge Son’s commitment during the season and back any action to help reached a middle ground between the club and the player.

[Rengga Jati]

Ruben Amorim will certainly overhaul the Manchester United line-up again, adjusting to his strategic needs. Maybe that won't happen in January, and will be more freely done in the upcoming summer transfer market. Expectations for Ruben Amorim look very high, hopefully this is not just a momentary sensation.

I think Gyökeres is one of the 3 fittest strikers in the world right now and will continue to score goals no matter which club he goes to. If Manchester United sign him, they will have done a very important job. Together with Amorim he will continue to fly. Don't underestimate the Portuguese league, it's not easy to score goals there. To score with such a percentage and almost every game is a different skill. I think Gyökeres at United has the potential to be like Haaland at City.

There are many things that must be built and managed by Amorim at Man United. And according to Pallister himself, Man United does lack a CF that is more productive in scoring goals. That's why this is what makes the hot topic of who will be looked for in the January transfer window. For now, Viktor Gyokeres is the most rumored to follow Amorim, but if that happens, don't be like what Ten Hag did, not being able to optimize the potential of players with very high prices.

It is undeniable that Viktor Gyokeres' performance at Sporting is quite interesting. The 26-year-old CF has managed to score 23 goals and 4 assists in all matches this season. However, his current market value is already quite high at €70.00m. Actually this is quite worth it, Gyokeres is one of the sharp strikers for now, if Amorim can really unite himself with the squad at Man United and make it solid, it is possible that this will succeed in strengthening Man United's front line. However, this should not be a gamble again like what Ten Hag did before.

Viktor Gyökeres stats

[tiCeR]

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Son Heung-min has been an excellent investment for Tottenham on and off the pitch is an investment that Tottenham has benefited much from. And therefore, to retain a player like Son is not only possible to strengthen the quality of the squad, but also achieve permanent development. If a new contract is possible that could be the time when the club could show everyone its intention of constructing a team which can attract other talents. At the same time, it is significant for us acknowledge Son’s commitment during the season and back any action to help reached a middle ground between the club and the player.

I think extending the contract one more time would be the right cal if it is possible and I doubt that Son Heung-min will decide against it. Tottenham, although they are not in the best condition this season, is a great club and they are financially solid enough to pay a big salary to him and he can probably sign a 3 year contract with them. I don't see many reasons why he would consider leaving Tottenham unless there is an unfulfilled dream like playing in La Liga and he gets an offer from there. Otherwise he knows all the benefits that come with a new contract and Tottenham knows that as well. A great personality and a great player and he is now 32, which means this is the last big contract he is going to sign. So why not end his high level career with the club that he has now been playing for for almost a decade.

[Hirose UK]

It's very disappointing to see him waste his career at a trophyless club like Tottenham. He could do better at a bigger club. But, this time, he's 32 years old, and impossible to search for a big club that interested in recruit him as a new player.

What a wasteful talent. I was hoping him to follow Park Ji Sung's path, but he's failed.

He's already in his early 30s, and his chances of receiving a solid deal at a top club are minimal. He passed up two good opportunities to extend his contract at Tottenham, which I believe was his worst mistake. Also, I consider those individuals as less ambitious.

 He learned nothing from Harry Kane, who nearly ruined his career at Tottenham before leaving. Son needs a better club, where he can at least win a silver medal.

He spent 10 years of his career with Tottenham and that is an extraordinary loyalty for player, now at the age of 32 he still shows the intensity of his playing skills which are still quite good.
Moreover, Son still wants to play with Tottenham and he is waiting for contract extension but there are some people who say that Son is actually not suitable for Tottenham because with his ability he can join big team that might give him better career and achievement than before.
Who knows what he is thinking that he still wants to stay but that is his own choice.

[MArsland]

Tottenham definitely have nothing against other than to actually extend SON contract he is currently one of the best they can have at his position, should they let him leave I don’t think they will get someone of his caliber that will be willing to join this team, Tottenham are a club that any player looking for major trophies will not like to join. Son to me wasted his chances at Tottenham and right now I don’t think he will be sorted after like that again so signing new contract is actually the best thing

Son has become the 2nd icon after Harry Kane at Tottenham so if Tottenham is without Son, I am not sure the club can be better. Son contribution to the club is amazing even though the club is inconsistent, but Son has lasted long enough. There is no other choice for Tottenham because extending his contract is the only best solution.

[dzonikg28]

Tottenham definitely have nothing against other than to actually extend SON contract he is currently one of the best they can have at his position, should they let him leave I don’t think they will get someone of his caliber that will be willing to join this team, Tottenham are a club that any player looking for major trophies will not like to join. Son to me wasted his chances at Tottenham and right now I don’t think he will be sorted after like that again so signing new contract is actually the best thing

Son has become the 2nd icon after Harry Kane at Tottenham so if Tottenham is without Son, I am not sure the club can be better. Son contribution to the club is amazing even though the club is inconsistent, but Son has lasted long enough. There is no other choice for Tottenham because extending his contract is the only best solution.

Yes but until now it has not been his best season. He knows he can do better than that. But he is still the captain of Tottenham Hotspurs. But I understand that his physical condition obviously hasn't been the best as he has already missed a couple of games due to injuries. He is trying to cope with his quads from what I read and it seems to be a recurring problem, which makes it complicated for him. Players who have to cope with recurring injuries in the same body part can also lose confidence in their body over time, which makes a big difference for any player. There is always this uncomfortable feeling that if you accelerate, the quads may get injured again. But if they can fix his problems, he is a player who can quickly get back into the best player possible.

[BALIK]

He spent 10 years of his career with Tottenham and that is an extraordinary loyalty for player, now at the age of 32 he still shows the intensity of his playing skills which are still quite good.
Moreover, Son still wants to play with Tottenham and he is waiting for contract extension but there are some people who say that Son is actually not suitable for Tottenham because with his ability he can join big team that might give him better career and achievement than before.
Who knows what he is thinking that he still wants to stay but that is his own choice.

The main thing is that Tottenham players are very loyal to the club. We have seen Harry Kane. He is a great player. Even though he played for Tottenham for a long time without winning any title. Probably Harry Kane was with Tottenham for 13 years. Min Son is also very loyal to Tottenham. That is why Son is also interested in extending his contract. Next season we will see Min Son with Tottenham.

I would say that Min Son should not go to any other squad at the moment. There is no doubt that Min Son is very talented. If he goes to a new squad, Min Son's performance may also deteriorate. At the same time, Min Son is not a regular scorer. So big clubs like Real, Barca or Munich will not be interested in adding Son to their squad. So I think it is a better option for Son to stay at Tottenham.

[tusandii]

This is really confusing me. Florentino Perez is usually very active when the transfer window is available, and Carlo Ancelotti on the other hand will remain very quiet. So it is quite strange if Florentino Perez prevents Ancelotti from being active in the January transfer window, even though it is obvious that the Real Madrid squad needs additional power and talents so that they can face the competition with a good chance and confidence.

Could it be that Real Madrid doesn't have much budget left? or is it just part of their strategy, so they can quietly make deals without any interference from other clubs?

Managers talk about transfers all the time. But it's always the president of the club who makes the transfer. I think Ancelotti strengthens the club president's hand by keeping silent during the transfer window. Also, he sends a message to the outside that they are a harmonious duo. Also, talking about transfers when the club is in negotiations can give leverage to the other side. I think they are using a good strategy. I'm sure they talk to each other about it. They are both very experienced.

Florentino Perez should have seen the current condition of the team where Madrid is experiencing an injury crisis and needs second-string players to fill in for injured players if Florentino Perez does not allow Carlo Ancelotti to recruit players in the January transfer market he cannot expect Real Madrid to win the UCL title like last season because if you look at Madrid's current capabilities it looks difficult, they need a strong defense system the club president should not hold Ancelotti back from recruiting the players he needs or Madrid's condition will continue to decline.

[Obari]

The main thing is that Tottenham players are very loyal to the club. We have seen Harry Kane. He is a great player. Even though he played for Tottenham for a long time without winning any title. Probably Harry Kane was with Tottenham for 13 years. Min Son is also very loyal to Tottenham. That is why Son is also interested in extending his contract. Next season we will see Min Son with Tottenham.

I would say that Min Son should not go to any other squad at the moment. There is no doubt that Min Son is very talented. If he goes to a new squad, Min Son's performance may also deteriorate. At the same time, Min Son is not a regular scorer. So big clubs like Real, Barca or Munich will not be interested in adding Son to their squad. So I think it is a better option for Son to stay at Tottenham.

Who's staying in Tottenham Hotspur and expecting to win major trophy? Son is basically essential for the club, he knows his major roles in the club and achieving them wouldn't be a problem for the club. Tottenham Hotspur suits for close competitive race but they're unable to lift trophies till this very moment. Harry Kane made a mistake and that's staying in Tottenham Hotspur for a lengthy period of time and you expects everything to be balance for the Englishman? Although he later realized himself and went straight to making good runs for winning major trophies for himself. Moving to Bayern Munich was extremely one of the best decision he made for his football career, he's in Bayern Munich to win major trophies and he's giving in his best for the club.

[Luzin]

Although he later realized himself and went straight to making good runs for winning major trophies for himself. Moving to Bayern Munich was extremely one of the best decision he made for his football career, he's in Bayern Munich to win major trophies and he's giving in his best for the club.

Maybe this season. Last season they failed. The support of teammates is currently better, meaning that under Kompany there are many good players. Last season he was the top scorer, this season it seems that he is also a candidate. With 11 goals, he is currently still the number 1 scorer with Marmoush. In the league they are strong, but in the UCL they still have to improve the team's ability. Maybe 1 league title is enough for this season. If Munich want to compete in the UCL should he take advantage of the winter transfer moment.

[beerlover]

Just over a year ago, striker Viktor Gyokeres was valued at €13m by Transfermarkt, when he was playing for Coventry City. Gyokeres is now valued at €70m. Gyokeres is in impressive form for Sporting CP. His strength, pace, and top-class goalscoring ability are qualities that Man Utd desperately needs. This is considered a very reasonable price given his current form. Gyokeres is scoring better than Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. He has scored 16 goals in 11 matches in the Portuguese National Championship. Very impressive numbers.

I know the Portuguese National Championship and the Premier League are two completely different leagues. The Premier League is not a place where players can easily convert opportunities into goals. But Man Utd should take a gamble on Viktor Gyokeres if they want a great striker. No one can predict anything. I give an example right now even a Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid is struggling to score goals, we should not expect too much from Viktor Gyokeres. The team has to bet.

This is the main worry I have about him. I understand that he is playing amazingly at Sporting and that is a great thing for him personally, I am not saying that he is not playing great, he is playing amazing right now and there is no doubt about that. But this dude was at Coventry just a few seasons ago, and he wasn't doing anything amazing. His last season there he scored 21 goals in 46 games, With all games together he scored 22 goals in 50 games, just one year prior to that he scored 17 goals in 45 games. When I look at these, I do not feel like he is a great striker at all.

I understand that last season he scored 43 goals in 50 games which is amazing and insane, and this season he looks even better so I am not arguing he is great, but feels like he may not be really doing what I believe he should be doing for a 70 million player. Just because of two seasons, he didn't suddenly became a great player. What if some premier club like United gets him, and he fails to score?

[Lida93]

source.
According to this news, the Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is taking a different approach in the search of a striker for his team. He is said to have taking interest in integrating one of the young forward in the Manchester United youth  academy to the senior team.

Chido Obi Martin had his Manchester United debut against Nottingham Forest where he scored two goals in five minutes and later got a hat-trick for his team within 14 minutes. The 16 years old striker Chido Obi Martin who is reviewed by his youth coaches Jason Wilcox, Darren Fletcher and Nick Cox is spoken of to be a young lethal talented forward who is believed to have great potentials for the future base on his exceptional performance with the youth team.

Assuming this story is true about Amorin move. Do you all think he's making a valid choice? We have had team's like Barcelona integrating young talents from their academy to the senior team, a fresh example that of Lamine Yamal who has really been of immense support to Barcelona's top form in all competitions this season. Can same work out successfully for the Manchester United new boss?