⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[bitgolden]

Virgil Van Dijk, Mohammed Salah, Trent Alexander Arnold, they are all still looking for a contract at Liverpool and looks like they may not even get it. I am not 100% certain what Liverpool is thinking about the situation, why they are doing this, I am not so sure if they have some financial trouble, nobody really talks about the reason and that's the issue. I would understand even if there was a bad reason, like we would say that's a stupid reason to not resign these players, but at least we would have a reason for it.

However, when we look at this, I believe we are going to end up with much worse situation at the time, and because of that we are not going to really end up with anything that makes too much sense, in the end, we need to just assume that it will be a very tough deal in the end.

[mamesso]

Yes Real Madrid is being smart about how they spend money on new players. Even though they have a lot of money they do not spend too much.

I agree if you say that Real Madrid is very smart in spending money to buy new players, Management is more dominant in bringing in quality free agent players to increase the strength of the team. Most of the money Real Madrid spends on buying young players is as a long-term investment.

Instead of this they focus on helping young players get better. Coach Ancelotti is giving young players chance to play and it is working well. This helps players learn and get experience. By using players from their own team Real Madrid avoids buying players who might not play much. This helps team be its best. Ancelotti focus on helping young players will likely help team succeed in future.

I disagree if you say Ancelotti gives young players a chance to hone their skills like Hansi Flick did for Barcelona players. Arda Güler and Endrick were brilliant in the win over Celta Vigo at CDR, but after that they were rarely used, they showed their quality again after being given a chance in the win over Leganes.
Since the Ancelotti era, players from the academy have rarely been promoted to the first team.

[EarnOnVictor]

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The news about Mohamed Salah & Virgil van Dijk  extending their contract is fake. Coach Arne Slot has confirmed that both players have not extended their contracts. The news about thier next move is shredded in secrecy, maybe we might have to wait till the end of the season to know their next move..

Alexander-Arnold has indicated his interest to leave Liverpool and it has also been rumoured that Real Madrid will be his next destination. For now these players are having a good time and helping Livepool to keep fighting to win trophies this season.

It's definitely fake, the team will not approved a contract just like that because usually when a player is to renew his contract, the both parties I.e Liverpool agents and the players camp will come to an agreed terms and conditions, seeing how Liverpool are doing well with high chance of winning the league, Salah and Van Dijk will demand for more increase but the team will not add anything yet unless they see the end of the season result.

The new deal is going to be after this season or towards the end of it. Salah will want to ask for more fees and so is Dijk because they fee of the players that are putting the team on the right place. There is no Liverpool without Mohammed Salah and Van Dijk unless the club want them to go another club because I'm very sure that Salah will be quickly snatch by Saudi clubs and they will be willing to pay him huge amount of money considering where he is coming from Egypt.

Liverpool at the moment is in their best form the the currency leagues results in strongly in their favor which is why we must act accordingly if we have Liverpool management will only accept offers that come out of outstanding performance and results so before they consider any increase for either Salah and the rest of the clubs players their will first of all wait to see what the players bring to the table at the end of the day.

I wouldn't blame any club for disposing of their player based on many factors but it would be unwise if some clubs disposed some certain players like Salah, Liverpool would be foolish to do that. It cost the guy nothing at his age and with his good reputation and decoration in football to move to Saudi where he even understands their culture and religion better than most star players moved from the European league there. Initially, I believe it was a pay rise that caused his speculation to move out but as things stand now, his contract and that of Virgil van Dijk have been renewed for better. I wonder what Liverpool would look like without the duo.

[X-ray]

Vinicius reportedly rejected the first offer of a contract renewal, does that sound excessive? Maybe Vinicius wants a higher salary, but let's remember that Florentino Perez is not someone who can be pressured so easily, if Vinicius really wants to stay in Madrid then he must lower his ego. Don't let bad things happen to him because it is possible that he could be kicked if he disappoints Perez.

https://x.com/MadridXtra/status/1887912669983768876

I'm going to fucking gutted if Madrid lost Vini just because they can't give what he wanted. However, he's still under contract until 2027, and plenty of time for Madrid to extend his contract. I thought it's related to the salary problem.

They gave a lot to mbappe, while he came as a new player, and Vini wanted it. That's why they're strying to restructure his salary and raise it, but most probably their first offer is not satisfying Vini. THat's why he rejected it.

[Velvet78]

Salah extended his contract with Liverpool, and Van Dijk says that he himself does not know what awaits him in the future. It seems to me that Liverpool would not like to let go of their captain, but now it will depend not only on their desire, perhaps it will depend on the terms of the contract that they offer him.

I think that Van Dijk understands his importance for the team, in addition to being a leader and captain, he is also a fundamental player for Liverpool. In addition, it is not clear what will happen to Alexander-Arnold, whether he will stay or want to go to Real, and this will also weaken the defense.

No, Salah hasn't extended his contract yet. But some sources are telling that Arne Slot talked about some contract talks for him, Trent and van Dijk all. I wonder how this is going to end... Honestly I feel like Trent will sign for Real Madrid.




Not surprised... Jamie Gittens is an amazing talent. It is fun to watch him making big difficulties for his opponents on the left wing.    He scores a lot and makes many assists. This is absolutely the kind of youngster you would like to see in your team.

I don't think he would like to stay in case of failing to join the Champions League. Apart from these teams, I'm curious about whether Manchester City would like their old player back as well. You know Dortmund got him for free from Manchester City youth years ago.

[barbara44]

Glazers bought players for Ten Hag and spent especially a lot in the first season and Ten Hag picked up almost all of these players, including Onana and Zirkize and Antony and then United stopped playing well, defeat after defeat, United stopped qualifying for the Champions League and there was no success in the EPL either and in such a situation the deductions also dropped, because in big tournaments you can make money on games and advertising, but who of the serious sponsors will pay money for advertising to a team ranked 8th in the EPL?
In general, Ten Hag is to blame for spending a lot of money on players, but under his leadership United played even worse than when David Moyes or Mourinho trained United.

Glazers were completely trapped by Eric Ten Hag qualities as they spend huge amount which is now having no chance of return because players those were bought by this pair currently have no depth and due to their performance Manchester United is one of the worst clubs in Premier League.

It's really strange because no one expecting things like these while they were doing decent job before arrival of Eric Ten Hag but now as things are going we can expect Amorim could be also brought some good things back as he gives departure orders to few players which were doing nothing and have huge burden on these clubs finances. Glazers era has surely never been remembered as good because after their take-over things have never been on balance now due to having few new takeovers or shares things are coming back on track which is good sign.

[Frankolala]

I still don't see this happening in the near future. Real Madrid has just been unlucky that one of their major centerbacks Éder Militão has been on and off for some time now but on a good day when he is available. It feels like they don't need any signing on that department.

Maybe they will attempt to groom some lads that can step in when one of the seniors is injured. Spending that much to sign a huge centreback just to bench another top player in the long run would be crazy IMO.

They really need a good squad for this season even though they have their main players. Having a number of good players will allow Ancelotti to rotate and play them in turns. Now the crucial point is that Real Madrid are a little bit weaker in the defensive area and that makes it difficult for Real Madrid to face the competition in the competition. The young players don't have the experience and it will be difficult for them to face the big games so the target of retaining the Champions League title will be difficult.

Money is not a problem for Real Madrid because they have enough finances but they are trying to build the team strength by relying on young players for the long term and maybe this is what makes them not get the players they are looking for in the transfer market.

It's always easy to see a young striker than a young defender, because defending needs skills and experience. This is what Madrid haven't put into consideration. Madrid should get a strong  defender that's capable of handling that position, and let them forget if he is young or not. Otherwise, it will affect them in their upcoming matches and might deprive them from winning trophies this season.

[mammusu]

Vinicius reportedly rejected the first offer of a contract renewal, does that sound excessive? Maybe Vinicius wants a higher salary, but let's remember that Florentino Perez is not someone who can be pressured so easily, if Vinicius really wants to stay in Madrid then he must lower his ego. Don't let bad things happen to him because it is possible that he could be kicked if he disappoints Perez.

https://x.com/MadridXtra/status/1887912669983768876

I'm going to fucking gutted if Madrid lost Vini just because they can't give what he wanted. However, he's still under contract until 2027, and plenty of time for Madrid to extend his contract. I thought it's related to the salary problem.

They gave a lot to mbappe, while he came as a new player, and Vini wanted it. That's why they're strying to restructure his salary and raise it, but most probably their first offer is not satisfying Vini. THat's why he rejected it.

The rejection of the contract extension is very surprising to me because previously he also rejected a fantastic offer from the Arab league team, maybe he really wants to keep developing and playing in the European league after rejecting the proposal from the Arab team, but he should also realise that Madrid will not sacrifice their financial stability and team for the sake of fulfilling the ego of a player, so I think if he doesn't accept the contract extension offer with the salary increase offered by madrid at the moment, most likely without waiting for 2027 of course he will be sell by perez to another team later, reportedly at this time madrid has offered an increase in salary in the contract extension proposal, but vinicius and his agent rejected the offer because it was regard not in accordance with his contribution and status as one of the key players in the team all this time.

[aylabadia05]

Vinicius reportedly rejected the first offer of a contract renewal, does that sound excessive? Maybe Vinicius wants a higher salary, but let's remember that Florentino Perez is not someone who can be pressured so easily, if Vinicius really wants to stay in Madrid then he must lower his ego. Don't let bad things happen to him because it is possible that he could be kicked if he disappoints Perez.

https://x.com/MadridXtra/status/1887912669983768876

The continuation of this drama needs to be followed. If the first rejection was because Vinicius' signal asked for a higher salary, then there will be a decision from both parties.
On the one hand, Vinicius deserves to expect a higher salary because it is reasonable because of his contribution so far, but on the other hand he also has to pay attention to Real Madrid as a whole.
In the past, Ramos also had a great drama until it was rumored that he would wear the Manchester United uniform.

[Altryist]

The continuation of this drama needs to be followed. If the first rejection was because Vinicius' signal asked for a higher salary, then there will be a decision from both parties.
On the one hand, Vinicius deserves to expect a higher salary because it is reasonable because of his contribution so far, but on the other hand he also has to pay attention to Real Madrid as a whole.
In the past, Ramos also had a great drama until it was rumored that he would wear the Manchester United uniform.

He didn't sign because he obviously expects a pay rise, maybe it's not very appropriate considering Real have Mbappe, Rodrygo and Bellingham, because Vinicius is no longer an irreplaceable player, but in any case Ancelotti would not want to lose such a player. Saudi Arabia also plays a big role in this, it is obvious that they are ready to offer Vinicius a big salary, but is he ready to swap Europe for a less popular championship, and be left without the Champions League?

[tygeade]

Madrid are reportedly ready to make a very fantastic offer to get Saliba, but I think it is just a rumour that does not have strong reasons for us to believe it, because after all they did not make much movement to recruit Saliba in the transfer market last winter, not even just Saliba, Madrid also lost a lot of their transfer targets due to the lack of activity they did to recruit players such as Alphonso Davies and also Jonathan Tah who finally chose to stay at their respective clubs, besides that Madrid and Ancelotti have issued statements before if they are likely not to recruit new players this season and maybe that is the reason why Madrid are  too passive in the transfer market.

Anything about Madrid is just a rumor until they made an official announcement. They would never try to leak the progress between them and Saliba. This pretty much the same like Mbappe's case. They always denied any rumors linked to Mbappe, but he played for them now.

I see no reason to feel anything is so fake for them caused by they are always able in keeping the progress private.

At this point we need to remember that all of them are for summer as well, nothing is going on right now, and while that was a mistake for them to not get a good defender when they had the chance, it's just the reality. So Saliba move, even if it happens, will happen during the summer and not right now.

I am not sure who is the most expensive defender until now, I know 222 million paid for Neymar was the most, but that is just attacker, so I have no clue who is the most expensive defender, but no matter what happens, I am not so sure if Real Madrid would be willing to pay 150 or something for a defender, just doesn't make sense, they could find someone much cheaper. If they want, they could probably get VVD for free since his contract is up. I am sure that they can pay a lot more for his salary instead of paying for Saliba, that would make more sense and they would have a great defender without paying much money for the player as well.

[aylabadia05]

The continuation of this drama needs to be followed. If the first rejection was because Vinicius' signal asked for a higher salary, then there will be a decision from both parties.
On the one hand, Vinicius deserves to expect a higher salary because it is reasonable because of his contribution so far, but on the other hand he also has to pay attention to Real Madrid as a whole.
In the past, Ramos also had a great drama until it was rumored that he would wear the Manchester United uniform.

He didn't sign because he obviously expects a pay rise, maybe it's not very appropriate considering Real have Mbappe, Rodrygo and Bellingham, because Vinicius is no longer an irreplaceable player, but in any case Ancelotti would not want to lose such a player. Saudi Arabia also plays a big role in this, it is obvious that they are ready to offer Vinicius a big salary, but is he ready to swap Europe for a less popular championship, and be left without the Champions League?

It makes sense according to this analysis. With Mbappe and Rodrygo who have the same position as Vinicius, he should not be too pushy about the salary if he wants his career to continue to develop. If the target is only money, go to another league that is ready to pay whatever the player wants.
At Real Madrid they also have talented young players who play in the same position as Vinicius like Guller.

[Pandu Geddon]

It makes sense according to this analysis. With Mbappe and Rodrygo who have the same position as Vinicius, he should not be too pushy about the salary if he wants his career to continue to develop. If the target is only money, go to another league that is ready to pay whatever the player wants.
At Real Madrid they also have talented young players who play in the same position as Vinicius like Guller.

Ancelotti loves Vinicius' game. He won't leave easily just because of the money offered by a rich club. Vinicius will achieve more by staying with Madrid. Madrid should also give a little reward for a salary increase. I don't think it's a mistake. Although Madrid has enough players who can fill Vinicius' position, I'm sure Madrid will keep him by all means. Unless there is a change of coach, maybe the situation will be different.

[Despairo]

Vinicius reportedly rejected the first offer of a contract renewal, does that sound excessive? Maybe Vinicius wants a higher salary, but let's remember that Florentino Perez is not someone who can be pressured so easily, if Vinicius really wants to stay in Madrid then he must lower his ego. Don't let bad things happen to him because it is possible that he could be kicked if he disappoints Perez.

Yeah, Ronaldo was the example, he asked for higher salary, but Real Madrid choose to not extend his contract even Ronaldo was at his prime. Real Madrid know their value and they don't want to make their players bigger than the teams.

I think Vinicius will stay in Real Madrid, he has not yet winning Ballon d'Or.

[bering]

Vinicius reportedly rejected the first offer of a contract renewal, does that sound excessive? Maybe Vinicius wants a higher salary, but let's remember that Florentino Perez is not someone who can be pressured so easily, if Vinicius really wants to stay in Madrid then he must lower his ego. Don't let bad things happen to him because it is possible that he could be kicked if he disappoints Perez.

https://x.com/MadridXtra/status/1887912669983768876

Vinicius repetitively said he is very comfortable to playing in Real Madrid and he want to stayed much longer in this team i think Vinicius shouldn't be talk because he have to proof and showed his loyality to Real Madrid because at this team people known him and Real Madrid too has make him to became an world class player so if he says was true i think Vinicius should be accept contract extension which given by Real Madrid

The rumour about why Vinicius refuse to extended contract from Real Madrid is because he received the offers from Saudi Arabian clubs and these clubs has offering huge amount of salary if Vinicius want moved from Real Madrid and if he only thinking about money i think this summer Vinicius should be leave

[X-ray]

Vinicius reportedly rejected the first offer of a contract renewal, does that sound excessive? Maybe Vinicius wants a higher salary, but let's remember that Florentino Perez is not someone who can be pressured so easily, if Vinicius really wants to stay in Madrid then he must lower his ego. Don't let bad things happen to him because it is possible that he could be kicked if he disappoints Perez.

https://x.com/MadridXtra/status/1887912669983768876

I'm going to fucking gutted if Madrid lost Vini just because they can't give what he wanted. However, he's still under contract until 2027, and plenty of time for Madrid to extend his contract. I thought it's related to the salary problem.

They gave a lot to mbappe, while he came as a new player, and Vini wanted it. That's why they're strying to restructure his salary and raise it, but most probably their first offer is not satisfying Vini. THat's why he rejected it.

The rejection of the contract extension is very surprising to me because previously he also rejected a fantastic offer from the Arab league team, maybe he really wants to keep developing and playing in the European league after rejecting the proposal from the Arab team, but he should also realise that Madrid will not sacrifice their financial stability and team for the sake of fulfilling the ego of a player, so I think if he doesn't accept the contract extension offer with the salary increase offered by madrid at the moment, most likely without waiting for 2027 of course he will be sell by perez to another team later, reportedly at this time madrid has offered an increase in salary in the contract extension proposal, but vinicius and his agent rejected the offer because it was regard not in accordance with his contribution and status as one of the key players in the team all this time.

Vini was not liking Madrid's offer. So, Vini is reluctant to accept Madrid's contract extension. I see the progress is not stopping yet. Madrid is gonna send another offer for Vini as soon as possible. They won't let him to leave from the club due to the low salary.

[coinlocket$]

Manchester United is consider a move for Liam Delap,
Manchester City are now aiming Ederson from Atalanta, what a player imho.
Vinicius is in talks with Real Madrid to extend his contract with the club.

not so many news from BBC after window.

[Ondekinecakabilirim]

Vinicius is in talks with Real Madrid to extend his contract with the club.

Real Madrid have dominated La liga and the Champions League in recent years. I don't think Vinicius JR would want to leave Real Madrid. But there have been some unpleasant incidents in the past. He hasn't been subjected to racist attacks for a long time, but if he experiences something like that again, I think it would be normal for him to leave Spain. In the current circumstances, he can continue to play for Real Madrid as an indispensable member of the starting 11 for many years if he doesn't experience any off-field incidents.

[Palakka]

~snip~

Madrid are reportedly ready to make a very fantastic offer to get Saliba, but I think it is just a rumour that does not have strong reasons for us to believe it, because after all they did not make much movement to recruit Saliba in the transfer market last winter, not even just Saliba, Madrid also lost a lot of their transfer targets due to the lack of activity they did to recruit players such as Alphonso Davies and also Jonathan Tah who finally chose to stay at their respective clubs, besides that Madrid and Ancelotti have issued statements before if they are likely not to recruit new players this season and maybe that is the reason why Madrid are  too passive in the transfer market.

Anything about Madrid is just a rumor until they made an official announcement. They would never try to leak the progress between them and Saliba. This pretty much the same like Mbappe's case. They always denied any rumors linked to Mbappe, but he played for them now.

I see no reason to feel anything is so fake for them caused by they are always able in keeping the progress private.

Until the transfer market closed they did not get a single player to recruit so inevitably Ancelotti had to optimise the current squad to compete in La Liga and also the UCL, recently they lost to Espanyol and in that match they also lost Rudiger as one of their main defenders due to injury, So I think with the depth of the current squad, of course, Ancelotti must work hard to maximise and maintain the potential of his players, especially since the season is still very long with the busy schedule they will face later, of course there is no guarantee that Rudiger injury will be the last injury that will befall their squad this season.

[LGD2Business]

The press has once again linked Sergio Reguilón with Beşiktaş. The left-back who has played only five matches for Tottenham this season wants to join a team where he can play regularly. Tottenham may also consider loaning him out. However, I don't think Reguilón will join Beşiktaş. Masuaku is already in that position and seems to have improved. Since Beşiktaş's priority is a left winger and a forward, such a loan move wouldn't make sense. If Masuaku were to leave, this transfer might have been possible. In the current situation, this just seems like an offer from agents.