⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[reagansimms]

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This is clearly something to consider, as the defeat against PSG has created several conditions that Xabi Alonso needs to address as if left unchecked the competition next season will be much more difficult. However, it seems he will stay at Liverpool as Bayern Munich were also previously interested in him, but the player is more concerned about staying at Liverpool. Finding a midfield player with the best skills might be a bit more difficult, as I see Real Madrid needing a creative midfielder who can deliver precise passes or defend well to dominate the game.

The painful defeat to PSG was a heavy blow to Real Madrid, who were overconfident in the Club World Cup but were humiliated by a crushing score. Xabi Alonso had to pay a heavy price for the experiments carried out in his squad, several players looked confused and often made mistakes that made it easier for PSG to dominate the match.
Since Toni Kroos retired, Real Madrid has lacked a central midfielder capable of controlling the game and supplying the ball to the forwards. Mac Alister could help fill a gap in Real Madrid squad even though his quality is not comparable to Kroos and Modric, but Liverpool will not let go of their mainstay player just like that, especially since they are very disappointed after TAA was hijacked by Real Madrid on a free transfer.

[Pandu Geddon]

If you ask me, the news of. Victor Gyokores is becoming tiring. Heck, how difficult is it to get just one player. If it were clubs like Liverpool or Chelsea, what you'd hear is ,"Chelsea have signed so and so player " and that's the end of the story but with how prolonged the Gunners are making this matter be, I feel that the disappoinment would be much if it happens that the deal falls through.
I have no doubt that if the Swede comes to Arsenal, there would be changes in the pattern of play but I also have the feeling that Victor might not easily adapt, it may take some time before he gets used to English football but when he does it would be bloody.

The news related to the transfer of Victor Gyokores is quite long. I remember the drama of Osimhen's transfer last season, which also failed after many offers came, until finally he could only be loaned out.
I hope that doesn't happen to Victor Gyokores. Arsenal does have a great chance to win it. When the deal happens, Arsenal could have performed better because they really need these players.
The adjustment process will definitely happen, it could be very difficult or even be easy for him, depending on how he can condition himself in the team.

[Barikui1]

If you ask me, the news of. Victor Gyokores is becoming tiring. Heck, how difficult is it to get just one player. If it were clubs like Liverpool or Chelsea, what you'd hear is ,"Chelsea have signed so and so player " and that's the end of the story but with how prolonged the Gunners are making this matter be, I feel that the disappoinment would be much if it happens that the deal falls through.
I have no doubt that if the Swede comes to Arsenal, there would be changes in the pattern of play but I also have the feeling that Victor might not easily adapt, it may take some time before he gets used to English football but when he does it would be bloody.

This is one of the major reason why arsenal are still trophyless for an extended period of time now, they stutter a lot in the transfer market, instead of acting decisively, they keeps on dragging on and on till the deal will either collapse or before the player comes, it's too late, so for things to improve at arsenal they real need to take away that harbit of dragging too long on a decisive target such as  victor Gyokeres.
Then talking about the player, is he going to do well or is he going to struggle? This is what we can't conclude yet till he has made the move first, so till then, he is still a very good target that can improve the attacking department of this arsenal team, but it would have been better if they would have signed him quick, so that he can join the team in their preseason preparation and get used to his new team mate right away.

[Luzin]

Liverpool's striker hunt for Alexander Isak has stopped, this is because Newcastle will not sell him. Liverpool are now turning their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike. It is known that Frankfurt rejected Newcastle's official offer of £70 million. Other news Frankfurt believes there are clubs interested in paying Ekitike £ 85 million. They are eyeing Ekitike because he is a young Isak who is developing.

Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11900/13397072/hugo-ekitike-liverpool-to-rival-newcastle-for-eintracht-frankfurt-forward-after-alexander-isak-stance-reiterated

[MArsland]

If you ask me, the news of. Victor Gyokores is becoming tiring. Heck, how difficult is it to get just one player. If it were clubs like Liverpool or Chelsea, what you'd hear is ,"Chelsea have signed so and so player " and that's the end of the story but with how prolonged the Gunners are making this matter be, I feel that the disappoinment would be much if it happens that the deal falls through.
I have no doubt that if the Swede comes to Arsenal, there would be changes in the pattern of play but I also have the feeling that Victor might not easily adapt, it may take some time before he gets used to English football but when he does it would be bloody.

Victor Osimhen fate will still be in the gray area, as long as Napoli continues to be firm with high prices and that makes it difficult for European clubs who want to get Osimhen. You could say that Napoli action was to want the player's career to end miserably. Do not be surprised even though in the past Osimhen was the star of the club but now it is treated like this. Time goes on, the transfer market is increasingly demanding every team to make decisions immediately and if only wasting time on players whose transfers are complicated then the last option is to retreat and look for players who are easier to buy.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Liverpool's striker hunt for Alexander Isak has stopped, this is because Newcastle will not sell him. Liverpool are now turning their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike. It is known that Frankfurt rejected Newcastle's official offer of £70 million. Other news Frankfurt believes there are clubs interested in paying Ekitike £ 85 million. They are eyeing Ekitike because he is a young Isak who is developing.

Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11900/13397072/hugo-ekitike-liverpool-to-rival-newcastle-for-eintracht-frankfurt-forward-after-alexander-isak-stance-reiterated

The last time i remember Frankfurt priced Ekitike £75m. That's crazy his price already increased £10m. If i were Liverpool, i'd rather sign proven PL striker with such amounts of money. £85m ain't small money, and must be used carefully when signing a new striker.
They should have learned how flop Nunez was. The better they to buy PL proven to ensure their money worth with the player they sign.

Nevertheless, Isaak and Ekitike are not comparable since Isaak's stats was on PL, while Ekitike was on Bundesliga. We know how PL much more difficult than Bundesliga.

[Altryist]

Victor Osimhen fate will still be in the gray area, as long as Napoli continues to be firm with high prices and that makes it difficult for European clubs who want to get Osimhen. You could say that Napoli action was to want the player's career to end miserably. Do not be surprised even though in the past Osimhen was the star of the club but now it is treated like this. Time goes on, the transfer market is increasingly demanding every team to make decisions immediately and if only wasting time on players whose transfers are complicated then the last option is to retreat and look for players who are easier to buy.

Napoli is once again ruining the deal for Osimhen, and there's nothing new about that. But it's quite strange, because Galatasaray had already agreed to pay €75 million. The only condition was that they would complete the payment by 2027. And I think those are pretty good terms. But Napoli wanted Galatasaray to pay €45 million upfront and another €35 million as bonuses in 2026. In addition, they also wanted a clause in the contract that would give them a percentage from Osimhen’s next sale. Of course, Galatasaray refused. Sometimes, when I look at this whole Osimhen and Napoli saga, I get the impression that besides wanting to make money off him, Napoli also wants to spite him somehow.

[Despairo]

The only problem is Chelsea wanted 100m for him, which is a very hard to be fulfilled by MU. It will be so good to see him goes to the MU. 

I hope MU can offload their current strikers, then buy Jackson out from Chelsea.

It's ridiculous Chelsea wants 100 Million Euros, impossible for any team want to sign him, better to sign Rodrygo instead.

I don't understand why Chelsea are so confident for asking such high fees because Jackson's market value is just 65 Million Euros and his contract will expire in 2033, I mean it's like Chelsea aren't really want to sell him and willing to pay his annual salary even though he will end up like "expense" because he won't give much contribution to Chelsea as we know Maresca will prioritize Pedro and Delap.

[Coyster]

If you ask me, the news of. Victor Gyokores is becoming tiring. Heck, how difficult is it to get just one player. If it were clubs like Liverpool or Chelsea, what you'd hear is ,"Chelsea have signed so and so player " and that's the end of the story but with how prolonged the Gunners are making this matter be, I feel that the disappoinment would be much if it happens that the deal falls through.

I don't think this is any of Arsenals fault, Sporting CP are making this deal difficult, and the deal has only progressed because the players agent reduced his commission. Right now, i believe the final details is the €10m add-ons requested by Sporting CP, if they can work that out, then it should be "Here We Go" very soon.

I don't like how clubs overvalue players these days, and force the hands of the buyers to overpay, Arsenal are following the right approach, and they would get their man soon, for the right price.

[Kagaru]

If you ask me, the news of. Victor Gyokores is becoming tiring. Heck, how difficult is it to get just one player. If it were clubs like Liverpool or Chelsea, what you'd hear is ,"Chelsea have signed so and so player " and that's the end of the story but with how prolonged the Gunners are making this matter be, I feel that the disappoinment would be much if it happens that the deal falls through.

I don't think this is any of Arsenals fault, Sporting CP are making this deal difficult, and the deal has only progressed because the players agent reduced his commission. Right now, i believe the final details is the €10m add-ons requested by Sporting CP, if they can work that out, then it should be "Here We Go" very soon.

I don't like how clubs overvalue players these days, and force the hands of the buyers to overpay, Arsenal are following the right approach, and they would get their man soon, for the right price.

It is a rather long-standing Victor Gyokore situation. When it is with major teams like Liverpool or Chelsea, then the news tend to slope away and you just get over it. However, Arsenal is like taking those minor details and just blowing them out of proportion and stretching it that annoyingly. However, I would agree that this is not really the fault of Arsenal. With those add-ons and commission problems it looks like the sporting CP is making it difficult. This irritating nature of some clubs to demand even more money and to complicate transfers seems to be unnecessary. I believe Arsenal are doing smart thing by not rushing and overspending. Pragmatically, it is hoped that very soon they would settle the thing and end all this drama. It can be the best football business move to wait on other occasions.

[verdinio]

The only problem is Chelsea wanted 100m for him, which is a very hard to be fulfilled by MU. It will be so good to see him goes to the MU. 

I hope MU can offload their current strikers, then buy Jackson out from Chelsea.

It's ridiculous Chelsea wants 100 Million Euros, impossible for any team want to sign him, better to sign Rodrygo instead.

I don't understand why Chelsea are so confident for asking such high fees because Jackson's market value is just 65 Million Euros and his contract will expire in 2033, I mean it's like Chelsea aren't really want to sell him and willing to pay his annual salary even though he will end up like "expense" because he won't give much contribution to Chelsea as we know Maresca will prioritize Pedro and Delap.

Well, if there was really the possibility of signing a player like Rodrygo, I would do it immediately. He's a top player and anyone who says otherwise doesn't understand much about football. Having him in the team is a game changer. However, if anyone thinks that the more a player costs, the more likely he is to be a strong player, they're very wrong.

[HajiBagi]

If you ask me, the news of. Victor Gyokores is becoming tiring. Heck, how difficult is it to get just one player. If it were clubs like Liverpool or Chelsea, what you'd hear is ,"Chelsea have signed so and so player " and that's the end of the story but with how prolonged the Gunners are making this matter be, I feel that the disappoinment would be much if it happens that the deal falls through.
I have no doubt that if the Swede comes to Arsenal, there would be changes in the pattern of play but I also have the feeling that Victor might not easily adapt, it may take some time before he gets used to English football but when he does it would be bloody.

The reason why the deal was not done was because of the sporting Cp president, they want to sell the player with high amount and Arsenal don’t want to pay the price, Arsenal even try because Arsenal want to pay more than 60 million, if it was a club like Real Madrid the club will just forget about the player and move on to another player, Gyokeres has been offered to Real Madrid and Real Madrid did not want the player because of his age and also the price Sporting wanted to sell him.

Arsenal is desperate to sign the player that is why Sporting are still trying to get more money from Arsenal, If Gyokeres wants to play for Arsenal and Sporting did not want to let him go he should terminate his contract and Sporting are the one to lose because they will not earn a single penny from his transfer fees to Arsenal, Sporting is very ungrateful team, they should let Gyokeres go and everyone should be happy.

[Adbitco]

I knew the heavy defeat of Real Madrid in the hands of PSG will spark and will fit e the coach and club at large to fill in the loop holes. Now it's rumoured that Real Madrid wants another Liverpool player, this time a midfielder and Alonso has identified Mac Alister as a pivotal signing to his midfield problems. Real Madrid if they will perform this coming season still needs few signings added to their players if not, it will be hell for them again.

That defeat should not be what will motivate them or make them to get all the players Liverpool has, they should forget about that defeat it won't help in any way but the manager should think of how to manage the player to be playing as a unit not like what some of the players like Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are doing. When ever they lose the ball they hardly track back which causes more damage to the defenders so I feel getting more players is not going to help, hope you saw how they played against PSG with a low defending style, if it continues this way is going to be a problem for Madrid.
They need new defenders not midfielders because is like moving in circles, imagine Real Madrid playing a good defender (Valverde) as a right back, that will kill the way they play and oppositions will get the best of them because some of these players can't play better in positions they are not good at.

Heavy defeats like this opens up eye of the coach to see places the team has lapses. Real thought they were ok and needed no further signings because they thought they have covered up all areas and it seemed so as the won all their games in the CWC except for the opening game which was a draw. The PSG game showed them that they still had lapses to fill and this has made the club to realise that they don't have a proper 10 and a standing DM, they still lack the fluidity of a CB and a LB, this game opened this up and if they fail to address it, they will only excel with the likes of small teams and suffer whenever they meet a big team.
Yes, Vini and Mbappe has a problem we could see that in the PSG game also.

[Coyster]

This irritating nature of some clubs to demand even more money and to complicate transfers seems to be unnecessary.

And that is the same thing that Napoli is doing regarding Victor Osimhen's transfer situation. Tiny details that could be compromised, but no the club refuses to. Right now, Napoli is requesting Galatasaray to pay the remaining €35m in 2026 instead of 2027 that they proposed and they are requesting a sell-on clause, which Galatasaray has bluntly refused. The hard work in this Osimhen's deal is excessive and there is a possibility that Napoli might frustrate Galatasaray out of this deal eventually.

[Princess Leah]

This irritating nature of some clubs to demand even more money and to complicate transfers seems to be unnecessary.

And that is the same thing that Napoli is doing regarding Victor Osimhen's transfer situation. Tiny details that could be compromised, but no the club refuses to. Right now, Napoli is requesting Galatasaray to pay the remaining €35m in 2026 instead of 2027 that they proposed and they are requesting a sell-on clause, which Galatasaray has bluntly refused. The hard work in this Osimhen's deal is excessive and there is a possibility that Napoli might frustrate Galatasaray out of this deal eventually.

The case of Osimhen is becoming so annoying I don't know why Napoli are trying to frustrate the player even when they don't want him, they should just sell him to a club that's interested and for a fair price instead of making it difficult by demanding fees with conditions that would chase other clubs away from signing him.

 Well regardless of how tough Napoli's making the deal seem, Osimhen would definitely leave the club for another either on another loan deal or a late transfer window cause Napoli's not interested in giving him a chance to come back to their squad so they need to sell him.

[Adbitco]

I knew the heavy defeat of Real Madrid in the hands of PSG will spark and will fit e the coach and club at large to fill in the loop holes. Now it's rumoured that Real Madrid wants another Liverpool player, this time a midfielder and Alonso has identified Mac Alister as a pivotal signing to his midfield problems. Real Madrid if they will perform this coming season still needs few signings added to their players if not, it will be hell for them again.

Don’t you think that Real Madrid should stop signing midfielders and focus on making their defensive line solid? Their main weak point at this moment is the defense because that’s where PSG used to penetrate them, which led to the number of goals being scored. Almost all their defenders, excluding the new signings, are out of form and can’t even get guaranteed starting positions in many clubs in Europe; therefore, instead of wasting more money on signing midfielders, I think a central defender will be better for them right now, and maybe a defensive midfielder if they have to sign so that Jude Bellingham will have some rest sometimes or support when the need arises.

If Real Madrid didn’t sign central backs before the end of this transfer window, they might still go without trophy next season because Barcelona might take everything in the Spanish side and they can’t compete against the likes of Manchester City, PSG, and others in the Champions next season.

Before a team can get to the defence that team needs to first get past the midfield. Who ever has a solid midfield controls the game. Severally, I have talked about the defence even though two first team players like Carvajal and Militaoe are back from injury and the addition of Trent and Huijsen. Real Madrid still needs a LB and another CB in addition to these, the team needs a solid midfielder especially now that Modric is no longer in the team again, they a player that can detect and control the tempo of the game, Ancelotti tried it with Bellingham and it didn't work out, his good as a number 10 who plays behind the striker as a false 9. Fede if his not playing defense is a box to box midfielder but we know his not too good with the ball, he can't hold the ball and make a two to three successful dribbles without losing the ball. Real Madrid needs a solid and creative midfielder.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I knew the heavy defeat of Real Madrid in the hands of PSG will spark and will fit e the coach and club at large to fill in the loop holes. Now it's rumoured that Real Madrid wants another Liverpool player, this time a midfielder and Alonso has identified Mac Alister as a pivotal signing to his midfield problems. Real Madrid if they will perform this coming season still needs few signings added to their players if not, it will be hell for them again.

That defeat should not be what will motivate them or make them to get all the players Liverpool has, they should forget about that defeat it won't help in any way but the manager should think of how to manage the player to be playing as a unit not like what some of the players like Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are doing. When ever they lose the ball they hardly track back which causes more damage to the defenders so I feel getting more players is not going to help, hope you saw how they played against PSG with a low defending style, if it continues this way is going to be a problem for Madrid.
They need new defenders not midfielders because is like moving in circles, imagine Real Madrid playing a good defender (Valverde) as a right back, that will kill the way they play and oppositions will get the best of them because some of these players can't play better in positions they are not good at.

Heavy defeats like this opens up eye of the coach to see places the team has lapses. Real thought they were ok and needed no further signings because they thought they have covered up all areas and it seemed so as the won all their games in the CWC except for the opening game which was a draw. The PSG game showed them that they still had lapses to fill and this has made the club to realise that they don't have a proper 10 and a standing DM, they still lack the fluidity of a CB and a LB, this game opened this up and if they fail to address it, they will only excel with the likes of small teams and suffer whenever they meet a big team.
Yes, Vini and Mbappe has a problem we could see that in the PSG game also.

I think I'll blame Alonso for experimenting on that back line, you said something about a 10, I feel Alonso can convert Bellingham as one and also they have Valverde and Tchouaméni can as well play as the defensive midfielders but where the problem lies is the left back but the right back have Alexander Arnold as the right candidate but my question is why was Alonso playing as if he didn't know that the team that is playing against his team is one that their attackers are 100% good in front of goal. Is best to address this issue because if not with time we might be seeing smaller teams beating Madrid by taking advantage of them not playing in their main position.

[TastyChillySauce00]

The only problem is Chelsea wanted 100m for him, which is a very hard to be fulfilled by MU. It will be so good to see him goes to the MU. 

I hope MU can offload their current strikers, then buy Jackson out from Chelsea.

It's ridiculous Chelsea wants 100 Million Euros, impossible for any team want to sign him, better to sign Rodrygo instead.

I don't understand why Chelsea are so confident for asking such high fees because Jackson's market value is just 65 Million Euros and his contract will expire in 2033, I mean it's like Chelsea aren't really want to sell him and willing to pay his annual salary even though he will end up like "expense" because he won't give much contribution to Chelsea as we know Maresca will prioritize Pedro and Delap.

Chelsea's opening price for Jackson looks ridiculously high, but i have understand it. They're so good in doing football business, and may be welcoming any offer that's less than it. They bought him for around 30m, and pretty good enogh if they can flipping him for 100% profit.

Apart from that, Jackson developed well since he came from Villareal. He's still very young as a striker,'and has so much potential. That may be a reason why his club putting 100m as his price. Even if there will be a club demand him, i'm sure that club will be surely negotiating and prefer to reduce his fees.
Let's see what club that has interest in him. The latest news suggest MU and Villa, but prefer to see him moves to the MU.  


 

[hyudien]

If you ask me, the news of. Victor Gyokores is becoming tiring. Heck, how difficult is it to get just one player. If it were clubs like Liverpool or Chelsea, what you'd hear is ,"Chelsea have signed so and so player " and that's the end of the story but with how prolonged the Gunners are making this matter be, I feel that the disappoinment would be much if it happens that the deal falls through.
I have no doubt that if the Swede comes to Arsenal, there would be changes in the pattern of play but I also have the feeling that Victor might not easily adapt, it may take some time before he gets used to English football but when he does it would be bloody.

Honestly I'm tired of reading about Gyokeres move to Arsenal, which is still unclear and likely never to happen. I don't know why Arsenal are having trouble signing this player. Is it about the price? I don't think it's possible if Arsenal don't have 100 million euros, or is Gyokeres having trouble adapting to the Premier League? Before moving to Sporting Gyokeres had quite a bit of Premier League experience, so whatever Arsenal's reason, I feel like they don't want to seriously pursue him.

[sokani]

Chelsea's opening price for Jackson looks ridiculously high, but i have understand it. They're so good in doing football business, and may be welcoming any offer that's less than it. They bought him for around 30m, and pretty good enogh if they can flipping him for 100% profit.

Apart from that, Jackson developed well since he came from Villareal. He's still very young as a striker,'and has so much potential. That may be a reason why his club putting 100m as his price. Even if there will be a club demand him, i'm sure that club will be surely negotiating and prefer to reduce his fees.
Let's see what club that has interest in him. The latest news suggest MU and Villa, but prefer to see him moves to the MU.  

It really funny reading that United is interested in signing Jackson. I just hope this is not true because of all the strikers in the world, they couldn't see any to sign but "Chelsea's reject"?

If they cannot sign a better striker because of limited funds or lack of european football, they should just stick with the ones they've got or go for Ollie Watkins instead.