⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Victorybit1]

I've heard a plan by Liverpool to revive their interest toward Olise as Salah's replacement. I remember back a few years ago they have interest in signed him, but don't understand why they didn't do that. Salah is old, and there must be a backup for him.
I thought that it would be so good if they signed Olise, but they didn't and now, they come in just after Olise's price gets inflated. At this point their sporting director deserve the sack.

If they were smart enough, they would have a long term plan. I think it's too late in signing Olise who is now one of player with most created chances.
I'm wondering you guys opinion, does Liverpool need to buy him for more than 100m?

Maybe at the time Crystal Palace were asking for too much money, and Liverpool didn't feel like it was worth spending that much for a player that would have been Salah's replacement only in a few years. Now of course it's easy to say that Liverpool made a mistake because Oliseh is playing very well in Germany, but if he's performances were just ok nobody would have complained that Liverpool didn't sign him.

And considering the current prices he's clearly worth more than 100 millions but I don't know where Liverpool are supposed to get that money from, they already spent too much money this year.

Liverpool spending this season was something else, the fact that they were opened to signing players and still signed players who haven't met their expectations is just too sad. But the simple truth is that, you never can tell if this certain player will adjust well in your club or not. I believe most coach sign players due to the current performance and form the players are in while others actually look beyond that and their is a clear difference when the players actually start to play for the clubs that signed them, Liverpool and slot have made bogus singing that they are currently regretting their actions till unless of course things changes.

[SatoPrincess]

Crazy to see even before the winter window. Chelsea is already signed a new wonderkid. Deinner Ordóñez has become a new wonderkid signed by Chelsea from Independiente del Valle. It seems they are very aggressive in securing the talented players even before he turned 17/18.

IMO i see this as a pretty good strategy considering they can get it for cheap, and easy to flip their money. Deinner is tall, and have very good physic as a defender. He's also having good pace.

Beside that i've heard they are also interesting to acquire a Brazillian club too. What they build is now a football empire.  

Todd Boehly and Chelsea sport directors are hell bent on catching them while they’re young. I have never heard of  Deinner Ordoñez. I had to search online for information about him and found his scouting report. It appears the 16 year old is truly a wonder kid.
 https://targetscouting.com/2025/02/07/deinner-ordonez-independiente-del-valle-scout-report-2025/

[Localhostspeed]

Liverpool spending this season was something else, the fact that they were opened to signing players and still signed players who haven't met their expectations is just too sad. But the simple truth is that, you never can tell if this certain player will adjust well in your club or not. I believe most coach sign players due to the current performance and form the players are in while others actually look beyond that and their is a clear difference when the players actually start to play for the clubs that signed them, Liverpool and slot have made bogus singing that they are currently regretting their actions till unless of course things changes.

Stats says it's difficult for you to see team lift trophy second season when they change players. If you look at Liverpool players now, what they are dishing as performance is mid performance, it's not upto what some of the players they left has done for the club but we can't blame them, no way you expect different players from different clubs understand each other in short period of time, this things take time even if the players are very good from their previous team.

The front players are not pushing attack like exoected from them but you see that defenders, they need to be evaluated, teams that need to be bench should be and if there is need for demand loan, they should let them go and let the serious ones focus on the club. The defenders are bad at their job and that's why Liverpool is conceding much goals than they score, even if they are bad there should be a time they don't concede and even if they do, they should score goals so people will know they are trying.

[bitgolden]

Rdorgyo has no use in Xabi's system. He has to go to ensure he gets minutes to get a chance to play at WC next year. It would be far better if he moves during the winter window to ensure he gets minutes asap.
If may not be playing at WC if he gets no minutes. He's been playing for fewer minutes since the start of season, which is threatening his position at WC.

If he is still having willingness to play in WC, he has to go. If he's not doing it, he won't be called for WC. that's it.

The only thing he needs to remember is that never goes to the Tottenham as it's laughable club to continue his career. 

The whole "Rodrygo has no use in xabi's system" thing is a lie, he can very well play and can very well contribute a lot as well, the idea that he has no place makes no sense to me at all. Take Brahim out, take Jude out, take Arda out, I mean Xabi literally played Mastantuono and not Rodrygo in some games.

So it's easy that if Xabi actually wanted to play Rodrygo, he could have done that easily until right now, but he found a system that works without him, and he doesn't want to risk it by playing him. Which is a proof that it is not about the "system" Xabi plays, but it is about Xabi just not wanting to play Rodrygo it is as simple as that. Will they do better? Well lets hope so, but that's going to change so much without a doubt.

[Silence Scream]

Rdorgyo has no use in Xabi's system. He has to go to ensure he gets minutes to get a chance to play at WC next year. It would be far better if he moves during the winter window to ensure he gets minutes asap.
If may not be playing at WC if he gets no minutes. He's been playing for fewer minutes since the start of season, which is threatening his position at WC.

If he is still having willingness to play in WC, he has to go. If he's not doing it, he won't be called for WC. that's it.

The only thing he needs to remember is that never goes to the Tottenham as it's laughable club to continue his career. 

The whole "Rodrygo has no use in xabi's system" thing is a lie, he can very well play and can very well contribute a lot as well, the idea that he has no place makes no sense to me at all. Take Brahim out, take Jude out, take Arda out, I mean Xabi literally played Mastantuono and not Rodrygo in some games.

So it's easy that if Xabi actually wanted to play Rodrygo, he could have done that easily until right now, but he found a system that works without him, and he doesn't want to risk it by playing him. Which is a proof that it is not about the "system" Xabi plays, but it is about Xabi just not wanting to play Rodrygo it is as simple as that. Will they do better? Well lets hope so, but that's going to change so much without a doubt.

I think he absolutely should have included Rodrygo somewhere in his system. Rodrygo is a very good player and can easily win a game with his individual talent. Xabi, for some reason, doesn't want him and may regret his decision. Ancelotti uses him well on the Brazilian national team. If Xabi wanted to play him, he could easily find a position for him.

[Die_empty]

Crazy to see even before the winter window. Chelsea is already signed a new wonderkid. Deinner Ordóñez has become a new wonderkid signed by Chelsea from Independiente del Valle. It seems they are very aggressive in securing the talented players even before he turned 17/18.

IMO i see this as a pretty good strategy considering they can get it for cheap, and easy to flip their money. Deinner is tall, and have very good physic as a defender. He's also having good pace.

Beside that i've heard they are also interesting to acquire a Brazillian club too. What they build is now a football empire.  

Chelsea has developed a strong scouting system in South America.  They seem to be identifying some of the young talents on that continent. When you consider his display in Independiente del Valle, Deinner Ordóñez is seen as a player who can excel in top leagues. The 6ft 2in centre-back will be eligible to play for Chelsea in two years.

Buying young players is usually a gamble because some of them might not live up to expectations. But for now, Chelsea is enjoying the services of Estevao Willian, but wonderkids like Gael Kakuta, Josh McEachran and others flopped.

[hyudien]

I think he absolutely should have included Rodrygo somewhere in his system. Rodrygo is a very good player and can easily win a game with his individual talent. Xabi, for some reason, doesn't want him and may regret his decision. Ancelotti uses him well on the Brazilian national team. If Xabi wanted to play him, he could easily find a position for him.

I think Xabi has tried to incorporate Rodrygo into his system, this can be seen from the 16 matches that Real Madrid has played and 13 of them Rodrygo played there, although most of them were on the bench, but to clarify that Rodrygo is considered less suitable is from the statistics, Rodrygo has only been able to provide 1 assist so far and that is quite bad for an attacking player, so the assumption that Rodrygo does not fit into Xabi system is quite reasonable. Maybe Xabi can try a new style but it will affect the current system which may have a negative impact on Real Madrid's performance.

[Slow death]

Rdorgyo has no use in Xabi's system. He has to go to ensure he gets minutes to get a chance to play at WC next year. It would be far better if he moves during the winter window to ensure he gets minutes asap.
If may not be playing at WC if he gets no minutes. He's been playing for fewer minutes since the start of season, which is threatening his position at WC.

If he is still having willingness to play in WC, he has to go. If he's not doing it, he won't be called for WC. that's it.

The only thing he needs to remember is that never goes to the Tottenham as it's laughable club to continue his career. 

The whole "Rodrygo has no use in xabi's system" thing is a lie, he can very well play and can very well contribute a lot as well, the idea that he has no place makes no sense to me at all. Take Brahim out, take Jude out, take Arda out, I mean Xabi literally played Mastantuono and not Rodrygo in some games.

So it's easy that if Xabi actually wanted to play Rodrygo, he could have done that easily until right now, but he found a system that works without him, and he doesn't want to risk it by playing him. Which is a proof that it is not about the "system" Xabi plays, but it is about Xabi just not wanting to play Rodrygo it is as simple as that. Will they do better? Well lets hope so, but that's going to change so much without a doubt.

I think he absolutely should have included Rodrygo somewhere in his system. Rodrygo is a very good player and can easily win a game with his individual talent. Xabi, for some reason, doesn't want him and may regret his decision. Ancelotti uses him well on the Brazilian national team. If Xabi wanted to play him, he could easily find a position for him.

People aren't looking at the number of goals Rodrygo scores; they're getting carried away by emotions. Rodrygo isn't scoring regularly. The coach has already changed his position, and nothing has changed. So it's time to put in another player, and this will also happen with Vinicius Jr. in the coming times because he also isn't scoring regularly, even though they are strikers.

This is a big problem for the coach. If Mbappé doesn't score regularly, then the team falls apart because currently he's the only reliable striker. Real Madrid can't keep spending money on Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. if they don't see them scoring consistently.

[Lembo69]

Rdorgyo has no use in Xabi's system. He has to go to ensure he gets minutes to get a chance to play at WC next year. It would be far better if he moves during the winter window to ensure he gets minutes asap.
If may not be playing at WC if he gets no minutes. He's been playing for fewer minutes since the start of season, which is threatening his position at WC.

If he is still having willingness to play in WC, he has to go. If he's not doing it, he won't be called for WC. that's it.

The only thing he needs to remember is that never goes to the Tottenham as it's laughable club to continue his career. 

The whole "Rodrygo has no use in xabi's system" thing is a lie, he can very well play and can very well contribute a lot as well, the idea that he has no place makes no sense to me at all. Take Brahim out, take Jude out, take Arda out, I mean Xabi literally played Mastantuono and not Rodrygo in some games.

So it's easy that if Xabi actually wanted to play Rodrygo, he could have done that easily until right now, but he found a system that works without him, and he doesn't want to risk it by playing him. Which is a proof that it is not about the "system" Xabi plays, but it is about Xabi just not wanting to play Rodrygo it is as simple as that. Will they do better? Well lets hope so, but that's going to change so much without a doubt.

I think he absolutely should have included Rodrygo somewhere in his system. Rodrygo is a very good player and can easily win a game with his individual talent. Xabi, for some reason, doesn't want him and may regret his decision. Ancelotti uses him well on the Brazilian national team. If Xabi wanted to play him, he could easily find a position for him.

xavi saimon Rodrigo or not, both are the best in their respective positions. Yes, according to your opinion, it would have been easy for Rodrigo to find a place, but I don't think he needs to find a new place. He is already a good winger and has the qualities and reputation, so I think he is fine in his position.

[Black Mbaye]

I think he absolutely should have included Rodrygo somewhere in his system. Rodrygo is a very good player and can easily win a game with his individual talent. Xabi, for some reason, doesn't want him and may regret his decision. Ancelotti uses him well on the Brazilian national team. If Xabi wanted to play him, he could easily find a position for him.

I think Xabi has tried to incorporate Rodrygo into his system, this can be seen from the 16 matches that Real Madrid has played and 13 of them Rodrygo played there, although most of them were on the bench, but to clarify that Rodrygo is considered less suitable is from the statistics, Rodrygo has only been able to provide 1 assist so far and that is quite bad for an attacking player, so the assumption that Rodrygo does not fit into Xabi system is quite reasonable. Maybe Xabi can try a new style but it will affect the current system which may have a negative impact on Real Madrid's performance.

Perhaps Rodrygo should be given more minutes, but it wouldn't be fair to criticize him for not playing, because that's his decision. If Xabi wants to play him, he can. It's every manager's decision. Of course, if he doesn't think he can achieve success with him, he has the authority to let him go.

[reefsea]

I think Xabi has tried to incorporate Rodrygo into his system, this can be seen from the 16 matches that Real Madrid has played and 13 of them Rodrygo played there, although most of them were on the bench, but to clarify that Rodrygo is considered less suitable is from the statistics, Rodrygo has only been able to provide 1 assist so far and that is quite bad for an attacking player, so the assumption that Rodrygo does not fit into Xabi system is quite reasonable. Maybe Xabi can try a new style but it will affect the current system which may have a negative impact on Real Madrid's performance.

Perhaps Rodrygo should be given more minutes, but it wouldn't be fair to criticize him for not playing, because that's his decision. If Xabi wants to play him, he can. It's every manager's decision. Of course, if he doesn't think he can achieve success with him, he has the authority to let him go.

This is purely for the long-term plan, not because Rodrygo is currently in poor shape, but because ultimately his condition is somewhat difficult to force considering that Rodrygo doesn't fit into Xabi's desired scheme.

We know that no matter how good a player is, when he doesn't fit into the coach's scheme he can't be forced, and that's what happened to Rodrygo and Xabi in this case.
He was given a few playing opportunities and his performances were still quite consistent but that can't be the answer because Xabi doesn't really see him as a long-term plan and prioritizes younger players.

[Iroh]

I got little disappointed with Alexander Isak performance for Liverpool in this season after playing 4 games in Premier League still can't scoring one goal yet, he comes from Newcastle United and adapting well with Premier League huge pressure every matches by contributing many goals last season. But his arrival at Liverpool can't help more yet until right now he not play as well as when playing for Newcastle United how easily adapting well.

Liverpool spent much for last summer window transfer but most of them not bring high significant impact helping Liverpool reach the higher standings position, Florian Wirtz bough most expensive transfer fees from Bayern Leverkusen still not performing as well as with his previous teams and get difficult for adapting well how hard games play of premier league.

I'm certain you're not the only one that's upset at the bad spell Liverpool seems to be under in the EPL. Looking at how much money was spent in bringing Isak to the club, it's quite understandable supporters would want to see a return on their investment and Isak scoring goals. Unfortunately, he isn't performing like most people had expected. He ought to have settled in faster as he's already used to playing in the premier league.
He was very instrumental while playing at Newcastle so it's only natural supporters would want to see that same energy and performance he had at Newcastle. We're yet to see all of that. Liverpool shouldn't have let Luis Diaz go. Now, that's an outstanding player.

[Sammye3]

With Liverpool purchases this season, it makes me skeptical that Arne Slot's first season was saved by Jurgen Klopp's legacy squad. Because after his second season now Arne Slot does not seem to have the capacity to overcome great players to play optimally. Whether it's Alexander Isak, Wirtz, Frimpong, or Ekitike, all the players bought at high prices seem useless.

Arne Slot has not being the best coach at Liverpool with the inconsistent performance of the team even after he was given the opportunity to sign players of his choice.

The team has shown a lot of miscommunication on the pitch since the exit of Jurgen Klopp and that has left the current team's performance in peril.

I really want to see Liverpool get back to their winning ways as usual but the coach would need a lot of work to keep that consistent win.

[GbitG]

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So it's easy that if Xabi actually wanted to play Rodrygo, he could have done that easily until right now, but he found a system that works without him, and he doesn't want to risk it by playing him. Which is a proof that it is not about the "system" Xabi plays, but it is about Xabi just not wanting to play Rodrygo it is as simple as that. Will they do better? Well lets hope so, but that's going to change so much without a doubt.

Xabi Alonso is not really want him to be the part of his team because Xabi Alonso only prefers a better option like performing consistently, despite Rodrigo not being that good at giving better displays in consistent way. So that's why Xabi Alonso is not intending to give him a call for his plan. If Rodrigo want to be the part of his team, then definitely he should need to make proper progress in fixed timing.

Anyway this the media point but in my opinion Rodrigo should need to leave real Madrid because still he is young and it will take a time to develop their skill. Xabi Alonso want a quick scalping despite young players needs a lot of time to give a better results.

[ShowOff]

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So it's easy that if Xabi actually wanted to play Rodrygo, he could have done that easily until right now, but he found a system that works without him, and he doesn't want to risk it by playing him. Which is a proof that it is not about the "system" Xabi plays, but it is about Xabi just not wanting to play Rodrygo it is as simple as that. Will they do better? Well lets hope so, but that's going to change so much without a doubt.

Xabi Alonso is not really want him to be the part of his team because Xabi Alonso only prefers a better option like performing consistently, despite Rodrigo not being that good at giving better displays in consistent way. So that's why Xabi Alonso is not intending to give him a call for his plan. If Rodrigo want to be the part of his team, then definitely he should need to make proper progress in fixed timing.

Anyway this the media point but in my opinion Rodrigo should need to leave real Madrid because still he is young and it will take a time to develop their skill. Xabi Alonso want a quick scalping despite young players needs a lot of time to give a better results.

Maybe it’s time for Rodrygo to look for a new club, because quite simply, Xabi Alonso doesn’t need his services. Of course, Xabi Alonso can offer many reasons to avoid giving the real answer as to why Rodrygo is rarely played. By choosing to leave, Rodrygo would get the playing time he deserves, which would help his talent develop.

Rodrygo also has to fight to secure his place in the Brazil national team, and the only way to do that is by finding a club that can guarantee regular minutes on the pitch. The Premier League is a good option, and I think many clubs are currently interested in signing him, although Real Madrid will not let him go for a cheap price.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Perhaps Rodrygo should be given more minutes, but it wouldn't be fair to criticize him for not playing, because that's his decision. If Xabi wants to play him, he can. It's every manager's decision. Of course, if he doesn't think he can achieve success with him, he has the authority to let him go.

All decisions are up to the coach and I think it's up to Rodrygo now.

He knows that for now he is not really needed at Madrid because Xabi does not really want him in the main squad for long-term schemes (as long as he is still the Madrid coach) so for now it depends on Rodrygo's readiness if indeed he is still quite comfortable and wants to survive with the current conditions then it is clearly still very possible to happen but with a note that he will only decorate the bench and only be used as a rotation option, but on the other hand if he really wants to leave the club and wants to look for new experiences then it is also still possible especially now that Madrid has given the green light if he really wants to leave Madrid.

[GiftedMAN]

Arne Slot has not being the best coach at Liverpool with the inconsistent performance of the team even after he was given the opportunity to sign players of his choice.

The team has shown a lot of miscommunication on the pitch since the exit of Jurgen Klopp and that has left the current team's performance in peril.

I really want to see Liverpool get back to their winning ways as usual but the coach would need a lot of work to keep that consistent win.

This is the same Arne Slot that changed the game of Liverpool last season being his first season with Liverpool through him Liverpool dominated the league and won the league title through his professional coaching, this season he made a lot of signing but nothing seems to be working with his new players the team is no longer strong and they are becoming too inconsistent in their performance. Arne Slot really needs to revive the team if not Liverpool fans will not accept him next season after the amount they spent on players.

[indah rezqi]

With Liverpool purchases this season, it makes me skeptical that Arne Slot's first season was saved by Jurgen Klopp's legacy squad. Because after his second season now Arne Slot does not seem to have the capacity to overcome great players to play optimally. Whether it's Alexander Isak, Wirtz, Frimpong, or Ekitike, all the players bought at high prices seem useless.

Arne Slot has not being the best coach at Liverpool with the inconsistent performance of the team even after he was given the opportunity to sign players of his choice.

The team has shown a lot of miscommunication on the pitch since the exit of Jurgen Klopp and that has left the current team's performance in peril.

I really want to see Liverpool get back to their winning ways as usual but the coach would need a lot of work to keep that consistent win.

Arne Slot success in leading Liverpool to the Premier League trophy last season certainly cannot be separated from the role of Jurgen Klopp, who left behind a strong and experienced squad. Personally, I think Arne Slot was fortunate in his first season, without making many changes to the team, they managed to perform as expected.

This season, when the management gave him full authority to overhaul the squad depth, Arne Slot instead failed to maintain his team performance. We know this may have happened because he made too many changes at the same time, when they should have been done gradually so that the transition process could run smoothly without risking a drop in performance as we are seeing now.

[snipie]

This season, when the management gave him full authority to overhaul the squad depth, Arne Slot instead failed to maintain his team performance. We know this may have happened because he made too many changes at the same time, when they should have been done gradually so that the transition process could run smoothly without risking a drop in performance as we are seeing now.

I agree that Liverpool made everything at once and this destabilise the team. Changes take time and players might adapt fast and might even take a whole season to show their true performance.
I share the same opinion also about Klopp prepared the ground very well for his successor.
Liverpool situation should improve gradually after the winter break, otherwise wait for them the next year.

[Oluwa-btc]

Maybe Amorim could convert him to a  left wingback just like he did with Amad, I've noticed that he loves his wingbacks to be more attacking minded than defensive so that could run in drbble when possible, communicate often with the wingers and cross well.
 Moreover Adeyemi plays as a winger or forward at his present club so he could be used as a versatile player at Manchester United under Amorim especially now that Sesko is not in his best form, maybe if there's a competition he'll improve.

I would love him signing for Manchester United,  we can make good use of his explosive attacking skills and defensive skills. He's not the only player monitored closely for the position, Semenyo who plays for Bournemouth has also been talked about last season and ahead of this new season. Adeyemi would be grand between. I say this because he's not African and we wouldn't have leaving like the rest.  ( Amad, Mbeumo, and Mazraoui ). We don't need another African player again who will leave the squad and make us porous. We host Everton next, sure it'll be a home win for Manchester United.