⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[kriminall]

I agree with this. Firing Xabi at a time like this is clearly not a good decision; it will only hurt Madrid. Remember, he just joined, and he also needs time with Leverkusen. It took him two years with Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga. I hope the fans are smart. I think Madrid is still making good progress, and I think they still deserve to stay with Xabi. They still have a chance for the league and the Champions League. So it seems the media is just trying to gain readers and increase viewership.

He should have at least one whole season to prove his quality. Working with a new club that has a strange ideology and players you are not used to is not easy. Some coaches might have been fortunate to succeed within one season. Coaches like Zidane and Klopp might not get instant results. Xabi has not been a bad coach in Real Madrid, but the issue is that the Spanish side has a high standard. Today's game is very important for the future of Xabi and I hope he wins this game.  The players would have to drop their past grievances and put in their best.

When the team in question is Real Madrid, expectations are naturally high. When Xabi managed Bayer Leverkusen, nobody expected him to win the Champions League final. Winning the Bundesliga was considered a great achievement, but for Real Madrid, success means winning the Champions League. Therefore, the pressure on him is very high. The Manchester City match will be a turning point for him.

[Slow death]

I don't want to talk about Jamie Carragher today, a former Liverpool player with a football career that spanned around 17 years, with no EPL trophy to show for. He scored a total of 737 goals for Liverpool, with only 5 goals. He was a medium defender, not a legend at all for Liverpool. Very good at sports analysis, but this time around, he spouted some rubbish from his mouth about Mo Salah

Carragher said on air that “before he came to Liverpool FC, Mo Salah was known as the guy who failed at Chelsea.”  Absolutely dumb statement on live TV,  which proves he has a personal vendetta against Salah.

I am not in total support of how Salah couldn't control his emotions during the press conference, but how does his performance at Chelsea have to do with his legendary act in Liverpool? Was he the only player who was poor in their first career and later found redemption with another club?


Jamie Carragher has lost his credibility right from when he underrated the AFCON competition. The same person said that Mo Salah never won the AFCON with Egypt, the same person who underrated the competition to be low class.

I really like Salah and I'm a Liverpool fan, but we have to accept that in a team, the coach is in charge. If the coach says he won't play player X or Z and then the team loses, it's not up to players X and Z to complain. It's up to the club management to talk to the coach. The players need to occupy their positions and obey the coach's orders.

Salah showed arrogance and disrespect. Now, about AFCON, also as an African myself, and with my country's national team participating in AFCON, I have to be honest and admit that we are still far from having a very good competition. What we see in AFCON is a weak competition. Just look at how African people will prefer to watch Premier League or La Liga games than AFCON games if they are on at the same time as the Premier League and La Liga.

[Agbamoni]

Not all pundits where failed players. We have a lot successfully players doing the punditry thing. Wayne Rooney,  Paul Scholes, Ian Wright, Henry and many more. These where also good players during their playing days I wouldn't say they was failed players.

You just mentioned legends who were great players for their respective clubs, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham, precisely. At least their numbers dont lie, we can go back to their stats and see the trophies they also won.

Your pal Cara, on the other hand, is a failed player; the numbers can tell as well.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Grealish decides not to go back to the City again. He feels comfy in Everton, and keen to play in Moyes's squad much longer. I really understand his frustration at City that gave him no minutes. So it sounds right for him to talk with Everton to make him permanent.
Althought his fees may be around 50m, but hope City can sell him a bit lower than it. The reason is clear leaving him benched is just destroying his price.

So the faster City sells him to Everton, the better club can recoup some money from his initial buying price. For me, it makes sense. What do you think?Shall he go back to City?

[MArsland]

When the team in question is Real Madrid, expectations are naturally high. When Xabi managed Bayer Leverkusen, nobody expected him to win the Champions League final. Winning the Bundesliga was considered a great achievement, but for Real Madrid, success means winning the Champions League. Therefore, the pressure on him is very high. The Manchester City match will be a turning point for him.

A demand Xabi has been unable to avoid since his first day as Madrid coach. Expectations at Leverkusen and Madrid are clearly at different levels, making Xabi responsibilities even heavier. The pressure to win against Manchester City seems to be affecting the players, especially with limited availability. It's unclear what format he'll use against Pep Guardiola side. The point is today will be a tough day.

[Alpha Marine]

I don't want to talk about Jamie Carragher today, a former Liverpool player with a football career that spanned around 17 years, with no EPL trophy to show for. He scored a total of 737 goals for Liverpool, with only 5 goals. He was a medium defender, not a legend at all for Liverpool. Very good at sports analysis, but this time around, he spouted some rubbish from his mouth about Mo Salah

All these don't matter. You and I never played football, so by your logic, we don't have the right to criticise players who are legends in the game. He doesn't need to have won the EPL and Golden Boot before he can talk about his opinion. Or are you saying if a player like Suarez or Gerald was saying what Jamie was saying, then it would be okay?

Jamie might have taken it too personally, but he is not wrong. Salah feels entitled to play at Liverpool. He is not the first player to be benched. Even Robertson was on the bench for about 7 matches this season, and he didn't go to the press.
Salah could have said all that he said to the press in the dressing room or to the manager. Going to the media to talk like that is gutter behaviour. The team is already going through a difficult time, and throwing them under the bus like that is foolish from Mo Salah. he should be one of the leaders in the team; he should be part of what is glueing the team together, not breaking it even further simply because of his ego and pride.
Aguero was sidelined by Pep when he first came, and he signed G. Jesus. Aguero didn't go to the press to complain. He rolled up his sleeves and showed the manager that he was valuable and should play.

Jamie might have been a little too extra and judgmental, but he is not wrong. He is saying a good thing in the wrong way.
Also, the club is not taking Salah to Milan for the Champions League game, is not handling things well either. The fact that Salah has messed up doesn't mean they have to treat him like a person who has done nothing for the club.

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Carragher said on air that “before he came to Liverpool FC, Mo Salah was known as the guy who failed at Chelsea.”  Absolutely dumb statement on live TV,  which proves he has a personal vendetta against Salah.

I am not in total support of how Salah couldn't control his emotions during the press conference, but how does his performance at Chelsea have to do with his legendary act in Liverpool? Was he the only player who was poor in their first career and later found redemption with another club?
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KDB didn't perform well at Chelsea, but he did wonders at Manchester City. Carra is trying to say anything to get attention, but I don't think that's ethical. He's trying to drag Salah down with the microphone in his hand. He also knows that Salah won't come down to his level. That's really not ethical...

Also, even if Salah is in the wrong on some issues, Carra's bad behavior is strangely hiding Salah's mistakes. So, it looks like Carra is continuing to score own goals... :)

[Ale88]

I don't want to talk about Jamie Carragher today, a former Liverpool player with a football career that spanned around 17 years, with no EPL trophy to show for. He scored a total of 737 goals for Liverpool, with only 5 goals. He was a medium defender, not a legend at all for Liverpool.

You can't be serious. You just can't. Are you really criticizing a player who spent his all career at Liverpool winning pretty much everything but the Premier League (2 Community Shield, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 Champions League and 2 European Super Cups) while playing for a Liverpool that was clearly not as good as the current one? And you are even criticizing him for scoring only 5 goals? He is a defender, who cares! He won the same things Steven Gerrard won so for you he's not a club legend either because he didn't win the PL? You do realize that football is not copy-pasting numbers and statistics but much more than that?

[AGogi2003]

A demand Xabi has been unable to avoid since his first day as Madrid coach. Expectations at Leverkusen and Madrid are clearly at different levels, making Xabi responsibilities even heavier. The pressure to win against Manchester City seems to be affecting the players, especially with limited availability. It's unclear what format he'll use against Pep Guardiola side. The point is today will be a tough day.

Today will be a tough day to xabi Alonso he need to try is best and do is best information against Manchester City because many people are saying if xabi Alonso lose against Manchester City he will be sack and I don't really know if that is true so he need to do is best and achieve the three point but now that some of Madrid players are injured he will be very difficult for him to achieve victory but anything can possibly happen in the game since Madrid are playing at home he will do everything possible to achieve the put and the Fans will motivate the players in the pitch so let see how the games will goes.

I just predict that the game can be favour of Manchester City since they are more better then Madrid but if they failed to defeat madrid with this conditions Madrid are facing currently I will give xabi Alonso much respect to defeat Manchester City with the players currently.,Xabi really need the game to keep him in the club coaching. Madrid coach is in alot of pressure tonight is not easy to coach a big club like Madrid anything that happens to the team they will all put the blame on the coach so xabi Alonso need to solve the issues tonight and achieve three point for the club or he can b sack probably.

[Frankolala]

When the team in question is Real Madrid, expectations are naturally high. When Xabi managed Bayer Leverkusen, nobody expected him to win the Champions League final. Winning the Bundesliga was considered a great achievement, but for Real Madrid, success means winning the Champions League. Therefore, the pressure on him is very high. The Manchester City match will be a turning point for him.

A demand Xabi has been unable to avoid since his first day as Madrid coach. Expectations at Leverkusen and Madrid are clearly at different levels, making Xabi responsibilities even heavier. The pressure to win against Manchester City seems to be affecting the players, especially with limited availability. It's unclear what format he'll use against Pep Guardiola side. The point is today will be a tough day.

I can't wait to see how the match will end. Xabi Alonso came to Madrid to lift up a big burden on his head because Madrid is the best club in the world. He needs to meet up to the fans expectations since the former coach tried his best and gave them confidence. I feel with time Xabi Alonso will put yhe team into perfection.

[Adbitco]

Not all pundits where failed players. We have a lot successfully players doing the punditry thing. Wayne Rooney,  Paul Scholes, Ian Wright, Henry and many more. These where also good players during their playing days I wouldn't say they was failed players.

You just mentioned legends who were great players for their respective clubs, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham, precisely. At least their numbers dont lie, we can go back to their stats and see the trophies they also won.

Your pal Cara, on the other hand, is a failed player; the numbers can tell as well.

Carengher was failed defender that was considered playing for Liverpool because his British, if it were someone from another country that was doing what Carengher was doing at that Liverpool defence, he would have been bench and sold out to a small club. I even found out that he has a penalty own goal, as funny as it may sound, it's damn true. How does one score a penalty own goal! Lol, Carengher did it and celebrated it even. Does such a player with that kind of statistics have the moral ground to criticise any player?

[Big Dirams]

Grealish decides not to go back to the City again. He feels comfy in Everton, and keen to play in Moyes's squad much longer. I really understand his frustration at City that gave him no minutes. So it sounds right for him to talk with Everton to make him permanent.
Althought his fees may be around 50m, but hope City can sell him a bit lower than it. The reason is clear leaving him benched is just destroying his price.

So the faster City sells him to Everton, the better club can recoup some money from his initial buying price. For me, it makes sense. What do you think?Shall he go back to City?

Most of these players are over priced. It's clear that most of these over priced players somehow perform well when they are loaned out to mid table teams or smaller teams they seem to perform better and most people are deceived that are back. It's clear they are not up to the standards to perform at big teams. The likes of Antony, Grealish, Nicolas Pepe and many more. I think they were all overpriced that's why they couldn't live up to the standard of big teams. It takes some players time to adapt but not many of them and some are affected by the pressure in top teams because they don't believe in themselves.

As for Grealish I suggest he permanent his stay at Everton where he is more comfortable.

[Justbillywitt]

Grealish decides not to go back to the City again. He feels comfy in Everton, and keen to play in Moyes's squad much longer. I really understand his frustration at City that gave him no minutes. So it sounds right for him to talk with Everton to make him permanent.
Althought his fees may be around 50m, but hope City can sell him a bit lower than it. The reason is clear leaving him benched is just destroying his price.

So the faster City sells him to Everton, the better club can recoup some money from his initial buying price. For me, it makes sense. What do you think?Shall he go back to City?

If Everton want to make his deal permanent they should go ahead and pay the asking price that Manchester city is asking for. Grealish has been a great addition to the squad and before he went on loan I believe they had a deal with city that already spelt out how much they should pay if they ever want to make the deal permanent. City are willing to sell but there's no were in the transfer market that you will see a player of Jack Grealish quality for £30m. City will be willing to do business in a region of £45m, but £30m will be too poor for a player they bought £100m.

[arallmuus]

Grealish decides not to go back to the City again. He feels comfy in Everton, and keen to play in Moyes's squad much longer. I really understand his frustration at City that gave him no minutes. So it sounds right for him to talk with Everton to make him permanent.
Althought his fees may be around 50m, but hope City can sell him a bit lower than it. The reason is clear leaving him benched is just destroying his price.

Geez £30m for a 30 years old player, thats alot of money for Everton to spend. I'd say he is worth like £20-23m as of now. He isnt a crucial player at all, yeah he is good but for £30m, Everton should find a younger player tough but yeah they probably will settle the fee on £25-27m or something if Everton decided to sign him but tough chance that they wont

On top of that, he is earning 300k per week and Everton cover 75% of this as of now. This is almost double of Everton's top earner like pickford

[LUCKMCFLY]

Going back to Sergio Ramos do not seem and sound Real Madrid like, they never went for Cristiano Ronaldo despite his value and importance. I don't expect the same here.
They have players I mean, injured defender's with Rudiger returned right now, if Alaba and the others like Hjuisen ready,they do do a whole lot to help them. News of him joining Ac Milan and Modric former teammate has emerged and a possible one last time qualifications for the FIFA World Cup Competition. The move to Ac Milan more possible in my opinion.

You're right about that, but Madrid needs him. He's a good center-back, he scores goals and all, he defends very well Florentino's whim is the one who's in on it, but he's leaving now, he should change something. Madrid's center-backs aren't good, none of them. At least with Sergio they have more security.

[Adbitco]

Grealish decides not to go back to the City again. He feels comfy in Everton, and keen to play in Moyes's squad much longer. I really understand his frustration at City that gave him no minutes. So it sounds right for him to talk with Everton to make him permanent.
Althought his fees may be around 50m, but hope City can sell him a bit lower than it. The reason is clear leaving him benched is just destroying his price.

So the faster City sells him to Everton, the better club can recoup some money from his initial buying price. For me, it makes sense. What do you think?Shall he go back to City?

I can understand the amount Manchester City is asking but they should also understand that players who are not performing keep depreciating in terms of market value. When Manchester City overpaid for his services, we all knew he wasn't worth that amount but because they have money to throw around, so they decided to pay that hefty fee, now they want Everton to the £50 million for a player that's above his prime and not performing to standard. They want to recoup half of the money they spent on his transfer few years ago, lol.

[Lida93]

I agree with this. Firing Xabi at a time like this is clearly not a good decision; it will only hurt Madrid. Remember, he just joined, and he also needs time with Leverkusen. It took him two years with Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga. I hope the fans are smart. I think Madrid is still making good progress, and I think they still deserve to stay with Xabi. They still have a chance for the league and the Champions League. So it seems the media is just trying to gain readers and increase viewership.

Leading a team like Real Madrid requires more than going by the title of a coach, you have to give more than 100% of expertise, you have to show professionalism and you have to be in control, all of these qualities are partly lacking in the style of Real Madrid coach and perhaps that's why you see the squad struggling a bit this season, the club's hierarchy took a little gamble by contracting the former Leverkusen coach and right now the decision seems regrettable for the club.

[Richbased]

Grealish decides not to go back to the City again. He feels comfy in Everton, and keen to play in Moyes's squad much longer. I really understand his frustration at City that gave him no minutes. So it sounds right for him to talk with Everton to make him permanent.
Althought his fees may be around 50m, but hope City can sell him a bit lower than it. The reason is clear leaving him benched is just destroying his price.

So the faster City sells him to Everton, the better club can recoup some money from his initial buying price. For me, it makes sense. What do you think?Shall he go back to City?

Before Jack Grealish embarked on a loan deal at Everton, we already deliberated it that he might be more useful over there than staying in Manchester City where he is mostly benched. He is now enjoying himself at Everton and doesn't want to return to Manchester City which is to say that Everton is suitable for him so they should reach an understanding with Manchester City to that he can stay back at Everton. if his market value is 50m, I don't think it's too much for Everton to afford and I believe David Moyes will persuade the Club's management to sign him.

[KingsDen]

Grealish decides not to go back to the City again. He feels comfy in Everton, and keen to play in Moyes's squad much longer. I really understand his frustration at City that gave him no minutes. So it sounds right for him to talk with Everton to make him permanent.
Althought his fees may be around 50m, but hope City can sell him a bit lower than it. The reason is clear leaving him benched is just destroying his price.

So the faster City sells him to Everton, the better club can recoup some money from his initial buying price. For me, it makes sense. What do you think?Shall he go back to City?

I can understand the amount Manchester City is asking but they should also understand that players who are not performing keep depreciating in terms of market value. When Manchester City overpaid for his services, we all knew he wasn't worth that amount but because they have money to throw around, so they decided to pay that hefty fee, now they want Everton to the £50 million for a player that's above his prime and not performing to standard. They want to recoup half of the money they spent on his transfer few years ago, lol.

Fee is fee while performance is performance!
If Grealish is given play time by Guardiola, there's no how he will be outperformed by Doku. I feel that Guardiola had some decent playeryand could not keep Grealish anymore. Despite that he is now in Everton, he is still delivering good play and his selections in PL fantasy is not reducing at all. So he is still a decent player. If Manchester city could make a lil reduction in fee, it will be beautiful that he stays at Everton even longer.

Just that he won't be playing European football, and in the other hand, what is the essence of playing European football from the bench.

[Obari]

I don't want to talk about Jamie Carragher today, a former Liverpool player with a football career that spanned around 17 years, with no EPL trophy to show for. He scored a total of 737 goals for Liverpool, with only 5 goals. He was a medium defender, not a legend at all for Liverpool. Very good at sports analysis, but this time around, he spouted some rubbish from his mouth about Mo Salah

Carragher said on air that “before he came to Liverpool FC, Mo Salah was known as the guy who failed at Chelsea.”  Absolutely dumb statement on live TV,  which proves he has a personal vendetta against Salah.

I am not in total support of how Salah couldn't control his emotions during the press conference, but how does his performance at Chelsea have to do with his legendary act in Liverpool? Was he the only player who was poor in their first career and later found redemption with another club?


Jamie Carragher has lost his credibility right from when he underrated the AFCON competition. The same person said that Mo Salah never won the AFCON with Egypt, the same person who underrated the competition to be low class.

Jamie Carragher is blasting Mohammed Salah back to back and every opportunity he spots, he will definitely paint Mohammed Salah as the villain here. Common Jamie Carragher, I often known him to be a man that understands football and know when a player is in good shape and bad one. Coming on live channel to spilled out some sort of irrelevant comments about the Egyptian was totally not necessary. 

This is not helping matters other than blowing matters out proportion. This is my kind advise to Jamie Carragher, he should leave the pundit before the pundit leaves you, it's simple arithmetic math, common sense.