⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Ale88]

But for Aké, Barcelona might loan him from City. Could it happen? Barcelona is in crisis, but they still want to buy players.

Barcelona are not totally out of the woods yet as regards their financial situation, but that does not mean they cannot make conservative transfers. A deal for Nathan Ake is very possible, he is getting little to no playing time at City this season, he is surplus to requirement at this point in time.

So if Barcelona are actually interested in him, either in a loan move or a permanent deal, and if they player is on the same page with them, then the deal can work. I cannot see City blocking the move if Barcelona meet their valuation of the player, which shouldn't be much considering his current form and age.

Barcelona is unlikely to make a permanent signing as their financial condition is not in good condition, so the sensible option is to loan players, but that will obviously not be easy, as Man City apparently wants a buy option in the deal. But considering Barcelona and Man City have a pretty good relationship, there might be an option that makes Ake's transfer happen. It has been heard that Barcelona is also interested in Murillo, but I am not sure if the transfer will happen because Barcelona probably does not have the funds to do so.

Barcelona has problems with their defense, so it is quite reasonable if they are very insistent on bringing in a new defender this January, as the middle of the season is coming, the competition will be even tighter.

I don't know whether they are looking for a permanent deal or a simple loan, but I think the main reason is Araujo: he is currently not playing, I don't even know if he is training with the team, he (and the club) simply explained that he has a problem (not physical) and he can't properly focus on football at the moment. This means there is a big personal problem going on with him or with some relative, and of course that takes the priority over football. We don't know what it is but I wish him the best for this difficult moment.

[Fuso.hp]

Which is why I feel that Rudiger would make a good signing for them cause he's got loads of experienced playing for great clubs like Chelsea and Real Madrid. Hopefully they'll pay Madrid with their own coin by signing Rudiger for free, just like Madrid did with Mbappé.

But it's an entirely different scenario, in the case of Mbappe PSG wanted to keep him by all means, they even went as far as offering him lucrative and juicy deals, they even made him part of the board even as a player the other time he renewed years ago. In all of these, Mbappe still chose not to renew his contract with them and waited for it to run out before leaving as a free agent. In the case of Rudiger, it's Real Madrid that's stalling the contract renewal, the club finds it hard to offer contract to him a d I don't know why. Real Madrid needs defenders especially as the ones they have is on and off the hospital at intervals. At least since I knew Rudiger at Madrid, this is the first time his having a major injury that kept him out that long. To me, his still very much a good and solid defender and if Real Madrid doesn't require his services anymore, then as said, PSG should have and I think he will make a great deal for them considering his vast experience in the game.

Mbappe's case and Rüdiger's case are completely different. Mbappe was an important player for PSG and at the same time the most valuable player the club wanted to keep at any cost and another reason is Mbappe's age. Rüdiger has played for Real Madrid for a long time and now he is getting injured a lot and Real Madrid knows very well that if he renews his contract with him he will not be able to do much good for Real Madrid or he will not be available for a long time on the field, that's why Real Madrid is not very interested in extending his contract. If Rüdiger leaves the club, Real Madrid will probably hire another defender instead. Real Madrid is a royal club but they will keep a player or extend the contract with a player as long as that player performs well for their club or can do it in the future

[Ale88]

Rudiger is getting closer to leave from Madrid as his contract is yet getting renewed by Madrid. However, the recent news said PSG is interesting in acquiring to be a leadership for all of their young talents. It makes sense consider he has leadership, experienced in guiding the young talents.
For me, it's a sense move by PSG. They must have someone who acted like Thiago Silva in the past. If they can get him for free, why not? His salary is not high, so worthy with the experience he can give to all of PSG young lads. Any opinion?

His salary is not high? It's almost 15 million euros per year, do you think that's cheap? He's going to be 33 next year, he's injured very often, if Real Madrid is not offering him a new contract there is a reason. And they already have a bunch of centre back: Marquinhos, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Hernandez and Pacho, when would Rudiger play? Because wherever he goes, for sure he wants a big contract and be part of the line up, he's not going on the bench. This transfer rumor doesn't make any sense for me.

[Frankolala]

Mbappe's case and Rüdiger's case are completely different. Mbappe was an important player for PSG and at the same time the most valuable player the club wanted to keep at any cost and another reason is Mbappe's age. Rüdiger has played for Real Madrid for a long time and now he is getting injured a lot and Real Madrid knows very well that if he renews his contract with him he will not be able to do much good for Real Madrid or he will not be available for a long time on the field, that's why Real Madrid is not very interested in extending his contract. If Rüdiger leaves the club, Real Madrid will probably hire another defender instead. Real Madrid is a royal club but they will keep a player or extend the contract with a player as long as that player performs well for their club or can do it in the future

Yep. Real Madrid does not give a fuck on a player who isn't productive anymore even if you use to be the best in the past. They wouldn't renew your contract but sell you out. Rudiger has been on the bench more than playing on the field since last season and he's a key player at the defense. Replacing him will be the best for the growth of the club than keeping him.

[Nahl]

Rudiger is getting closer to leave from Madrid as his contract is yet getting renewed by Madrid. However, the recent news said PSG is interesting in acquiring to be a leadership for all of their young talents. It makes sense consider he has leadership, experienced in guiding the young talents.
For me, it's a sense move by PSG. They must have someone who acted like Thiago Silva in the past. If they can get him for free, why not? His salary is not high, so worthy with the experience he can give to all of PSG young lads. Any opinion?

His salary is not high? It's almost 15 million euros per year, do you think that's cheap? He's going to be 33 next year, he's injured very often, if Real Madrid is not offering him a new contract there is a reason. And they already have a bunch of centre back: Marquinhos, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Hernandez and Pacho, when would Rudiger play? Because wherever he goes, for sure he wants a big contract and be part of the line up, he's not going on the bench. This transfer rumor doesn't make any sense for me.

Last season Rudiger is very consistent to playing as a defender and he become an irreplaceable player because playing regularly but unfortunately he got the injured which according to the prediction his recover time until 3 month and regarding his future in Real Madrid i have to agree with you that give him new contract is risky because possibly he will got the injured again and i think Real madrid should be regeneration their defensive players to a younger players and they should be release old players like Alaba or Rudiger however Konate is one of Madrid target and i think he will be suitable to playing in Real madrid

[Futurexxx]

Last season Rudiger is very consistent to playing as a defender and he become an irreplaceable player because playing regularly but unfortunately he got the injured which according to the prediction his recover time until 3 month and regarding his future in Real Madrid i have to agree with you that give him new contract is risky because possibly he will got the injured again

Without a doubt, when Antonio rudiger plays, he is a top class defender, but the problem here is his injury records, at Chelsea their was no time he was seen as a injury player, while at Roma he was an injury prone player like now, so I think that it's more of the medical team and their impact on him.

i think Real madrid should be regeneration their defensive players to a younger players and they should be release old players like Alaba or Rudiger however Konate is one of Madrid target and i think he will be suitable to playing in Real madrid

Their should be a mixture of experience and inexperience, not by releasing all the experience players out of the team, that would be costly if you don't know.

[Abbatty]

Rudiger is getting closer to leave from Madrid as his contract is yet getting renewed by Madrid. However, the recent news said PSG is interesting in acquiring to be a leadership for all of their young talents. It makes sense consider he has leadership, experienced in guiding the young talents.
For me, it's a sense move by PSG. They must have someone who acted like Thiago Silva in the past. If they can get him for free, why not? His salary is not high, so worthy with the experience he can give to all of PSG young lads. Any opinion?

His salary is not high? It's almost 15 million euros per year, do you think that's cheap? He's going to be 33 next year, he's injured very often, if Real Madrid is not offering him a new contract there is a reason. And they already have a bunch of centre back: Marquinhos, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Hernandez and Pacho, when would Rudiger play? Because wherever he goes, for sure he wants a big contract and be part of the line up, he's not going on the bench. This transfer rumor doesn't make any sense for me.

For me too it makes no sense at all, it just high time the whole football world accept it that Antonio Rudiger has past his prime. I don’t think he can play frequently in high level football without getting injured now, and if there is any team that want to sign him I don’t think it should be a top team. So far as it stands Rudiger can’t play 25 matches for any team now in a season without getting injured. The experience is there but when you not available how do pass the experience to the younger ones.

And for the payment, I think 15million euros a year for a 33 years old defender is a huge Salary, that almost 300k a week for someone who barely plays. The reason I think Real Madrid don’t even want to renew his contract is the wages, they want to get him off their paybook, which for me I think is a smart move by Real Madrid.

[tottong]

Yep. Real Madrid does not give a fuck on a player who isn't productive anymore even if you use to be the best in the past. They wouldn't renew your contract but sell you out. Rudiger has been on the bench more than playing on the field since last season and he's a key player at the defense. Replacing him will be the best for the growth of the club than keeping him.

Real Madrid needs to make major changes because the team has lost its best form in the last two seasons, and if they want to compete with other teams in the Champions League and La Liga, these changes are essential.
The era may have changed as the club seems to have lost its proud identity especially regarding its great talent and now the team is fighting for good results in every match, and I think there needs to be a change made by Xabi Alonso.

If not, competing in La Liga will be much more difficult, especially when it comes to the Champions League.
He played quite well last season, but injuries have changed everything, and the door may be open for an exit from Real Madrid if no solution can be found.

[TelolettOm]

His salary is not high? It's almost 15 million euros per year, do you think that's cheap? He's going to be 33 next year, he's injured very often, if Real Madrid is not offering him a new contract there is a reason. And they already have a bunch of centre back: Marquinhos, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Hernandez and Pacho, when would Rudiger play? Because wherever he goes, for sure he wants a big contract and be part of the line up, he's not going on the bench. This transfer rumor doesn't make any sense for me.

Yes, Rudiger's annual salary is €14.5 million. And for a defender, especially a 32-year-old, this is quite good. In fact, his salary this season is higher than the 2023/2024/2025 season, which was around €12.5 million. His salary is the same as Eder Militao's.

However, just in case: Real Madrid is trying to offer Rudiger a contract renewal, but the 32-year-old is also interested in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will not extend Alaba's contract.

Source: Real Madrid are open to offering Antonio Rüdiger a contract renewal

[justinlamode]

Yep. Real Madrid does not give a fuck on a player who isn't productive anymore even if you use to be the best in the past. They wouldn't renew your contract but sell you out. Rudiger has been on the bench more than playing on the field since last season and he's a key player at the defense. Replacing him will be the best for the growth of the club than keeping him.

You are right, its high time they look beyond Rudiger who have not been so active lately because using his past records to keep him will leave a void in the team, Real Madrid need players who are in their best form and highly motivated especially this period that their chances of winning the league is at the brink. Alonso can start looking for alternative this January because the team need competitive players at the moment.

[9ja Amaka]

Yes, Rudiger's annual salary is €14.5 million. And for a defender, especially a 32-year-old, this is quite good. In fact, his salary this season is higher than the 2023/2024/2025 season, which was around €12.5 million. His salary is the same as Eder Militao's.

However, just in case: Real Madrid is trying to offer Rudiger a contract renewal, but the 32-year-old is also interested in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will not extend Alaba's contract.

Source: Real Madrid are open to offering Antonio Rüdiger a contract renewal

As a core Real Madrid fan, I know Rudiger will leave for Saudi Arabia. He is a greedy idiot who prefers money over his career. The same reason why he picked up interest when Madrid called. Real Madrid should not make the mistake of giving him a contract renewal. After all, Rudiger is not the same Rudiger we know; he is not a good defender anymore.

Alaba should leave, Rudiger should leave, they should flush the defense. Bring in new players and better young defenders.

[Adbitco]

Mbappe's case and Rüdiger's case are completely different. Mbappe was an important player for PSG and at the same time the most valuable player the club wanted to keep at any cost and another reason is Mbappe's age. Rüdiger has played for Real Madrid for a long time and now he is getting injured a lot and Real Madrid knows very well that if he renews his contract with him he will not be able to do much good for Real Madrid or he will not be available for a long time on the field, that's why Real Madrid is not very interested in extending his contract. If Rüdiger leaves the club, Real Madrid will probably hire another defender instead. Real Madrid is a royal club but they will keep a player or extend the contract with a player as long as that player performs well for their club or can do it in the future

I know they are 2 different cases and with Real Madrid policy they don't give extensive contract renewal for player that are in their 30+ they give just one year contract which is been renewed every year if they see that the player still has potential. I don't think it's because of his injury. Rudiger is not an injury prone player, in fact like I said, this is the only time his been out for this long for Real Madrid. I'm not sure it's been 4 months that's his out. I think Real Madrid are reluctant in his renewal because of his age and not mainly because his injured. Over the years, Real Madrid has been finding it difficult to get defenders let alone better ones that's why I'm really concerned about them not renewing the contract for the ones they have got, at least Rudiger is a proven defender who can turn up any moment.

[Princess Leah]

Yes, Rudiger's annual salary is €14.5 million. And for a defender, especially a 32-year-old, this is quite good. In fact, his salary this season is higher than the 2023/2024/2025 season, which was around €12.5 million. His salary is the same as Eder Militao's.

However, just in case: Real Madrid is trying to offer Rudiger a contract renewal, but the 32-year-old is also interested in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will not extend Alaba's contract.

Source: Real Madrid are open to offering Antonio Rüdiger a contract renewal

As a core Real Madrid fan, I know Rudiger will leave for Saudi Arabia. He is a greedy idiot who prefers money over his career. The same reason why he picked up interest when Madrid called. Real Madrid should not make the mistake of giving him a contract renewal. After all, Rudiger is not the same Rudiger we know; he is not a good defender anymore.

Alaba should leave, Rudiger should leave, they should flush the defense. Bring in new players and better young defenders.

There's Rumours that PSG's interested in him and if he could be signed as a free agent, that's an opportunity for any big team that wants him, to sign a world class defender. I know that he could be more attracted to the Saudi League cause of what they'll offer him but PSG can offer some similar and it's also an opportunity for him to remain in Europe.

  On the other hands, the player hasn't made his decision to leave Real Madrid yet to let's wait until it happens before we debate on the next league or club he'll give to.

[Roseline492]

Last season Rudiger is very consistent to playing as a defender and he become an irreplaceable player because playing regularly but unfortunately he got the injured which according to the prediction his recover time until 3 month and regarding his future in Real Madrid i have to agree with you that give him new contract is risky because possibly he will got the injured again and i think Real madrid should be regeneration their defensive players to a younger players and they should be release old players like Alaba or Rudiger however Konate is one of Madrid target and i think he will be suitable to playing in Real madrid

It was not his first injury, he has gotten injuries more than once before joining real Madrid but did it stop his performance no, and he came to real Madrid with his total best and we are not sure if the same injury will come back because that's not the only injury he has gotten before. I also like young players like you but Rudiger has not aged, 32 years is still a young age in soccer especially as he is a defender because with his performance and this age it is very compatible, Rudiger might play from now to the last day of the season without injury so it will be a real Madrid lost if they did not give him more contract

[armanda90]

As a core Real Madrid fan, I know Rudiger will leave for Saudi Arabia. He is a greedy idiot who prefers money over his career. The same reason why he picked up interest when Madrid called. Real Madrid should not make the mistake of giving him a contract renewal. After all, Rudiger is not the same Rudiger we know; he is not a good defender anymore.

Alaba should leave, Rudiger should leave, they should flush the defense. Bring in new players and better young defenders.

What are you talking about? Rudiger is top central defender and he can play well if on the top perform how huge contribution for Madrid in last several season although this season absent many matches due injury. I think have one several moths later for negotiating about renew contract how many years contract extend offering by Madrid management due the current team condition Madrid need several top defender players.
I think for David Alaba is not bad ideas leave his go after difficulty get more minutes playing under Alonso, that player most spent with injury and last one season ago he most recovery from injury than playing for Madrid. If can't renew Rudiger's contract I think Madrid must sign top defender for replacing his position and not moving down the other player to play at defender position.

[bitLeap]

Mbappe's case and Rüdiger's case are completely different. Mbappe was an important player for PSG and at the same time the most valuable player the club wanted to keep at any cost and another reason is Mbappe's age. Rüdiger has played for Real Madrid for a long time and now he is getting injured a lot and Real Madrid knows very well that if he renews his contract with him he will not be able to do much good for Real Madrid or he will not be available for a long time on the field, that's why Real Madrid is not very interested in extending his contract. If Rüdiger leaves the club, Real Madrid will probably hire another defender instead. Real Madrid is a royal club but they will keep a player or extend the contract with a player as long as that player performs well for their club or can do it in the future

Yep. Real Madrid does not give a fuck on a player who isn't productive anymore even if you use to be the best in the past. They wouldn't renew your contract but sell you out. Rudiger has been on the bench more than playing on the field since last season and he's a key player at the defense. Replacing him will be the best for the growth of the club than keeping him.

Xabi Alonso won't be too concerned about that, he's completely focused on building a squad with fresh, energetic young players. Rudiger is no longer productive, although I admit his contribution to the club is significant, but the times have changed and it's Xabi job to make that transition. Gradually the shift has been made, so there's nothing holding Rudiger back from leaving Real Madrid.

[Adbitco]

However, just in case: Real Madrid is trying to offer Rudiger a contract renewal, but the 32-year-old is also interested in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will not extend Alaba's contract.

Source: Real Madrid are open to offering Antonio Rüdiger a contract renewal

This Alaba part is kind of old, Real Madrid as at last season wanted him out but he didn't want to leave of course he knows he would never get such a contract again either at Real Madrid or anywhere else. His injury prone and his age are the major factors why he can't, he knew this that's why he refused to leave the club and insisted to run out his contract. Of course a deal is a deal, so Real Madrid had no choice than to allow him and that contract is going to expire next summer. Alaba's case is already settled, my concern is with Rudiger, if Rudiger happens to leave, the club will only be lefte with Huijsen, Militao and Asencio at CB, Militao is an injury prone player. I wonder how they intend to go about it judging from their lack of signing defenders in recent years.

[DanWalker]

As long as United goes back to times when they were getting superstars, they will be doing fine. Problem with United is that they do not get players who are superstars and getting players who are just decent. Sesko and Cunha and Mbuemo are the players they got this year, they also got a new goalkeeper but that was obvious and cheap. So those three they spent 200+ million on these three, but if you ask me, if they spent all of that on getting just Rodrygo alone, that would have been better.

Because instead of getting 3 mediocre players for overpaid prices, they could get one superstar and do a lot better like the old days. Would turn them better slowly but they can be great with time if they do this.

United are keeping an eye on him and I hear they could bid up to 80 million. He has the experience of winning La Liga and the Champions League for Real Madrid which is something very few players have

It would be wrong to dismiss Sesko, Cunha or Mbuemo as completely useless or ordinary player. Yes the club spent 60 to 75 million on them each this summer. Sesko has the potential to become Uniteds main striker of the future, Cunha has a good goal and assist record and Mbuemo is already tested in the Premier League

However it would have been great to bring a big player like Rodrygo to the team but the problem is that no big player want to leave their club in the middle of the season. And United now need to balance the midfield and squad rather than just pouring money into big name

[mikel_012]

Yes, Rudiger's annual salary is €14.5 million. And for a defender, especially a 32-year-old, this is quite good. In fact, his salary this season is higher than the 2023/2024/2025 season, which was around €12.5 million. His salary is the same as Eder Militao's.

However, just in case: Real Madrid is trying to offer Rudiger a contract renewal, but the 32-year-old is also interested in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will not extend Alaba's contract.

Source: Real Madrid are open to offering Antonio Rüdiger a contract renewal

Rudiger is Islamic so I think this plays part in him wanting to go to Saudi Arabia where he can not only earn more money and also live with people of his religion. Many countries in Europe have problems with that and racism so he will live without any fear.

Before he posted a picture of him praying and many german journalists linked him to terrorism for no reason

[X-ray]

Real Madrid is recalling Nico Paz to rejoin in their squad. They signed him back by paid 9m to the Como. I'm wondering what you guys expectation to him. For me, he needs to prove whether he can fit Madrid's system well, which obviously 180 degree differ than what Fabregas did at Como.

I don't wanna have big expectation to him since i think it's too early to think he's the right man for the job. IMO, madrid needs someone like Vitinha. Apart from that adding him to the squad makes Madrid have 4 attacking mids in total. So you can imagine how strict the competition between any attacking mids.

My speculation if he can fit Xabi's system well, he may take Arda's spot. Yet, he can go to the Chelsea or City in the coming years when he failed for the second times at Madrid.