⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[snipie]

Chelsea is one interesting club. They sack their manager on the first day of the year. Todd Boehly is really cold, kinda reminds me of Roman Abramovich. Like most of the decisions the club has made in the recent years, I don't think it is a good decision to sack Enzo Maresca at this time. Maresca did his best with the quality of players available.

I recall seeing that news two days ago at least. It was understandable that Chelsea staff are not satisfied by the results of the club lately. There was many points losses that could be avoided. Yet sacking the coach mid season will not resolve the problem in my opinion. They should carefully select his substitute.

As a Juventus supporter, I'm counting down the days for this guy to leave. He has been nothing but a disgrace for the team. The amount of money they paid for him, the enormous salary he gets, and the amount of easy goals he misses every single time, everything is just ridiculous.

Yeah you seem right. Adding Vlahovic to the Barca is just adding another problem to the squad.

That is Barcelona strategy for years.. They take the guy for free and test him. If he is good he will be kept, if he is bad, they will kick him from the squad without much losses.
I see the problem of such players is the money. The crazy amount of money won by players today make them lazy in my opinion.

[Coyster]

but I'm not sure Inter will want to accept that high salary, for me it's too high, it's much better for Inter to look for other candidates who are much younger than Joao.

Joao Cancelo is a quality player, maybe not the best defender, but on the ball he is as good as many defenders. It is always a question of character when it comes to him, he fell out with Pep at City and had to be axed from the team, now he has also fallen out with Al Hilal head coach. So it might be safe to say that the problem stems from him rather than the managers.

That said, he has to be willing to take a paycut if he must return to Europe. If he is unwilling to do that, then like you said, Inter will have to look elsewhere and his search for a club will continue.

[Nahl]

Chelsea is an inpatient team they don't give their coaches time when they are not performing better but Chelsea is not yet in that condition to sack their coach Enzo Maresca  but since this is the culture of Chelsea i wont talk about it.
Enzo is doing his best Chelsea situation is not critical enough to sack their manager or it could be that they thought that Chelsea may not qualify for the UEFA Champions league under Enzo Maresca.

This is one of Todd Boehly habit since he was taking over Chelsea from Abramovich that he is easily to sack the coach if Chelsea performance didn't reach to his expectation and seems Todd Boehly forget that last season Maresca contribution is very important even Maresca has successfully to make Chelsea playing at champion league again and regardless the new coach who linked to Chelsea currently but i think Todd Boehly has make a bet for this club because entering 2026 the competition is really tight and there is no guarantee new coach can make Chelsea performing better even there is possibility Chelsea performance will be worst than now in the hand of new coach

[GiftedMAN]

but I'm not sure Inter will want to accept that high salary, for me it's too high, it's much better for Inter to look for other candidates who are much younger than Joao.

Joao Cancelo is a quality player, maybe not the best defender, but on the ball he is as good as many defenders. It is always a question of character when it comes to him, he fell out with Pep at City and had to be axed from the team, now he has also fallen out with Al Hilal head coach. So it might be safe to say that the problem stems from him rather than the managers.

That said, he has to be willing to take a paycut if he must return to Europe. If he is unwilling to do that, then like you said, Inter will have to look elsewhere and his search for a club will continue.

Offensively, João Cancelo is one of the best full backs in world football today but I think the main reason some managers don't like his style of football because he overlaps too much which limits his abilities to fall back and help the defense line when his team is defending. It was reported to be the reason why he fell out with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City but I don't know if that is the same reason he's fallen out with Al Hilal coach. The truth is he's still a quality player and that's why he's getting a lot of offers from the big clubs in Europe despite playing in the middle east for a one and half season.

[aylabadia05]

This is one of Todd Boehly habit since he was taking over Chelsea from Abramovich that he is easily to sack the coach if Chelsea performance didn't reach to his expectation and seems Todd Boehly forget that last season Maresca contribution is very important even Maresca has successfully to make Chelsea playing at champion league again and regardless the new coach who linked to Chelsea currently but i think Todd Boehly has make a bet for this club because entering 2026 the competition is really tight and there is no guarantee new coach can make Chelsea performing better even there is possibility Chelsea performance will be worst than now in the hand of new coach

I was surprised by the news of Enzo Maresca's collaboration with Chelsea via Fabrizio Romano's tweet. Regardless of what lies behind Chelsea boss Todd Boehly's decision, the decision to end this collaboration is justified because Chelsea expects big results for every dollar it spends.
Enzo Maresca's first season saw impressive statistical achievements for Chelsea. Entering his second season, specifically this season, we can assess Chelsea's level of consistency up until their final match against Bournemouth. Not to mention their loss to Atalanta in the UCL. The issue is that Chelsea are the FIFA Club World Cup champions. Losing to Leeds is not a good result.

[Alex077]

 
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Well, I do not understand this. I thought he was performing well for Manchester United. I really don’t know why Manchester United starts selling the players who perform well for them. They did the same thing with Cristiano Ronaldo and they are also doing the same thing now with Bruno Fernandes. And it’s not like he is too old to play for Manchester United. He is only 31 years old. I will say that Manchester United not performing well is not a single player problem, it is actually the problem of the club. They are going through a very rough time which cannot be corrected by changing only a single player or even only the coach.

[sokani]

Chelsea is one interesting club. They sack their manager on the first day of the year. Todd Boehly is really cold, kinda reminds me of Roman Abramovich. Like most of the decisions the club has made in the recent years, I don't think it is a good decision to sack Enzo Maresca at this time. Maresca did his best with the quality of players available.

Liverpool's board did not sack Arne Slot when he lost many matches and dropped off from 1st on the league's table to eighth position. They were patient with the manager, and from recent indications it seems their faith in him is beginning to pay off as the result has improved a bit. In comparison, Arne Slot's situation was even worse than Maresca's, and yet the club stood by him. IMO, I think Boehly acted hastily by sacking Maresca. He wasn't a bad manager and should have been given more time.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Well, I do not understand this. I thought he was performing well for Manchester United. I really don’t know why Manchester United starts selling the players who perform well for them. They did the same thing with Cristiano Ronaldo and they are also doing the same thing now with Bruno Fernandes. And it’s not like he is too old to play for Manchester United. He is only 31 years old. I will say that Manchester United not performing well is not a single player problem, it is actually the problem of the club. They are going through a very rough time which cannot be corrected by changing only a single player or even only the coach.

I'm sure they have many reasons for doing that and it's certainly been taken into consideration, financial factors, Age or even contracts. As we know Bruno Fernandes' contract ends in 2027 based on business next season is the right time to let him go and Manchester United get the money, imagine if Bruno Fernandes doesn't renew his contract, then he could leave for free. Or another reason is that in the next 2 seasons this player will get older, meaning his market value will continue to decline (this is a fact based on the market value chart) while Manchester United has a salary burden, therefore action is needed to secure finances.

[Velvet78]

A really nice profit is on the way for Bristol City then!    That signing is really happening as it seems.  A brilliant move by Manchester City honestly. We have all seen his skills in the Premier League so far.

Even in big games he shined a lot. He deserves to play at the highest level. On the other hand they say Guardiola is also likely to leave the team this summer. If this happens I wonder whether the rumours linking Maresca with Manchester City for that time will really turn out to be true.

[Agbamoni]

 
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Well, I do not understand this. I thought he was performing well for Manchester United. I really don’t know why Manchester United starts selling the players who perform well for them. They did the same thing with Cristiano Ronaldo and they are also doing the same thing now with Bruno Fernandes. And it’s not like he is too old to play for Manchester United. He is only 31 years old. I will say that Manchester United not performing well is not a single player problem, it is actually the problem of the club. They are going through a very rough time which cannot be corrected by changing only a single player or even only the coach.

How true is this information? Hmm:
Bruno Fernandes is such an incredible player, but there are a few things that can trigger a sale out of Manchester United. First, his age, Bruno is 31 yrs old, his ability will be there,e but the strength will reduce as age passes, which, if he is kept for much longer, will reduce the profit Manchester United can get from such a remarkable player. His current market value is high for his age. Imagine if his performance drops, the value will drop drastically.
Another reason is a personal decision to leave the club. Bruno has been the one sustaining the team for years now, always turns up for them in crucial moments. He might decide to leave for a club where he doesnt need to be so important before they can win games.

[Agbe]

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool should use this opportunity to bring in some new players to their team. Some of the Manchester United players wanted to leave but the coach spelled it out to all the players for the January transfer. Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee have to remain in the team. Liverpool has to do some transfer and bring in some players base on the injury of some players and Salah absent for the African Nations Cup.

[HajiBagi]

but I'm not sure Inter will want to accept that high salary, for me it's too high, it's much better for Inter to look for other candidates who are much younger than Joao.

Joao Cancelo is a quality player, maybe not the best defender, but on the ball he is as good as many defenders. It is always a question of character when it comes to him, he fell out with Pep at City and had to be axed from the team, now he has also fallen out with Al Hilal head coach. So it might be safe to say that the problem stems from him rather than the managers.

That said, he has to be willing to take a paycut if he must return to Europe. If he is unwilling to do that, then like you said, Inter will have to look elsewhere and his search for a club will continue.

Why did Al Hilal want to let João Cancelo go, I think he still has a contract with the team if I am not wrong, he has been one of Al Hilal best player since he join the club, his recent performance is not bad that the team will decide to sell him, there is something that make Al Hilal want to sell him, I know João Cancelo is a very stubborn player, he left Manchester City because of his attitude, so maybe he has done the same thing with Al Hilal coach that make the team wants to sell him him.

He will be a good addition for Barcelona because he is very good when it comes to attacking, his problem as a player is his character and defense, Hansi Flick can work with him and make him play well as the team want him to do, but as Barcelona is facing financial problems currently, can they sign him? Because Al Hilal will demand a good offer.

[Zackz5000]

 
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Well, I do not understand this. I thought he was performing well for Manchester United. I really don’t know why Manchester United starts selling the players who perform well for them. They did the same thing with Cristiano Ronaldo and they are also doing the same thing now with Bruno Fernandes. And it’s not like he is too old to play for Manchester United. He is only 31 years old. I will say that Manchester United not performing well is not a single player problem, it is actually the problem of the club. They are going through a very rough time which cannot be corrected by changing only a single player or even only the coach.

Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United best player and they need him to keep the team strong, Manchester United is struggling to win games and their condition will be more bad if they should sell out the Portuguese player, i think they even need more good players like Bruno Fernandes to perform well next season.

Bruno Fernandes is not old and he is not also performing bad so i don't still know why they will want to sell him. Manchester United did not only sell one of their best player Cristiano Ronaldo they also sell their goalkeeper David de Gea who has been winning the team best player of the month award as a goalkeeper they should just stop making such mistakes before they will finally kill Manchester United.

[yenerbatmaz]

Milan has signed 32-year-old Füllkrug on loan, but I don't understand the purpose of this transfer.
Füllkrug contributed well to goals while at Dortmund, but for the last two years at West Ham, he has been far from the desired performance. He has played in 5 matches this season but hasn't scored.
What kind of performance will he deliver at Milan? Since Milan has signed Füllkrug, they might send Nkunku away.
There were rumors that Nkunku would transfer to Fenerbahçe; let's see if this news will come true.

[abhiseshakana]

 
source- https://x.com/deadlinedaylive/status/2007008461268439267?s=46

Well, I do not understand this. I thought he was performing well for Manchester United. I really don’t know why Manchester United starts selling the players who perform well for them. They did the same thing with Cristiano Ronaldo and they are also doing the same thing now with Bruno Fernandes. And it’s not like he is too old to play for Manchester United. He is only 31 years old. I will say that Manchester United not performing well is not a single player problem, it is actually the problem of the club. They are going through a very rough time which cannot be corrected by changing only a single player or even only the coach.

Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United best player and they need him to keep the team strong, Manchester United is struggling to win games and their condition will be more bad if they should sell out the Portuguese player, i think they even need more good players like Bruno Fernandes to perform well next season.

Bruno Fernandes is not old and he is not also performing bad so i don't still know why they will want to sell him. Manchester United did not only sell one of their best player Cristiano Ronaldo they also sell their goalkeeper David de Gea who has been winning the team best player of the month award as a goalkeeper they should just stop making such mistakes before they will finally kill Manchester United.

If Man United decides to let Bruno Fernandes go, it will be a blunder because he is the best player Man United currently has, and besides that he is also a leader on the pitch. I think Bruno deserves the chance to stay at Old Trafford even if he decides he wants to retire there. Bruno Fernandes may be getting old, but I think he's still capable of playing in the Premier League, at least for another 2 years.

[Adams0001]

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool should use this opportunity to bring in some new players to their team. Some of the Manchester United players wanted to leave but the coach spelled it out to all the players for the January transfer. Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee have to remain in the team. Liverpool has to do some transfer and bring in some players base on the injury of some players and Salah absent for the African Nations Cup.

Sure because that is the big club that are not performing very good this season and they need to buy some players this transfer Windows so that they will be more stronger in the competition and perform more better this season. This season the clubs started doing well and we think that they will continuing performing very great and win trophies but at ends all the clubs have be performing poorly in the league competition. And inside Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Chelsea are more better then them but I see there last three match was not good and they need to improve better next time.

[arallmuus]

Well, I do not understand this. I thought he was performing well for Manchester United. I really don’t know why Manchester United starts selling the players who perform well for them.

Its a speculation based on rumours but lets be realistic, he is gonna be 32 on 2026 and if Manchester United could fetch a price on his release clause then its just a smart move to actually sell him. I doubt we are gonna sell him for anything lower than release clause so yeah Im confident he is staying in the club unless of course a Saudi club decided to target his release clause

They did the same thing with Cristiano Ronaldo and they are also doing the same thing now with Bruno Fernandes.

Totally different situation with Ronaldo

[KingsDen]

 
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Well, I do not understand this. I thought he was performing well for Manchester United. I really don’t know why Manchester United starts selling the players who perform well for them. They did the same thing with Cristiano Ronaldo and they are also doing the same thing now with Bruno Fernandes. And it’s not like he is too old to play for Manchester United. He is only 31 years old. I will say that Manchester United not performing well is not a single player problem, it is actually the problem of the club. They are going through a very rough time which cannot be corrected by changing only a single player or even only the coach.

Manchester United is very used to taking unnecessary risks. Why are they planning to sell their most important player. Why do they want to sell the only world class player they have?
Why will they betray someone that had the opportunity to leave the club and earn more even when the club was very down. But he stood strong with the club.
Bruno should stay and become a legend of the club he fought for.

[Amphenomenon]

but I'm not sure Inter will want to accept that high salary, for me it's too high, it's much better for Inter to look for other candidates who are much younger than Joao.

Joao Cancelo is a quality player, maybe not the best defender, but on the ball he is as good as many defenders. It is always a question of character when it comes to him, he fell out with Pep at City and had to be axed from the team, now he has also fallen out with Al Hilal head coach. So it might be safe to say that the problem stems from him rather than the managers.

That said, he has to be willing to take a paycut if he must return to Europe. If he is unwilling to do that, then like you said, Inter will have to look elsewhere and his search for a club will continue.

Inter Milan are used to going for the experience players rather than an actual youngster per say. I think they will come to a conclusion on a fair amount if he is to return.

Italian clubs doesn't mind going for the old experience stars especially when they are aware these players have a lot to offer them and Joao Cancelo can be considered as such here.

[FanEagle]

Joao Cancelo is a good player and still has a lot to offer to any team in Europe. I really don't know the issue he is having with Al Hilal, buy I think he is going to be a good signing for Inter Milan if they can match his salary request. Inter Milan is getting a good player that can really help the team, so it's going to be a good signing if the can pull this off.

While Cancelo is a great player who could help with any team, I am sure that he will realize 15 million a year is not something any team would be willing to pay for him. That is not really a salary that people pay, only to very few great players, sure there are some who makes more, but they are superstars, Cancelo isn't one.

He will most likely get like 7 or maybe 8 at most. That would not be bad, if you look at salaries of players at Inter, that is actually a good one that he should be happy because he would be one of the highest paid.