⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[KTChampions]

The over-indulgence of players is a common situation in football, not just in Real Madrid. What can we say if scammers like Isak are doing just fine and aren't boycotted?
As for Xabi's prospects, bookmakers are reporting that his chances of becoming Liverpool's next coach are 2.25 (which is actually very high for such a specific market!). I don't even know how I would feel about that. I like both Liverpool and Xabi, but first Liverpool needs to get rid of that rat Isak.

When you said Isak is a scammer that got my attention and I have to indulge myself to your statement, Isak isn’t a scammer, well I would have to think that you’ve not watched Isak play football, it’s been very difficult for Isak struggling with fitness since he came to Liverpool, Unfortunately for him he was getting back to complete fitness, he got injured again which was very devastating for him, do you think players are happy when they get injured and aren’t playing ? Well for your information I know Liverpool Football Club and I like watching them play football, and I must tell you that Isak isn’t a rat, players have every right to decide what happens in their careers because it’s their life, He choose to move to a bigger club like Liverpool, Newcastle was never a big club and he chose to leave for Liverpool.
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Please, be serious. Isak is literally trash and a stain on the club's reputation. By all formal, but most importantly moral, definitions, he's a fraud and a scumbag who doesn't understand how civilized society functions. Just because he got away with the fraud doesn't mean it didn't happen. Read his statements about the contract he signed but refused to fulfill, I don't see what there is to discuss. Isak and his ilk are rats that corrode society and civilization. Under normal circumstances, he would have had his license revoked and would have been in prison, in a slightly earlier time, he would have been hanging from a tree, but unfortunately, nowadays footballers can do anything, so he has not been punished...  yet.

[IjawMan]

Xabi Alonso won't have to deal with spoiled kids anymore. I'm very happy he left Real Madrid. Alonso's philosophy and vision of the game are beyond the comprehension of Real Madrid's spoiled players. Real Madrid needs an autocratic coach, just like Ancelotti. Because you can only manage very good but spoiled players with a firm hand. Otherwise, those capricious players might start managing you. I hope Alonso goes to a new team where he can achieve the same success he had at Leverkusen. His technical and tactical ability is truly exceptional.

It is well founded how the Real Madrid players insolence played a huge role in frustrating Xabi Alonso keen passion in building the team cause it was not that the task was weighing on him but he was in the den of players who saw him too little to take directions and orders from.

The club management gave Ancelotti the authority he exercised when he was at Real Madrid and am suspecting it was not extended to Alonso in like manner which made the players took him for granted.

[Amphenomenon]

Arbeloa went extremely far beyond the mark by leaving half of his top players at home! He didn't take most of them with him and saved options to bring them on in case it goes wrong, he left them at home. If I were to become the new Real Madrid coach in that situation, I would take zero risk. I would make sure that the first game is a win no matter what. Even more so in this case because it was about do or die, now they are knocked out of the competition and you can be sure that Bellingham and co. are pissed.

I personally think he did the right thing though. Technically they were playing against 2nd division team and not to mention that Albacete is currently on lower part of the table, they are close to relegation. Aside from that the whole team value on Real Madrid's bench are better than Albacete's main lineup so yeah Arbeloa probably rested most of the players because he wants a good start on his next Laliga round but that backfired onto him instead

I think that was not tactically good. This was is first game and should have been very much aware of Real Madrid inconsistencies, and poor defending, then taking this to consideration, preparing for worse possible scenarios wouldn't have been bad.

I know he is familiar with the players but making such test isn't really good.

[abhiseshakana]

Xabi Alonso won't have to deal with spoiled kids anymore. I'm very happy he left Real Madrid. Alonso's philosophy and vision of the game are beyond the comprehension of Real Madrid's spoiled players. Real Madrid needs an autocratic coach, just like Ancelotti. Because you can only manage very good but spoiled players with a firm hand. Otherwise, those capricious players might start managing you. I hope Alonso goes to a new team where he can achieve the same success he had at Leverkusen. His technical and tactical ability is truly exceptional.

It is well founded how the Real Madrid players insolence played a huge role in frustrating Xabi Alonso keen passion in building the team cause it was not that the task was weighing on him but he was in the den of players who saw him too little to take directions and orders from.

The club management gave Ancelotti the authority he exercised when he was at Real Madrid and am suspecting it was not extended to Alonso in like manner which made the players took him for granted.

Xabi Alonso was completely frustrated with those spoiled kids and  what makes it worse is that it seems like no one from the club is supporting him, so he was really struggling alone there.  Modric's departure seems to have left a considerable void, as there is no longer a wise leader who can calm things down, so that the little child's whining became even more intense, and  when the coach's voice was no longer heeded by them, then Xabi Alonso made the right decision when he took a step back from his position.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Arbeloa went extremely far beyond the mark by leaving half of his top players at home! He didn't take most of them with him and saved options to bring them on in case it goes wrong, he left them at home. If I were to become the new Real Madrid coach in that situation, I would take zero risk. I would make sure that the first game is a win no matter what. Even more so in this case because it was about do or die, now they are knocked out of the competition and you can be sure that Bellingham and co. are pissed. Those players play because they want to in everything, but now a new amateur coach comes around, leaves them at home and they get kicked out while some of them can't intervene because the coach decided he doesn't need them. This is destined to fail.

His previous bold moves have only made the situation more uncomfortable for Madrid and I think we all understand that with what has happened this time around he should be able to tone it down and show that the club's decision to replace Xabi with him was a good one but losing to a club that seemed like an anomaly in his first game as head coach will definitely raise doubts.

The Spanish Super Cup is gone, the Copa del Rey is gone, La Liga is still a bit of a struggle to compete for trophies and the Champions League is still up in the air.
It's a bit difficult to be a Madrid fan now with so many internal problems that can't be solved.

[Oluwa-btc]

Everton wants En-Nesyri from Fenerbahçe, but they are offering 20 million Euro. Fenerbahçe paid that amount when they bought him from Sevilla. If they accept this offer, they will be sending him away without making a profit on the 28-year-old player. En-Nesyri scored 30 goals last season, but he has fallen behind a bit this year. Half of the season over and he has only scored 8 goals. Despite playing the same number of games, he has scored half as many goals this season. Fenerbahçe could let him go, especially if they are looking to sign a new striker. However, Everton needs to increase their offer slightly.

I would love that for them honestly. Beto and Harry are far from consistent and quality enough for leading that front line. I see jack Grealish and Ndaiye are both the most productive players and they struggle linking up withs these Beto and Harry. I think that is the only missing piece for Everton. I don't know how this new player linked with Everton will blend in immediately into the Premier League Competition and Everton. Hopefully, that deal gets finalised.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Xabi Alonso won't have to deal with spoiled kids anymore. I'm very happy he left Real Madrid. Alonso's philosophy and vision of the game are beyond the comprehension of Real Madrid's spoiled players. Real Madrid needs an autocratic coach, just like Ancelotti. Because you can only manage very good but spoiled players with a firm hand. Otherwise, those capricious players might start managing you. I hope Alonso goes to a new team where he can achieve the same success he had at Leverkusen. His technical and tactical ability is truly exceptional.

I would love Alonso to take over from Slot in the summer if as expected Liverpool sack him. I think Alonso could be brilliant at Liverpool, he already won the league in Germany with Wirtz and Frimpong so why not again with them at Liverpool. Real Madrid was the wrong move for Alonso, too many egos.

[Stablexcoin]

I personally think he did the right thing though. Technically they were playing against 2nd division team and not to mention that Albacete is currently on lower part of the table, they are close to relegation. Aside from that the whole team value on Real Madrid's bench are better than Albacete's main lineup so yeah Arbeloa probably rested most of the players because he wants a good start on his next Laliga round but that backfired onto him instead

What is the need for reserving the players when the round of 16 is a one leg fixture? It was a wrong decision not to go with the full squad. Winning the La Liga is still on high test, Barcelona are covering the table very well, if there is any privilege for Madrid to have won a title, should be either the one lost to Barcelona or the Copa del Rey final.

[Oluwa-btc]

I would love Alonso to take over from Slot in the summer if as expected Liverpool sack him. I think Alonso could be brilliant at Liverpool, he already won the league in Germany with Wirtz and Frimpong so why not again with them at Liverpool. Real Madrid was the wrong move for Alonso, too many egos.

I will love that too. But he still remain the defending champion. He will not be dismissed and it remains the sad truth. Yeah, he would be the perfect man to unlock thus players. With the way things are moving for Liverpool, I highly doubt they will finish in the top four, but if they do eventually,  that will be great. Xabi was respected completely in the dressing room. It's right if he leaves the toxic environment.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Xabi Alonso won't have to deal with spoiled kids anymore. I'm very happy he left Real Madrid. Alonso's philosophy and vision of the game are beyond the comprehension of Real Madrid's spoiled players. Real Madrid needs an autocratic coach, just like Ancelotti. Because you can only manage very good but spoiled players with a firm hand. Otherwise, those capricious players might start managing you. I hope Alonso goes to a new team where he can achieve the same success he had at Leverkusen. His technical and tactical ability is truly exceptional.

I would love Alonso to take over from Slot in the summer if as expected Liverpool sack him. I think Alonso could be brilliant at Liverpool, he already won the league in Germany with Wirtz and Frimpong so why not again with them at Liverpool. Real Madrid was the wrong move for Alonso, too many egos.

The Premier League is harder than the La Liga so if Alonso could not prove himself at Real Madrid that has many quality players, is it at Liverpool that he can prove himself? Alonso won the Bundesliga with Bayern Leverkusen because there is not much tension and competition in the league due to the fact that it is mostly one sided, but when you come to the La Liga and the Premier League that is where you see even some of the small clubs performing better than the big teams. Teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City needs coaches that have gotten many experiences with different clubs and not just a coach who only thrived at one club. I don't think Xabi Alonso will fit in well at Liverpool so they should look for a more decorated coach.

[Coyster]

It's a bit difficult to be a Madrid fan now with so many internal problems that can't be solved.

Too many internal problems created by the hierarchy themselves, allowing the players' pumped up egos to supercede the authority of the manager. There is only one thing you can get from that, and it is definitely internal problems.

That said, i don't know what the thought process is behind appointing Arbeloa, if it was an interim appointment, then it would have made sense to me. He wouldn't do any better than Xabi Aonso that's for sure, but i guess he would be fit enough to massage the players' ego, or else he might be leaving soon enough.

[Nheer]

I would love Alonso to take over from Slot in the summer if as expected Liverpool sack him. I think Alonso could be brilliant at Liverpool, he already won the league in Germany with Wirtz and Frimpong so why not again with them at Liverpool. Real Madrid was the wrong move for Alonso, too many egos.

It'd be nice if Alonso replaces Arne Slot. Alonso seems to be better and I think he would even suit Liverpool more than Real Madrid. Liverpool has young promising players he can easily work with and working with Florian Wirtz and Frimpong again will be nice, it could be the turnaround they need to save their drowning career. I believe Xabi Alonso will make a difference at Liverpool if he is being appointed there.

I would love that for them honestly. Beto and Harry are far from consistent and quality enough for leading that front line. I see jack Grealish and Ndaiye are both the most productive players and they struggle linking up withs these Beto and Harry. I think that is the only missing piece for Everton. I don't know how this new player linked with Everton will blend in immediately into the Premier League Competition and Everton. Hopefully, that deal gets finalised.

Both Beto and Harry are not bad strikers they just happen to be struggling with form right now and I believe one of them will hit the ground running again soon. Its good for a team to have multiple options so bringing in another striker is not a bad idea at all. If they see the need to get someone else then it's good since others are not at their best at the moment at least it will create room fro competition and improvements.

The premier league is a difficult league but we have seen some players come in and adapt to it immediately as if it's easy. So let's wait and see how life in England will turnout for him.

[EL MOHA]

I will love that too. But he still remain the defending champion. He will not be dismissed and it remains the sad truth. Yeah, he would be the perfect man to unlock thus players. With the way things are moving for Liverpool, I highly doubt they will finish in the top four, but if they do eventually,  that will be great. Xabi was respected completely in the dressing room. It's right if he leaves the toxic environment.

I was also thinking that Liverpool will not actually be changing manager no matter what but it seems that this Arne Slot has actually been put up on a watchlist and this can be seeing from Liverpool reluctancy to actually sign any player this January when the least likely signing we were expecting was actually a central defender and then possibly a right back or right winger, but it seems they do not want to add more spending money on Arne Slot and sees whether he will be able to deliver.

I think Arne Slot missing out on the top four will seriously be the ultimate breakout between the two parties as that will be the last time he enjoys been a league winner privilege. But I strongly doubt he will miss out on top four the way the other clubs that are supposed to challenge him are actually playing at the moment. But should Liverpool be going in search of a manager I think Alonso is a great choice as Liverpool is a club that actually gives the manager the power over players and that’s what makes managers like Alonso to flourish

[Xcode7]

I would love Alonso to take over from Slot in the summer if as expected Liverpool sack him. I think Alonso could be brilliant at Liverpool, he already won the league in Germany with Wirtz and Frimpong so why not again with them at Liverpool. Real Madrid was the wrong move for Alonso, too many egos.

I will love that too. But he still remain the defending champion. He will not be dismissed and it remains the sad truth. Yeah, he would be the perfect man to unlock thus players. With the way things are moving for Liverpool, I highly doubt they will finish in the top four, but if they do eventually,  that will be great. Xabi was respected completely in the dressing room. It's right if he leaves the toxic environment.

Many people expect that and I think it is also possible because there is an emotional bond between Xabi Alonso and Liverpool and I am quite sure that one day it will happen and for Arne Slot I think it is appropriate that he is replaced even though last season he managed to win the Premier League title with Liverpool but in this season it is clear that Arne Slot failed to make the team better, there is no progress which means there is no good possibility in the future.

[Futurexxx]

Many people expect that and I think it is also possible because there is an emotional bond between Xabi Alonso and Liverpool and I am quite sure that one day it will happen and for Arne Slot I think it is appropriate that he is replaced even though last season he managed to win the Premier League title with Liverpool but in this season it is clear that Arne Slot failed to make the team better, there is no progress which means there is no good possibility in the future.

Sacking arne slot now doesn't seems ideal to me now because Liverpool is not doing bad as you are making it looks like now, I think he needs more time to prove himself because the title he won last season has given him the right of more time.
As we can all see they made new acquisitions, so they need more time to blend with each others, which is the primary reasons they are struggling now, so sacking him now that things are getting even better will be too irresponsible from the hierarchy of Liverpool football club.

[JeffBrad12]

Just after Madrid lost to the 2nd tier team, and now Perez is dreaming to sign Haaland as a striker to his club. I believe this another non sense thing since Haaland has a contract until 2034, which is still very long way to g. If they're serious about that, they shall have sent at very least 250m +++ to the City, which i believe it's too good to be true.
Also no guarantee for him to leave from City while Pep is still there. What to do you think? Does sign Haaland solve Real Madrid's problem?

[Ahli38]

What to do you think? Does sign Haaland solve Real Madrid's problem?

It seems that Real Madrid has big plans with their intention to bring Erling Haaland to Los Blancos. And perhaps Haaland will partner with Mbappe in the attack. I personally think that this has the potential to create a very good performance for Real Madrid in attack. But I think Madrid actually also needs to sign experienced and even tough players for their defense, where it will also greatly affect Madrid's strength. And we can see that Madrid often performs poorly in this area which causes them to concede goals frequently. On the other hand Real Madrid is also rumored to be interested in bringing in Jurgen Klopp to restore the winning mentality at Real Madrid. It is reported that Florentino Perez as the President of Real Madrid is very serious about signing Haaland and even bringing in Klopp for a solid long-term plan. We will never know the outcome of the plan before seeing the process unfold. But it seems that most people are eagerly awaiting this plan. And that includes Real Madrid fans (Source).

[Solodoski]

Just after Madrid lost to the 2nd tier team, and now Perez is dreaming to sign Haaland as a striker to his club. I believe this another non sense thing since Haaland has a contract until 2034, which is still very long way to g. If they're serious about that, they shall have sent at very least 250m +++ to the City, which i believe it's too good to be true.
Also no guarantee for him to leave from City while Pep is still there. What to do you think? Does sign Haaland solve Real Madrid's problem?

I don't think this transfer will be possible,  because I don't think Haaland will want to leave Manchester City now and I don't think that Pep will sanction the transfer. Haaland is a very important player for Manchester City and they are not in any financial situation that will make them want to sell him, but if Real Madrid is able to pull off this transfer, then it's going to be a very good one for them, but I don't see the possibility of the transfer going through this summer,  it might be possible in the future,  but not next summer.

[Die_empty]

Just after Madrid lost to the 2nd tier team, and now Perez is dreaming to sign Haaland as a striker to his club. I believe this another non sense thing since Haaland has a contract until 2034, which is still very long way to g. If they're serious about that, they shall have sent at very least 250m +++ to the City, which i believe it's too good to be true.
Also no guarantee for him to leave from City while Pep is still there. What to do you think? Does sign Haaland solve Real Madrid's problem?

Real Madrid has enough players who can compete and win any competition. Bringing in Haaland when players like Mbappe and Vinícius Júnior are still in Real is to cause more confusion. The club is already going through some internal crisis due to the egos of these top players. Bringing in another world class striker without resolving the issues within the club will escalate this dissagrements. What the club need snow is nothing but a good coach. A coach that can harness the resources of the club should be appropriate.  

[tygeade]

i feel a bit doubt Ittihad will let him go, but since he has told club about his intention. I think Ittihad will say "YES". Everything is already completed, and they're still waiting for the green light from Ittihad. Hopefully, his way going back to european competition is gonna happen.

Arabic teams always let anyone go if they want to leave. They want to create a culture where players would know, if they do not do well there or want to leave, they can easily leave. For example Russia has a culture where if you are under contract with them and they do not want to sell you, then they will not let you go for any price, only after you run out your contract you can leave.

Arabian teams do not want that rumour, they want to make sure, if anyone says they want to leave, they can leave right away. Plus Kante makes a decent wage there, so getting rid of that wage would be a plus, they can go hire someone else for that kind of money as well and wouldn't really be a terrible idea to go younger next time.