⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Jaycoinz]

The joy of every footballer is playing with comfort and happiness in his football club as football is a game that requires full concentration, attention and not distraction from misunderstanding or hatred from teams management or even coach. Last season lookman had an excellent season with Atlanta  that he scored  11 goals in the Italian serial A with Atlanta all before he find joy and comfort in the team then but what changed this season that he had no good time even with his quality, so i think that move to atletico Madrid where the will offer him the joy he desires is the best decision to make as he wants to have a good season

When a player is not appreciated as much when he’s given his all to the team, it makes him not want to stay again and will look for the next available alternative to make sure his transfer to the next club works out. I am really happy for him to see his move works out, he’ll be more appreciated there as long as he remains productive and contributes well to the success of the team. This is a one time African player of the year, he deserves some respect at least for his services to that club. Atletico Madrid is a bigger club and this for him is an uplift and not seeing himself less going to the club. I’m sure he’ll do well in this club even better than he did at Atalanta.

For many reasons I like that Ademola Lookman has left Bergamo Atalanta, for a while now he’s been living in a toxic environment, his woes started with his former manager Gasperini and somehow continued with the new coach and he’s been wanting to leave ever since. Somehow he lost his spark in all these challenges until the last couple of months.
I’m so glad he ended up at Atletico Madrid and not Fenerbahce.

It's indeed a great move for him and just like you I have always wondered why he wasted so much time to leave that club since the relationship with the coaching body isn't all that good, but I guess that part is history now. I wish him all the best and hopefully he gets to thrive at Athletico de Madrid because they too are not looking like their normal self and definitely need the services of the newly signed player but faith has to decide if he will blend in smoothly or have a total flip of a season with Athletico Madrid.

[EL MOHA]

The problem is that until now Isak has not contributed much to Liverpool even though he is currently one of the most expensive players for Liverpool but his performance is still very lacking. Maybe this is due to lack of adaptation or because the slot is still unable to maximize the opportunities possessed by Isak but I agree with what you said, rather than now they spend more money it would be better to at least wait until the end of the season and at this time be used as a comprehensive evaluation material for Liverpool.

Isak has been out for quite some games now I think you might have forgotten that, although before his injury he was actually getting back to form his form as he had started to get in the goals for the his new clubs which I am very sure would have Continued if he has been around. He wasn’t the only huge signing this season that had such a rough start to life at their new club with his fellow team mate Florian Wirtz also had same experience too and of recent is also picking up his form and showing off why he was brought in for such an expensive amount.

The Isak slow start to the life is actually also due to lack of preseason he didn’t had with his team and that was why he had to start slow to start getting goals

Really unlucky for Mateta and Crystal Palace both!    He was on the verge of being signed by one of Italian teams such as Juventus and Milan.

He had his medical for Milan a short time ago but the results led his transfer to be called off...

A serious injury that is though. After he recovers I wonder whether there will still be interest in him from big teams.

Mateta was seriously considering leaving Crystal palace and nearly wanted to force the move himself because I think he beliefs this is the right time to get that move done and also the upcoming World Cup was said to be part of his reason to depart I think this failed move has actually had to bring him back to drawing table again which is to continue to be exceptional at Crystal Palace I believe both the call up to the national team will come and the top clubs will still come by Summer

[RaltcoinsB]

According to reports in the press, Liverpool are interested in Zeki Çelik. Zeki Çelik's contract with Roma expires at the end of the season. He is a right-back who doesn't make positional errors. The Premier League wouldn't be too difficult for him, but it seems to me he might be a better option for the bench rather than the starting eleven. He doesn't have an ego and would adapt to Liverpool without any problems. His low cost makes him a good alternative. I think he has a good chance of making a good transfer in January, even if it's not to Liverpool, given his qualities and current form. If you can't sign Frimpong or Hakimi after Trent, I'd say this alternative won't leave you stranded halfway...

His contract expires in June this year, and I heard that Roma have not yet agreed a new contract with him, Roma are hampered by the salary demanded by Zeki Çelik and also the player desire to play elsewhere, with that situation Liverpool can get him for free, but it will not be easy because several other clubs also have the same interest. Liverpool success could be a reality if they offer a decent salary, and although Zeki Çelik is not one of the highest quality players, he can still be relied upon as a substitute in defense or midfield.

He's certainly a good option as a free agent backup. At 28, he could be a versatile player for Liverpool for a few seasons, usable in rotation situations. He can be used both as a full-back and an attacking option. His playing in the Premier League would also increase his value for our Turkish national team, I'm sure, because I think he can develop in the demanding physical conditions of the Premier League. He's also been performing reasonably well with Roma. I think his transfer is very logical, especially considering the possibility of a free transfer. However, I think Roma could extend his contract.

[Oluwa-btc]

Really unlucky for Mateta and Crystal Palace both!    He was on the verge of being signed by one of Italian teams such as Juventus and Milan.

He had his medical for Milan a short time ago but the results led his transfer to be called off...

A serious injury that is though. After he recovers I wonder whether there will still be interest in him from big teams.

He's not the first name who made a move to AC Milan and failed to pass his medicals.

Victor Boniface made a move to AC Milan and failed to pass his medicals. It was sad to  see that for a country man.

Mateta was one player who thrived in the Premier League and I was certain as hell he'll make it work in the Seria A league competition. I hope he returns early enough to make it to the world cup. This injury leaves Crystal Palace in a bad position again.

[Sexylizzy2813]

AC Milan has just informed Crystal Palace that they won't be proceeding with the transfer of Jean Philippe Mateta due to failed medical test. It was discovered during the medical that Mateta has a lingering knee problem and that's what they are holding on as the reason for pulling out of the deal. To me AC Milan was never serious in signing this player. I see this as just an excuse from the Milan camp. I feel bad for Jean Philippe Mateta as he was keen on making this Milan move.

I think Mateta is going to feel different about this move and how it ended unless a miracle happens for another club to come for him, I'm not sure but is like Juventus are considering him as an option...that aside. My worry about Mateta is how on earth is this player going to have a good time with the club like he used to? The fans can choose to boo him for trying to force his way out, for me he should have stayed till the end of the season, that would have been better. Is he going to sit on the bench till the end of the season? I'm not sure and this news about Mateta reminds me of Zaha, when he tried to leave but was forced to stay till the end of the season but I'm this case Mateta I think this will affect his form in the sense that he might not be playing with his mind and is clear that he wants to leave as the other players did (Eze and Guehi).

If you look at this thing very well, I don't really blame Mateta for trying to leave Crystal Palace, he wanted to move to a bigger club to increase his odd in making it to the French national team this summer. You know this is a world cup year and the players in bigger clubs are always considered first by the national coaches. Players in struggling clubs are mostly neglected. This was the main reason why I believed Mateta wanted to make the move this January and couldn't wait till the summer. Crystal palace should just try to understand and try not to make him uncomfortable till the end of the season.

If that's the case then he started planning at the wrong time, he's a good player for the club and if France national wanted him he would have been invited since the international break and maybe given a playing time but this isn't the right time and he have keep playing for Palace to see if some of the bigger clubs would consider him because if he chooses not to play them his value will drop and clubs might look elsewhere in the next transfer window and it can even make him end up in a very poor club which can even end his days as a footballer.

[logfiles]

Hmmm, that's quite right...
Liverpool already have two world class striker like Alexander Isaak and Hugo Ekitike and instead of them bringing new striker will not be a good idea because Liverpool problem is not a attacking player their problem is defensive player like currently Ibrahim Konate contract on expiry count down and soon in 6 month he will become free agent as well as Van Dijk is getting older and older and soon he also will leave the club. So Liverpool need defensive signing instead of attacking player.

Besides that here I will also elobrate it that Aron Slot is not making any good progress like this season he didn't make any good progress although he spends million of dollars but still his performance is not making any sense.

So they should also need a new coach.

I haven't honestly seen any big impact made by Isak after his arrival just like many other new signings in Liverpool this season. Maybe Arne slot is still trying to get it figured out, and so he may need more time and money, but that will all depend on how patient the Liverpool management is.

[Zackz5000]

Hmmm, that's quite right...
Liverpool already have two world class striker like Alexander Isaak and Hugo Ekitike and instead of them bringing new striker will not be a good idea because Liverpool problem is not a attacking player their problem is defensive player like currently Ibrahim Konate contract on expiry count down and soon in 6 month he will become free agent as well as Van Dijk is getting older and older and soon he also will leave the club. So Liverpool need defensive signing instead of attacking player.

Besides that here I will also elobrate it that Aron Slot is not making any good progress like this season he didn't make any good progress although he spends million of dollars but still his performance is not making any sense.

So they should also need a new coach.

I haven't honestly seen any big impact made by Isak after his arrival just like many other new signings in Liverpool this season. Maybe Arne slot is still trying to get it figured out, and so he may need more time and money, but that will all depend on how patient the Liverpool management is.

It could either be that Isak was overrated or his style of play didn't suit the Liverpool formation, Isak was a good player in Newcastle before Liverpool bought him and he suddenly didn't play as expected. With Liverpool performance last season and the signing of Isak this season i almost thought that Liverpool will become unstoppable in the English Premier league but the team performance dropped badly, so maybe also it could also be that the inconsistency of Liverpool this season has also affected the performance of Isak.

[Ale88]

Finally winter transfer window almost close and has several transfer fees record this time with Manchester City leading the top standing by signing most expensive players. The Citizen spent more than 84 million euro for signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth and become the most expensive fees transfer for this winter transfer window and the second position leading by by Liverpool by signing youth France player Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes with fees transfer around 82 million euro but the players will move to the Kop for the next season.

The top sixth standings of most expensive transfer fees dominance by the Premier League teams who really active signing new players at winter transfer window, few hours later has possibility this transfer record destroy before the winter transfer window closing?


brfootball

The prices you reported are in US$, not euros, so are way lower than what you said. Semenyo wasn't paid 84 million euros, that would be a ridiculous price even for the Premier League standards.

From this table, I see two things that struck me.
Flamengo spent a large amount on a player like Lucas Paquetá, which is strange! Usually, they are the only ones selling at high prices.
The other oddity is Atalanta's move, taking one of their best players at a lower price than that offered by Inter six months earlier.
However, the Premier League is unrivalled when it comes to the transfer market; the best players all go there.

I am very surprised about Paquetá's transfer to Flamengo: they paid a huge fee for a players that is going to be 29 years old very soon. I mean, Paquetá is good, but is worth $50 millions for a Brazilian club? That is a lot of money!
Regarding Lookman, my idea is that Atalanta didn't want to sell the player to another Serie A team, so they are fine with getting less money as long as the player goes abroad.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

I haven't honestly seen any big impact made by Isak after his arrival just like many other new signings in Liverpool this season. Maybe Arne slot is still trying to get it figured out, and so he may need more time and money, but that will all depend on how patient the Liverpool management is.

The same goes for Florian Wirtz because if I'm not mistaken, in 23 matches played, he's only managed 4 goals and 2 assists. Isak is still recovering from injury and this may also be a factor in why his performance hasn't been so impactful, even though both players initially struggled to adapt at the start of the season. Arne Slot needs to improve team performance if he's not to be sacked as Liverpool's performance this season has looked much worse, although they recently started to rediscover their overall form and managed to beat Newcastle with a fairly promising score.

[Spaceman1000$]

Really unlucky for Mateta and Crystal Palace both!    He was on the verge of being signed by one of Italian teams such as Juventus and Milan.

He had his medical for Milan a short time ago but the results led his transfer to be called off...

A serious injury that is though. After he recovers I wonder whether there will still be interest in him from big teams.

He's not the first name who made a move to AC Milan and failed to pass his medicals.

Victor Boniface made a move to AC Milan and failed to pass his medicals. It was sad to  see that for a country man.

Mateta was one player who thrived in the Premier League and I was certain as hell he'll make it work in the Seria A league competition. I hope he returns early enough to make it to the world cup. This injury leaves Crystal Palace in a bad position again.

I agree with you, I remember same fate happening to victor Boniface, AC Milan gave one flimsy excuse as to why Victor Boniface didn't pass their medicals, for somebody that sees regular playing playing time with Bayern Leverkusen. although he had a kneel injury, and I believe is one of strong reasons why AC backed out, but it wasn't something too bad that will make him not to function well. I believe it's the same fate playing out Mateta.

[hyudien]

It could either be that Isak was overrated or his style of play didn't suit the Liverpool formation, Isak was a good player in Newcastle before Liverpool bought him and he suddenly didn't play as expected. With Liverpool performance last season and the signing of Isak this season i almost thought that Liverpool will become unstoppable in the English Premier league but the team performance dropped badly, so maybe also it could also be that the inconsistency of Liverpool this season has also affected the performance of Isak.

First, Isak was bought when his body condition was not good, we know he had an injury at that time, second, Liverpool was too confident, did not consider the injury and immediately spent big money, lastly, Arne is one of the problems, and perhaps the main problem for Liverpool decline, his ability as a coach still has to be questioned, indeed in the first season he performed brilliantly, but that was because of Klopp legacy, after being given some new strengths, such as Isak and Writz, the foundation fell apart, the point is Arne failed to unite new strengths and old strengths.

[Zackz5000]

It could either be that Isak was overrated or his style of play didn't suit the Liverpool formation, Isak was a good player in Newcastle before Liverpool bought him and he suddenly didn't play as expected. With Liverpool performance last season and the signing of Isak this season i almost thought that Liverpool will become unstoppable in the English Premier league but the team performance dropped badly, so maybe also it could also be that the inconsistency of Liverpool this season has also affected the performance of Isak.

First, Isak was bought when his body condition was not good, we know he had an injury at that time, second, Liverpool was too confident, did not consider the injury and immediately spent big money, lastly, Arne is one of the problems, and perhaps the main problem for Liverpool decline, his ability as a coach still has to be questioned, indeed in the first season he performed brilliantly, but that was because of Klopp legacy, after being given some new strengths, such as Isak and Writz, the foundation fell apart, the point is Arne failed to unite new strengths and old strengths.

That is the point Arne Slot could also the reason why the Liverpool team is not performing well this season, the reason why Liverpool won the tittle last season was actually the lagacy of Jordan Klopp but Arne Slot took the glory. I don't know the team Arne Slot has coached before his previous record that made Liverpool to appoint him as their head coach and the team performance has also affected some players in the team some one like Mo Salah is not also playing a good football this season, let's watch if the team will improve next season maybe the players will also improve but Liverpool should look for another coach.

[TastyChillySauce00]

It's not unlucky. Palace knew mateta's condition, but they kept play him when he's injured. So it's all palace's fault. They think they can fool Milan by selling their damaged player. I am not sure why they thought they could sell an injury player like him, but it's obviously Palace tries to play shady, but glad medical checkup prevented it to happen.

It's really unfortunate that that things are turning out this way for this player and Crystal Palace as a club. But I don't think that Palace is to blame because I don't think that they knew that mateta was actually injured and still wants to sell him out to another club, that will be more of doing a criminal work the truth is that Mateta was injured sometimes ago and was treated and started playing the doctors at palace declared him fit.


Maybe I just feel that the medical team in Milan is just doing a thorough job because they have been good in bringing out players that are injured which their parents clubs did not initially find out. Remember Victor he was also injured and was only discovered when he wanted to sign for Milan.

It's a weird situation when a team didn't know his player was injured, and try to sell him. Don't you remember Boniface's case, yeah it's very similar to that case. team aware about that, but they keep silent with the hope their damaged player could pass the medical checkup, and they can cash out him.
Even a report says that Palace advised him keep play instead of getting knee surgery for his good.

Beside that Milan's medical team did it right. They saved so much money from preventing Boniface joined the club, and now Mateta. I feel they deserve some appreciation as they saved team from being scammed.
I won't be surprised if this moves is a right move. Mateta has a bum knee. He may be looking for a retirement very soon.

[$crypto$]

I haven't honestly seen any big impact made by Isak after his arrival just like many other new signings in Liverpool this season. Maybe Arne slot is still trying to get it figured out, and so he may need more time and money, but that will all depend on how patient the Liverpool management is.

During the summer brought in from Newcastle, Isak has not given his best game for Liverpool and now experiencing this long injury seems a bit difficult for Isak to have a career at Liverpool.

Before the transfer occurred Isak insisted on going to Liverpool and dared to pay dearly now the situation is not as expected even though it is only half a season, still the high price must be able to make a big contribution, this is once again my expectation as a Liverpool fan.

[Nheer]

I haven't honestly seen any big impact made by Isak after his arrival just like many other new signings in Liverpool this season. Maybe Arne slot is still trying to get it figured out, and so he may need more time and money, but that will all depend on how patient the Liverpool management is.

The same goes for Florian Wirtz because if I'm not mistaken, in 23 matches played, he's only managed 4 goals and 2 assists. Isak is still recovering from injury and this may also be a factor in why his performance hasn't been so impactful, even though both players initially struggled to adapt at the start of the season. Arne Slot needs to improve team performance if he's not to be sacked as Liverpool's performance this season has looked much worse, although they recently started to rediscover their overall form and managed to beat Newcastle with a fairly promising score.

When a huge amount is been splashed on a player that's mostly the outcome of it. Most players are affected by the price tag that it affects their performance, this is due to the thought of wanting to impress and show people they are really worth the price. That's the mistake most players do that why they easily flop when are being signed with huge amounts.

With that amount people expect Wirtz and Isak to perform extraordinary because of the price but they are just not good to that extent and so whatever they do doesn't seem to be enough for people. Isak have adapted to the premier league so it shouldn't be hard for him to adapt it's just the price tag that's affecting so people expect him to score goals on every game played. I believe they Isak might find his feet again but we should not expect too much from him and Wirtz will perform well when the team gets better.

[Roseline492]

That is the point Arne Slot could also the reason why the Liverpool team is not performing well this season, the reason why Liverpool won the tittle last season was actually the lagacy of Jordan Klopp but Arne Slot took the glory. I don't know the team Arne Slot has coached before his previous record that made Liverpool to appoint him as their head coach and the team performance has also affected some players in the team some one like Mo Salah is not also playing a good football this season, let's watch if the team will improve next season maybe the players will also improve but Liverpool should look for another coach.

He had actually coached a team and won some of there league while in the club, so he didn't got signed by the team and never win anything for them, his club before Liverpool was Feyenoord and like how he did in his first season in Liverpool it wasn't his only time in going to a club the first season to have a trophy because that is actually how his first year in Feyenoord turns out for him, another coach may have done all the difficult work for him but is still his portfolio everything has gone to. However the rise of Arteta and Arsenal, Liverpool with Arne Slot may not see trophy to conquer because Liverpool is not running for the trophy under top five.

[KTChampions]

I haven't honestly seen any big impact made by Isak after his arrival just like many other new signings in Liverpool this season. Maybe Arne slot is still trying to get it figured out, and so he may need more time and money, but that will all depend on how patient the Liverpool management is.

Isak missed pre-season training due to his strike at Newcastle, then moved to Liverpool where he was unable to fit in without an adaptation period. Now he is seriously injured and it is unknown when he will return. So far, he is 100% on track to become the most expensive flop in the history of the Premier League. But he did make a contribution to Liverpool: he seriously damaged the team's image, both financially and morally, because when you hire a rat, it casts a shadow on you too.

[LGD2Business]

The development of N'Golo Kanté's transfer is very interesting. Even though time has run out, politics is involved in the situation and the transfer is going ahead. FIFA allows it, the national federations allow it. We are seeing things we have never seen in any other transfer before. Frankly, it's sickening to see. As long as football cannot escape the shadow of politics, we cannot talk about fair competition.
Kanté's salary is reportedly 8 million Euro plus bonuses. Who would believe he'd play for 8 million here when he was earning 25 million Euro in Saudi Arabia? They're hiding the financial aspect again. Plus, he left 12 million Euro in unpaid wages at his old club, if you buy that news. The more you think about it, the more these events turn your stomach.

[Mrbluntzy]

I haven't honestly seen any big impact made by Isak after his arrival just like many other new signings in Liverpool this season. Maybe Arne slot is still trying to get it figured out, and so he may need more time and money, but that will all depend on how patient the Liverpool management is.

Isak missed pre-season training due to his strike at Newcastle, then moved to Liverpool where he was unable to fit in without an adaptation period. Now he is seriously injured and it is unknown when he will return. So far, he is 100% on track to become the most expensive flop in the history of the Premier League. But he did make a contribution to Liverpool: he seriously damaged the team's image, both financially and morally, because when you hire a rat, it casts a shadow on you too.

Newcastle United are not happy with the Sweden international not after he force his move from the St James Park last season and you expect him to do better at Anfield. Alexander Isak is sitting on the bench. He's been a very important player for the club and the expectations from him was to come to Liverpool and become a top striker just like Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané but reverse is the case. He's finding it really difficult to adapt and when he's been brought on the pitch, he barely deliver and perform to the full expectations of the club and fans. Everyone now valued Hugo Ekitiké because he's a versatile forward and time without numbers, he made huge impact for the club.

Arne Slot have slim chances of staying in Liverpool, he's not making any demands because he's not making any approach for a change. Although the board do believe the Slot have more chances of succeeding with the club, he'd done before and doing it again wouldn't be a problem or would it?

[KTChampions]

Finally winter transfer window almost close and has several transfer fees record this time with Manchester City leading the top standing by signing most expensive players. The Citizen spent more than 84 million euro for signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth and become the most expensive fees transfer for this winter transfer window and the second position leading by by Liverpool by signing youth France player Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes with fees transfer around 82 million euro but the players will move to the Kop for the next season.

The top sixth standings of most expensive transfer fees dominance by the Premier League teams who really active signing new players at winter transfer window, few hours later has possibility this transfer record destroy before the winter transfer window closing?


brfootball

With Haaland, City are buying another striker in what is the most expensive transfer of the winter window, I'm not surprised  Liverpool's move is justified, their defensive problems are obvious, but is the price for a centre-back breaking records again? Liverpool have certainly followed in City's footsteps and are pouring money into their problems instead of getting rid of their manager first. Otherwise, nothing new, the Premier League is financially dominant, it's surprising that anyone buys players from the Premier League at all, i.e. the movement is not completely one-way.