⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[SatoPrincess]

Real Madrid thought that the young coaches can do it better than the old experience ones but it's clear to them now that an experience coach is the key to success in a big club like Real Madrid. Of course, Ancelotti is far better than Allegri when it comes to Real Madrid football pattern and the worst thing Real Madrid did to themselves was to fire Ancelotti just like that.

The problem isn’t the age or lack of experience, the problem is that Real Madrid have too many divas and the players know they have more power than the managers. Allegri is a top manager and can command respect from the players hopefully even from Vinicius junior. But I’m afraid his style of play cannot work with this Madrid team, Allegri is a defensive coach and Madrid’s defense just isn’t cut out for that kind of football.

[Finebone]

I agree with you about the capacity of a coach to control the situation in the dressing room. It requires the ability to understand while still giving players the options to play better. In a squad full of egotistical players, it will be quite difficult for a new coach without a previous career to neutralize the situation. The inconsistency of vision and player egos only causes problems on the pitch. We'll see if Allegri can overcome that. I'm not 100% sure, but there's no harm in trying to prove to the fans what's really at the root of the problem.

I don't think that controlling egolistic types of player is about experience mate, i think that is more of being good at human management, because we have seen countless times how experienced managers clash with his own players, and it went out of hand later on, just because he handled the situation poorly.
 So in the case of allegri, he is actually experienced, but if he fails to manage the players at real madrid properly if he eventually signed as the manager of real madrid, he may encounter the same problem xabi Alonso experience, which might be the beginning of his end, at the club.

[blue Snow]

I never expected this kind of rumor to come. Elliot Anderson is rumoring saying he's keen to join in City. If it's true, i think City shall pick him up. I have feeling City may lose Bernardo or Rodri this summer. So he's gonna be a solid transfer for sure.

I aware Forest rated him as important player, but since he's not keen anymore to stay there. I guess Forest can do nothing if he request his club to leave. The only problem is his value. He's being valued 90m. It sounds too pricey for a player at his calibre. However, it can be cheaper when Forest relegated, and it's very possible to meet such condition. It seems City takes everyone to their squad soon.

Elliot Anderson has been Manchester City's top target since last season, but failed to reach an agreement with Nottingham Forest. Pep Guardiola really likes Elliot's playing style and he fits well with Guardiola's tactics. Manchester City wants to rebuild its squad by bringing in quality young players, and one of their main targets is Elliot. Of course, Manchester City will not want to pay 90 million rupiah because that is a high price. Manchester City will certainly only make a decision after the end of this season. If Nottingham Forest are relegated, the price will be much lower, and Nottingham Forest will not be able to hold off their player from leaving. Of course, Manchester City is not the only team targeting Elliot, as it is likely that other big teams will also be eyeing Elliot, as he is indeed a great midfielder.

[SatoPrincess]

I never expected this kind of rumor to come. Elliot Anderson is rumoring saying he's keen to join in City. If it's true, i think City shall pick him up. I have feeling City may lose Bernardo or Rodri this summer. So he's gonna be a solid transfer for sure.

I aware Forest rated him as important player, but since he's not keen anymore to stay there. I guess Forest can do nothing if he request his club to leave. The only problem is his value. He's being valued 90m. It sounds too pricey for a player at his calibre. However, it can be cheaper when Forest relegated, and it's very possible to meet such condition. It seems City takes everyone to their squad soon.

Elliot Anderson is a good player. You’re right about the possibility of the price going down when Nottingham Forest get relegated but what happens when he starts for England in the World Cup. Tbh I think Manchester City will be more than happy to pay 100m to sign him. Some say Anderson will be the replacement for either Rodri or Bernardo if they leave the club next season. He’s also been linked to Manchester United but I guess he wants a team where he can win trophies.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Elliot Anderson is a good player. You’re right about the possibility of the price going down when Nottingham Forest get relegated but what happens when he starts for England in the World Cup. Tbh I think Manchester City will be more than happy to pay 100m to sign him. Some say Anderson will be the replacement for either Rodri or Bernardo if they leave the club next season. He’s also been linked to Manchester United but I guess he wants a team where he can win trophies.

Securing Elliot Anderson's signature would be crucial for Manchester City as if Rodri or Bernardo were to leave next season, he could be a suitable replacement. Manchester United are also reportedly interested in Elliot Anderson, but the potential for a move to Manchester City is much greater given Pep Guardiola's much more stable team than Manchester United. If Nottingham Forest are relegated next season, his market value might drop slightly, even though he would be a starter for England at the World Cup. This would be an interesting rumor as both Manchester clubs are interested in the player.

[Ale88]

I understand that a coach like Allegri of course doesn't really warm up the fans but Real Madrid are in a very complicated moment because the team is not well built. They need a pragmatic manager, right now Real Madrid fans can't thing about joga bonito while the players are not good enough. I don't want to say the team completely needs to be rebuilt but many of their last signings were just wrong, they chose to bet to much on young players but you can't replace players like Casemiro, Kroos and Modric with Camavinga and Arda Guler, you also need someone who is ready now, not in 3-4 years. Well, actually you can, but you can't pretend and/or expect to win immediately at that point, you must understand that you'll probably have some seasons with no titles at all at that point.
Allegri is very good when it comes to rebuild teams and he usually works with whatever players he has available, he doesn't really make any requests. Real Madrid already hired Mourinho in the past, Allegri is the same type of manager at the end, it wouldn't be anything new.

There is no way to call Allegri a bad coach. He is quite experienced. But I agree with you that Real Madrid's squad needs big changes.

I never said Allegri is a bad coach, what I said is that his style is basically the opposite of what a Real Madrid fan would expect to see from the team. Allegri's team are based on a strong and solid defense, he aims to win 1-0 or 2-1, he doesn't care about playing well or entertaining the fans, it's all about the result. Just like Mourinho and Simeone.

I understand that a coach like Allegri of course doesn't really warm up the fans but Real Madrid are in a very complicated moment because the team is not well built. They need a pragmatic manager, right now Real Madrid fans can't thing about joga bonito while the players are not good enough. I don't want to say the team completely needs to be rebuilt but many of their last signings were just wrong, they chose to bet to much on young players but you can't replace players like Casemiro, Kroos and Modric with Camavinga and Arda Guler, you also need someone who is ready now, not in 3-4 years. Well, actually you can, but you can't pretend and/or expect to win immediately at that point, you must understand that you'll probably have some seasons with no titles at all at that point.
Allegri is very good when it comes to rebuild teams and he usually works with whatever players he has available, he doesn't really make any requests. Real Madrid already hired Mourinho in the past, Allegri is the same type of manager at the end, it wouldn't be anything new.

one thing i know is that this is not 2015, employing allegri is the fastest route to faluire, what you will get: boring football with underwhelming results, angry players playing out of position useless  signings that do not benefit the club. angry fans etc.

It's not 2015 but that doesn't mean Allegri can fix some of Real Madrid's problems. People also thought Ancelotti was done and then he came back and won the Champions League. Now he's gone and the team is falling apart.

[Velvet78]

He has already been rumoured for a possible transfer out this summer. If the source is telling the truth about his being unhappy then Tottenham won't have much choice other than letting him go.

They aren't having a good season in the first place. They are even likely to relegate from the Premier League you know. In this situation, not only him but also other good players in the team would like to leave.

[Zlantann]

Securing Elliot Anderson's signature would be crucial for Manchester City as if Rodri or Bernardo were to leave next season, he could be a suitable replacement. Manchester United are also reportedly interested in Elliot Anderson, but the potential for a move to Manchester City is much greater given Pep Guardiola's much more stable team than Manchester United. If Nottingham Forest are relegated next season, his market value might drop slightly, even though he would be a starter for England at the World Cup. This would be an interesting rumor as both Manchester clubs are interested in the player.

£90 million will be too attractive for Nottingham Forest to reject.  Even if they escape relegation, the club will gladly let Elliot Anderson leave for that amount. Manchester United have been priced out of the race because it looks like the English international is more comfortable moving to Manchester City. The incoming City sporting director Hugo Viana have made it clear that his first target is Anderson. His goal against Pep Guardiola side have also increased the desperation of the club to get him. The 23-year-old has showcased so much potential that he deserves to be highly sought after.

[harapan]

I never expected this kind of rumor to come. Elliot Anderson is rumoring saying he's keen to join in City. If it's true, i think City shall pick him up. I have feeling City may lose Bernardo or Rodri this summer. So he's gonna be a solid transfer for sure.

I aware Forest rated him as important player, but since he's not keen anymore to stay there. I guess Forest can do nothing if he request his club to leave. The only problem is his value. He's being valued 90m. It sounds too pricey for a player at his calibre. However, it can be cheaper when Forest relegated, and it's very possible to meet such condition. It seems City takes everyone to their squad soon.

To Manchester City is bullshit, he will definitely be the next Kalvin Phillip's and if Pep Guardiola stays he will barely get game time if Rodri is without injury but it is good to have squad depth.
Whoever that is willing to spend money will surely get him, he is a fine player who I thought should be the new Roy Keane for Manchester United long time midfield partner alongside Kobbie Mainno

[Slow death]

He has already been rumoured for a possible transfer out this summer. If the source is telling the truth about his being unhappy then Tottenham won't have much choice other than letting him go.

They aren't having a good season in the first place. They are even likely to relegate from the Premier League you know. In this situation, not only him but also other good players in the team would like to leave.

Since when has this source been telling the truth? I remember many cases of player transfer rumors that this source published, but most of them were fake news, and it wasn't difficult to spot that early on. This source has serious problems verifying the facts. I don't understand why they don't follow the example of Fabrizio Romano, who posts rumors because they are 100% certain. The guy investigates and has good contacts in the football market.

[SquallLeonhart]

80 million for Hojlund and Rashford? How do they figure that could happen? I mean is it 40-40? Because we are talking about two players who neither worth 40 million euro to me at all. I would say realistic would be 60 million, maybe 65-70 with bonuses if they are lucky. Rashford could worth 30 million straight up, they do not need to calculate it with bonuses or anything, so 30 right there.

But Hojlund is not a 50 million player, he is also 30 million, and maybe like with some bonuses could go up to 35-40. I can't see a scenario where these two are worth 80 million and if they just decline and reject any offer, until they get what they want, they won't get what they want and the results will be a lot more worse for them. Because if they don't accept what they have, they may never get what they ask for, and players would stay at United instead and would have to be loaned out again.

[Mayor of ogba]

I hope this isn't true... I wouldn't like to see Allegri managing Real Madrid. His ways of winning are just very boring. He is worse than Ancelotti about that so I would rather see Ancelotti back.  

This is just a rumour of course. Real Madrid should be able to find a manager who thinks of offense more than defense. I don't mean they will keep their defense line weak. But they have a squad that should play offensively most of the time.

Real Madrid thought that the young coaches can do it better than the old experience ones but it's clear to them now that an experience coach is the key to success in a big club like Real Madrid. Of course, Ancelotti is far better than Allegri when it comes to Real Madrid football pattern and the worst thing Real Madrid did to themselves was to fire Ancelotti just like that.

I don't see anything wrong in Real Madrid sacking Ancelotti and also given young coaches a chance to coach Real Madrid because if the young coaches aren't giving a chance to coach? How will they get the experience that will help them perform better in the future. The current problem at Real Madrid isn't what any coach can solve quickly, so I blame Real Madrid management for sacking Xabi Alonso few months after they made him the head coach of Real Madrid because if they were patient with him, he would have been able to turn things around at Real Madrid in the long run.

[Stablexcoin]

I agree with you about the capacity of a coach to control the situation in the dressing room. It requires the ability to understand while still giving players the options to play better. In a squad full of egotistical players, it will be quite difficult for a new coach without a previous career to neutralize the situation. The inconsistency of vision and player egos only causes problems on the pitch. We'll see if Allegri can overcome that. I'm not 100% sure, but there's no harm in trying to prove to the fans what's really at the root of the problem.

Real Madrid problem is not the coach but the players. Ancelotti was a perfect coach that fits the style of Real Madrid, he was succeeded by Xabi Alonso who also was at his coaching peak leading Bayer Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga title with long record of unbeaten in the league, how is it possible that Real Madrid couldn't succeed under this coaches management.

Real Madrid also have defensive problem affecting the team, getting past the defenders always make scoring easy and that has been how Real Madrid been losing their matches. Trent who was newly signed is probably one of the weakest defenders that has quality playing time, and hasn't added much in his position, very good player when attacking but defending is his problem.

[Jostern]

He has already been rumoured for a possible transfer out this summer. If the source is telling the truth about his being unhappy then Tottenham won't have much choice other than letting him go.

They aren't having a good season in the first place. They are even likely to relegate from the Premier League you know. In this situation, not only him but also other good players in the team would like to leave.

I don’t see how Mickey Van den Ven stays beyond this season with Tottenham, because he is being linked with so many clubs, I’m completely sure that teams like Liverpool are very much interested in his services, starting from when he was playing for Wolfsburg Liverpool have been tracking him, and now Liverpool are looking for defenders because Van Dijk is getting older and Ibrahima Konates future is uncertain.

Currently I think there isn’t so much in the rumor of Barcelona, but if that is true with the speculation of Barcelona news it will also be a good move for him, also looking at how bad Tottenham are right now, the club is looking like it’s moving to the wrong direction and if they don’t play well, they might be getting relegated from the Premier League, and when this players have that little opportunities they will want to take that opportunities of moving to a bigger club because Tottenham isn’t a big Club.

[GiftedMAN]

I don’t see how Mickey Van den Ven stays beyond this season with Tottenham, because he is being linked with so many clubs, I’m completely sure that teams like Liverpool are very much interested in his services, starting from when he was playing for Wolfsburg Liverpool have been tracking him, and now Liverpool are looking for defenders because Van Dijk is getting older and Ibrahima Konates future is uncertain.

Currently I think there isn’t so much in the rumor of Barcelona, but if that is true with the speculation of Barcelona news it will also be a good move for him, also looking at how bad Tottenham are right now, the club is looking like it’s moving to the wrong direction and if they don’t play well, they might be getting relegated from the Premier League, and when this players have that little opportunities they will want to take that opportunities of moving to a bigger club because Tottenham isn’t a big Club.

With how poor Tottenham has become, most of their players would leave whether they get relegated or not. I've come across news about Van de Ven before now, i think Manchester United are seriously seeing him as a target and possible replacement for Maguire if he leaves the club. Van de Ven is a reliable player and would suit the first team of any big team in the Premier League, I'll be very happy if Manchester United go for him.

[Victorybit1]

I don’t see how Mickey Van den Ven stays beyond this season with Tottenham, because he is being linked with so many clubs, I’m completely sure that teams like Liverpool are very much interested in his services, starting from when he was playing for Wolfsburg Liverpool have been tracking him, and now Liverpool are looking for defenders because Van Dijk is getting older and Ibrahima Konates future is uncertain.

Currently I think there isn’t so much in the rumor of Barcelona, but if that is true with the speculation of Barcelona news it will also be a good move for him, also looking at how bad Tottenham are right now, the club is looking like it’s moving to the wrong direction and if they don’t play well, they might be getting relegated from the Premier League, and when this players have that little opportunities they will want to take that opportunities of moving to a bigger club because Tottenham isn’t a big Club.

With how poor Tottenham has become, most of their players would leave whether they get relegated or not. I've come across news about Van de Ven before now, i think Manchester United are seriously seeing him as a target and possible replacement for Maguire if he leaves the club. Van de Ven is a reliable player and would suit the first team of any big team in the Premier League, I'll be very happy if Manchester United go for him.

Tottenham have a lot of big players too especially players that wouldn't want to sit back at the club when it gets relegated but hopefully we won't get to reach that stage because it would be really sad seeing a team that actually won the Europa League go back into the second tier of the premier League just a year after achieving such great height at European level.

[Ale88]

I agree with you about the capacity of a coach to control the situation in the dressing room. It requires the ability to understand while still giving players the options to play better. In a squad full of egotistical players, it will be quite difficult for a new coach without a previous career to neutralize the situation. The inconsistency of vision and player egos only causes problems on the pitch. We'll see if Allegri can overcome that. I'm not 100% sure, but there's no harm in trying to prove to the fans what's really at the root of the problem.

Real Madrid problem is not the coach but the players. Ancelotti was a perfect coach that fits the style of Real Madrid, he was succeeded by Xabi Alonso who also was at his coaching peak leading Bayer Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga title with long record of unbeaten in the league, how is it possible that Real Madrid couldn't succeed under this coaches management.

Real Madrid also have defensive problem affecting the team, getting past the defenders always make scoring easy and that has been how Real Madrid been losing their matches. Trent who was newly signed is probably one of the weakest defenders that has quality playing time, and hasn't added much in his position, very good player when attacking but defending is his problem.

Can we really talk about "being at coaching peak" for Xabi Alonso? I mean, he managed Real Sociedad B for 3 years and then he spent other 3 years managing Bayer Leverkusen. So his real career is only about 3 years in Germany. How can that be a peak? Ancelotti before arriving at Real Madrid he managed Reggiana, Parma, Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea and PSG. In his case we can talk about a career peak (which lasted for a long time) but Xabi Alonso? No, at least in my opinion. 3 years don't make you a top manager.

[asriloni]

He has already been rumoured for a possible transfer out this summer. If the source is telling the truth about his being unhappy then Tottenham won't have much choice other than letting him go.

They aren't having a good season in the first place. They are even likely to relegate from the Premier League you know. In this situation, not only him but also other good players in the team would like to leave.

I think none in spurs are keen to play at Chanmpionship. So it's normal when we see Van de Ven is planning to exit from there. They are PL level, so going to the Championship will hurt their reputation a lot as a footballer.

So it's right if they're gonna leave from there if their club is getting relegated. Beside that their club is gonna lose potential income, which makes them unable to pay their salary otherwise they will break financial fair play rules.

I see numbers of player in Tottenham is preparing for the worst result, and it's not only him. The better he tells his club his intention asap before it's too late.

Who knows Barcelona or Liverpool can come earlier after he announces his intention to part way with Spurs. 

[Mustang Shelby]

I agree with you about the capacity of a coach to control the situation in the dressing room. It requires the ability to understand while still giving players the options to play better. In a squad full of egotistical players, it will be quite difficult for a new coach without a previous career to neutralize the situation. The inconsistency of vision and player egos only causes problems on the pitch. We'll see if Allegri can overcome that. I'm not 100% sure, but there's no harm in trying to prove to the fans what's really at the root of the problem.

Real Madrid problem is not the coach but the players. Ancelotti was a perfect coach that fits the style of Real Madrid, he was succeeded by Xabi Alonso who also was at his coaching peak leading Bayer Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga title with long record of unbeaten in the league, how is it possible that Real Madrid couldn't succeed under this coaches management.

Real Madrid also have defensive problem affecting the team, getting past the defenders always make scoring easy and that has been how Real Madrid been losing their matches. Trent who was newly signed is probably one of the weakest defenders that has quality playing time, and hasn't added much in his position, very good player when attacking but defending is his problem.

Can we really talk about "being at coaching peak" for Xabi Alonso? I mean, he managed Real Sociedad B for 3 years and then he spent other 3 years managing Bayer Leverkusen. So his real career is only about 3 years in Germany. How can that be a peak? Ancelotti before arriving at Real Madrid he managed Reggiana, Parma, Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea and PSG. In his case we can talk about a career peak (which lasted for a long time) but Xabi Alonso? No, at least in my opinion. 3 years don't make you a top manager.

You can't become a great manager in just three years. His time at Leverkusen was fantastic, we can't deny that. However, it's not entirely accurate to consider a manager a top-tier coach solely based on a single success in their career. As we saw, he wasn't very successful at Real Madrid. There will inevitably be ups and downs. Ancelotti, on the other hand, had a fantastic career.

[Cyber_warrior]

Real Madrid thought that the young coaches can do it better than the old experience ones but it's clear to them now that an experience coach is the key to success in a big club like Real Madrid. Of course, Ancelotti is far better than Allegri when it comes to Real Madrid football pattern and the worst thing Real Madrid did to themselves was to fire Ancelotti just like that.

The problem isn’t the age or lack of experience, the problem is that Real Madrid have too many divas and the players know they have more power than the managers. Allegri is a top manager and can command respect from the players hopefully even from Vinicius junior. But I’m afraid his style of play cannot work with this Madrid team, Allegri is a defensive coach and Madrid’s defense just isn’t cut out for that kind of football.

I think you're right the players have more ego and power than the managers that's why it's very difficult for a younger manager to manage them. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius particularly are the ones giving the coaches tough time, they don't have respect and that was what made it difficult for Xabi Alonso to manage them and it lead to his sacking.

I believe it will be different with a more experienced coach. Someone that can handle the dressing room properly and take charge as a coach that way Mbappe and Vinicius won't be able to disrespect him.

You're right Allegri can control the players but the only problem is his style of playing I don't think it will be suitable for Real Madrid. Maybe it could actually work and help them improve their defense and bring out the best in Vinicius and Mbappe if the team is defending and they are left to attack.