⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[EL MOHA]

For sure, Rodri will offer more maturity and calmness in the Madrid midfield considering that they have very young talented midfielders in their ranks currently so the addition of Rodri will be a huge boost for them to provide that leadership role in the midfield. But going forward I don’t think Rodri could be seen as that long term option for Real Madrid, ever since he came back from his long term injury he’s been struggling to replicate his previous form and he’s also aging.

One thing about injury is that it actually takes just one injury to start and then it is hard for some reoccurrence to stop, Rodri was an excellent player throughout his days at Manchester City and no one can deny that, in fact if that form is the current form of Rodri I will say he can walk into any team easily without any competition. But let’s be realistic. Would this inconsistent Rodri actually bench Touchameni or Valverde at Real Madrid currently?

I think Real Madrid through their recent transfers are definitely not a team which I think are after just any player, I have seen them of recent go after young players which clearly shows that this new Madrid era has left the old ways of just going for already established or accomplished players only to going for raw talent and developing players.

[Jaycoinz]

Rodri to Madrid still doesn't make sense to me, we will live and learn and see how this could be happening, we should not be really worried about it to be fair, we could assume that it can be done. I know that it is not going to be easy, and we are not going to see this happen that easily, but I do wonder if it's even possible.

Madrid should stop looking at midfields though, they really have way too many, to eb fair they do have a lot of defense too but they keep getting injured, you can't just get couple more defense in case everyone is injured again, this time if they are not then all those players would get no minutes, you can't be ready for 4-5 players at the same position being injured, that's not something you get ready for.

Real Madrid have the influence and capabilities to attract and even buy any players of their choice so I think when the time comes they would get the players even if its the midfielders or strikers. As for Rodri move to Real Madrid, I don't see this happening since he isn't on his best form coupled with the fact that he is probably not the target now for the team.

[Agathamay]

For sure, Rodri will offer more maturity and calmness in the Madrid midfield considering that they have very young talented midfielders in their ranks currently so the addition of Rodri will be a huge boost for them to provide that leadership role in the midfield. But going forward I don’t think Rodri could be seen as that long term option for Real Madrid, ever since he came back from his long term injury he’s been struggling to replicate his previous form and he’s also aging.

Alvaro Arbeloa bringing in Rodri from Manchester City to join his engine room would be a big move for the manager and for Madrid. Rodri have been injury prune this season, not just this season but eversince winning the Balon D'OR. He's been clearly unavailable and inconsistent in performance. Manchester City headcoach, Pep Guardiola holding on Rodri because he believes he's the man to maintain the calmness in games and doing his rocket shoots on the pitch.

[Webutxo]

Alvaro Arbeloa bringing in Rodri from Manchester City to join his engine room would be a big move for the manager and for Madrid. Rodri have been injury prune this season, not just this season but eversince winning the Balon D'OR. He's been clearly unavailable and inconsistent in performance. Manchester City headcoach, Pep Guardiola holding on Rodri because he believes he's the man to maintain the calmness in games and doing his rocket shoots on the pitch.

I don't understand how football transfer work but Rodri isn't coming to Real Madrid. I know we all leave in speculation, nothing is confirmed until the news is confirmed right? But I will not accept that Rodri will come to Real Madrid. That's a disrespectful to Vinicious, to the club as whole because I remember the team refused to attend the last Balon D'or because of the politics they did. I also remember how the club rant but people think all of that is forgotten, he better go elsewhere maybe Barcelona will be a perfect choice than Real Madrid when we know the team will not even accept him unless there is something discuss that we don't know nothing about.

[8rch7]

Madrid should stop looking at midfields though, they really have way too many, to eb fair they do have a lot of defense too but they keep getting injured, you can't just get couple more defense in case everyone is injured again, this time if they are not then all those players would get no minutes, you can't be ready for 4-5 players at the same position being injured, that's not something you get ready for.

I think so, Madrid right now have many top talent midfielder players exactly after promoting Thiago Pitarch to senior team and right now many option to use for the midfielder area, Madrid really need to sign player at defender position exactly with central defender regarding several defender get injury.
But if Rodri have lower fees transfer regarding one year contract left with Manchester City I don't think Madrid won't loss this great opportunity, Rodri actually not still old but if can sign him with frees transfer fees why not sign him although a lot of controversial between him and Madrid when last season become the ballon d'or winner.

[Amphenomenon]

For sure, Rodri will offer more maturity and calmness in the Madrid midfield considering that they have very young talented midfielders in their ranks currently so the addition of Rodri will be a huge boost for them to provide that leadership role in the midfield. But going forward I don’t think Rodri could be seen as that long term option for Real Madrid, ever since he came back from his long term injury he’s been struggling to replicate his previous form and he’s also aging.

Rodri would have been the missing piece in their defense and midfield balance if he is available but the injury record since last season is a discouraging factor.

Also, Real Madrid players have been prone to injury setbacks and the reasons hasn't been clearly identified but there have been reports recently about the retractable pitch because both Spurs and Real Madrid are facing more injuries setbacks since moving to the retractable pitch.

[ThemePen]

Rodri would have been the missing piece in their defense and midfield balance if he is available but the injury record since last season is a discouraging factor.

Also, Real Madrid players have been prone to injury setbacks and the reasons hasn't been clearly identified but there have been reports recently about the retractable pitch because both Spurs and Real Madrid are facing more injuries setbacks since moving to the retractable pitch.

Fight about bringing Rodri to Real Madridstarts a dangerous one-man fix idea because he has played large number of games for new winners, and is tired and at risk for hurts. Possible main problem here might be new moving grass at Bernabéu, which may have thinner dirt base and underground space, making harder floor and less steady floor for players to walk on, causing more joint hurts and slips.
My view is that if stadium tech wonder is real reason for recent knee and muscle hurts, then even Rodri would be in danger. Real Madrid might well think about bettering their field and medical care of players before they spend millions of euros on summer signing.

[Ale88]

I don't think Haaland is going to leave Manchester City since he signed a very long contract with them but, if this crazy transfer would really happen, no way he is going to take turns with Mbappé: they would simply get rid of Vinicius, move the Frenchman on the wing, and Haaland would play as a central striker. As simple as that.

Do you believe that? I'd say Vini is a Real Madrid favorite and I don't think they'll touch him, but what you say is valid. However, all of that has remained mere speculation, based on some things said in the press; it's not official. But the truth is, I would like to see these players together, It would bring back the Galácticos era, like it was with Zidane, Beckham, and Roberto Carlos, because that was another level Real Madrid can make it happen.

I don't think Manchester City will let Haaland leave because 1) they don't need money 2) there is no real replacement available on the market 3) they already sold Alvarez 4) Real Madrid keep eliminating City from the Champions League, selling them your best player is not a smart move 5) if they sell Haaland then it means they are downgrading the whole team, it would be a really strong message.

Of course a lot depends on Haaland because if for some reason he pushes to leave then who knows...

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Also, Real Madrid players have been prone to injury setbacks and the reasons hasn't been clearly identified but there have been reports recently about the retractable pitch because both Spurs and Real Madrid are facing more injuries setbacks since moving to the retractable pitch.

Besides the pitch the match schedule is also a significant factor, as they are forced to play consistently, even against weaker opponents. If rotation isn't implemented, players will become fatigued, especially given the tight schedule of multiple competitions. A solution to this situation is crucial, as Real Madrid is experiencing, as many of their players are still injured and the opposite is true for Tottenham's players. Rodri has been injury-prone in the last two seasons, but I see his ability in midfield as a valuable asset for Real Madrid, as their midfield has not been performing well so far so his presence could provide something different if he moves to Real Madrid.

[Jostern]

Salah's departure has already been announced, so what's the point of delaying the inevitable any further? I think these assumptions are false. Liverpool probably won't bear any risk if they hire Xabi, any coach to replace Slot will be good  As for Güler, that's impossible. He's part of a long-term project, and Real won't let him go. Plus, Güler himself has always strived to join Real's starting lineup. Why would he leave once he's achieved his goal? He needs a lot of titles first.

Oliseh the Bayern Munich winger was recently linked but management of Bayern Munich blew off such speculations and links and how he will not be allowed to leave Bayern Munich no matter what happens. I have not seen another player linked to be the replacement for Mo Salah but that will be superb when they do get one. My advice, they should look for experienced players in the Premier League Competition who can adapt immediately. Arda Güler is a no no. He will be a Real Madrid player for the next nine years sadly. He goes nowhere.

He was linked to Liverpool, and his still been linked to Liverpool, and I believe before we started hearing all this rumors Liverpool must have been interested in him, He is such a talented player and he is a very good player for the future and present right now, Liverpool is a big team and if Liverpool should come up with an impressive offer I absolutely don’t think that Bayern Munich is going to turn that down, and if the Player is offered big money as wages I don’t see how that is going to be turned down, so most times you can’t listen to everything that this Club President have to say because they’re protecting their own interests in their players and their Squad, Real Madrid would also somehow become interested in him and their are Club that you can’t actually reject or turn them down and I don’t see how he stays beyond his present Contract.

[Futurexxx]

Alvaro Arbeloa bringing in Rodri from Manchester City to join his engine room would be a big move for the manager and for Madrid. Rodri have been injury prune this season, not just this season but eversince winning the Balon D'OR. He's been clearly unavailable and inconsistent in performance. Manchester City headcoach, Pep Guardiola holding on Rodri because he believes he's the man to maintain the calmness in games and doing his rocket shoots on the pitch.

We are not even sure if this transfer may happen because as it stands, Rodriguez is still an important player for Manchester City, just that injuries has really put a dent to his playing career at Manchester City, just as you have rightfully said, but this move relies mostly on pep guardiola, if he is going to stay put at Manchester City or not, because once pep guardiola leaves, those players loyal to him will want to move, and Rodri is that type of player.

I can't deny that Rodri is an upgrade to Tchouameni and the rest, and he will definitely improve this real madrid team if he eventually makes the move, but his constant injuries is the biggest problem that may discourage real madrid in bringing him to the Santiago bernabéu.

[Velvet78]

Fabian Hürzeler is really a very young person for a manager. There are so many players who are still performing at his age or above it.

He has been managing Brighton since last season. I can say his performance is okay in a place like the Premier League. As he is German maybe he could be a good choice for Leverkusen but it doesn't work like that all the time...

Well next year they do hope that the stadium would be completely finished, all of it, and they would make al lot of money from that, and they are also betting that they will be champions this season as well.

The Camp Nou has already been ready. Barcelona have been playing there for a lot of games. But if you talk about the problems related to the roof then that's another thing...

[TastyChillySauce00]

I was a bit surprised to see Marca informed Ronaldo tries to convince Casemiro to go to the Saudi instead of joining MLS. I think he shall let Casemiro to determine in what club Case will play. Preventing his friend to join in the MLS due to the rivalry with Messi is not right.
It sounds unethical for me caused by he's preventing someone to get his right. I know it will be so good if Case goes to Saudi. It's because of the come of Case can also boost popularity of the league, but let Case determine his own future.

I think Ronaldo takes the rivalry between him and Messi too much. He must respect his friend's decision. He sounds a bit rude if he's really preventing Case to go to US.

[HajiBagi]

For sure, Rodri will offer more maturity and calmness in the Madrid midfield considering that they have very young talented midfielders in their ranks currently so the addition of Rodri will be a huge boost for them to provide that leadership role in the midfield. But going forward I don’t think Rodri could be seen as that long term option for Real Madrid, ever since he came back from his long term injury he’s been struggling to replicate his previous form and he’s also aging.

Alvaro Arbeloa bringing in Rodri from Manchester City to join his engine room would be a big move for the manager and for Madrid. Rodri have been injury prune this season, not just this season but eversince winning the Balon D'OR. He's been clearly unavailable and inconsistent in performance. Manchester City headcoach, Pep Guardiola holding on Rodri because he believes he's the man to maintain the calmness in games and doing his rocket shoots on the pitch.

If Arbeloa is a good coach he will never agree to signing of Rodri, Rodri is finished and he 30 years old, i don’t think he can bring anything to that Real Madrid midfield, Rodri is a defensive midfielder and Real Madrid have Tchoumeni and Camavinga, Tchoumeni is one of the best midfielders this season and his performance has said it all, he has improved since the beginning of the season and he is better than Rodri since last season, signing Rodri is a waste of money for Real Madrid because he can not offer the kind of performance Real Madrid wants from him.

Real Madrid should go for another midfielder like Adam Wharton, Smit and other young players that will help the team in the future, Real Madrid have Tiago Pitach who has already played many games for the team and it looks like he was the one of the reasons why Real Madrid midfield is balanced now, Real Madrid have academy players who are going to give them what they want in the future, signing Rodri is not a good option.

[KTChampions]

Salah's departure has already been announced, so what's the point of delaying the inevitable any further? I think these assumptions are false. Liverpool probably won't bear any risk if they hire Xabi, any coach to replace Slot will be good  As for Güler, that's impossible. He's part of a long-term project, and Real won't let him go. Plus, Güler himself has always strived to join Real's starting lineup. Why would he leave once he's achieved his goal? He needs a lot of titles first.

Oliseh the Bayern Munich winger was recently linked but management of Bayern Munich blew off such speculations and links and how he will not be allowed to leave Bayern Munich no matter what happens. I have not seen another player linked to be the replacement for Mo Salah but that will be superb when they do get one. My advice, they should look for experienced players in the Premier League Competition who can adapt immediately. Arda Güler is a no no. He will be a Real Madrid player for the next nine years sadly. He goes nowhere.

The management of Bavaria are old men in denial, their statements/opinions are irrelevant. If I remember correctly they wanted to buy Waltemade for 50 million, but Newcastle paid 85 and the Bayern management couldn’t understand it at all. If they take a hard line on Olise, he'll leave for free in the summer of 2029 (which isn't really that long of a wait, considering he's so young). They're already forced to offer him a raise (with a contract extension until 2031), but I'm not sure he'll accept.

[bitLeap]

If Arbeloa is a good coach he will never agree to signing of Rodri, Rodri is finished and he 30 years old, i don’t think he can bring anything to that Real Madrid midfield, Rodri is a defensive midfielder and Real Madrid have Tchoumeni and Camavinga, Tchoumeni is one of the best midfielders this season and his performance has said it all, he has improved since the beginning of the season and he is better than Rodri since last season, signing Rodri is a waste of money for Real Madrid because he can not offer the kind of performance Real Madrid wants from him.

I believe Arbeloa will reject Rodri and not need him in the squad. Instead, Arbeloa will prefer players from La Fabrica, as he is currently doing at Madrid. Arbeloa vision and mission are clear, utilizing academy players to break into the first team rather than spending large sums of money on players whose quality is no longer there. Remember Arbeloa likes Vinicius and Vinicius doesn't like Rodri, this tells us who Arbeloa will follow.

[wakier]

Real Madrid have the influence and capabilities to attract and even buy any players of their choice so I think when the time comes they would get the players even if its the midfielders or strikers. As for Rodri move to Real Madrid, I don't see this happening since he isn't on his best form coupled with the fact that he is probably not the target now for the team.

As long as Real Madrid needs any player they can do it because they don't have any financial problems and also their quality is still in demand by many players and Real Madrid is not careless in recruiting players they always consider players who have good quality and performance not those who are declining because Real Madrid is good at managing finances to buy players, recruiting Rodri is actually not a problem but Real Madrid still has several capable midfielders such as Jude Bellingham even Rodrinage is almost 30 years old so I think recruiting him is not a good idea when his performance looks mediocre at the moment.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal will be a big move for the Gunners, at least players from the top flight are showing interest in joining the Gunners even as they are struggling to get their first after a long time of becoming champions. Honestly I'm still confused, is this deal for real?

[lizarder]

I don't think Manchester City will let Haaland leave because 1) they don't need money 2) there is no real replacement available on the market 3) they already sold Alvarez 4) Real Madrid keep eliminating City from the Champions League, selling them your best player is not a smart move 5) if they sell Haaland then it means they are downgrading the whole team, it would be a really strong message.

Of course a lot depends on Haaland because if for some reason he pushes to leave then who knows...

It's impossible for Man City to let Haaland go because he's still a vital player for the team and letting him go would be a huge mistake for City next season. Haaland is Man City's top scorer and his contribution to the team is significant, even though he hasn't delivered in some games. Haaland's goal-scoring prowess is unmatched by most players today, so finding a replacement for him is very difficult.

Selling Haaland to Real Madrid would actually make Man City lower their quality because after all, Man City has always failed to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League in recent seasons, so selling him there is not the right decision unless Man City wants to do business and make a lot of money from the sale of the player.

[arallmuus]

I think Ronaldo takes the rivalry between him and Messi too much. He must respect his friend's decision. He sounds a bit rude if he's really preventing Case to go to US.

You are literally taking the headline of a media in your head way too much

Its probably just Ronaldo wants his former teammate to play on the same league as he currently is after hearing that Casemiro will sign with MLS but if a sports media write this on their headline then this wont really get that much attention so instead they tune some things up by writing this headline. Yep it gets into your head.

Even if this is headline is true, pretty sure Saudi League could offer much more money than MLS