⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[abhiseshakana]

Just give him a new contract man! I strongly believe Carrick has already proved what he is capable of. He has got amazing results in big games before anything else.

Besides if we start the time from his arrival at Manchester United, we can see that they are the team with the most number of points! If he came earlier they could have literally been in the title race now.

I don't know if what I heard a while ago is the truth, haven't seen any official confirmation but I heard that Carrick has signed a new 3-year contract with Man Utd. It would be great if that really happened. After all he has brought a positive aura to Man utd in a short period of time, which surprised most people. Carrick will do a great job for next season and I'm glad Man Utd are back in UCL competition.

I think Man United really doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes they’ve made in  the past, which is why they haven’t yet officially appointed Carrick as their permanent manager (it seems their experience with Soksjaer has really  left a lasting impression on them) . However, whatever the reason may be, given what Carrick has accomplished, I believe he deserves to be  given a chance, at least for the coming season, because Manchester United’s current position is  down to the hard work of Michael Carrick and his players

He arrived at a time when Manchester United  were struggling , but his performance exceeded all expectations, as he managed to secure victories against Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea ... and now a Champions League  spot is also within their grasp

[Renampun]

In my opinion, Xabi wouldn't accept Chelsea's offer to manage them if the rumors were true. Xabi certainly wouldn't want to manage Liverpool's rivals in the Premier League. Furthermore, Xabi deeply respects Liverpool, as he's a Liverpool legend, and he sincerely hopes to become their coach. Furthermore, Liverpool are likely to fire Arne Slot due to their dissatisfaction with Slot's performance this season. So, if Liverpool were to offer him a job, I'm sure Xabi would accept it without further consideration, as he's long wanted to return to Liverpool as a coach.

What's keeping him from joining Chelsea is his demand for greater control over the club.. so, Chelsea management and him are still negotiating. he's not particularly focused on his relationship with Liverpool, and focusing more on his coaching career than his past. although there are rumors of Liverpool's interest in signing him, the rumors of his closeness to Chelsea are stronger than that. so, if he becomes Chelsea's manager, it wouldn't be a surprise.

[JeffBrad12]

What's keeping him from joining Chelsea is his demand for greater control over the club.. so, Chelsea management and him are still negotiating. he's not particularly focused on his relationship with Liverpool, and focusing more on his coaching career than his past. although there are rumors of Liverpool's interest in signing him, the rumors of his closeness to Chelsea are stronger than that. so, if he becomes Chelsea's manager, it wouldn't be a surprise.

If Xabi is smart enough, he has to learnt from Maresca's story. Chelsea management promised Maresca to have full control over the club and players transfer. However, the management was pressuring manager. They're also intervening the club so much.
There's no word from blues management that can be trusted by Xabi. If he's smart enough, he should have waited a bit longer to join in Liverpool who has a better management.

I don't mock Chelsea's management, but they were always so terrible when they're treating their club manager. Maresca's case has to be a lesson for any manager who wants join in Chelsea.
If Xabi wants go there, he has to think for twice.

[Lida93]

I don't know if what I heard a while ago is the truth, haven't seen any official confirmation but I heard that Carrick has signed a new 3-year contract with Man Utd. It would be great if that really happened. After all he has brought a positive aura to Man utd in a short period of time, which surprised most people. Carrick will do a great job for next season and I'm glad Man Utd are back in UCL competition.

I think Man United really doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes they’ve made in  the past, which is why they haven’t yet officially appointed Carrick as their permanent manager (it seems their experience with Soksjaer has really  left a lasting impression on them) . However, whatever the reason may be, given what Carrick has accomplished, I believe he deserves to be  given a chance, at least for the coming season, because Manchester United’s current position is  down to the hard work of Michael Carrick and his players

He arrived at a time when Manchester United  were struggling , but his performance exceeded all expectations, as he managed to secure victories against Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea ... and now a Champions League  spot is also within their grasp

Long before now, it was obvious that Michael Carrick is deserving of this appointment due to his ability to stabilise Manchester United when the team seemed to be disorganised, recording series of loses week in week out especially when Reuben Amorim was incharge, when he first took over, nobody thought he would be able to turn things around but he did by surprising us all by beating all the top sides including Manchester City and Liverpool.

[Shussainshah]

Igor Thiago becomes the most underrated striker. He's the first brazillian striker that is ever scored more than 20 goals in EPL. That's why so many clubs are lining up to secure his signature. His performance is amazing at Brentford. I was also watching him frequently, and i can say he's quite consistent as a striker.

He could make even more than 30 goals if he was not missing so many big chances crated. This is why i think he's a striker that can work in a club with system. Recently, several clubs such as Juve, Chelsea, AC Milan and even Atletico Madrid are keeping their eyes on him.

This means he may be leaving from Brentford to step up his career. This current salary is around £75,000, and most probably to be doubled if he leaves from Brentford this summer.

Nevertheless, i put Atletico Madrid as the most prospect club for him to play. Chelsea is also ain't bad, but consider how terrible its management. So i think he has to find a club that can utilize him well.

Any opinion in what club he must play next?

Igor Thiago can't handle the pressure of that's big club they will be a 2nd Choice striker or maybe a rotation player . He is performing well at Brentford but big club you play constantly 3 different tournaments.  So they cause many injury to them . And also Brentford can't goes it that's easy they are in the top 6 Race maybe they can qualify Ucl ya europa Legaue Spot and if they can't survive the conference Legue is confirmed at the moment.  If Brentford want money they will sell Igor Thiago . Otherwise there is no chance they can let go Igor Thiago that's easily

I think Atletico Madrid is well suited for Igor Thiago. Because Julian Alvaraz is leaving the summer with big money also Antione Grizmen is also leaving at the end of the season so the probability of Igor Thiago is more realistic to Atletico Madrid rather then other club I think Premier league club can be also a good option for Thiago Chelsea are interested and premier league team can adopt easily has playstyle

[Oluwa-btc]

Just give him a new contract man! I strongly believe Carrick has already proved what he is capable of. He has got amazing results in big games before anything else.

Besides if we start the time from his arrival at Manchester United, we can see that they are the team with the most number of points! If he came earlier they could have literally been in the title race now.

He does deserves the chance to be manager of Manchester United next season,  with the past 14 games we have seen. What I don't want is to see what happened with Ole Gunner Solskjear happening to him. As much as I don't want to be negative we deserve better and also to maintain this balance and even more.
The management should get their hands working already. I'm already wondering how the people saying giving the job get him the job will start criticising him come next season. Hopefully he shows working.

[Slow death]

He arrived at a time when Manchester United  were struggling , but his performance exceeded all expectations, as he managed to secure victories against Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea ... and now a Champions League  spot is also within their grasp

He gained the trust of all the players, he doesn't have controversies with the players, unlike the previous coaches who came in the last 5 years. So the Manchester United management needs to be very smart and keep him for the next few years if they want to have a stable team, even if next season Manchester United don't become champions, but finish in the top 4, that would already be another great achievement, unlike what other coaches managed to do, which was to make good players leave the team and those who stayed played without motivation.

[barbara44]

Jose Mourinho, Klopp and Pep Guardiola are a good candidate but only Mourinho that can be more likely the others are not going to tarnish the image they have built in England for this. Jose Mourinho is also getting interest for Real Madrid including Klopp according to transfer rumours we don't know who will end up going for it but if both Chelsea and Real Madrid call Jose Mourinho he might be in a difficult position to pick between two lovers.

Those candidates makes no sense. They're all still coaching their own clubs except Klopp who has also stated he's not going back to the coaching career again. So it's impossible to expect them to coach Chelsea or Madrid.

I meant it's delusional to think Chelsea or Madrid to appoint the name like mou because he's a washed coach when it comes to a competitive league.

The name like Xabi, Scaloni, Pochettino or even Desschamps make more sense to be linked with Chelsea and Madrid instead of Mou.

While Klopp will definitely come back to coaching again, I doubt that it would be with Real Madrid. Mourinho would take the job in a heart beat without caring about any job he has, he wants to get back to good clubs, because he has been going down lower and lower, soon looks like Saudi Arabia if Benfica thing doesn't work out too.

Only one that makes no sense at all is Pep Guardiola, that dude has managed Barcelona to get this big, and there is no way that he will be willing to manage Real Madrid, their rivals. He didn't manage Barcelona because that was the only offer, he did it because he came from there, learned from Cryuff himself, and grew up in Barcelona and he honed his skills with that in mind at those times.

[Fiatless]

What's keeping him from joining Chelsea is his demand for greater control over the club.. so, Chelsea management and him are still negotiating. he's not particularly focused on his relationship with Liverpool, and focusing more on his coaching career than his past. although there are rumors of Liverpool's interest in signing him, the rumors of his closeness to Chelsea are stronger than that. so, if he becomes Chelsea's manager, it wouldn't be a surprise.

I also don't think that Xabi would reject the Chelsea deal because he doesn't want to manage a rival. Coaching is different from playing. The fans wouldn't disrespect him for deciding to coach Chelsea. All he needs to do is respect his former club whenever Chelsea play at Anfield. Xabi has shown his willingness to come to Stamford but only under the right conditions. He wants greater control but Chelsea is a club where decision-making goes through a bureaucratic procedure.

[rezakurnia66]

Just give him a new contract man! I strongly believe Carrick has already proved what he is capable of. He has got amazing results in big games before anything else.

Besides if we start the time from his arrival at Manchester United, we can see that they are the team with the most number of points! If he came earlier they could have literally been in the title race now.

I can't believing what waiting for by Manchester United management without giving the permanent contract for Michael Carrick after success securing Champion League ticket next season and has bigger chance finish at 3rd place this season. Michael Carrick success bring to higher standings since appointing as new manager current standings of United at the middle place but right now moving to top position behind few points left with Man City or Arsenal.
I care Carrick reach new deal with other club after his excellent statistic with Manchester United and the management not giving any contract offering yet for next season, no doubt for appointing Carrick as permanent manager next season after his excellent performance with Manchester United in short term only success winning many games than the previous manager Ruben Amorim.

[Antotena]

If Xabi is smart enough, he has to learnt from Maresca's story. Chelsea management promised Maresca to have full control over the club and players transfer. However, the management was pressuring manager. They're also intervening the club so much.
There's no word from blues management that can be trusted by Xabi. If he's smart enough, he should have waited a bit longer to join in Liverpool who has a better management.

I don't mock Chelsea's management, but they were always so terrible when they're treating their club manager. Maresca's case has to be a lesson for any manager who wants join in Chelsea.
If Xabi wants go there, he has to think for twice.

The control is it from the finance of players or who get to decide the players that are going to be available for matches. Perhaps finance and I may agree but players who to start and play, I don't think they are going to handle that to anyone so that when things go wrong, they don't have to blame another peesn. Everything that happened in most of the matches he has played this season where his calls and responsibilities, there is no external control.

I don't think Xabi run from fire to end with another frying pan. He saw how controllable and pride many Real Madrid players were during his time with the club. He will not be ready to take another club without address what made him exit the previous club, he will not do such. I just think whatever Chelsea decide, they need a coach that will be tough, the rate at which they are losing matches is mocking the club and the integrity of the owner, this is embarrassing.

[Shussainshah]

The control is it from the finance of players or who get to decide the players that are going to be available for matches. Perhaps finance and I may agree but players who to start and play, I don't think they are going to handle that to anyone so that when things go wrong, they don't have to blame another peesn. Everything that happened in most of the matches he has played this season where his calls and responsibilities, there is no external control.

I don't think Xabi run from fire to end with another frying pan. He saw how controllable and pride many Real Madrid players were during his time with the club. He will not be ready to take another club without address what made him exit the previous club, he will not do such. I just think whatever Chelsea decide, they need a coach that will be tough, the rate at which they are losing matches is mocking the club and the integrity of the owner, this is embarrassing.

Xabi Alonso Is not fit for Chelsea maybe they can sign for Liverpool more than Chelsea.  I think Chelsea are preparing a big money bid For Xavi Hernendes and he can manage Chelsea very good they are capable to give them success.  Real Madrid are no longer interested to return Xabi alonso as a coach they are in talk with mourhino the special one can bring Joy to Madrid maybe they can also fix real madrid Ego problems.  Manchester United are maybe not Accepting Carrick As a long term Coach maybe they are in search to find another Manager. Simeone are in the list to be find another place maybe Atletico can End has contract. And the best part is They can Inter Milan dream project Huh. Simeone can make Inter Milan to Beast of Italian football

[KTChampions]

If Xabi is smart enough, he has to learnt from Maresca's story. Chelsea management promised Maresca to have full control over the club and players transfer. However, the management was pressuring manager. They're also intervening the club so much.
There's no word from blues management that can be trusted by Xabi. If he's smart enough, he should have waited a bit longer to join in Liverpool who has a better management.

I don't mock Chelsea's management, but they were always so terrible when they're treating their club manager. Maresca's case has to be a lesson for any manager who wants join in Chelsea.
If Xabi wants go there, he has to think for twice.

Xabi isn't in a position to take risks right now, Chelsea is a really questionable option for him to continue his career there. I have nothing against Chelsea, it's because of Xabi. He proved he was ready to work at the top level at Leverkusen (it wasn't a one-season wonder, but essentially two and a half), but then he failed at Real Madrid. Now he needs a reliable option where he can prove himself, not some random league like the Premier League. You can be good there, but the level of competition is such that you might not even make it into the top four.

[Agathamay]

Xabi isn't in a position to take risks right now, Chelsea is a really questionable option for him to continue his career there. I have nothing against Chelsea, it's because of Xabi. He proved he was ready to work at the top level at Leverkusen (it wasn't a one-season wonder, but essentially two and a half), but then he failed at Real Madrid. Now he needs a reliable option where he can prove himself, not some random league like the Premier League. You can be good there, but the level of competition is such that you might not even make it into the top four.

Xabi Alonso was never the man for the job when it comes to managerial role at Santiago Bernabeu. He couldn't control the level of top players there and what make you think he can cone to England and succeed? Alonso is Him when he was still managing Bayer leverkusen but today, none of these elite sides values him that much because they see him as one that's incompetent of handling an elite team.

[GbitG]

Just give him a new contract man! I strongly believe Carrick has already proved what he is capable of. He has got amazing results in big games before anything else.

Besides if we start the time from his arrival at Manchester United, we can see that they are the team with the most number of points! If he came earlier they could have literally been in the title race now.

I don't know if what I heard a while ago is the truth, haven't seen any official confirmation but I heard that Carrick has signed a new 3-year contract with Man Utd. It would be great if that really happened. After all he has brought a positive aura to Man utd in a short period of time, which surprised most people. Carrick will do a great job for next season and I'm glad Man Utd are back in UCL competition.

For the last ten years Manchester United have been struggling for the title and even done their best effort but unfortunately they are still empty-handed even after rotating so many great coaches to win the title but unfortunately every single time they have failed. But I think now Michael Carrack is the only man after Sir Alex who has made a remarkable gain in team progress. He spend little time but made extraordinary impact on the old Trafford....

Now if this is true that Manchester want to extend his then probably it will a massive news for the Manchester because he is an amazing coach his performance, his management skill and even his motivation is absolutely phenomenal. So his addition can bring up a massive glory to team. We all observe it that Michael Carrack has a big imap on team in in very little time. So obviously his extension can be beneficial for the United.

[Solodoski]

Long before now, it was obvious that Michael Carrick is deserving of this appointment due to his ability to stabilise Manchester United when the team seemed to be disorganised, recording series of loses week in week out especially when Reuben Amorim was incharge, when he first took over, nobody thought he would be able to turn things around but he did by surprising us all by beating all the top sides including Manchester City and Liverpool.

Give Michael Carrick the job he deserves it. Michael Carrick will 100% get the managerial job at Manchester United. However, I doubt he is going to take them to win major trophies as they expect. Reuben Amorim is the worst coach this dispensation has seen. The player who he misused are the same players Michael Carrick are using to do wonders. Also, the one game every two week has helped Manchester United to stay in the top 4. The team is healthy, no fatigue or injuries to slow the team down.

[EL MOHA]

Xabi Alonso was never the man for the job when it comes to managerial role at Santiago Bernabeu. He couldn't control the level of top players there and what make you think he can cone to England and succeed? Alonso is Him when he was still managing Bayer leverkusen but today, none of these elite sides values him that much because they see him as one that's incompetent of handling an elite team.

Funny how people or fans talked down on Xabi Alonso, for your information Liverpool and some elite clubs seriously still rates him high, I can tell you that the poor performance and ending that Real Madrid is currently having is actually showing to the world how Xabi Alonso was not the problem at the club. He left because he couldn’t control the dressing room and that was due to the impunity given to the players by Florentino Perez. Take a look at the Record of Real Madrid since Xabi Alonso left, you will see that he even had better run of results than Arbeloa and this vindicates him.

Xabi Alonso is still very highly rated by clubs like Liverpool and should Arne Slot gets sacked I am sure Alonso will be their first choice for that role as reports say his work is highly appreciated at Liverpool. For me he can build a strong squad in the premier league and compete again

[Ale88]

Igor Thiago becomes the most underrated striker. He's the first brazillian striker that is ever scored more than 20 goals in EPL. That's why so many clubs are lining up to secure his signature. His performance is amazing at Brentford. I was also watching him frequently, and i can say he's quite consistent as a striker.

He could make even more than 30 goals if he was not missing so many big chances crated. This is why i think he's a striker that can work in a club with system. Recently, several clubs such as Juve, Chelsea, AC Milan and even Atletico Madrid are keeping their eyes on him.

This means he may be leaving from Brentford to step up his career. This current salary is around £75,000, and most probably to be doubled if he leaves from Brentford this summer.

Nevertheless, i put Atletico Madrid as the most prospect club for him to play. Chelsea is also ain't bad, but consider how terrible its management. So i think he has to find a club that can utilize him well.

Any opinion in what club he must play next?

As an Italian, I can assure you there is no way any Italian club would ever spend almost 100 millions for a player like Igor Thiago. At the end of the day, this is his first season scoring a lot of goals, he still has to prove himself in the future. And, as I was saying, nobody in Serie A would spend that money for that type of player. That type of spending is extremely rare. I'm not even sure Atletico Madrid would spend that money for him. Chelsea? Sure.

[MainIbem]

Igor Thiago becomes the most underrated striker. He's the first brazillian striker that is ever scored more than 20 goals in EPL. That's why so many clubs are lining up to secure his signature. His performance is amazing at Brentford. I was also watching him frequently, and i can say he's quite consistent as a striker.

He could make even more than 30 goals if he was not missing so many big chances crated. This is why i think he's a striker that can work in a club with system. Recently, several clubs such as Juve, Chelsea, AC Milan and even Atletico Madrid are keeping their eyes on him.

This means he may be leaving from Brentford to step up his career. This current salary is around £75,000, and most probably to be doubled if he leaves from Brentford this summer.

Nevertheless, i put Atletico Madrid as the most prospect club for him to play. Chelsea is also ain't bad, but consider how terrible its management. So i think he has to find a club that can utilize him well.

Any opinion in what club he must play next?

As an Italian, I can assure you there is no way any Italian club would ever spend almost 100 millions for a player like Igor Thiago. At the end of the day, this is his first season scoring a lot of goals, he still has to prove himself in the future. And, as I was saying, nobody in Serie A would spend that money for that type of player. That type of spending is extremely rare. I'm not even sure Atletico Madrid would spend that money for him. Chelsea? Sure.

You're spot on, English clubs are the ones that normally spend so big on players that ain't world class they did it with Caicedo and lot more players in their team so they'll likely do same with Igor Thiago. The other clubs that are also watchful of the player don't have such spending power and since many clubs would be in demand, I don't think Brentford would lower their demand, they'll see that as an opportunity to cash in on him just like they did with Bryan Mbeumo, Chelsea are the ones who need quick fix and would be desperate to recover next season so they won't mind spending much to get any player they find worthy.

[Tonimez]

Igor Thiago becomes the most underrated striker. He's the first brazillian striker that is ever scored more than 20 goals in EPL. That's why so many clubs are lining up to secure his signature. His performance is amazing at Brentford. I was also watching him frequently, and i can say he's quite consistent as a striker.

He could make even more than 30 goals if he was not missing so many big chances crated. This is why i think he's a striker that can work in a club with system. Recently, several clubs such as Juve, Chelsea, AC Milan and even Atletico Madrid are keeping their eyes on him.

This means he may be leaving from Brentford to step up his career. This current salary is around £75,000, and most probably to be doubled if he leaves from Brentford this summer.

Nevertheless, i put Atletico Madrid as the most prospect club for him to play. Chelsea is also ain't bad, but consider how terrible its management. So i think he has to find a club that can utilize him well.

Any opinion in what club he must play next?

As an Italian, I can assure you there is no way any Italian club would ever spend almost 100 millions for a player like Igor Thiago. At the end of the day, this is his first season scoring a lot of goals, he still has to prove himself in the future. And, as I was saying, nobody in Serie A would spend that money for that type of player. That type of spending is extremely rare. I'm not even sure Atletico Madrid would spend that money for him. Chelsea? Sure.

I have similar view with you about Igor Thiago's move this summer. Out of those teams linked to him, I would have preferred he goes to AC Milan but being an Italian team, I don't think they will have the mind to pay up to £80 million or may for such a one season wonder boy.  Chelsea seems to be the most prospective next stop by Igor Thiago because Chelsea is the only team that may be willing to pay such amount because of their urgent needs to improve their squad which is at the verge of collapse. Atletico Madrid is a very good option but he may not perform well in the team or could possibly have lower play time because of the presence of very good forwards like Ademola Lookman, Griezman, Alvarez and so on. Finally, Igor Thiago has improved very well indeed. What he needs now is consistency in order to remain on the limelight.