⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Rruchi man]

Has the blame shifted from Monaco to Fernandez's arrogance? Chelsea was desperate, who would replace Enzo? Camara is currently instrumental at his club, Monaco would've regretted not canceling the deal, Yesterday, he was handy in the 2:1 defeat against PSG. If Chelsea fans feel they're ok with Enzo's transfer to City, they should stop Fuming over Monaco's dying minute decision, and Enzo.

Enzo is good, but not one of those players that you cannot easily get over when they leave your club; I don't think his absence will be felt, and Chelsea will easily get over him. He is already featuring the first XI for Manchester City; he moved on long ago.

Chelsea can start focusing on the next transfer window to be able to identify players that can fill the midfield role Enzo has left if none of the players they have currently are able to step up.

I am personally not satisfied with the transfer business Arsenal has done. How can we be settling with Havertz and Gyokores with the bad touches in a season where Haaland, Pedro, and even Isak are firing on all cylinders? I hope Bertha is on his toes for the next transfer window; we still need that star signing.

[Alex077]

10 most expensive player of summer transfer window. I thought teams would spend more money this season.
You know, Liverpool spent huge amount last season. It seems this season they have been economical. So, they have not bought anyone else for high price except Barcola. Adding player like Barcola was timely decision by the management, imo.

Most interesting thing about this list is that 9 of top 10 player were bought by Premier League teams. There is no doubt that they have lot of money and they also spend a lot. Even then we do not see them producing expected result.
Liverpool's performance was terrible. City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle have spent a lot this season. What do you think? Will we see at least three of these four teams qualify for Champions League?

[Shussainshah]

It's not the decision of the league to keep or rotate players within the league, if any other league finds a player and are willing to meet up with the amount tagged to the player, they will purchase such a player without interference from the FA. I don't also agree with you on what you said about buying from rival teams as tradition. It's an agreement between two different teams and like I said earlier, if you meet up to the price tag of the player you can have him but since I started following football, Manchester United and Liverpool are rival and I haven't seen players from either of the teams moving to the other side.. in clear terms, I haven't seen Liverpool selling or buying from Manchester United and vice versa, these two teams are direct rivals in the league.

Of course this is not a league decision, teams can buy players from other teams even if they are rivals. By paying the value of the player's price tag they can do so easily. Then if Liverpool and Manchester United don't buy players it doesn't mean anything, maybe they aren't interested in the players they have in the team.

Even Rival can do transfers. In EPL the only problem player facing is the passport issue because most of the south American have Visa issue and they don't want to go most of the we seen this in other club as well. FA regulation is not hard they don't have strict rule in EPL team even Rival can make a transfer it's not a big issue the only issue I think is the Visa issue but they are in the same Legaue so that's issue as well didn't border the transfer

Chelsea and Manchester City are rival but they make a transfer Enzo Fernandez so I don't think it's make sense in Epl but in other club they have very strict rule to not make a transfer in rival club. Just look at the Barcelona and Atletico Madrid transfer history they don't want players to let's go to the rival team. And same in Italy as well Inter Milan and AC Milan don't want to make transfer

[Oluwa-btc]

Enzo is good, but not one of those players that you cannot easily get over when they leave your club; I don't think his absence will be felt, and Chelsea will easily get over him. He is already featuring the first XI for Manchester City; he moved on long ago.

Chelsea can start focusing on the next transfer window to be able to identify players that can fill the midfield role Enzo has left if none of the players they have currently are able to step up.

I am personally not satisfied with the transfer business Arsenal has done. How can we be settling with Havertz and Gyokores with the bad touches in a season where Haaland, Pedro, and even Isak are firing on all cylinders? I hope Bertha is on his toes for the next transfer window; we still need that star signing.

Arsenal's Sporting director already screwed things up for Mikel Arteta. Why will you sell players like Trossard, Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Nwanyeri all out on loan and refuse to get back worthy replacements. This is broad day light archery, Mikel Arteta should be fumming but I don't know why he has been silent. I'd say he's being a lot professional.

If I were to be a Chelsea fan, I will honestly care less about Enzo Fernandez. We already made good fortune selling him already, why do I need to come on moaning when we can get a player for less value and quality in the market? It's football, stuffs like this happen.

[Spaceman1000$]

10 most expensive player of summer transfer window. I thought teams would spend more money this season.
You know, Liverpool spent huge amount last season. It seems this season they have been economical. So, they have not bought anyone else for high price except Barcola. Adding player like Barcola was timely decision by the management, imo.

Most interesting thing about this list is that 9 of top 10 player were bought by Premier League teams. There is no doubt that they have lot of money and they also spend a lot. Even then we do not see them producing expected result.
Liverpool's performance was terrible. City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle have spent a lot this season. What do you think? Will we see at least three of these four teams qualify for Champions League?

The kind of money Liverpool is expending to get players in the last two season has been outrageous, it is even looking like the more Liverpool is spending the more they are not getting the results of the spending they are doing. As for Manchester City, I'm expecting a lot from them this season, same thing with Chelsea, the both teams have spent reasonable amount to get players this season, so let's wait and see what this season might pan out to be.

[Ale88]

10 most expensive player of summer transfer window. I thought teams would spend more money this season.
You know, Liverpool spent huge amount last season. It seems this season they have been economical. So, they have not bought anyone else for high price except Barcola. Adding player like Barcola was timely decision by the management, imo.

Most interesting thing about this list is that 9 of top 10 player were bought by Premier League teams. There is no doubt that they have lot of money and they also spend a lot. Even then we do not see them producing expected result.
Liverpool's performance was terrible. City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle have spent a lot this season. What do you think? Will we see at least three of these four teams qualify for Champions League?

I'm sorry, what? You thought teams would spend more money this season? Premier League teams alone spent something like 4 billion euros in transfers, that is a record-breaking number, the majority of the numbers shown in that picture make no sense, they are all inflated, and in your opinion they didn't spend enough? I'm speechless.

[Somto9Light]

You know, Liverpool spent huge amount last season. It seems this season they have been economical. So, they have not bought anyone else for high price except Barcola. Adding player like Barcola was timely decision by the management, imo.

Liverpool targets quality players in their signings but I don't even know why those players do find it difficult to perform in the early stages of the season. Barcola is a timely signing by Liverpool no doubt about that because if we check his performance for PSG last season, especially in the Champions league and also for his country France at the World Cup, it will be justified that Liverpool indeed bagged a world class forward but his aftermath after the signing, that is likely to be the problem. He played for 27 minutes in yesterday's match against Ipswich but he could not score, couldn't make an assist and had no shot on target. Some people will say that he didn't have enough playing time but it should occur to you that there are players that gets just few minutes and they are able to make great impact. I won't judge Barcola performance by one match but a good impression is important because a lot of money was spent by Liverpool. Liverpool didn't make much signings because they learnt their lesson after they signed Isak and Florian Wirtz last season but they didn't perform to their expectations so they were literally being careful not to make such expensive signings again which is why they prioritised only Barcola.

[SFR10]

What do you think about this transfer?

Based on his highlights, he reminds me of Kvaratskhelia in so many ways ^{[Arsenal showed some interest in signing him in the past]} and if he can reproduce those performances in the EPL, this transfer will look like a steal ^{[IIRC, arsenal paid a little bit more to sign Martinelli when he was 18 years old, but I strongly believe Bartishvili will have a bigger & longer impact for Arsenal]}.

[Luzin]

10 most expensive player of summer transfer window. I thought teams would spend more money this season.
You know, Liverpool spent huge amount last season. It seems this season they have been economical. So, they have not bought anyone else for high price except Barcola. Adding player like Barcola was timely decision by the management, imo.

Last season Liverpool spent fantastically and ultimately failed. Remember, they brought in Writz and Hugo Ekitike for more than €200 million, and last year they spent over €300 million. This season, they have indeed been much more frugal. Liverpool only spent around €230 million. Last season’s failure seems to have taught them a valuable lesson. They do not want to repeat it. This season’s transfers aim to increase the number of players as alternative options due to their dense match schedule.

[blue Snow]

You know, Liverpool spent huge amount last season. It seems this season they have been economical. So, they have not bought anyone else for high price except Barcola. Adding player like Barcola was timely decision by the management, imo.

Yes, Liverpool did spend a lot of money on player signings last season, so this season, they’re no longer willing to spend as much as they did last season. But that doesn’t mean Liverpool is cutting back, they just don’t want to violate the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). And yes, Barcola is Liverpool’s most expensive signing this season, and he was brought in to replace Mohamed Salah.

[Pandu Geddon]

This season’s transfers aim to increase the number of players as alternative options due to their dense match schedule.

Liverpool in this transfer market will certainly consider players who are truly needed. Moreover, they have also lost several players and it is quite important to get replacements. 
A long season and a tight competition schedule will disrupt player performance. If the team does not prepare several player options that can be used as alternatives, they could face difficulties.

[Callido]

The kind of money Liverpool is expending to get players in the last two season has been outrageous, it is even looking like the more Liverpool is spending the more they are not getting the results of the spending they are doing. As for Manchester City, I'm expecting a lot from them this season, same thing with Chelsea, the both teams have spent reasonable amount to get players this season, so let's wait and see what this season might pan out to be.

Are we not going to give them time to build the team? It takes time for a new manager and new signings to adapt really well and produce a good performance. Only a few games into the season, but not a satisfying performance to be honest, Liverpool can do better, and it will take a bit more time and some points they will have to share and lose before being able to sustain and perform well.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

Yes, Liverpool did spend a lot of money on player signings last season, so this season, they’re no longer willing to spend as much as they did last season. But that doesn’t mean Liverpool is cutting back, they just don’t want to violate the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). And yes, Barcola is Liverpool’s most expensive signing this season, and he was brought in to replace Mohamed Salah.

After spending heavily last season, spending something similar wouldn't be in their agenda, they just noted the key areas that need to be attended to and worked on them, if Liverpool wanted to spend heavily again it means they'll have to sell some players so they can generate more to be able to spend but there was no need for that.
 The PRS rule is another thing too, every team is careful not to breach it so it doesn't be a problem  for them that why you can't see clubs spending too much in a season and the next.

[Alex077]

The kind of money Liverpool is expending to get players in the last two season has been outrageous, it is even looking like the more Liverpool is spending the more they are not getting the results of the spending they are doing. As for Manchester City, I'm expecting a lot from them this season, same thing with Chelsea, the both teams have spent reasonable amount to get players this season, so let's wait and see what this season might pan out to be.

City have spent lot more money this season than they have in past few season. Even then I have my doubt whether this team will perform well. Guardiola has left team as their biggest weakness. I also don't think City boss Enzo Maresca will dominate Premier League in his first season. Reigning champion Arsenal are probably most likely to dominate league.

I'm sorry, what? You thought teams would spend more money this season?

You may not have noticed that there have been some big changes in Premier League this season. Guardiola has left City after a long time. And Liverpool and Chelsea have also appointed Iraola and Alonso as their new manager. Naturally new manager will want to build squad according to his own wishes. And the cost will be high. Since several giant club have changed manager, this is why I expected clubs to spend record amount this season to strengthen their squad.

[Mayor of ogba]

No Champions League competition for Chelsea, so he had to make a move for a club in the Champions League. It should have been Real Madrid, but they clearly don't want nothing to do with him. Even before the FIFA World Cup Competition came to an end, we have always seen signs he was never gon play for Chelsea again. It was nothing about profit, at least I can support them on this one. You cam not keep such a player who has previously expressed his desires to leave the club. Why are this vexed? Chelsea missed Mason Mount when he left for Manchester United, I believe they will do the same with Enzo Fernandez.

Even before it became clear that Chelsea won't be taking part in this year Champions League competition, Enzo Fernandez shown that he's no longer happy at Chelsea and he doesn't want to continue playing at Chelsea this season, so he (Enzo Fernandez) joining Manchester City this season wasn't because he wants a Champions League club. I like as Chelsea allowed him to join Manchester City because even though he remains at Chelsea, Chelsea won't get the best out of him this season since he wants to leave.

[Agbamoni]

10 most expensive player of summer transfer window. I thought teams would spend more money this season.
You know, Liverpool spent huge amount last season. It seems this season they have been economical. So, they have not bought anyone else for high price except Barcola. Adding player like Barcola was timely decision by the management, imo.

Most interesting thing about this list is that 9 of top 10 player were bought by Premier League teams. There is no doubt that they have lot of money and they also spend a lot. Even then we do not see them producing expected result.
Liverpool's performance was terrible. City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle have spent a lot this season. What do you think? Will we see at least three of these four teams qualify for Champions League?

Remove Tottenham from the list. The remaining teams will make Champions League football next season. Tottenham, after spending cowardly in the transfer window, will fight for relegation. Up till now, Tottenham are yet to win a match. Funny enough, they are yet to play the top five Premier league best team.

Liverpool's performance will improve with time. Chelsea started the season wonderfully, but can they keep up when other European and domestic competitions start? Lastly, Newcastle will finish for European football at the end of the season.

[Amphenomenon]

No Champions League competition for Chelsea, so he had to make a move for a club in the Champions League. It should have been Real Madrid, but they clearly don't want nothing to do with him. Even before the FIFA World Cup Competition came to an end, we have always seen signs he was never gon play for Chelsea again. It was nothing about profit, at least I can support them on this one. You cam not keep such a player who has previously expressed his desires to leave the club. Why are this vexed? Chelsea missed Mason Mount when he left for Manchester United, I believe they will do the same with Enzo Fernandez.

Even before it became clear that Chelsea won't be taking part in this year Champions League competition, Enzo Fernandez shown that he's no longer happy at Chelsea and he doesn't want to continue playing at Chelsea this season, so he (Enzo Fernandez) joining Manchester City this season wasn't because he wants a Champions League club. I like as Chelsea allowed him to join Manchester City because even though he remains at Chelsea, Chelsea won't get the best out of him this season since he wants to leave.

I feel this was among the reasons he had to leave the club but we know he wanted to leave the club seeing how hos agents behave even before the world cup.

While at first I never had any issue with this rather supported his choice until he made his move to City. Although I'm not new to this, we have seen quite a number of players who portray loyalty to us and end up leaving.

[Shussainshah]

No Champions League competition for Chelsea, so he had to make a move for a club in the Champions League. It should have been Real Madrid, but they clearly don't want nothing to do with him. Even before the FIFA World Cup Competition came to an end, we have always seen signs he was never gon play for Chelsea again. It was nothing about profit, at least I can support them on this one. You cam not keep such a player who has previously expressed his desires to leave the club. Why are this vexed? Chelsea missed Mason Mount when he left for Manchester United, I believe they will do the same with Enzo Fernandez.

Even before it became clear that Chelsea won't be taking part in this year Champions League competition, Enzo Fernandez shown that he's no longer happy at Chelsea and he doesn't want to continue playing at Chelsea this season, so he (Enzo Fernandez) joining Manchester City this season wasn't because he wants a Champions League club. I like as Chelsea allowed him to join Manchester City because even though he remains at Chelsea, Chelsea won't get the best out of him this season since he wants to leave.

The whole Enzo Fernandez drama starts from the worldcup. When Chelsea post Enzo Fernandez post when they score against England and then suddenly delete it because of the fan pressure that's is the beginning of Enzo drama. BTW most people think they are taking revenge from Chelsea but actually it's a good decision they are versatile midfielder and they will be the main men in Tiki Taka and Enzo Maresca know that's why the bring him in the last minute of the transfer window and make him the most expensive signing in Manchester city history

[Ale88]

I'm sorry, what? You thought teams would spend more money this season?

You may not have noticed that there have been some big changes in Premier League this season. Guardiola has left City after a long time. And Liverpool and Chelsea have also appointed Iraola and Alonso as their new manager. Naturally new manager will want to build squad according to his own wishes. And the cost will be high. Since several giant club have changed manager, this is why I expected clubs to spend record amount this season to strengthen their squad.

Of course I noticed they changed the managers but we're not talking about clubs who desperately need to buy a bunch of players, they are already full of great players. If you're a manager and you need to spend 500 million euros to win some matches maybe you're not that good after all. A good manager must also be able to improve and work with the players already available.

[m4r1o]

hmm, 15 goal as midfielder is certainly impressive. But transfer fee is mainly determined by combination of player quality, age, contract situation, urgency of buying club. I think urgency was also big factor in City's case. Because they are rebuilding their squad after Guardiola and Maresca already knows Enzo. So to me £125m is reflection of premium City were willing to pay. Most interesting part for Chelsea is they sold player to direct Premier League rival. But with £125m cash generation they got opportunity for squad restructuring. Now lets see whether replacement and Enzo can handle this pressure of huge fee at City.

Of course, scoring 15 goals as a midfielder isn't for everyone, he are an excellent player and they even paid him a lot. We'll see if he does well at City and if he scores a lot.
Chelsea earned a lot of money from his sale, but they strengthened their title contenders. We'll see if they can find a good replacement.