Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[KTChampions]

I'm a Cristiano Ronaldo fan for a long time, his performances in every game amaze and amaze me. Wherever he is or at any club, his appearance is like a player that no one can block. But despite Ronaldo being the greatest and most expensive player, other European clubs began to be reluctant to accept Ronaldo. maybe because of the age factor and the high salary at the CR7 tag.

There are 4 factors that are the reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo does not sell in the Transfer Market this 2022 season:

1. Salaries are too expensive.
It is clear that the salary that is priced at CR7 is very large, which is around 385,000 Pounds, or around $456,000 USD, this is what makes big clubs still think to accept it.

2. Past the Peak and Too Old
Ronaldo is past his prime and his allure has faded. Ronaldo's age is also not young anymore, currently Ronaldo is 37 years old. It will have an effect on recovery if it happens injury, because recovery will take longer due to age. Although Ronaldo is rarely injured, the risk will also be greater.

3. Game duration that must be set.
Ronaldo can't play in all matches and there is a Ronaldo game that will be determined with a minimum duration, to maintain Ronaldo's performance and avoid injury. Ronaldo will only play in certain matches. this is a big loss for the club because ronaldo as an active striker and is awaited by many people.

4. Will Fresh Retirement.
Regarding the age issue, Ronaldo will inevitably retire soon. Instead of recruiting expensive players who will soon retire, big clubs prefer to invest in young players who still have high performances.

Nevertheless, cristiano will still be a legend and be the best player in his heyday. CR7 remains the best in the hearts of his fans.

1. Is $23 million a big salary? If we consider the contract for a year and take into account the meager price for the transfer, it is practically free, even if we take into account only the cost of the name and not the player. On a name (t-shirts, etc.) the club will easily earn more money. In addition, Ronaldo's ambition (and the fact that he is already rich) will allow him to agree to a pay cut.

2. If he produces results then no one will care about age - last season with much fewer games he was the top 3 scorer in the Premier League (and playing at an average club). It is clear that he cannot be considered as a promising player, but if you talk about the here and now, then he is great.

3. These are conjectures. Rotation and rest are required for all players and Ronaldo is no exception.

4. If you hire a player for a year or two, then you probably don't care if he retires after 4 years, right? In addition, you probably forgot what prices (and competition) are now for young players who are promising, plus they can already do something now?

[JeWay]

50 mil for Lewandovski? Fantastic piece of business from Bayern.

It was so obvious from the beginning as well, Barcelona is like a guy playing Texas hold'em with is cards laid out on the table.
It is a 3-year deal and he's already 34 years old - this smells like another expensive mistake. He is a great player - but it's simply too much money and the contract is too long.

EDIT: sorry, wrong thread. Had both this and the transfers one opened in parallel.

Barcelona spent around €110 million to sign two players this week. But as you said I agree Lewandowski's value is quite high considering he is 34 years old. but i don't think barcelona is doing a big gamble here because the arrival of lewandowski will probably increase their merchandise sales many times. at least they will get benefits that may be beyond our expectations. I think Lewandowski is still very strong and his arrival is expected to be a substitute for the void since Messi left because there hasn't been a player who has been able to contribute so much in scoring goals since Messi left.

~indeed your post is more suitable in the spanish league thread.

[Prince Malik]

Manchester United have unveiled their adidas away shirt for the 2022–2023 season, returning to their signature design with mostly wavy edges, black collar with a slight v-neck, emblem stick depicted with black and red five-beams, two of the three adidas stripes on the  the bottom of the shirt has a red crest, black centerline and off-white pattern with the Team Viewer club logo in a kit with a black finish.
The Manchester United away shirt will feature pants in black and with some of the stripes they have changed over the last year.

This remind me of the 2006 one especially the black around the logo, its really nice to see the united players dressing this like this again, im a fan of Manchester united since very long time and this is so nostalgic

[Jody.Drummer]

with the entry of Eriksen, the MU midfield is already good, MU's next pre-season training will take place in Australia, we can see his first appearance with MU there. I'm very happy with the reshuffle that was done by ten hag, hopefully he is the next Ferguson (which many MU fans are waiting for)

It's still lacking for the man united midfield, because this season the Red Devils release several midfielders, including  Pogba, Matic, and Juan Mata. Pogba and Matic are in the main squad, so I think the coach needs to find some to strengthen Manchester United's midfield

True, I also think that Manchester United still needs a midfielder who can be more creative in passing the ball into the opponent's defense line. So far I haven't seen that figure, Bruno Fernandez couldn't do better in that role, although he's still reliable. But still I haven't seen any outstanding players in Manchester United's midfield right now.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

[maju69]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

Indeed, from the start the rumors about his move to Manchester United seemed like there was no clear continuation. But now if he was really on the pre-season tour roster, he would most likely stay at Barcelona. But on the other hand, Barcelona have spent a lot of money to sign their new players. But whether they will sell de Jong to cover the money they spent or not.

[tokeweed]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

It doesn't really say anything imho.  We've seen these high profile guys get off their friendlies tours and sometimes move clubs at the final day of the transfer window.  I don't know what De Jong is on about but if Barca wants him off the roster there's nothing he can do about it.  What he can do is choose another club who's willing to meet his personal terms.  It kinda reminds me of those transfer moves like Beckham's.  He was informed that United sold him to Barca..  He immediately called his agent and told him to force a move to Real Madrid instead.  :/

[zuzie]

But on the other hand, Barcelona have spent a lot of money to sign their new players. But whether they will sell de Jong to cover the money they spent or not.

So far Barcelona have only spent money on former Leeds United player, Raphinha. And it also can't be considered as an overspend because they also get income from sell of Coutinho to Aston Villa. While Andreas Christensen, who was brought in from Chelsea, Barcelona get it on a free transfer.

As for the possibility of see frenkie de jong move to Old Trafford, it was see from deal with Milan to sign franck kessie has sparked speculation about midfielder frenkie de Jong's future. Besides that I am more confident to see him next season with Barcelona.

[Despairo]

So far Barcelona have only spent money on former Leeds United player, Raphinha. And it also can't be considered as an overspend because they also get income from sell of Coutinho to Aston Villa.

There's a recent news where Barcelona have made a deal with Bayern Munich to sign Lewandowski for 50 Million Euro, they signed Raphinha for 58 Million Euro, and how much you think the income Barcelona get after sold Coutinho? it's only 20 Million Euro lol. Barcelona is still deficit for 88 Million Euro because signing this 2 players, I can't imagine if their transfer will goes wrong than their expect.

[D-law]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

Both Barcelona and Man United agreed on the price already.
Frankie De Jong doesn't want to play Europa league football.
They have already moved to USA for the tour, Barcelona does not want to increase his wages.

[Distraction]

By the way, after releasing Sterling and Gabriel Jesus Man City haven't see a new striker besides Haaland? Could it be that they won't be looking for striker anymore?

It is a good point also. Manchester City don't have any reliable substitute centre-forward now. There are Julian Alvarez and Nahuel Bustos who are returnees from their loan spells. However I don't think that Manchester City are thinking of any of them as substitutes now. Manchester City played without a striker too last season when Gabriel Jesus wasn't available to play. Maybe they are just thinking of the same plan for next season also. They had better be lucky about Haaland's not getting injured for a long time.

[mamesso]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

Indeed, from the start the rumors about his move to Manchester United seemed like there was no clear continuation. But now if he was really on the pre-season tour roster, he would most likely stay at Barcelona. But on the other hand, Barcelona have spent a lot of money to sign their new players. But whether they will sell de Jong to cover the money they spent or not.

It seems that Erik Ten Hag plan to recruit his former men to Manchester United failed miserably, because Barcelona have confirmed that they will not sell De Jong in the transfer market this season. The inclusion of De Jong name into the list of Barcelona players participating in the pre-season tour to the United States further clarifies De Jong future, especially since De Jong has told his colleagues that he will not leave Barcelona. Erik Ten Hag must forget De Jong, looking for another player would be a good option for Manchester United before the transfer window closes.

[D-law]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

Indeed, from the start the rumors about his move to Manchester United seemed like there was no clear continuation. But now if he was really on the pre-season tour roster, he would most likely stay at Barcelona. But on the other hand, Barcelona have spent a lot of money to sign their new players. But whether they will sell de Jong to cover the money they spent or not.

It seems that Erik Ten Hag plan to recruit his former men to Manchester United failed miserably, because Barcelona have confirmed that they will not sell De Jong in the transfer market this season. The inclusion of De Jong name into the list of Barcelona players participating in the pre-season tour to the United States further clarifies De Jong future, especially since De Jong has told his colleagues that he will not leave Barcelona. Erik Ten Hag must forget De Jong, looking for another player would be a good option for Manchester United before the transfer window closes.

De Jong can come to Manchester United if they play Champions League.
Another move that can force him out will be the move of Bernado Silva at Man City to Barcelona.
I know he has a good relationship with Ten Hag, settling down in the squad won't be hard.

[Bobrox]

True, I also think that Manchester United still needs a midfielder who can be more creative in passing the ball into the opponent's defense line. So far I haven't seen that figure, Bruno Fernandez couldn't do better in that role, although he's still reliable. But still I haven't seen any outstanding players in Manchester United's midfield right now.

I think have enough with Manchester United looking for player position midfielder, losing Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic have filled by Eriksen and I think right now Manchester United have completed player on midfielder, about attacking midfielder I think Bruno Fernandez and Cristian Eriksen filled slot, with holding midfielder have Fred, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek. Maybe with 4-4-2 formation adopt by Erik Tan Hag he just need two midfielder only between attacking and holding midfielder. I think Manchester United just try find new central forward, although if Ronaldo keep stay still need to find central forward have scoring goal soul.

[aylabadia05]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

Yes. The latest news is that Frenkie De Jong has joined the Barcelona squad for the tour. De Jong still wants to stay at Barca even though the club has agreed to a fee of 75 million + 10 million in addition as said by Fabrizio Romano.

For me, Manchester United already have Donny van de Beek, Bruno Fernades, Freed and most recently Cristian Eriksen. All of the players mentioned above have the same position as De Jong and their roles can also be like De Jong.
So, it is better if the club nicknamed the red devils turns attention to other players who are much cheaper but the process is not laborious.

[alpamar99]

Even in this case I have heard of this contract extension several months ago but so far it has not been implemented.
Saka has become a pretty good player this season and indeed Arsenal should immediately make a contract extension here, especially there are several big clubs who really want his services for next season because indeed some time ago there were rumors about Liverpool and City also wanted his services even though it seemed like it was. now it's not anymore but still Saka must be permanently in a new contract.

Yes, Saka had become the target of Manchester City in the transfer market this summer. Bukayo Saka who is still very young (20 years old) of course Arsenal will prioritize Saka to be an important part for next season. I believe Arsenal are in talks with his agent to reach an agreement on his new contract. maybe in the next few days we will see official news from arsenal for the extension of Bukayo Saka contract. maybe besides saka arsenal also focus on extending the contract period of gabriel martinelli and gabriel magalhaes.

Even though Saka's contract is still 2 years away until it expires but that doesn't stop Arsenal from discussing a long-term contract there and they are now quite sure about it.
Arteta says currently Saka is at the center of his project and wants to keep him at the Emirates at all costs.
On the other hand, Saka also seems to still feel at home at Arsenal and seems to be responding to Arsenal's proposal.

[Franctoshi]

Saw that Chelsea have officially confirmed that they've completed the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli side, a deal that worth about £34million, The centre back has officially penned a four-year contract ,the signing of the defender have made it Chelsea's second summer contract deal.
That's Such a good deal and kudos to Chelsea for doing the needful in their ability to making the team match the strength of rival clubs like Manchester City , Liverpool etc , I love the drastic move made by Chelsea FC to bring in such a good player like Kalidou Koulibalyto play in the place of Rudiger.

[Fesatmas]

Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem likely to join Manchester United according to latest news. Because it is said that Barcelona have added him to their squad for their tour also. This must be meaning that they are willing to keep him at the team. On the other hand there are some rumours like two sides have reached an agreement about a deal like €75m + €10m bonus. I really don't know what to believe now.    Manchester United need a midfielder immediately so they would continue to push for him I guess.

Yes. The latest news is that Frenkie De Jong has joined the Barcelona squad for the tour. De Jong still wants to stay at Barca even though the club has agreed to a fee of 75 million + 10 million in addition as said by Fabrizio Romano.

For me, Manchester United already have Donny van de Beek, Bruno Fernades, Freed and most recently Cristian Eriksen. All of the players mentioned above have the same position as De Jong and their roles can also be like De Jong.
So, it is better if the club nicknamed the red devils turns attention to other players who are much cheaper but the process is not laborious.

But who deserves Manchester United to go after it? Because I see they are still a little less in that position. For other positions, I think they are ready to enter the competition next season, especially if Cristiano Ronaldo can stay with them. For the back position they are better than before with the addition of their new players.

[D-law]

Saw that Chelsea have officially confirmed that they've completed the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli side, a deal that worth about £34million, The centre back has officially penned a four-year contract ,the signing of the defender have made it Chelsea's second summer contract deal.
 

And he joined the team at the states immediately after completing he medical.
A good back up for the loss of Rudiger for me.
He is very solid behind and very strong physical and with the head.

[Fakhrulenclix]

Saw that Chelsea have officially confirmed that they've completed the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli side, a deal that worth about £34million, The centre back has officially penned a four-year contract ,the signing of the defender have made it Chelsea's second summer contract deal.
 

And he joined the team at the states immediately after completing he medical.
A good back up for the loss of Rudiger for me.
He is very solid behind and very strong physical and with the head.

Kalidou Koulibaly is a very strong defender and he is an experienced player even though he is 31 years old but in terms of quality he is still very good and strong.
now Chelsea seems to have needed what they wanted, in this transfer market Chelsea are eyeing a few defenders but now what they have got is Koulibaly, and that is better in my opinion than De Ligt who was only released by Juventus for a very high price.