Premiere League [EPL] Transfer & Speculation Discussion Thread

[masulum]

Liverpool is really reshuffle their squad that some of important players were leave because the management didn't extended their contract and now they have new coach Andoni Iraola that he carrying hard task because the fans are demand high expectation to him but some fans are believe Iraola is the right coach for Liverpool but unfortunately he is not full authority to decided players transfer

I think this is a risky decision, but with a new coach coming, it can also make sense why Liverpool have a plan to release half of their squad players. Andoni will have the chance to bring in players that fit his own style and maybe this is a better option than keeping some of the old players. Of course, both the new players and the existing squad will need time to adapt. Still, it is easier for a coach when he has players that he actually wants and needs in the team. This will be a big decision for Liverpool, and Andoni now has a lot work to prove. If the rebuild does not work, fan have the chance to blame him than blaming management.

[Berry2d]

- Maresca is Pep Guardioal's replacement, but I doubt it's the same as Pep.
- This is a sign for Xabi, will he build Chelsea in a bad time? Time will tell.
- I don't trust Arne Slot
- Carrick is the future for Man United, I put my hope in him.
- Doubt Arsenal will retain their title.
- Maybe Spurs with Zerbi can improve from the downturn.

For now I think Manchester City is one of the team attention needs to be channelled at since pep Guardiola have made path ways with them. Yes Maresca is a good coach but his tactical approach to games is quite different from Pep Guardiola and will need time for Manchester City players to key into his own system of play.
Since Michael Carrick took over at Manchester United the team have experienced an unimaginable transformation that catapulted them to one of the best team in England last season and am sure he will continue in that spirit next season and may even bag a trophy if time is not taken .
As for spur I will say there hope of transformation is in the hand of God because I can't tell what will become of them next season

[emrecemsan]

Enzo Maresca is about to start his job at Manchester City. A new era is starting for them after a 10-year adventure with Guardiola...

One of his transfer targets is said to be Cole Palmer! But even Guardiola must have regretted losing him to Chelsea and couldn't bring him back.

He didn't have an open place for his team then though. Do you think Palmer would leave or believe in the Xabi Alonso project?

[masulum]

Rumor Dean Huijsen to Chelsea is quite interesting to follow, although it still too early to be taken seriously. he still 21 yo, but  already showing their quality as a quality defender. He is good when holding ball. Rumor said, the transfer value for Huijsen is around £60 million, and of course Chelsea is very capable to pay with that price, moreover with his young age he has long term potential to be better with coach who give him trust to play. However Real Madrid maybe will not release player who can become defense pillar for them in future. as i say this rumor is worth to follow, but not more than that yet.

[SatoPrincess]

• Guardiola leaving Man City, can they get replacement coach that equal with Guardiola?
• Xabi Alonso become newcomer in EPL, can Alonso change Chelsea from slumped this season to become champion of season 2026/2027?
• Will Arne Slot get fired or actually bring Liverpool back to win EPL 2026/2027?
• Will Carrick bring MU back to champion 2026/2027 after success saving MU in season 2025/2026?
• Can Arsenal defend their champion title in 2026/2027?
• Will Tottenham succeed to fix their performance in 2026/2027 and take back Europe competition slot?

I expect Manchester City to struggle for a few years since Pep is no longer at the club. Some say Maresca is the perfect replacement because he plays similar to Pep, however, judging from his Chelsea run, I think the performance of City is going to drop next season.
Arne Slot has been fired already so yeah that’s been sorted. Their new manager, Iraola might just be able to revive the club. Lastly, I don’t see Tottenham making top 5 this season, if they are lucky then they are probably going to finish mid-table.

P.S. Meta is not going to like that there is another EPL thread. Expect a new thread about it in a couple of weeks.

[Jostern]

Liverpool is really reshuffle their squad that some of important players were leave because the management didn't extended their contract and now they have new coach Andoni Iraola that he carrying hard task because the fans are demand high expectation to him but some fans are believe Iraola is the right coach for Liverpool but unfortunately he is not full authority to decided players transfer

I think this is a risky decision, but with a new coach coming, it can also make sense why Liverpool have a plan to release half of their squad players. Andoni will have the chance to bring in players that fit his own style and maybe this is a better option than keeping some of the old players. Of course, both the new players and the existing squad will need time to adapt. Still, it is easier for a coach when he has players that he actually wants and needs in the team. This will be a big decision for Liverpool, and Andoni now has a lot work to prove. If the rebuild does not work, fan have the chance to blame him than blaming management.

Well we can say that appointing Andoni Iraola comes with so much risk involved, but judging from his performance at different clubs that he has managed means that he is a very good manager, I’m only worried he doesn’t have experience of managing in the Champions League that is really bothering me, I understand Liverpool wants to build a team with him and he is very good at building teams, I’m completely sure he is going to be successful in building teams, and I’m just thinking if Liverpool can win the Premier League or Champions League with him as a manager, every risk is worth taking in football let’s watch and see what happens in the Transfer window the Caliber of players that he brings into the Club, and how he manage them and the once that are there already, Liverpool are building a team for the future.

[Decimetre]

Liverpool is really reshuffle their squad that some of important players were leave because the management didn't extended their contract and now they have new coach Andoni Iraola that he carrying hard task because the fans are demand high expectation to him but some fans are believe Iraola is the right coach for Liverpool but unfortunately he is not full authority to decided players transfer

I think this is a risky decision, but with a new coach coming, it can also make sense why Liverpool have a plan to release half of their squad players. Andoni will have the chance to bring in players that fit his own style and maybe this is a better option than keeping some of the old players. Of course, both the new players and the existing squad will need time to adapt. Still, it is easier for a coach when he has players that he actually wants and needs in the team. This will be a big decision for Liverpool, and Andoni now has a lot work to prove. If the rebuild does not work, fan have the chance to blame him than blaming management.

Well we can say that appointing Andoni Iraola comes with so much risk involved, but judging from his performance at different clubs that he has managed means that he is a very good manager, I’m only worried he doesn’t have experience of managing in the Champions League that is really bothering me, I understand Liverpool wants to build a team with him and he is very good at building teams, I’m completely sure he is going to be successful in building teams, and I’m just thinking if Liverpool can win the Premier League or Champions League with him as a manager, every risk is worth taking in football let’s watch and see what happens in the Transfer window the Caliber of players that he brings into the Club, and how he manage them and the once that are there already, Liverpool are building a team for the future.

Andoni Iraola may not have a champions league experience but he does deserve a chance to manage a champions league team. Experience doesn't come until one has been involved in it. His days in Bournemouth is something that's very encouraging and if he could lead the team to their first European competition and their best league finish ever. Andoni Iraola has several good records that speak for him, he managed Rayo Vallecano and brought them to the first league. Even in his first team as a manager, he won the Cypriot super cup with AEK Laneca. If he could handle these lower teams and achieve a remarkable milestone with them when he has less resources, I don't think he is going to face too much challenge leading Liverpool through their champions league games and league games. All he needs is to learn from his predecessors' and consultant his coaching crew when need be.

[giorgione]

I expect Manchester City to struggle for a few years since Pep is no longer at the club. Some say Maresca is the perfect replacement because he plays similar to Pep, however, judging from his Chelsea run, I think the performance of City is going to drop next season.
Arne Slot has been fired already so yeah that?s been sorted. Their new manager, Iraola might just be able to revive the club. Lastly, I don?t see Tottenham making top 5 this season, if they are lucky then they are probably going to finish mid-table.

P.S. Meta is not going to like that there is another EPL thread. Expect a new thread about it in a couple of weeks.

I don't think Manchester City can have any problems, they've had a lot of satisfaction with these guys and i think things will improve and with another very coordinated and precise manager things can go a long way, i don't think we can set aside all the work they've done with them over the years.

[len01]

I don't think Manchester City can have any problems, they've had a lot of satisfaction with these guys and i think things will improve and with another very coordinated and precise manager things can go a long way, i don't think we can set aside all the work they've done with them over the years.

Of course, Man City will not have any problems, but in terms of competing for the EPL title, I also have my doubts. I have actually mentioned this before in another thread, but it’s fine to explain my doubts again.

Enzo Maresca came in as a coach at a time when City was undergoing a slight transition phase, with several key players having already left the club. Naturally, Enzo would need to adapt by using the right tactics to improve collectivity. And all of that takes at least one season or more to be able to bring the club into strong contention for the EPL title.

[Nahl]

Liverpool is really reshuffle their squad that some of important players were leave because the management didn't extended their contract and now they have new coach Andoni Iraola that he carrying hard task because the fans are demand high expectation to him but some fans are believe Iraola is the right coach for Liverpool but unfortunately he is not full authority to decided players transfer

I think this is a risky decision, but with a new coach coming, it can also make sense why Liverpool have a plan to release half of their squad players. Andoni will have the chance to bring in players that fit his own style and maybe this is a better option than keeping some of the old players. Of course, both the new players and the existing squad will need time to adapt. Still, it is easier for a coach when he has players that he actually wants and needs in the team. This will be a big decision for Liverpool, and Andoni now has a lot work to prove. If the rebuild does not work, fan have the chance to blame him than blaming management.

Liverpool begin new era with new coach but seems they have slow movement this summer to buy players that because i didn't see any interesting names joined them.
But i think Liverpool first task is, they should look for the replacement of Mo Salah even besides that from the striker too Liverpool still required new players.
About the rumours currently the players like Yan Diomande or Bradley Barcola was into their radar even Liverpool is very serious to gets Yan Diomande from Leipzig but the transfer probably will be expensive because this player is worth to 100 million.
Iraola is the second coach from Spain because before him there is a good coach named Rafael Benitez so, it's interesting to know whether Iraola will be success in Liverpool or not.

[SmartCharpa]

Liverpool is really reshuffle their squad that some of important players were leave because the management didn't extended their contract and now they have new coach Andoni Iraola that he carrying hard task because the fans are demand high expectation to him but some fans are believe Iraola is the right coach for Liverpool but unfortunately he is not full authority to decided players transfer

Speaking about the players Curtis Jones also rumoured will leave, some Italian clubs have showed their interest to him but regarding target players i have seen Liverpool interested to some players even Darwin Nunez also linked to them however i was really blind about Liverpool strength under Iraola although he have done well at Bounermouth but Liverpool is different because this is big club with plenty of fans in the world

Liverpool really needs to reshuffle their squad after what they played under Arne Slot last season. Most of their players have leave the club after the end of last season, the club don’t think they still have the ability to help the club out of their current situation. Liverpool also need to make more signings for next season, they need more attacking players to strengthen their squad, I don’t if the rumor about Nunez returning back to the club is true, but let’s see what happens.

I was impressed by Iraola performance at Bournemouth last season, but this is Liverpool, and they may not have good players that can use to improve the squad. Of course, the fans expectations are very high because this is a big club and they always want to win a trophy. Liverpool struggled to finish at the top of the table last season, fans will expect the new manager to fight for the title next season.

[slapper]

Slot got sacked mate. Iraola joined Liverpool on two-weeks' loan from Bournemouth two weeks ago.

But, Arsenal won the Premier League HISTORY with the most corner goals. From corners alone. Their leading attacker was unable to put a goal past any good side this season.

And City... people are still talking about the next Guardiola but missing the main point? Silva moved to Real Madrid. So you're losing the best manager in the world and perhaps the most creative midfielder. And your big transfer target is stuck because of World Cup timing...

Iraola's Bournemouth beat everyone during an 18 match unbeaten run. With Bournemouth's budget. This sort of thing doesn't just fall out of the sky.

Liverpool's the one team whose actual results matched what the underlying performance said they should get. All others were fortunate or unfortunate. Anything that Liverpool can improve on next year is genuine. If that makes sense. Not just luck correcting itself.