Topic: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions - page 287. (Read 485204 times)

I don't know what to say honestly. I strongly think that Napoli have to sell Osimhen to make ends meet, they have made many signings and few disposals, so most likely Victor Osimhen will be sold, if not, it will benefit Serie A to keep a champion like Osimhen around for a while longer.

Juventus is still talking with Manchester United for a move for  Jadon Sancho.
The only way for Sancho could move to Italy is on a loan with probably a part of the salary paid from Manchester. IMHO.
Napoli wants more player and they AIM for Scott McTominay
Arsenal giving up on Nico Williams
Southampton is looking for Aaron Ramsdale.

Source BBC

He is defensive midfielder a position which Manchester United have lacked for years now so it is understandable why they’ve gone for him. He did well in the under 21 tournament and he caught the eyes of Manchester United but people need to understand that he is not going to be integrated into the first team immediately but rather he will play for the under 21, he only has the opportunity of training with first team players just obi Martins and if they perform well they will be integrated into the first team faster than the regular youth players.

In as much as I will like to give credit to Ten Hag for nurturing them young players I think the new Manchester United board is the ones on this new moves, they have been looking at the prospect of making their own next big thing like Mainoo and Gernacho instead of buying them and it is a good move but requires patience, I hope the fans and the club can actually offer them that


I think we are misunderstanding this, because it was actually the manager Conte that was responsible for this whole mess, he wanted the Osimhen out and wants Lukaku who he has worked with in the past, there is no problem with that but they aren’t handling it the right way. The valuation of the player is just too much and no club will want to pay that much now. If they are desperate they should reduce the amount for him and they might get him sold

The season Napoli won the league there were rumors about Osimhen's transfer fee of 130 million euros. Napoli didn't have a very successful season last season. Naturally, Osimhen's transfer fee dropped a bit according to the rumors. Napoli management will want to get as much revenue as possible from this transfer to avoid further losses. This is my observation. Also, Lukaku might be a good alternative if Osimhen leaves the team. But I think the 30 + 15 million euros paid for him is a high price. Because Lukaku has not been consistent throughout his career. I don't think it's right to pay 30 million euros for such a player.

This kid is a very interesting player and for an 18 year old, he plays very well. I think Manchester United made the right decision by bringing him in. Seems like Ten Hag is interested in working with younger players as he once did with Ajax and got a good amount of success. I hope that success comes soon enough though. Because if he is unable to bring in good results with Manchester United very soon, he is not going to be the coach of Manchester United in the next season for sure.

By the way, I hope Manchester United is able to nurture this kid properly. He definitely has talent.

It Isn't making any sense to continuing in keeping a player whose interest and mind is no longer with the team, and at this point, I believe coach Conte must have realised this. Therefore,  looking for an alternative or a replacement player in the name of Lukaku left him with no option, reason being that eventually they come to realizing that keeping the young player in the club in disguise with their high transfer fees won't benefit the club much, and if at the end Osimhen remained at the club this season.

Rumors circulating that Osimhen really wants to leave Napoli in this summer's transfer window, he has also reportedly informed the club's manager. In addition, several clubs are indeed interested in using his services. It's just that the problem is the price that Napoli has set, so that one by one the clubs that want his services do not want to pay the release clause of this Napoli striker. Maybe that's the reason Conte wants to bring in Lukaku, because Osimhen no longer wants to play with Napoli. The relevant reason for Conte is that he doesn't like to involve players who really want to leave. Honestly, I'm not sure Lukaku will shine with Napoli, but Conte wants him. Romano reported that Chelsea and Napoli are continuing the formal steps for all the documents signed for the Romelu Kulaku agreement. Maybe it's just a matter of time, until Lukaku finally joins Napoli. Osimhen's story has faded a little in a few days, but the rumors I read are that Chelsea and Napoli have made a separate agreement between Osimhen and Lukaku. We'll see if the Osimhen drama will end. Or, in the end, Osimhen will not join any club and stay at Napoli.

This could be an exchange that is indeed a gamble because after all we must know that for now Sterling is actually almost exhausted in terms of prime so this will indeed be difficult if forced to be at a big club.

But this could be a good option for Chelsea too because if I'm not mistaken Chelsea once wanted Sancho at Stamford Bridge and with what happened between Sancho and Manchester United although his relationship looks good with Ten Hag at the moment but I think we know that friction is most likely still there although not as big as before.

This could be a plan that is still beneficial for Chelsea and Ten Hag but I don't think it's too good for Manchester United because at the moment with Sterling's prime almost up it would be worth it for them to keep Sancho at Manchester United.

There are news of Gabriel Jesus being injured in draining before this Aston Villa match. It’s likely going to be a groin injury. It’ll be a big fvck up if Arsenal don’t get an attacker. It’s time to cut the loses and that that Guy leave. Even, Gabriel Jesus' staunchest supporters can no longer come up with anything viable in his defence.

Holding on to the idea of what injury-prone players can do for them when they are fully fit is one of the rubbish they condoned during Wenger's time and at least for good reason. I wonder why we are still doing that now.

A fit Gabriel Jesus is not what we need to win the league, then what is an injure Gabriel Jesus to the team?

Roma's Dybala is cool. He's loved by his fans, which is priceless. Although the Saudis were offering enormous amounts, Dybala's not about that. He wins. Roma allows him to play at the greatest level. I know some say its risky. Dybala still needs to show himself. He wants the spotlight again, and Mourinho's system suits him. He'll be unstoppable if he stays healthy and in shape.

His contract status favors him. A few more appearances lock him in. There's confidence in his ability. He's not seeking for a quick paycheck in an inferior league like Others cough Kante cough. Hes eager and ready to prove himself. Both Dybala and Roma benefit from his presence at Roma. It shows his drive and faith in the project. Im excited to watch his next move.

It's ok that Cole Palmer has a long contract he has contributed a lot to the club in the last season, while for other players such as Mudryk and Caicedo who are expensive instead there is no contribution, they play badly especially Mudryk who is often ridiculed a lot because of poor performances.

Is Chelsea's 40-plus players for the second tier? I don't know if this is a crazy plan or indeed they don't find talent in their academy so they keep buying young players with long contracts.
Chelsea do spend more money on future players, but for me it's too far away.

I think there is some nuance in the contracts that neutralizes its length. Otherwise Chelsea would not dominate the top 10 so much. Either small compensation or some additional conditions that make it easier for both parties to break the contract. I wonder what they will do if some players get seriously injured - wait until the contract expires? I don't think the insurance payments will be sufficient for 7 years.
I remember that in a similar table, but in which the ranking was made by the amount of compensation, Real dominates.

Antonio Conte has nothing to gain or lose from the transfer of Osimehn. If there’s internal issue between them and the management, the best way to get back at him will be through the transfer window and make it hard for him to get a new club by the big price slated for him. So also, leaving him on the bench if no buyer meets their demand is another way to get back at him. But not resolve the issue and allow him to stay or leave. They are now been fair and I hope they’re not making a big mistake for this.


At this point, it will be better if Osimhen finds another club because he will not be utilized for their next season. The new signee cannot be benched and if he was that good enough for them to continue with, they would not have thought of signing a new player that plays the same position as him. This moments are really trying times for Victor Osimehn, I hope he gets a good deal from Chelsea or any other club before the transfer window closes because all odds are against him now if he stays back in Napoli, he won’t be able to get back on his feet and be that good striker he is if he’s not been played often.

Lukaku is a striker who has extraordinary sharpness at the peak of his career, but for now it seems like we can't expect too much from him because his current performance is no longer what it used to be and that is a natural thing considering that he is 31 years old and of course he will no longer be able to compete in a competitive league now, so that's why his performance at Chelsea has dropped drastically and means he is no longer has a place in Chelsea main squad, but it's different when Lukaku plays in Serie A,  precisely what he was able to show a good performance and this is not apart from the playing pattern of Serie A clubs which tends to have a slower game compared to the teams in the English league so far.

Currently it is reported that the transfer between Osimhen and Chelsea has been completed so we are just waiting for the time for Lukaku move to Napoli, although both teams have the their players they are targeting, but Chelsea and Napoli not want to exchange players and are inclined to negotiate separate packages between the two, if the move is to Napoli has come true, so that's good luck for Lukaku because he has known Serie A well for so long, besides that, Conte which really wants Lukaku to be in his squad, will certainly guarantee him a place in Napoli main squad in this season.

I don't see anything surprising about Lukaku, even Osimhen is much better than him. Statistics for just 1 season prove that Lukaku goal productivity is only 13 goals from 32 matches and that is below Osimhen who collected 15 goals from 25 matches. However, Napoli still insists on releasing the player who last season contributed to the club's achievements which managed to contribute the Serie A trophy. All of that is because Conte doesn't like Osimhen and Conte will not include him in the squad even if he stays for 1 season. There is no way out for Osimhen other than forcing Napoli to release him. In Serie A, a club like Napoli has lost its chances, so it is not surprising that at the end of the season Napoli can only finish in 10th.

I think this is not just from Osimhen end from the fact that the coach has not included him in the starting line up even till now and that's the reason the club is trying every means to negotiate with Chelsea for Lukaku, since he is the one Conte requested for, from the fact that every other team interested in Lukaku has drop interest for long because of Chelsea asking fee, never wanting another loan option and possibly opt for more better option especially when considering his age than spending such amount on him while the continue to pursue for the signing of Lukaku, though I think the deal will be done even before next week i.e Lukaku move to Napoli.

The fact is Lukaku don't wants to play at Chelsea again and no Chelsea fan will even want to see him on the pitch after all his ill behavior to the club and it is also obvious the management want him out. The fact is Lukaku is the one with the problem since he is often having issues with someone in all his previous club either the coach or a player and maybe even the management of the club and his own beloved Inter Milan is not an exception and I believe that was why they had to ignore negotiation with Chelsea for him.

regardless of the reason behind such duration of contract, it doesn't make much sense that young players that are just at the start of their carrier will be made to sign a ten-year contract with a club that's even struggling for seasons and has a bad way of treating her players who are exiting the club. it's clear from the angle of the club that they are making a futuristic plan most especially for palmer who is now the future of Chelsea football club but from the viewpoint of the players that agreed to such condition, I don't know the bases for such contract, but truth is that it's not worth it.

imagine that Chelsea continues struggling like this for the next four years? it means you're bent on staying with the club till forever? palmer is already 22 and in the next 10 years he will be 32 which means he will be spending all his fruitful years at Chelsea? and if Chelsea continues like this there won't be a single champions league for him since at the moment Chelsea can't win the champions league?

Dybala chooses to stay just because the fans really care for him to remain at the club and it was really expressed when they protested because of his transfer, while Dybala may not have spent a long time at Rome, the fans as already see him as a club legend with the love they have for him and so I guessed, he couldn't just turn this down.
I think AS Roma as no choice than to stick with him for a season or more longer since he as one year contract left with an automatic addition of another year if he get to play 15 or more official matches this season.

Juan Musso, who is the goalkeeper for Atalanta and the Argentine national team, is reported to have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid and the agreement between the teams has also taken place, but most likely Juan Musso will only be included in the list of second-tier players or many will be reserves when he is really with Atletico Madrid.
But he has had enough experience and of course can make Atletico Madrid use him more often and give confidence to be able to follow several matches that they will play.
This possibility will also be the last transfer for Atletico Madrid this summer considering the time that is getting closer to the closing of the transfer window, after all, they were previously also reported with several transfer opportunities but not all of them could run smoothly.



source : https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1827317034411032646?t=ufQnGs8S3O-v3tOzwDnRwA&s=19

Lukaku is not young anymore, but I believe he still has the ability to be a solution in Napoli's attack line. because Conte knows very well how to treat Lukaku and he will get the game he wants.
I think the price Napoli has to pay is not something expensive. he has Oshimhen who might bring great benefits to Napoli's finances. or if an agreement is not reached, Lukaku and Osimhen might have to be tried by Conte for a strong combination of Napoli's front line which I believe will be very dangerous. or maybe that possibility is quite small.

Osimhen might be the hottest media news in this summer's transfer market.