The new season is only a matter of weeks away, but the really big transfer deals have yet to go through. The speculation continues unabated surrounding the futures of some of Europe’s biggest biggest names.
Sky Bet have compiled the very latest transfer odds for some of the hottest properties in the game. Here we bring you the latest transfer odds from Sky Bet as well as our expert analysis on the likely outcomes.
Fernando Torres: New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is very confident that Fernando Torres is going nowhere; Sky Bet see things differently and are offering odds of 1/3 on the golden boy of Spanish football joining Chelsea this summer. Manchester City are second favourites at 7/2 with Barcelona at 10/1 and Real Madrid at 16/1. Inter Milan and Man United are both 20/1 and AC Milan are 33/1.
Our verdict: We think Hodgson could be right, but on the other hand if Liverpool’s American owners decide they can do without Torres and the striker decides to go then Manchester City could be a good bet with generous Sky Bet odds of 7/2.
James Milner: Despite having several ‘amicable’ meetings with Martin O’Neill, it seems the former Newcastle star is on his way out of Villa Park – the question is, where to? Sky Bet, make Man City nailed on 1/6 favourites to land the Villain. Chelsea remain second favourites at 9/1. Tottenham are third favourites at 10/1. Roy Hodgson’s Liverpool have drifted out to 20/1, while Man United and Arsenal are 25/1 and 33/1 respectively.
Our verdict: The only club likely to match Aston Villa’s valuation is big spending Manchester City. We agree with Sky Bet and we reckon City will sign Milner before the transfer window closes.
Cesc Fabregas: Sky Bet make Barcelona 6/4 favourites to resign Fabregas. Manchester City who have been linked to just about everyone this summer are 25/1, with Real Madrid at 33/1. Further out we have Chelsea at 66/1 and Liverpool at 100/1.
Our verdict: IF we are to believe the press, then there’s no doubting the Arsenal captain would like to join up with his former team-mates at Barcelona, but importantly, Arsene Wenger is having none of it. However, despite Wenger’s determination to hang on to his star player, the Frenchman knows you cannot keep an unhappy player and so it is a question of when and not if. We predict Fabregas will join Barcelona before the transfer window closes.
Wesley Sneijder: Manchester United have been strongly linked with the Dutch midfield maestro over the last few seasons and earlier this week David Gill hinted there might be movement on the Old Trafford transfer front when he stressed United are only interested in quality players. There’s no doubting Sneijder fits the bill, but the Inter Milan star has hinted he’s staying with Inter Milan for the time being.
Sky Bet make Manchester City favourites at 5/1 with Manchester United drifting out to 10/1.
Our Verdict: We think it might be worth a punt on Sneijder joining United.
Mesut Ozil: One of the undoubted stars of the South Africa World Cup. Ozil is one of the hottest properties in the game right now and boy do United need a player of his cabilbre in mdfield. Sky Bet make the Werder Bremen ace a red-hot favourite to join Manchester United at 1/5. While Manchester City and Real Madrid are 3/1 and 8/1 respectively. Chelsea and Arsenal are both good value at 12/1.
Our verdict: Despite being favourites, we do not expect Ozil to join United; more likely we can see the German star joining Real Madrid.
Other big names in the frame: Sky Bet are also offering odds on the futures of other Premier League stars including; Carlos Tevez, Wayne Bridge, Didier Drogba – so we can expect plenty more transfer activity this summer – new customers also get a ‘mystery bonus’ for signing up.
Odds are accurate as of July 28th 2010 – odds will change over time.
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