<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liverpool">Liverpool</a>, with minimal activity in this transfer window, are now facing speculation about the future of one of their key players. Reports indicate that both <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liverpool">Barcelona</a> and Real Madrid are keen on bringing Trent Alexander–Arnold to Spain, a move that could shake up the Premier League club’s defensive lineup.



Back in March, journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> had been monitoring Alexander-Arnold with an eye toward a potential move in the summer of 2025. The Liverpool right-back’s contract is set to expire on June 30, and as of January 1, he’ll be free to negotiate a departure on a free transfer. Recent reports from outlets like Daily Mail and The Sun suggest that Liverpool have made little progress in securing a contract extension for the 24-year-old.



Even Liverpool legend and former Real Madrid player Michael Owen weighed in on the situation, drawing from his own experience with a move to the Spanish capital. “With Trent and the speculation around Real Madrid, I found myself in a similar position during my career where I had to make a quick decision… Real Madrid is currently the best team in Europe. It’s the biggest club in the world, with that iconic jersey and its history… It’s the ultimate stage in Europe.”



Despite the swirling rumors, both The Sun and Daily Mail downplay the likelihood of an imminent sale. Liverpool’s management is reportedly grooming youngster Conor Bradley as the next heir to the right-back position under head coach Arne Slot. However, the clock is ticking with no advancements in contract talks, and Alexander-Arnold could become a free agent on January 1, 2025. Real Madrid and Barcelona are poised to make their move if the opportunity arises.



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<h2>When do Liverpool kick off in the Premier League?</h2>


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As <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a> opened the season by defeating <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united">Manchester United</a> on penalties in the 2024 Community Shield, all eyes now turn to the Premier League. Liverpool, led by Arne Slot and featuring stars player like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mohamed-salah">Mohamed Salah</a>, Luis Diaz, will kick off their campaign on Saturday, August 17, with an away match against newly promoted Ipswich Town Football Club.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are disputing over the signing of a Liverpool star

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On Friday, August 16th, the best league in the world kicks off again: the English Premier League. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester City</a> will defend their title against the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arsenal</a>, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liverpool" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liverpool</a>.



Chelsea will try to rebuild after a horrific season in 2023/24, while clubs like Ipswich Town will simply try to survive the relegation drop.



Opta put all the initial data into their super computer and played out the 2024-25 Premier League season 10,000 times. Here are Opta’s preseason Premier League projections.



<h2>Opta’s Preseason Premier League Projections</h2>



Out of the 10,000 times the data was inputted into the super computer, the percentages of who will finish in what position are shown in the graph below:



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Manchester City will once again win the Premier League based on their percentage chances of finishing first. Arsenal will come in second, while Liverpool will come in third. Chelsea will bounce back and finish fourth, and Newcastle United will finish fifth.


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Manchester United will end up a disappointing sixth according to Opta’s results, with Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town looking like early-season relegation candidates.

Opta super computer predicts the 2024/25 Premier League Season

Opta super computer predicts the 2024/25 Premier League Season - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/julian-alvarez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julian Alvarez</a> is off to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atletico Madrid</a>; the transfer fee is in the range of 95 million euros. The 24-year-old striker wanted more playing time and will certainly get that at Diego Simeone’s side.



For <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester City</a>, everything indicates that the team will search inwards for a replacement for Alvarez and not go out into the market. Still, Pep Guardiola did offer some parting words for his former pupil.



In a press conference, when asked about the Argentine leaving, Pep Guardiola preferred to focus on all that Julian Alvarez accomplished at the club.



<h2>Pep Guardiola on Julian Alvarez Leaving</h2>



“First of all, I want to say that I am very grateful to Julián; we have won everything, and his contribution has been immense. The team cared for him a lot because of his attitude,” were Guardiola’s initial comments about Alvarez.



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Later, the Spanish coach added: “Atlético is a top club, so if you want to leave, there’s no problem. We wish him all the best. I learned a lot from him, and I hope he finds what he was looking for.”


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The long-awaited Community Shield between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united">Manchester United</a> and Manchester City will kick off the 2024/2025 season. This classic clash between the two most powerful teams in England promises to be a spectacle full of emotions and talent. The match will occur on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 15:00 (UK) at the iconic Wembley Stadium.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a>, the reigning Premier League champions, will be looking to start the season with a title, while Manchester United, with an ambitious project, will try to give a blow of authority from the start. Fans around the world will be watching this matchup that promises to be a preview of what will be an exciting season.



The coaches of both teams, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pep-guardiola">Pep Guardiola</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erik-ten-hag">Erik ten Hag</a>, will have the difficult task of choosing the ideal eleven for this crucial match. The lineups will be key to determining the development of the game and defining who will lift the first trophy of the season.



<h2>The Community Shield: An Appetizer of English Football</h2>



The Community Shield is the first official title of the season in England. This trophy is disputed between the Premier League champion and the FA Cup winner. On this occasion, the duel between Manchester City and Manchester United adds a special attraction to the match, making it one of the most anticipated matches of the year.



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Wembley Stadium will be the perfect setting for this classic. With a capacity of more than 90,000 spectators, the atmosphere will be electrifying and players will feel the pressure to put on an unforgettable show.



<h2>Expectations and Lineups </h2>



Manchester City and Manchester United have made important reinforcements during the transfer market. These new players could make their debut in the Community Shield, adding even more uncertainty to the match.



Manchester United probable lineup: Onana; Wan Bissaka, Lisandro Martínez, Maguire, Shaw; Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes; Antony, Rashford, Sancho.



Manchester City probable lineup: Ederson; Collwill, Philips, Gvardiol, Aké; Doku, Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Kovacic,&nbsp; Grealish; Haaland.

Manchester United vs Manchester City lineups: Probable lineups for 2024 FA Community Shield

Manchester United vs Manchester City lineups: Probable lineups for 2024 FA Community Shield - Bolavip US

At <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chelsea</a>, things often don’t make much sense. The team has 44 players on its roster yet continues to buy more in the transfer market. With no clear vision in sight, the club keeps making head-scratching decisions.



According to ESPN, all seems to be forgiven in the case of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/enzo-fernandez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a>. Despite being unfollowed by French teammates on Instagram and facing huge backlash over a video where he and his<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Argentine teammates</a> mocked French players because of their ethnicity, Fernandez appears to have found favor again.



In a recent friendly against Real Madrid, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gave Enzo Fernandez the captain’s armband and seems to have promoted him to vice-captain of the squad.



<h2>Enzo Fernandez: From Villain to Leader at Chelsea</h2>



The atmosphere around the former River Plate player changed significantly, according to The Times. Just over a week after his return to Chelsea (when there was even speculation about Fernandez possibly being transferred), he was chosen by his teammates as vice-captain, behind Reece James.



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“He’s one of the important players. To be honest, I think when we changed Reece, he gave the bracelet [captain’s armband] to Enzo, and this shows how Enzo is respected inside the squad. I think it’s quite clear,” Maresca stated after the game.&nbsp;


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Maresca added, “I spoke with Enzo, but as I said, I spoke with all of them. The situation is quite clear. He already made a statement apologizing, and the club did the same.”

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Chelsea rewards Enzo Fernandez in drastic stance

Real Madrid’s interest in Cristian “Cuti” Romero is not new. In the recent transfer market, the Spanish club tried to sign the Argentine, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tottenham">Tottenham</a> flatly refused to sell one of their most valuable players.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> was willing to make an offer for Cuti Romero in this transfer market and contacted Tottenham: they responded that they would not sell or negotiate with him, however, he has a contract until 2026 in force.



Despite this initial refusal, Real Madrid could return to the fray in future transfer windows. The Merengue club is looking to strengthen its defensive line and Romero fits perfectly into the profile of the player they are looking for.



<h2>Tottenham raise the price of Cuti Romero</h2>



While Tottenham have made it clear they don’t want to sell the player, Real Madrid’s tempting offer could change things.&nbsp; However, according to a publication by sports journalist Christian Martin, Tottenham has raised the player’s price to $200 million.



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<h2>Will Cuti Romero move to Real Madrid?</h2>



The possibility of seeing Cuti Romero wearing the Real Madrid shirt is becoming more and more real. The Argentine defender has captivated the big European clubs with his high level and youth. However, much will depend on Tottenham’s stance and the offer that Real Madrid would wait until June 2025 to submit an offer.



<h2>The transfer market is still on the move</h2>



The European transfer market is still very active. With the arrival of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> to Real Madrid, the Merengue team has shown its ambition to continue adding stars to its squad. The incorporation of Cuti Romero would be another coup for the Spanish club.

Report: Real Madrid eyes Cuti Romero but Tottenham sets astonishing price tag for Argentine star

Report: Real Madrid eyes Cuti Romero but Tottenham sets astonishing price tag for Argentine star - Bolavip US

Following <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/julian-alvarez">Julian Alvarez’s</a> move to Atletico Madrid, Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are already eyeing his successor. The Argentine forward’s departure leaves a significant gap in City’s attacking lineup, and English media outlets suggest they have identified a prime candidate to fill the void.



According to The Telegraph, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a> plans to reinvest part of the £81 million received from Alvarez’s transfer in one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league">Premier League’s</a> standout performers, Pedro Neto. The 24-year-old forward has been a sensation for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wolverhampton">Wolverhampton Wanderers</a>, consistently impressing with his performances over recent seasons.



Neto, primarily a right-winger, possesses the versatility and skill to operate centrally. Last season, he scored three goals and provided eleven assists in 24 appearances across the Premier League and FA Cup. His impressive form earned him a spot in Portugal’s squad for EURO 2024, where he featured against Georgia, Slovenia, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france">France</a>.



<h2>Homegrown talent as an alternative</h2>



While Pedro Neto is a top target, Manchester City are also considering an internal option: James McAtee, a promising talent from their own academy. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Sheffield United in the Premier League. Despite the team’s relegation, McAtee stood out, contributing three goals and three assists in 30 league matches.



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McAtee has made a strong case for himself during City’s pre-season, delivering notable performances against Celtic, AC Milan, Barcelona, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea">Chelsea</a>. His standout moments include a goal against Milan and two assists against Chelsea, impressing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pep-guardiola">Guardiola</a> and bolstering his prospects of stepping into the first team.


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As Manchester City navigate the post-Alvarez era, the club’s strategic moves, whether investing in Pedro Neto or promoting James McAtee, will be crucial in maintaining their attacking prowess and continuing their success under Guardiola.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City would already have a potential successor to Julian Alvarez

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City would already have a potential successor to Julian Alvarez - Bolavip US

In the past two weeks, the 24-year-old striker has been very outspoken about his lack of playing time at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester City</a>. Known as “La Araña,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/julian-alvarez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julián Álvarez</a> is one of world soccer’s serial winners, having won every major championship a player can achieve at such a young age.



Still, Álvarez has been in the shadow of Erling Haaland, and with the way Pep Guardiola is setting up the new season, Álvarez is likely to continue playing the role of a super sub.



Now, according to Gastón Edul and various other outlets, Julián Álvarez is set to move to LaLiga and play for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlético de Madrid</a>.



<h2>Atlético de Madrid in for Julián Álvarez</h2>



According to César Merlo, Julián Álvarez will be transferred to Atlético de Madrid and will sign a five-year deal with the Spanish club. For Álvarez, this move will make him the team’s primary striker from the start.


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At the Champions League level, Álvarez will continue to play on the biggest stage of European club football. Atlético de Madrid has been pursuing the Argentine striker for some time now, and the transfer fee is expected to be in the $70 million range.

Julián Álvarez set to leave Manchester City - Report

Julián Álvarez has decided on his future according to report - Bolavip US

Julián Álvarez has decided on his future according to report

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a> have been officially penalized by the Premier League for a series of irregularities over the past 24 months, resulting in a fine of approximately €2.5 million. The key issues cited were delays in returning to the pitch for the second half of matches, largely attributed to Pep Guardiola’s halftime speeches.



Manchester City have frequently been the team most delayed in returning to the field after halftime in recent <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league">Premier League</a> seasons, with delays of up to three minutes reported in some matches. 



These delays have been penalized due to their impact on television agreements, broadcast schedules of major networks, and the overall disruption of those holding the rights to the competition. Guardiola acknowledged being informed about the issue during preseason and did not deny that his team’s delays were a recurring problem.



“Yes, I read the news recently. I’ll have to shorten my halftime speeches,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pep-guardiola">Guardiola</a> said humorously, reflecting on the penalties imposed by the Premier League. This issue of delays have occurred for Manchester City in 22 of the last 76 Premier League matchdays. 



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<h2>Upcoming matches for Manchester City</h2>



After the victory 4-2 over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea">Chelsea</a> in their last preseason friendly, the real action begins. Manchester City will play Manchester United in a derby at Wembley on Saturday 10 for the Community Shield final, marking the start of their season. Guardiola’s team will then play Chelsea, Ipswich, and West Ham in their opening Premier League fixtures.




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The opening match of the Premier League will be played between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united">Manchester United</a> and Fulham on Friday, August 16 and the best match of the first round will be played on Sunday 18 between Manchester City and Chelsea.

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Spain lifted the 2024 Euros at the expense of England, who have now lost two consecutive Euro Cups back to back, the first being to Italy in 2020. The 2024 Euros marked Spain’s fourth European championship and left England once again continuing their silverware drought.



England, in their rich history in the game, have only won one major title—it was the 1966 FIFA World Cup played at home. For one Premier League player, England’s defeat was music to his ears.



Said player is Cristian Romero, the Argentine defender and FIFA World Cup winner, who also recently took home his fourth title with Argentina in this summer’s Copa America. Romero spoke with ESPN in Argentina and did not hold back his glee that the Three Lions came up short.



<h2>Cristian Romero Takes Jab at England</h2>



In the interview, Romero stated, “If England won the Euro Final, they would’ve gotten too cocky, and I’d have to have put up with them all year long.” An Argentine calling an English fan “too cocky” seems a bit of a stretch, but for Romero, seeing England lose is just what the doctor ordered.


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As for Romero and Tottenham, they begin the new Premier League season Monday, August 19th, against Leicester City. Spurs will be hoping to finally get over the hump and challenge for the Premier League crown and take home some silverware.

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