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Betting and football have always been interconnected. In today’s hyper commercialized and information-driven players market, betting companies saw a golden opportunity and took it. Betting on transfers can be a fun way to take your interest in the transfer market to the next level, and by making accurate predictions you can also make, or lose, some extra cash. 

Betting is now incorporated into everything in modern football. From sponsors and logos on the players uniforms to highly publicized ads with former greats promoting some obscure gambling company. In this text we’re going to go through everything you need to know in regards to betting on football transfers and what you need to keep in mind as you go. 

However, we’re not going to provide you with a list of the best companies to use and so forth. Instead we’ll direct you to:https://www.thepunterspage.com/player-transfer-betting/ where you can get more information on everything regarding betting on transfers.

Betting on football transfers 

Betting on football transfers are, for obvious reasons, relatively straightforward. You place money on a certain player going to a specific club, and the wager pays out if you’re right. It can however become relatively tricky pretty quickly. 

In today’s world of agents and the interest in transfers being so extremely high, it’s not uncommon for the future club address of top players to be more or less open secrets. The gambling companies, as everyone else, read the news and have their own contacts in the clubs. Therefore it can be somewhat tricky to receive fair odds every time you want to bet on a transfer. 

If you’re interested in taking it a step further it’s therefore better to instead focus on domestic transfers and the like. You don’t have to go down into the first division to find interesting bets, but betting on Lewandowskis next club or speculating on where Messi will play the following season can be more or less a waste of your time. 

An alternate revenue stream for the betting companies 

Regardless of what all the ads say: the betting companies are not your friend. Like all companies their goal is to make money, and they’re very good at their jobs. The betting industry is highly lucrative and companies are always on the hunt for various alternative sources of income. 

Therefore, betting on football transfers is just one part of the growing market for alternative betting. 

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Reliable journalist Alasdair Gold has shared his thoughts on the rumours linking Tottenham Hotspur with a move for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.

The Lowdown: McKennie links

According to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport, the Turin outfit are willing to part ways with the United States international this summer, amidst interest from Spurs.

It is understood that the 23-year-old was one of the midfielders on Antonio Conte’s transfer wish list ahead of the January window, and it is said that Lilywhites managing director Fabio Paratici is a huge admirer of McKennie, as he played a big role in the American making the switch from Schalke 04.

The report claims that Juventus would be willing to sell the midfielder for a fee in the region of £34m.

The Latest: Gold’s claim

In a Q&A for football.london, Gold was questioned over the validity of the rumours linking McKennie with a move to Hotspur Way.

In response, he claimed: “I know Paratici spoke to McKennie’s representatives about a future move in January. If the USA international is available this summer then I would expect Spurs to test the water as he would tick a lot of boxes for the squad.”

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The Verdict: Great addition

Whilst the number of appearances were made significantly lower due to McKennie’s metatarsal fracture, the American made just 15 starts for the Serie A club this season, illustrating how he has dropped down Massimiliano Allegri’s pecking order.

However, at just 23 years of age, the midfielder probably has at least a decade left of his football career, so a move elsewhere could revitalise his ambitions.

For Spurs, McKennie’s arrival would provide fantastic depth to the squad.

Compared to incredible box-to-box midfielders N’Golo Kante and Gennaro Gattuso by former USA international Alexi Lalas, the Juventus dynamo would provide cover if/when the likes of Harry Winks depart the club, with the Englishman expected to join fellow Premier League side Southampton.

Having ranked in the 98th percentile for touches in the attacking penalty area and progressive passes received when compared with positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year (via FBRef), McKennie could challenge for a starting spot in Conte’s team.

Therefore, this would appear to be an astute prospective addition for the Lilywhites.

In other news: Spurs considering move for this Premier League dynamo

Gianluca Di Marzio has dropped an update on the future of reported Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Darwin Nunez.

What’s the talk?

In recent comments cited by centredevils, the Italian journalist revealed that, with the Benfica centre-forward being heavily linked with a £100m move away from Portugal this summer, he believes the 22-year-old will go on secure a move to the Premier League in the coming months. Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal appear to be the most likely destinations for the striker at present.

Regarding the interest in Nunez, the transfer insider said: “I think Darwin Nunez is going to the Premier League – either Manchester United or to Arsenal or Tottenham. We don’t know where he’s going but for sure the Premier League has to be his next step.”

Supporters will love Di Marzio’s claim

Considering just how exciting a talent Nunez undoubtedly is, Di Marzio’s claim that Spurs are among the clubs in the running for the 22-year-old’s signature this summer is sure to be news that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful will love.

Indeed, over his 28 Liga Portugal appearances this season, the £49.5m-rated forward was in breathtaking form, scoring 26 goals, providing four assists and creating 10 big chances, in addition to taking three shots, making 1.1 key passes and completing 1.4 dribbles per game.

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These metrics saw the £31k-per-week talent average an extraordinary SofaScore match rating of 7.48, ranking him as the joint third-best performer in the Portuguese top flight.

The Uruguay international also caught the eye over his 10 outings in the Champions League this term, bagging six goals against Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Ajax and Liverpool, averaging a highly impressive SofaScore match rating of 7.06.

As such, with the 22-year-old clearly one of the most exciting young talents currently playing the game, the news that Antonio Conte’s side are serious contenders for Nunez’s signing is sure to delight Spurs supporters. The prospect of the Benfica forward lining up alongside the likes of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski in north London next season is very much a tantalising one.

AND in other news – Contact made: Paratici given green light for “enormous” Spurs signing, he’s Kulusevski 2.0

Manchester United have begun their new chapter under Erik ten Hag and are said be vying for the signature of Villarreal defender Pau Torres.

What’s the word?

That is according to Marca, via Sport Witness, who have stated in their latest report that the Old Trafford side are the club that yearns “most strongly” to sign the Spaniard.

It is said that Ten Hag has requested a centre-back who is comfortable on the ball, with the club believing that 25-year-old Torres “fits perfectly” into the 52-year-old’s plans.

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As per the report, Manchester United are “willing to pay up to €50m (£42.5m)” for the defender, which has placed them ahead of the competition.

The 25-year-old’s agents reportedly “plan to travel to Manchester this week” to negotiate contract details, as long as United “can reach an understanding” with the Yellow Submarine.

Ten Hag will love him

Since the departure of Daley Blind, who ironically returned back to Ajax to garner even more success playing under Ten Hag, United have lacked a natural left-footed central defender.

Like Pep Guardiola recently, the Dutchman is an advocate of natural centre-backs who fit into one of the two positions in a four-at-the-back set-up which means Torres is someone he’d love to sign.

With the way that both coaches seek to achieve mass possession, the centre-backs effectively become the midfield base in possession, so ball-playing defenders whose foot is suited to their respective position in the backline can offer stability.

Torres can be that option for Ten Hag, and with the latest news stating their yearn to sign the Spaniard, it looks as though United understand the importance of the Villarreal man too.

The 25-year-old’s numbers in possession over the last year would see him become the most esteemed ball-playing centre-back among the United squad, with his average of 4.64 progressive carries, 1.04 carries into the final third, 4.31 progressive passes, and 6.70 passes under pressure just some of the metrics that would drastically improve the United backline, whilst predictably toppling both Raphael Varane’s and Harry Maguire’s numbers.

Based on that, it’s hardly a surprise to see the defender dubbed “extraordinary” by former Villarreal player and coach Javi Calleja.

With six goal contributions this season in La Liga, in the form of five goals and one assist, Torres is fully established in possession and has scored more goals than the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Edinson Cavani this season.

United could pull off a masterclass with a signing like Torres in what would be a fierce statement of intent towards the rest of the Premier League.

In other news: Offer made: Man United have submitted bid to sign £85.4m “lion”, he’s Lewandowski 2.0 

Crystal Palace have identified FC Porto veteran Pepe as a potential target, according to transfer insider Dean Jones. 

The lowdown

The centre-back, who spent a decade of his career at Real Madrid between 2007 and 2017, turned 39 in February. He has played 664 games in his club career to date, scoring 34 goals, providing 34 assists and racking up 172 yellow cards and 13 reds.

Pepe, who has a further 124 caps at international level for Portugal, has one year remaining on his contract with Porto but is valued at just £900,000 by Transfermarkt.

Vieira’s current centre-back options include Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Nathan Ferguson and James Tomkins. However, injury woes have restricted Ferguson to just one appearance for the club, while Tomkins is out of contract at the end of June.

The latest

Writing for GiveMeSport, Jones explained that Palace are ‘looking to make smart acquisitions that may also offer good value’.

He named Pepe as one of the players that the Eagles’ recruitment staff had ‘checked out’ ahead of a possible summer move.

The verdict

Pepe usually started whenever he was available for Porto in the 2021/22 season, and he may not want to forego the opportunity to play Champions League football once again. On the other hand, if he would like to experience the Premier League before he retires, he may view this as his last chance to do so.

He would bring immense pedigree to south London, having been named in the team of the tournament at three European Championships (2008, 2012 and 2016). In the latter, he was named man of the match in the final against hosts France, when his nation triumphed 1-0 after extra time.

Even Cristiano Ronaldo, his much-celebrated international team-mate, has referred to him as a ‘king’, and the 39-year-old could be an immensely popular player among the Selhurst Park faithful if he links up with Patrick Vieira and co.

In other news, Palace are also tracking this potential signing

Manchester United have already established contact with Benfica over a potential deal for Darwin Nunez. 

That’s according to journalist Ryan Taylor, who was speaking to GiveMeSport.

The lowdown

New United boss Erik ten Hag is preparing for his first summer transfer window at the club.

On Monday, the Dutchman officially began work at Old Trafford, having opted to make an early start.

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, ‘sources close’ to Benfica think that 22-year-old forward Nunez will be available for around €60million (£51million).

CBS reporter James Benge also said last week that the Uruguayan was on ‘Ten Hag’s list’.

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The latest

Taylor thinks that United will look to support Ronaldo with the addition to another no. 9.

They admire Nunez and have opened a dialogue both with Benfica and his camp to establish the feasibility of a move.

“I do sort of question where United’s priorities lie; it’s probably a striker to help Ronaldo,” he told GMS.

“So, Darwin Nunez, I know he’s a player definitely that United like, and they’ve initiated contact with Benfica and his agent to sort of gauge what kind of price tag would be enough to get him.”

The verdict

Nunez very much looks like an elite striker in the making.

He’s enjoyed an outstanding season, netting a remarkable 34 times in 41 appearances across all competitions, averaging one every 82.9 minutes.

The Primeira Liga may be outside Europe’s top five divisions, but Nunez has also delivered on the Champions League stage with six goals in ten appearances, including two against Barcelona, two against Liverpool and one against Bayern Munich.

Cristiano Ronaldo finished the season with 24 goals following his return to Manchester, but he’ll turn 38 next year and he’s suffered from a recurring hip issue this term.

Fresh blood may be needed in that position, especially a young goalscorer in red-hot form hailed as ‘brilliant’ by former top-flight striker Kevin Campbell.

In other news, the representatives of this Man Utd target have arrived in the UK. 

James Copley has been left stunned by what he has now heard from Sunderland before their League One play-off final clash against Wycombe Wanderers next Saturday.

The Lowdown: Sold out

As per the Wearside club’s official website, they have now sold out all of their ticket allocation for the final, which equates to more than 43,960.

They have now made a request to the EFL and Wembley Stadium to further increase their ticket allocation, and a further update will be issued in due course.

The Latest: Copley stunned

Taking to Twitter, Sunderland Echo journalist Copley was stunned when he heard the news, claiming that it was an ‘outstanding effort’ by the Sunderland supporters.

He gushed: “Over 43,960 tickets sold to Sunderland fans for Saturday… request is now into the EFL for more. What an outstanding effort!”

The Verdict: Great support

Sunderland are a huge club and have a large fanbase, drawing by far the biggest average attendance in League One, but to sell almost 44,000 tickets for the play-off final, with the potential to add thousands more, really shows their great support.

Wycombe have a much smaller fanbase by comparison and would not be able to sell as many tickets, so the remaining seats left in the stadium should be given to other Sunderland supporters who are willing to make the trip to London for the final.

They should be given the opportunity to be there to see Alex Neil’s team potentially gain promotion back to the Championship, in what could hopefully be the first step towards eventually getting back in the Premier League.

In other news, find out what big decision has now been made for Saturday’s final

Liverpool are targeting a summer move for highly rated Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay who has been likened to João Cancelo.

What’s the story?

According to GOAL, Liverpool are plotting a £4m move for the Scottish wonderkid who has impressed in the Scottish Premiership this season.

He’s expected to move to Anfield and become a long term back up to star defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The report states that The Reds expect they will lose Neco Williams and that Ramsay would make an ideal replacement.

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That said, they do face competition from fellow Premier League side Leeds United.

Fabrizio Romano would go on to confirm that Liverpool are also in formal talks to sign the player on Monday morning.

He could be their own Cancelo

One player that the Scotland U21 international has been compared to is Manchester City full-back Cancelo. It’s a bold statement, and if he ends up being anywhere near as good as the Portuguese international then he will have done extremely well.

At just 18 years of age, he has appeared 33 times for the Dons this season and has tallied nine assists and a goal. His attacking ability will be one of the reasons why Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admires him.

Both Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are known for pushing high and being involved in attacking playing, meaning Ramsay would fit in perfectly with Liverpool’s style of play.

The Scotsman has made an average of 1.9 key passes per game this season which is more than City’s Cancelo and shows just how good he is going forward.

He is yet to make a senior appearance for the Scotland national team but having been dubbed as “so special” by scout Jacek Kulig, it surely won’t long before he gets the call. He was targeted by Italian side Bologna in January but Aberdeen rejected their advances.

Given the interest, it won’t be easy for Liverpool to get hold of him as other teams may be able to offer more playing time. However, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the player wanted to stay close to home, and it would be difficult to turn down an offer from one of Europe’s biggest clubs.

The Reds’ interest in Ramsay raises question marks over the future of Williams. The Welshman has spent the second part of this season on loan at Fulham and is rated at £7.2m but could fetch a higher fee after impressive displays. If Ramsay does move to Merseyside it will likely mean Williams is on his way out.

IN other news: Liverpool now plotting move for exciting 17-goal “poacher”, he’s Klopp’s next Jota…

Jordan Campbell has been reacting to the news that Glasgow Rangers youngster Alex Lowry has been rewarded with a new contract at Ibrox. 

The lowdown: Fending off suitors

The 18-year-old playmaker has signed a new deal with the Glasgow giants, having impressed in his four first-team outings to date.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst handed the teenager his debut against Stirling Albion in the Scottish Cup earlier this year and Lowry found the net after coming off the bench in a 4-0 victory.

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Since then, the Scotland youth international – who has been hailed by his former coach Graeme Murty for his “remarkable” self-confidence – has made his Premiership bow and been linked with the likes of Manchester City and Newcastle United.

The latest: Campbell reacts

Taking to Twitter upon the clubs’ confirmation of Lowry’s new contract, Campbell – who is Rangers correspondent for The Athletic – voiced his delight by saying:

“Excellent news for Rangers that they have tied down Alex Lowry on a new deal until 2025. At 18, he’s already shown he has bundles of ability. Should become a more regular presence next season. Important that top talents are retained until they can impact on the first team.”

The extension means that the Uddingston-born starlet will remain with the Gers for at least another three years.

The verdict: Spot on

Whilst the upcoming Europa League final is a sure sign of things moving in a positive direction under Van Bronckhorst following the sudden departure of Steven Gerrard in the autumn, being able to tie down players such as Lowry is a huge positive for the Teddy Bears.

Albeit only a small sample size, the five-cap Scotland under-19 ace has scored three times and provided two assists this season across all levels for Rangers, showing that he can frequently make a difference in the final third.

Furthermore, even tentative links with Premier League big-hitters such as Manchester City would suggest that the teenager is a prodigious talent and one to keep a very close eye on next season.

In other news, Rangers now face a ‘big fight’ to keep another player at Ibrox

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has admitted that the club are ‘in discussions’ with Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota over permanent summer moves.

The Lowdown: Celtic loan duo influential

The Hoops are tantalisingly close to being crowned Premiership champions after missing out last season, with numerous players doing their bit for the cause.

Carter-Vickers and Jota arrived on loan last summer from Tottenham and Benfica respectively, and they have both been hugely influential performers.

The former has been a rock at the back, winning an average of four aerial duels per league game, while the latter has scored 11 goals and registered 12 assists overall.

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The Latest: Postecoglou drops fresh transfer claim

The hope is that Carter-Vickers and Jota both stay on this summer and join Celtic permanently, and speaking to the media [via Daily Record], Postecoglou stated that the transfers would hopefully happen:

“We are in discussions with them obviously, and as I have said all along, with these kind of things it’s never a simple process. But both have had unbelievable years for us and been outstanding contributors and both are really happy here.

“Our intent is to try and keep them at our football club but these things need a point where all parties agree. I am hopeful we will get to that point but at this point we are not quite there yet.”

The Verdict: Get it sorted

Signing both Carter-Vickers and Jota permanently is an absolute no-brainer for Celtic, considering how crucial they have both been to the Hoops’ success this season.

They have slotted in seamlessly despite only arriving on a temporary basis, and at the ages of 24 and 23 respectively, they would both come in as long-term additions under Postecoglou.

There is likely to be interest from other clubs this summer, which could prove to be a stumbling block, but if the duo want to stay put at Parkhead, it is an easy decision for Celtic to make.

In other news, a journalist has made a key Celtic transfer claim. Read more here.