Barcelona the biggest threat to Fekir's future at Real Betis
Valencia and teams in the Premier League and Serie A could also target the forward
Real Betis forward Nabil Fekir has been one of the sensations of the season. The numbers and importance of him in a historic Betis side that aspires to the Copa del Rey, the Europa League and qualification for the Champions League is gigantic, which has aroused the interest of the best teams in Europe. On the horizon, the biggest threat comes from FC Barcelona, although Betfair forecasts do not see Fekir leaving the Villamarín next year.
According to the bets, it is expected that he will continue playing with Betis next season. The probability is as high as 67% against the second most likely team according to these predictions: Barça, with an implied probability of 20%.
The prediction will give tranquility to Betis fans, who are anxious to keep him in Seville. Information from the last few days suggests that the club would have valued him at around 100 million euros, an amount that is currently unaffordable for Barça. However, the will of the player will also be an important factor in deciding his future. Hence, the forecasts harbor certain doubts, especially in the case of the Catalans.
Because on Fekir's horizon (9 goals, 8 assists in all competitions this season, his best numbers since he landed in Spain) other teams are also emerging. Surprisingly, in third position is a Valencia side that, according to Betfair forecasts, are keen on him, albiet with a very low implicit probability (11%).
Behind Valencia come the echoes of the Premier League and Serie A, competitions to which Fekir's future has always been linked. That he signs for Tottenham has an implied probability of 9% and that he signs for Juventus or Milan is quoted at an implied probability of 8%. In the case of the former, the Bianconeri are looking for a potential replacement for when Morata leaves and the Betis man would be a juicy option. In the case of the Rossoneri, the search for a path that returns them to excellence makes them look at players on which to build their comeback. Fekir could be a great starting piece.
