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Offline danno

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #705 on: June 01, 2019, 10:32:16 AM »
If Jota is the first one through the door that doesn't mean it was a priority it just means his signing was the easiest deal to do.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #706 on: June 01, 2019, 10:34:42 AM »
If Jota is the first one through the door that doesn't mean it was a priority it just means his signing was the easiest deal to do.

Possibly something that was lined up already regardless of what division Villa would be in.

Championship = replacement for Jack

Premier League = backup for Jack

Offline hipkiss92

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #707 on: June 01, 2019, 10:36:55 AM »
Building the squad for the European challenge in 2020/21

Offline Villafirst

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #708 on: June 01, 2019, 10:40:40 AM »
Should we be buying squad players though?
Should be buying first team strength and using the u/23's as backup.

Give Deano a chance! I'm sure deals are being lined up including experience. If we can't get Tuanzebe back, Cahill would be perfect alongside Tyrone. Cahill is right-footed to compliment Tyrone's left foot. The balance is important. Hause will be signed I'm sure.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #709 on: June 01, 2019, 10:44:25 AM »
Jota has the technique for the top level and knows how to play in a Dean Smith way. As Grealish's under study, for £5m or whatever, it would be a decent move. I'd also like to see Callum O'Hare get a Ch'ship loan move to see if he can get closer to the role Jota may take for now.

Offline villasjf

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #710 on: June 01, 2019, 10:46:43 AM »
I really dont think Cahill will come Dean is offloading the older guys and wants a younger vibrant team he is 33 now.His wages would be a problem too.

Offline sirlordbaltimore

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #711 on: June 01, 2019, 11:19:56 AM »
I really dont think Cahill will come Dean is offloading the older guys and wants a younger vibrant team he is 33 now.His wages would be a problem too.

Pretty much this. I can't see any logic in signing a Cahill, at his age and with his wage.

We need to be finding the next Cahill, Benteke, Young, Milner (already found) etc

Offline Matt Collins

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #712 on: June 01, 2019, 11:26:21 AM »
Think jota is coming as a winger, not a direct sub for Jack. Can't imagine him playing as an 8

With cahill, my main concern is whether he's got the pace to play a high press

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #713 on: June 01, 2019, 11:31:42 AM »
Is there anything concrete info wise on Jota?

I wasn’t at all impressed with him in the Championship and it’s a massive step up.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #714 on: June 01, 2019, 11:33:43 AM »
I'd be surprised if Jota isn't being brought in with the idea that he'll be able to play in a few positions (7, 8, 10 even) but pretty much the same role wherever he is: quick interplay with Jack, incision in the inside forward sort of areas, press snappily off the ball.

Offline hilts_coolerking

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #715 on: June 01, 2019, 11:36:11 AM »
Is there anything concrete info wise on Jota?

I wasn’t at all impressed with him in the Championship and it’s a massive step up.
I tend to agree with this.  Plus, he's 28 in a couple of weeks so it's not as if he's one for the future.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #716 on: June 01, 2019, 11:47:20 AM »
Is there anything concrete info wise on Jota?
No just few bits and bobs being cemented together at the moment.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #717 on: June 01, 2019, 11:48:17 AM »
I actually think he’s a shell of his former self, because everywhere his been since us he’s not been loved. I honestly think if we could do a 12 month loan ( but not for stupid wages) it would be worth it. Anyway, apologies for bringing it up, despite being a member of this forum for many years, I don’t really put anything controversial for fear of looking like a dick.
No apology needed. Were all friends here 😉 Its an interesting idea. His career has pretty much hit a wall since his heydays at Villa Park. His agent has screwed up his career on the pitch by lining his own pockets. Sure Benteke has made fortunes but that would of happened anyway. If that agent is still around i doubt we would be willing to deal with him. Having said all that its down to Dean & co whether they see him as someone who would fit our plans. Sort of "a prodigal son returning home" Personally i doubt it.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #718 on: June 01, 2019, 11:52:01 AM »
Is there anything concrete info wise on Jota?
No just few bits and bobs being cemented together at the moment.

I don't think anything is set in stone at this early stage.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #719 on: June 01, 2019, 11:52:59 AM »
Is there anything concrete info wise on Jota?

I wasn’t at all impressed with him in the Championship and it’s a massive step up.
He wasn't great at the sty but that place could suck the life out of anyone. Did you not see him for Brentford under Deano? Tore us a new one several times.

 


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