Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[SoccerHQ]

Who is our chief scout nowadays ?

Paddy Reilly. I'm sure you've seen his name mentioned here on occasions....

Yes aplenty I didn't realise he was chief scout though.

Well he's head of our scouting department if that helps. I could go and waste a day trying to find names of our 20 worldwide scouts or however many we employ but can't quite see the point.

[silhillvilla]

Whoever they are they need to earn their crust these next few weeks .

[Clampy]

Once Amavi comes in I'd be amazed if we sign anymore defenders. We have plenty of numbers at the back although yes I accept a few of them aren't very good.

Still given the glaring holes in our central midfield and striking departments I'd suggest those positions get more urgent priority than defence in the next few weeks.

I think he'll still want to bring in another centre half at some point, but yes midfield is a priority now.

It's worth remembering we play 4 league games before the window closes so yes if our back 4/5 looks a car crash still time for some last minute panic buying.

I'd like to think this fascination with Richards as CB won't last long. For Bournemouth I'd stick him right back and go with Okore-Clark centrally. They did best of all our many combinations there last season.

I think I would as well. Bacuna losing out would be harsh though because he put in some really good crosses into the box last season.

[tomd2103]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

Considering the scenarios above happen, I could see the possible spine of:


                   Guzan

Richards     ?        Clark     Amavi

             Sanchez    Gueye

       ?            Grealish         Sinclair

                           ? 

Questions marks would be positions that need quality bringing in (though Okore or Senderos might fill the CB position), but the squad would still be woefully short on quality.  We would definitely need further additions in midfield and the attacking positions.  All in all, pretty major surgery required with only a few weeks before the first game.

Richards will be at centre back, so it's right back we need to fill (assuming Bacuna or Hutton don't get the nod)  I wouldn't mind Kyle Walker back. I guess you don't fancy Gil for one of the advanced midfield role. I think those three switching around could give us some creativity. Kozak deserves a shot up front, I reckon one or two of our younger players could have a breakthrough season, if they aren't blocked by buying cheap imports from abroad who are no better.

I'd like to see Gil compete for the 'number 10' role with Grealish, as I think that is where he would be most effective.  I don't think either would offer enough in a wider position. 

As for Richards at CB, we'll have to see how that one goes. 

[olaftab]

Who is our chief scout nowadays ?

footyskillz.

[OzVilla]

Who is our chief scout nowadays ?

footyskillz.

No I think that was when MON was in charge.

[aj2k77]

That first eleven posted would look pretty good with two standout players up front. Make it happen Villa.

[Dante Lavelli]

Looking at the team above and assuming Richards is to be CB, I'd be inclined to play Hutton at right back and have bacuna as reserve. I think we need some 'old pro' experience in there (and to offer Clark an effing contract!).

Gil and Grealish to compete for one spot. They both jack experience so we will need to rest/rotate them.

Transfer wise I'd love us to raid Man City (they owe us) and take both Dzecho (sp?) and Jovetic off them. I think Man city would be up for it, but convincing the players would be more difficult.

[Jimsta]

Amavi is getting closer to signing, From Nice website,
http://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/24256/accord-pour-le-transfert-damavi

[Mister E]

Kozak and Remy up front might be a decent shout. And great things are expected of Andre Green and Robinson.
I'd seriously look at playing 3 centre backs, with Bacuna and Amavi as wing backs. The big question would then be who makes up the three MF, and the squad depth.

[Karl Bridges]

Green is still very young, 17 I think.

I've been impressed with Ricardo Calder in the training games, looks to have filled out quite a bit in the last 12 months and looked like an established first teamer which surprised me because when I've seen him for the U21s he hasn't looked quite that impressive. 

[Toronto Villa]

That Calder lad looks like he could be a player. He certainly puts himself about.

[VinnieChase84]

Rumours we have bid £10m for Embolo from Basle

[Karl Bridges]

Just read that Basel turned down a €20m bid from Juventus for Embolo. We may need to up the ante.

[mr underhill]

probably rule us out as a dutch auction would be ruinous - we need too many signings to max out on him but would be brilliant if we could