Adama Traore - CONFIRMED

[dcdavecollett]

Still, be nice to select from a full squad -five players have been out for well over a month now and there's no news of them being back soon.

[Nunkin1965]

Blimey it would be great if he stayed. Raw but good fun to watch. Firstly would his contract be an issue and Second, would he want to stay?

[Dante Lavelli]

Blimey it would be great if he stayed. Raw but good fun to watch. Firstly would his contract be an issue and Second, would he want to stay?

Who knows, but he was playing in the third tier of spanish football the season before so 12 months of playing regularly in the championship would be his biggest extended test to date. 

I'd hope he is young enough to see it as an opportunity to get fit and learn the game because he is too raw for most PL teams so would be looking at a sub spot at best if he chose to leave.

[Rudy65]

Yep, apparently Remi's middle name isn't Lucky.

Based on some of his team selections, it's probably 'Avant'

More like Avant a clue

[Villafirst]

I see Adama and Jack are both fit for Saturday. Play them both from the start  I say. What is there to lose? Adama will fly past Ivanovic who looks slow these days.

[Ads]

I'd play them and Ayew behind Gestede. Plenty of crossing with Gana and somebody whose not Veretout to hold his hand.

[ozzjim]

I would start Adama, Ayew and Grealish too. One each side, Gestede down the middle Grealish in behind him with Gana and Sanchez holding midfield. Nothing to lose really, and we might as well die trying

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

I would start Adama, Ayew and Grealish too. One each side, Gestede down the middle Grealish in behind him with Gana and Sanchez holding midfield. Nothing to lose really, and we might as well die trying

Is Sanchez fit for selection?

[tomd2103]

I would start Adama, Ayew and Grealish too. One each side, Gestede down the middle Grealish in behind him with Gana and Sanchez holding midfield. Nothing to lose really, and we might as well die trying

Sounds good Jim, I'm in!  Either that or start Sinclair and bring Traore on.  Would like to see Lyden get a start at RB.

[PeterWithesShin]

Personally I wouldn't be starting two players that are just back from a fair spell out injured.

[tomd2103]

Personally I wouldn't be starting two players that are just back from a fair spell out injured.

I'd have started them with injuries over some of the other options!

[ozzjim]

Personally I wouldn't be starting two players that are just back from a fair spell out injured.

What is there to lose. Adama played a behind closed doors game last week apparently and Grealish was almost fit for whoever we lost to last.

[PeterWithesShin]

Well for starters if they both get crocked again that's 2 subs used. You are also starting with 2 players that aren't match fit, which is why they could get crocked easier, or least be knackered before the end and still need to be substituted. Adama last played 3 months ago and has yet to start a league game. Grealish has played 10 minutes in two and a half months. There may not be many games left but i'd like them to feature in a few/most rather than risking them both from the start straight away.

[Toronto Villa]

Might be too early to start but they should be on the bench and given some game time; 15-20 min

[PeterWithesShin]

Metro

Barcelona are reportedly considering a transfer return for Aston Villa winger Adama Traore this summer, according to reports.

The 20-year-old only left the Nou Camp for Villa Park last summer, but has a buy-back clause as part of his contract with the Premier League strugglers.

Given Villa’s woes this season, Barca seem ready to pounce for Traore as he may look for a way out of the club if they are relegated.

According to Fichajes.net, the Catalan giants’ interest stems from the club still rating the youngster highly, with a backup role now available in Luis Enrique’s squad.

Barcelona have been in ‘fluid’ contact with the Spaniard as they consider their options for the summer transfer window.

The La Liga side are known for re-signing their academy products later on in their careers, having done so with Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique in recent history, while also reportedly targeting Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin this summer.