Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[Big Dick Edwards]

Christ how desperate are Marseille?

They are worse than us in selling key players.

Sold Andre Ayew, Thuvain and Payet last summer and went from 3rd to nearly being relegated.

Already sold Batshayui to Chelsea this summer.

Sounds like Gana needs to do his homework before joining another sinking ship.

[Villafirst]

To be honest, I think I'd rather keep Sanchez than Gana. I think Carlos will do ok in the Championship. His robust style might just suit at that level.

[footyskillz]

To be honest, I think I'd rather keep Sanchez than Gana. I think Carlos will do ok in the Championship. His robust style might just suit at that level.

Forgot about pondering Carlos !

[passitsideways]

The people slagging off Gana have never explained how he managed to only finish behind Kante in tackles+interceptions in the league last season. I mean, did he get that many by accident? Also, Kante completed fewer passes at a lower percentage, and nobody's accused him of giving the ball away as often as he wins it the same way it's apparently the case with Gana.

If we manage to keep him, he'll be one of the best midfielders in the Championship, provided that we add midfielders who complement his strengths rather than magnifying his weaknesses.

[PeterWithe]

Gana was another player who was dragged down to our level, in the early games he looked an upgrade on Delph.

He won't be playing in the championship for us.

[footyskillz]

The people slagging off Gana have never explained how he managed to only finish behind Kante in tackles+interceptions in the league last season. I mean, did he get that many by accident? Also, Kante completed fewer passes at a lower percentage, and nobody's accused him of giving the ball away as often as he wins it the same way it's apparently the case with Gana.

If we manage to keep him, he'll be one of the best midfielders in the Championship, provided that we add midfielders who complement his strengths rather than magnifying his weaknesses.

Sissoko and  Wijnaldum are the best two midfilders . Gana isn't as good as then is he ! so we need to compete with rivals and get players like these. His shooting is some of the worst even more so than snake delph

[Chris Jameson]

The Sissoko who played for France was a good player, the one who played for Newcastle last season wasn't, I'm with passitsideways on Gana, he's not as bad as some are making him out to be. Sanchez, on the other hand.

[Sexual Ealing]

Sanchez is a horrific player from what I've seen of him.

[tomd2103]

Sanchez is a horrific player from what I've seen of him.

Yet then is of of the mainstays in a good Colombian international side. I just think the pace of the game is too quick for him in this country and he gets rushed in possession.  Some of his passing is genuinely woeful.

[peter w]

I wrote a season or two back was that the problem with Sanchez was that he wasn't quick enough to dictate the tempo of our game, and see we as a teamed struggled. He actually wasn't too bad at the intercept stuff and waas generally okay on the ball. Since he has tried to adapt more to the pace of the game and the change in thinking time, his technique has gone to pot. He dithers when closed and he can't react quick enough because he can't cope with having to think quickly with the ball. That's also why he looks better playing with a slower-paced Colombian national team.

I'd get rid of him because that won't change and in the Championship - at the very least it'll be 6-10 games in before sides stop trying to tear into us - he won't get as much time as afforded in the Premier League. He'll be a liability.

[brian green]

I agree with all of that Peter but I think at least a good deal of his slow thinking could be helped by good coaching.  I have commented before that Stan Petrov is very adept at not being dispossessed.  As soon as he gets the ball he turns giving himself time to think and to pick a pass.  Barry is also very good at it.  Sanchez wins the ball well then stands or runs straight, both of which give an opponent the chance to get him in the cross wires and pick his pocket.  If he suspects it coming he panics and passes wildly.  Sherwood tried him at centre back against Forest in the warm up last season and he was terrible.

[KRS]

Speaking of which...I doubt Koeman would have plans to include Barry at Everton much next season, so a player of his experience may be useful in the Championship. He played a fair amount last season under Martinez, but he's 35 now with 1 year left on his current contact so he may even end up being released if he isn't part of Koemans plans.

[MoetVillan]

Can Barry take penalties?

[N'ZMAV]

Sanchez is toss, Gana looked good in a poor team. Both should leave.

[RussellC]

Sanchez can be quite good. Unfortunately, and just as frequently, he can absolutely abysmal. His performance at The Emirates 2 seasons ago was arguably the worst that I've ever seen in a Villa shirt.

He's 30 and we currently have Gana, Tshibola, Westwood, Veretout, Gardner and Lyden (have I forgotten anyone?!) who can play in central midfield. If there's a cash offer on the table, I'd take it in a heartbeat.