Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[tomd2103]

Encouraging and would mean we have a few options up front.  I would still prefer to see us play with a lone striker and then a three of Ayew, Grealish, Traore / Sinclair / Green behind.  Gestede could be used as an option to come on in the latter stages if needed.

[mr underhill]

the bid for Kodjia has been turned down

[Toronto Villa]

Yep it's the game. And he player apparently wants to join us so you know how this will likely end up. Selling club stiffens it's back, grabs another £1/2m-1m or so, everyone leaves the table happy. He'll be a Villa player next week.

[Ads]

You don't bother making a bid unless the player has indicated he'd like to come.

[N'ZMAV]

Carles Gil is joining Deportivo.

[Ron Manager]

Carles Gil is joining Deportivo.

according to wiki on loan.

[Stirchley Villain]

Carles Gil is joining Deportivo.

Never a good fit for us.

[andyh]

a bit disappointed Gil has gone.
There are bigger priorities than losing him, right now.

[Ads]

I always felt he was too lightweight for English football.

[KRS]

Still 3 years left on his contract so if he's not in RDMs plans then it makes sense to loan him out and try to recover some of his £3.5m transfer fee. A very tidy player at times but we need a team of fighters that can play AND tackle to get out of the Championship.

[oswald funkletrumpet]

I always felt he was too lightweight for English football.

this

good on the ball but far too slow

[Ron Manager]

I always felt he was too lightweight for English football.

I think we are all in agreement with you. Another Stephen Cooke.

[KRS]

a bit disappointed Gil has gone.
There are bigger priorities than losing him, right now.

RDM has made it pretty clear that reducing the size of the squad and wage bill is a priority right now so this is very understandable if it helps path the way for new signings that will contribute more to the team.

[garyshawsknee]

Very tidy player, good touch, but lacks that turn of speed over 10 yards and is too light weight. Shame it didn't work out for him, scored our two best goals last season ( though very little competition )

[Clampy]

Didn't Dr Tony mention something about an attacking midfielder coming in? Maybe Gil's making way for him. I liked Gil but like Sanchez, i'm not sure if this country's football suited him.