Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[paul_e]

Didn't want to start a new thread so I'll ask here.
Is there a limit to the number of players in the 1st team squad like the premier league has?

I don't think so.  It's certainly not mentioned in the rules anywhere i can see - I'd have thought it would be in here - http://www.efl.com/global/section6.aspx - specifically in rule 67 somewhere if it existed.  If anyone fancies going through all the sections they might find it somewhere else but that seems to be the most likely place to mention it.

[Chris Jameson]

next it will be mario kempes and heskey lined up for shock return

Used to love Kempes, had a tour of the Mestalla last week and forgot he played for them, went all misty eyed when saw his shirt and all the mentions of him inside the stadium.

[Ozzjim]

I would love it to be someone like Loic Remy. I know it is highly unlikely, but he is a good size, quick and would be a really exciting signing.

Hernandez would be a very good buy too.

[timeoutbigbar]

From twitter...

VillaRelated ‏@VillaRelated  2h2 hours ago
Aston Villa have offered €10.5m for Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost. [Goal] #AVFC

So slow and nowhere near the player he was since he picked up a serious injury last season.  I'd hope the main criteria we're looking for in a striker would be pace, as its the one thing we're lacking up front.

[mallo]

I'm not overly sure on Hernandez - yes he's a Lineker style player who's usually in the right place at the right time but he's not overly skilful and I think I would prefer wells to him. Remy of course would be a massive coup but can't see it. If we could get that young lad from Forest I'm sure he'd get 15-20 for us.

[Concrete John]

I'm not sure pace is the primary attribute we need in a striker.  I don't want anyone slow per se, but I expect teams to defend deep against us as we improve with new players settling in and that can negate pace.  I'd rather a striker with clever movement and good finishing qualities.  If he's also quick, then great.

[ChicagoLion]

We lack pace all over the pitch and is one of our major problems.

[Concrete John]

We're not the quickest side, but at this level I don't see a massive problem.  The points we've dropped so far have been because of poor finishing and kicking errors by our new keeper.

I'd like more pace wide, but we're playing Jack there right now.  Upfront I want someone who can link with the three behind him and finish.

[Richard E]

Dr X just shot down the Bas Dost stories on Twitter - 'We need pace not height. Is he a national team player?'

[Gareth]

Dr Tony has basically ended the Dost rumour on Twitter saying we need pace not height :-)

[Steve67]

Dr X just shot down the Bas Dost stories on Twitter - 'We need pace not height. Is he a national team player?'

So the guy we are signing is an international and is quick. Thinking caps on!!

[dave.woodhall]

Dr X just shot down the Bas Dost stories on Twitter - 'We need pace not height. Is he a national team player?'

So the guy we are signing is an international and is quick. Thinking caps on!!

Usain Bolt.

[PeterWithesShin]

Dr X just shot down the Bas Dost stories on Twitter - 'We need pace not height. Is he a national team player?'

So the guy we are signing is an international and is quick. Thinking caps on!!

New 5 year deal for Gabby it is then.

[Richard E]

Dr X just shot down the Bas Dost stories on Twitter - 'We need pace not height. Is he a national team player?'

So the guy we are signing is an international and is quick. Thinking caps on!!

Usain Bolt.

Don't want him. Glory-hunting Jamaica Red.

[Jon Crofts]

London press were speculating Drogba in the early editions of Standard this evening.