Summer transfer madness thread

[aj2k77]

Who is going to pay £10m for Amavi? There's only one club in the world who would do that and it's us. He's had about 5 good games, had a bad injury and been dropped from a second tier side for very poor form, I see someone paying £3m ish for him.

[SoccerHQ]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/12/28/aston-villa-transfer-news-club-reject-25m-bid-jordan-amavi-china/

From the same author of the FFP article. Pretty sure Xia put a tweet out that confirmed this.

So put the feelers out to his agent that if the same Chinese club come back they can have him for at least half what they were offering at xmas.

Of course knowing us we'll have the only squad in football where none of the players want to move to China.

[pauliewalnuts]

The concept of Amavi - speedy French U21 international full back is great, but there's a fucking big gap between that and the reality.

He's really underwhelming. I can't believe even insanely rich Chinese clubs would want to be that stupid with their money.

[PaulWinch again]

I think in Taylor and Bree we could have comfortably the best full backs in the division. Bree really needs to be given a proper chance next year and I thought when we signed Taylor he'd be good and he's proven that so far.

[Ads]

Taylor has this rare quality for a full back of actually being able to defend... and attack.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd imagine it's now more likely we won't give Hutton a new contract. With Bree, RDL, plus Bacuna and Richards as cover I doubt we'll go for another contract for a RB unless Hutton agrees to 1 year at a decent wage (for us to pay). No doubt we'll try and shift Richards but that's easier said than done.

[OCD]

I thought Hutton's contract automatically added another year, maybe based on appearances. He's played well these last few months but I'd like to see Bree given a go and there's De Laet to come back.

[PeterWithesShin]

You're right, I forgot about that in the excitement of the season!

[OCD]

I'm not losing my mind then! Still means having 3 right backs next season unless someone wants to buy him.

[Steve67]

Would like to see Joe Ledley in the side. Perhaps as a diamond with Jedinak at the base and Lansbury at the tip. Ledley and Hourihane next to each other. We can't afford to buy wingers but being able to bring Grealish, Green and Adomah on to change the sharp might not be as bad as we think. Having a diamond will also allow us to play two up top and push the full backs on.

[ozzjim]

In fairness I think Green and RHM might solve some of our pace issues, we were unlucky to have them out so much this season.

Agree on Ledley but Palace will offer him a new deal you would think?

[Toronto Villa]

The concept of Amavi - speedy French U21 international full back is great, but there's a fucking big gap between that and the reality.

He's really underwhelming. I can't believe even insanely rich Chinese clubs would want to be that stupid with their money.

Can you please shut up. I think he's fucking amazing and worth every penny of the £30m the Chinese think he's worth. I'll be gutted to see him leave but I understand the business side of things.

[ozzjim]

They can have Gabby for 5m too TV. He is still fast!

[Steve67]

In fairness I think Green and RHM might solve some of our pace issues, we were unlucky to have them out so much this season.

Agree on Ledley but Palace will offer him a new deal you would think?

Now they are staying up they might was upgrades. They'd be mad to let him go for nothing.

[tomd2103]

The concept of Amavi - speedy French U21 international full back is great, but there's a fucking big gap between that and the reality.

He's really underwhelming. I can't believe even insanely rich Chinese clubs would want to be that stupid with their money.

He's a really poor defender, even at Championship level.  I was hoping that he would have a Balesque transformation into at quality left winger, but that hasn't transpired either.  Would definitely move him on if a decent offer came in.