Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[Hookeysmith]

I do think that FFP and all the other issues we have had has handed Bruce a Get out of jail card to keep the Bruce reputation going.

Although of course the ingredients could be better the way that they are being mixed and blended means we will be watching the same turgid shite as most of last season

[paul_e]

After watching last night, I'd say the priority is a new goalie and a striker.

The problem there is that he seems to want to play 1 striker and we already have Kodjia, Hogan and McCormack in the squad, with RHM and Davies as backup (and Knibbs and McKirdy), that's too many players for it to be sensible to add more. I'd want a couple of them out (either sold or on loan) before we look at adding another.  Goalkeeper, centre back and left back are the clear gaps in the squad so I'd focus on those first and then something like an attacking midfielder, winger or striker can be a vanity purchase if we have money left. A big part of the problem is that we don't really have any idea what the budget is and what the plan for FFP is.

[old man villa fan]

Considering we are so slow working the ball forward (unless it is a long ball), I am amazed that we struggle to get players into the box.

[oldtimernow]

I think the player most suited to holding the ball up front (Davis) is not played.
The number of times a long clearance was not contested is ridiculous.

[tony_harrison]

According to Twitter, we are in for Athletico Madrid 'Keeper André Moreira on a season long loan.

[footyskillz]

Peter Crouch anyone ?

Just trying to think of other big hold up types .

[CT]

Peter Crouch anyone ?

Just trying to think of other big hold up types .

Charlie Austin would make the treatment room look good.

[Richard E]

According to Twitter, we are in for Athletico Madrid 'Keeper André Moreira on a season long loan.

Guy who first mentioned it on Twitter is very reliable. Appears to have inside info about when medicals are being arranged.

[cheltenhamlion]

Is this right that Snodgrass was at the friendly the other day? I would welcome him back if they weren't taking the piss on a fee.

[OCD]

Is this right that Snodgrass was at the friendly the other day? I would welcome him back if they weren't taking the piss on a fee.

Just raised this on the Snodgrass thread!

He scored their third.

[footyskillz]

Peter Crouch anyone ?

Just trying to think of other big hold up types .

Charlie Austin would make the treatment room look good.

Danny Ings ! Danny sturridge ! Okay less target guys but cheeky loans would be nice.

[Ads]

Yes the medical guy has named him, so he must be pencilled in.

Anybody know anything about him?

[LeeB]

Yes the medical guy has named him, so he must be pencilled in.

Anybody know anything about him?

He's a goalie and he plays for Athletico Madrid.

[Ads]

Yes the medical guy has named him, so he must be pencilled in.

Anybody know anything about him?

He's a goalie and he plays for Athletico Madrid.

His agent is Mendes. Hmmm.

[Malandro]

Yes the medical guy has named him, so he must be pencilled in.

Anybody know anything about him?

He's a goalie and he plays for Athletico Madrid.

He makes lots of saves on a YouTube video (unsurprisingly)

Looks like he has a problem holding onto the ball.
As long as he can hoof it, we’ll be fine.