Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[tomd2103]

Nyland is done and Axel didn't require a medical (presumably because he's had one less than 6 months ago) so the Brizzle lad is likely.

Sorts the back 5 out;

Norwegian fella

Brizzle Bloke
Chester
Him from Bevely Hills Cop/Man United
Hutton. Or Bree. Or De Laet.

Not sure it does really Ads.  I've seen Chester play in a back three for Wales for a number of years now and he always plays on the right of the three.  I rate Chester highly, but I think the weakest part of his game is his ability on the ball so would be concerned a bit about him playing in the middle of a three.  Apart from the Bristol City player, if the others were to play in a back three, their strongest position would all be on the right of the three which is a bit of a concern really.

[TheTimVilla]

I thought Chester's preferred position was left side of defence but he moved across to accommodate Appleyard?

[Ads]

I've only said back 5 to include the keeper and replace Jonstone.

I think we may play 3 at the back, but Axel would be the sweeper/spare man given he's so quick.

[tomd2103]

I thought Chester's preferred position was left side of defence but he moved across to accommodate Appleyard?

He plays on the right and hasn't looked too comfortable on the occasions he has played on the left for us.   

[tomd2103]

I've only said back 5 to include the keeper and replace Jonstone.

I think we may play 3 at the back, but Axel would be the sweeper/spare man given he's so quick.

He didn't exactly look too comfortable on the ball last season either Ads and I'm not sure he would be suited to playing that sweeper / spare man role.  I think he would be better playing as one of the outside centre-backs as would the other options we have with the exception of Elphick and Jedinak.  Unless we are going to play with a back four and he is viewed as Chester's partner for the season, I think it is a pretty underwhelming loan signing really.     

[Villafirst]

I've only said back 5 to include the keeper and replace Jonstone.

I think we may play 3 at the back, but Axel would be the sweeper/spare man given he's so quick.

He didn't exactly look too comfortable on the ball last season either Ads and I'm not sure he would be suited to playing that sweeper / spare man role.  I think he would be better playing as one of the outside centre-backs as would the other options we have with the exception of Elphick and Jedinak.  Unless we are going to play with a back four and he is viewed as Chester's partner for the season, I think it is a pretty underwhelming loan signing really.     

Tuanzebe has a lot of potential, you obviously missed seeing him against Fulham away last season? Still very young and should be a lot better with the injury now behind him.

[Drummond]

Hope the Bristol lad comes off.  Of course all supporters are biased, but on that Youtube comp the person uploading the video says "Best LB in the league imo.".. Best left back in the league, that's not something many Villa fans have said about the procession of absolute duds in recent years.

Amen. Oh for the days of old when we had brilliant full-backs.

[Dazvillain]

AVFC fans group on twitter suggesting jack 99% gone as cash from him funding lad from Bristol city. Nassef liked the tweet !

[RussellC]

If you look at Tuanzebe's pre-season highlights - and those from some of his Utd 1st team outings - I'm pretty sure that Jose has used him on the left-handside, although it's difficult to tell if that's in a back 3 or 4...

[olaftab]

Tuanzebe deal done. Picture of him shirt stretching doing the rounds.

Is that loan or permy? If done good and I think he should play at CB alongside Charlie in a 4.

[olaftab]

I'm very surprised that so many people don't seem to have heard of him, let alone think that it would represent a good deal. He's been one of the stand-out players in the Championship for the past 2 seasons, in an area that we've been sorely lacking-in.

If this was to be our only transfer dealing of the next week, then I'd agree it would probably represent money better spent elsewhere, but all of the indications are that there will be a number of incomings. 

This (potential) deal reminds me of when Everton signed Leighton Baines. Granted we're in a division lower, but it's still a no-brainer for me if we can get him at that price. Either he becomes part of the team that takes us back to the top flight, or we sell him to a Premiership Club should we fail again. I'm sure we'd at least make our money back.

Cheers Russell that sounds good.

[ktvillan]

Bryan is pretty handy with his right foot for a left back.  Pretty good with his left as well.

[LeeB]

Forgive me for being wary of left backs called Joe.

[tomd2103]

I've only said back 5 to include the keeper and replace Jonstone.

I think we may play 3 at the back, but Axel would be the sweeper/spare man given he's so quick.

He didn't exactly look too comfortable on the ball last season either Ads and I'm not sure he would be suited to playing that sweeper / spare man role.  I think he would be better playing as one of the outside centre-backs as would the other options we have with the exception of Elphick and Jedinak.  Unless we are going to play with a back four and he is viewed as Chester's partner for the season, I think it is a pretty underwhelming loan signing really.     

Tuanzebe has a lot of potential, you obviously missed seeing him against Fulham away last season? Still very young and should be a lot better with the injury now behind him.

Did see him against Fulham and then I also saw him in the games he played for us after that and didn't really see anything that really stood out to the extent that we should have brought him in again this season.  Just out of interest, where do you think his best position is and what do you think about us loaning young players from other clubs who then automatically push ahead of the young players who have come through the system and are waiting for a chance at our club?   

[Brassneck]

I think that Axel is a central defender. We predominantly played him out of position at right back.  I think that with his pace and strength, he could be an asset to the team, especially in a back 3.

I have no issues with playing kids from PL sides ahead of our own kids.  I don’t see that any of our youngsters are ready for regular championship football yet.