Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[Mister E]

The Snodgrass / Bolasie rumours imply the manager pines after a 2-winger approach, despite starting with 352.
With our lack of target man, I think I'd be looking to continue the wingback approach.

[Ads]

You can't play wing backs I don't feel without a target man as territory is absolutely key to keep your wing backs higher up the pitch. If the ball isn't sticking you end up flatter at the back.

[RussellC]

It's all gone a bit quiet on the rumours front.

According to The Guardian we're interested in Abrahams and Snodgrass and, along with Middlesborough, Bolasie. Who was excellent until his bad injury...

With Batshuayi having gone on loan, I think they'll keep hold of Abraham, at least until January.

I have a feeling that we're going to end-up with Sam Gallagher, on a loan-to-buy from Southampton. Possibly with their left-back, Sam McQueen, too.

[Matt C]

How did he do at SHA? I didn’t pay any attention and only remember him hitting the post in the game at our place.

[RussellC]

Only scored 6, in 33 games, although I think he was played out on the wing at times (!). He's always looked decent whenever I've seen him, the kind of player that can contribute when he''s not scoring (back to goal play, etc).  Still only 22 also. I guess the big question would be what would happen to Keinan Davis if he did come-in?

[UK Redsox]

A loan to a League One team to see if he can become a goal scorer

[ExclDawg]

So, dumb American fan checking in again.  I'm reading all these rumors about Odegaard, Abraham, Bolasie and Snodgrass, and I'm wondering where all would fit into the current team.  Seems like we need a central defender, but I haven't heard any rumors about that.  (Granted, I barely hear anything). I'm curious what everyone's best starting 11 would be right now?

My best attempt:
GK: Nyland
RB: Elmo?
CB: Chester
CB: Tuanzebe?
LB: Hutton
CDM: Jedi?
RM: Adomah?
CM: McGinn
CM: Grealish
LM: Green?
ST: Kodjia?

Seems like we could use Snoddy at RM and Bolaise at LM?  Abraham would help the striker position.  If we got some wingers in, we could probably get Elmo and Tuan back to their usual spots.  Just curious what you guys think are the strengths and weaknesses, because I only get to watch highlights over here.

[achilles]

Sam Gallagher would be a good loan in my opinion as we need a physical presence up front and he would give us that as well as scoring goals, still relatively young as well.

[Gareth]

I agree ref Gallagher, I know it’s probably not a popular opinion but debut aside I haven’t really been convinced at all by Keinan - for me as time went on he was always on his heels so making it far too easy for opposition centre backs - now this might have been because he was fatigued but will be very interested to see when he comes back from injury.  Getting Gallagher on loan for season and sending Keinan to the likes of a Walsall would be good business imho.

[VILLA MOLE]

Sam Gallagher would be a good loan in my opinion as we need a physical presence up front and he would give us that as well as scoring goals, still relatively young as well.

didn't we try and get him last year ??

[Matt Collins]

Why do people keep saying we've been playing 352 by the way?

[RussellC]

Why do people keep saying we've been playing 352 by the way?

i think they're referring to pre-season.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Sam Gallagher would be a good loan in my opinion as we need a physical presence up front and he would give us that as well as scoring goals, still relatively young as well.

didn't we try and get him last year ??

Yes we have shown interest. I think he is just what we need. 22yrs old and a lot to prove. He is good in the air and got good feet with pace. (he put Terry on his arse) Do not want these strikers who have not made it into the big clubs first teams, as they will subconsciously feel they are too good to be at Villa. Also he will not cost the ridiculous price-wages we have paid for previous maradonas …...

[Meanwood Villa]

Gallagher hardly did well at SHA. No thanks.

[VILLA MOLE]

Gallagher hardly did well at SHA. No thanks.

who did though ?  Francis