Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[Boz]

Rather have Snodgrass back than Bolasie and, given that the purse strings appear to be loosening, I’m surprised that there hasn’t been more talk of that happening.

I thought West Ham want to keep him

[achilles]

Direct running , pace , skills El Ghazi would be great in developing the style of play villa have and help with expected goals and chances.

Something needs address and likes of Mcginn Bolasie and El Ghazi would add the dynamics

We can soon coach all those bad habits out of him! 
Good grief, you have noticed a style of play or is this hoof ball that you expect him to develop? 

[sirlordbaltimore]

Any update from Villa Transfers on imminent signings?

Only that a medical scan on a knee has been booked for a player that's 'very close' and that he knows nothing about the El Ghazi one personally

But has also just tweeted local media saying deals done for Bolasie and El Ghazi and credit to Greg Evans

[footyskillz]

Perhaps el Gaza is different loan rule as he's international non UK loan but also perhaps 5 is enough loan players anyway !
I rather take abrahams than a left back and trust in Taylor , Hutton , Elmo , Bree to cope as villa play the ball to the dynamic players incoming !

Excited by these moves and even if Bruce has his style it will have to change by very nature of the signings made ! They aren't ones for total Bruce ball.

A school of Ajax el ghazhi and the engimatic Bolasie will drag Bruce and the team into progression!

Grealish can enjoy this ! As much as us fans!

[footyskillz]

Direct running , pace , skills El Ghazi would be great in developing the style of play villa have and help with expected goals and chances.

Something needs address and likes of Mcginn Bolasie and El Ghazi would add the dynamics

We can soon coach all those bad habits out of him! 
Good grief, you have noticed a style of play or is this hoof ball that you expect him to develop? 

That's thing these signings are being made to change the lack of style of play and will change by very nature of them coming in!!

That's the hope

Bruce won't coach them just say go out and play . Bolasie and El Ghazi can do their magic and make it simple and Bruce Will take credit.
Whereas it's them playing their natural game !

[RussellC]

I'm pretty sure that you can 8 loan-players in the overall squad, but can only name 5 in a match-day squad.

[OCD]

I'm pretty sure that you can 8 loan-players in the overall squad, but can only name 5 in a match-day squad.

I think it's 9 isn't it and 5 in the squad.

[Dazvillain]

Any update from Villa Transfers on imminent signings?

Only that a medical scan on a knee has been booked for a player that's 'very close' and that he knows nothing about the El Ghazi one personally

But has also just tweeted local media saying deals done for Bolasie and El Ghazi and credit to Greg Evans

Perhaps the injury check on knee is for Bolasie, not sure if that’s the injury that’s kept him out of Everton team initially

[oldtimernow]

Stand by for some Work permit nonsense on El Ghazi

[lukey27]

Stand by for some Work permit nonsense on El Ghazi

He's Dutch, so shouldn't be any issues

[Holy Trinity]

He's Dutch. No work permit needed

Beat me to it lucky haha

[Dazvillain]

does sound like El Ghazi could be a signing very soon

Just watched his best 10 goals clip....very impressive ball control and shooting power. Tony Morley like ! Stats look decent too.... will be great pitch unveiling’s for these 2 tonight if get sorted.
Gutted I’m missing it.... kids bought me and the wife tickets to see the Drifters in SWANSEA tonight for our 30th wedding anniversary 😩😳

[Tuscans]

Like to think the pair will be stand outs in this league ie. Knockaert.

[GarTomas]

Medical bloke says he doesn't need a medical. I assume that's because we're not buying him so he's still insured by Everton.

Well, let's hope he's still got some of that lightening pace, as we need it.

yep, looking at him he's not just a speed merchant but cruciate knee injury.....just hope he hasn't lost a few yards in pace.

Yes but can he play right back?

[paul_e]

I hope Bolasie proves me wrong then, the last couple that felt like this (for me) were Taylor and McCormack, I hope this one turns out better.