Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[mr underhill]

footy nugget? blimey

[RussellC]

It's going to be Jonathan Walters on loan, isn't it...?

[Steve67]

I thought Walters went somewhere yesterday?

If we only have time to sort ONE loan transfer, I think it needs to be a proper centre back.

[footyskillz]

Moukoudi seems like a non Bruce move as he was stating left back and centre back are his priorities.

Not sure how true that move is.

1 or 2 signings incoming according to Bruce

Targett I think is one the left back at Southampton

[RussellC]

I’d be going all-out to sign Nick Powell if I was Bruce. He’s out of contract in the summer so a loan-agreement with an option to buy In January would probably suit all parties. He can play as an out-and-out-striker if needed, but most importantly, he can also play in the Grealish role – whereas we don’t currently have any viable alternative there. He’s got goals in him, wherever he plays, and is the type of footballer who creates as much as he finishes. I think you could actually play him and Grealish together, and ask Grealish to play as a deeper-lying playmaker to good effect. Especially given McGinn’s energy alongside them.

[Mister E]

I’d be going all-out to sign Nick Powell if I was Bruce. He’s out of contract in the summer so a loan-agreement with an option to buy In January would probably suit all parties. He can play as an out-and-out-striker if needed, but most importantly, he can also play in the Grealish role – whereas we don’t currently have any viable alternative there. He’s got goals in him, wherever he plays, and is the type of footballer who creates as much as he finishes. I think you could actually play him and Grealish together, and ask Grealish to play as a deeper-lying playmaker to good effect. Especially given McGinn’s energy alongside them.

Nice idea - priority has to be a LB.

[RussellC]

Still room for both. I think there are still a few half-decent centre-backs on the 'out of contract list' that we could bring-in after tomorrow.  I also wonder if Bruce might revert to his pre-season Back 3 with James Bree and Tuanzebe alongside Chester...?

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I was really impressed with Powell at VP the other week and think he’d be a great signing.

However, didn’t we sign McGinn instead of him?

[footyskillz]

I thought Walters went somewhere yesterday?

If we only have time to sort ONE loan transfer, I think it needs to be a proper centre back.

Suffolk finest Ipswich

[footyskillz]

This transfer window is farce as it was put that only loans could be after season starts and now  there's all these reports and moves and purported deals which have the buy option in January.

Seems to me it's like clubs are just getting round deals but really it would have been simple to have had the window closed fully.

I say again I not feeling this Moukoudi deal is genuine (maybe a recommendation other fake news)

I think Bruce has mind on t a left back and striker.

I think RDL and Hogan could be loaned out if that happens
I don't think Elphick should be loaned out unless and  signing a centre back
I don't think Bruce want a centre back as he has Jedinak love and praising Bree.

I be personally  do think the key needs are centre back , left back and striker but even signing 2 which is being touted makes a too many loans in match day squad situation

Because of what Bruce and report have stated I see him looking for a striker as we're light up top and a left back as need for balance and the losing out Joe Bryan.

[JD]

From Sky Sports


MOUKOUDI TO CHOOSE VILLA

Aston Villa look set to beat Celtic and Middlesbrough to the signing of highly rated French defender Harold Moukoudi.

Sky Sports News understands that the Le Harve centre back has arrived at Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground in the last hour for talks and a medical.

We believe the deal will be a loan with an obligation to secure the French U20 international on a permanent contract.

Moukoudi was linked with a number of Premier League teams including West Ham who came close to signing him in a deal thought to be worth £10.7m.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Boro and Celtic must love us!

[Duncan Shaw]

Can't be a Bruce signing?

[Clark W Griswold]

From Sky Sports


MOUKOUDI TO CHOOSE VILLA

Aston Villa look set to beat Celtic and Middlesbrough to the signing of highly rated French defender Harold Moukoudi.

Sky Sports News understands that the Le Harve centre back has arrived at Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground in the last hour for talks and a medical.

We believe the deal will be a loan with an obligation to secure the French U20 international on a permanent contract.

Moukoudi was linked with a number of Premier League teams including West Ham who came close to signing him in a deal thought to be worth £10.7m.

Mind you, we have a great record with signing French players it must be noted. You definitely wouldn't accuse us of signing them either too young or too old.

[frank black]

Dunno how good he is but boy are we desperate for a good central defender