Deano’s wishlist - the Jan transfer speculation/guaranteed nonsense thread

[Border villan]

For all of you who are good at Dutch.

https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20181219_04046859

It's all Greek to me.

[Toronto Villa]

I like the fact that we seemingly have acted quickly on a key area of need. Nyland isn’t the answer so get in the replacement now and we get time for the rest of the window to punt him.

[Steve67]

Sounds like a good plan.  I hope we make it happen.

[tomd2103]

Can’t say I have followed his progress from year dot, but was impressed with him at VP earlier this season.

We are also meant to be in for a Brentford centre half, which scares me a bit.

The Bees had many qualities under Smith. But I never looked at them and wished we defended that way.

If it is Chris Mepham, then I think he would be a good signing.  He's in his early 20's, big, plays on the left side of central defence and is comfortable on the ball.  I think him or McKenna from Aberdeen would be good buys.

[godzvilla]

Sounds like a good plan.  I hope we make it happen.

The ' Croatian Giant' ( Kalinic) will sign tomorrow. problem solved !........Godzvilla!

[The Edge]

I like the fact that we seemingly have acted quickly on a key area of need. Nyland isn’t the answer so get in the replacement now and we get time for the rest of the window to punt him.

Yeah it's a strange feeling when the fans all know what we need and the club obviously see it the same as we do. The last regime would have bought in six right backs and sent Nyland out on loan.

[SoccerHQ]

Can’t say I have followed his progress from year dot, but was impressed with him at VP earlier this season.

We are also meant to be in for a Brentford centre half, which scares me a bit.

The Bees had many qualities under Smith. But I never looked at them and wished we defended that way.

If it is Chris Mepham, then I think he would be a good signing.  He's in his early 20's, big, plays on the left side of central defence and is comfortable on the ball.  I think him or McKenna from Aberdeen would be good buys.

Would be surprised if we signed him. Fairly sure they knocked back a 10m bid from Bournemouth over the summer so imo out of our price range unless he's desperate to play for DS again.

[Steve67]

I couldn't help myself, so I clickbaited and the article that the Mail states that Villa fans will love and it is actually quite pleasing as Smith states that he's recommended players and hasn't been turned down by the owners.  I think the minor surgery comment might be an understatement.

[footyskillz]

Could they not wait to say this before the last few matches of year as nyland knows he's on the pirates plank.

[KevinGage]

If he had any awareness at all, he's probably known that since early November.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Could work either way with Nyland - he may see the next 4 games as an opportunity to prove a point or put himself in the shop window.

[Clampy]

Could they not wait to say this before the last few matches of year as nyland knows he's on the pirates plank.

To be fair, the club havent said anything. It's come out in the press although Smith will probably be asked about it in today's press conference

[RussellC]

I think Centre-back is going to be the problem position in January. Aberdeen are only 3 points of the top of the league, so they;re not going to let Mckenna leave cheaply, and Brentford will also want big money fro Moepham.

We've been linked with Ampadu on loan, which might make sense, although Smith has suggested that we're going to be looking more at permanent signings than loans, so I woudln't be surprised if we buy a left-back (Knudsen at Ipswich??) and just bring Elphick back from Hull, as cover.

[SashasGrandad]

I couldn't help myself, so I clickbaited and the article that the Mail states that Villa fans will love and it is actually quite pleasing as Smith states that he's recommended players and hasn't been turned down by the owners.  I think the minor surgery comment might be an understatement.

Got to wait till we are back in the premier before Messi will come.

[RussellC]

This is from Romaine Sawyers' Instagram account in July. Note Dean Smith in the background, and also Ollie Watkins' comment! Smith is obviously a big fan, and vice versa by the looks of it...