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

[Toronto Villa]

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

He said that it will create competition with Nyland but it appears clear that Kalinic will be number one when he arrives and starting from the FA Cup game on.

[Villafirst]

Is it worth trying for Jarrod Bowen from Hull? Perhaps Elphick plus cash?

[Villafirst]

If Chelsea do recall Abraham, bring the big man back from Palace??

[villa `cross the mersey]

If Chelsea do recall Abraham, bring the big man back from Palace??

I think we should just remember Benteke how he was for us .....I don't think he would be able to recreate the passion and enthusiasm -  he certainly hasn't impressed this last few seasons

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Plus he is currently injured …….

[tomd2103]

Birmingham Mail reported earlier today that we are interested in Rico Henry, the left back at Brentford who also played under DS at Walsall.  Also mentioned Sawyers. 

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Aston Villa signing this 27-year-old creative wizard would be an outstanding move by Dean Smith
by Mizgan Masani





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Why Aston Villa should sign Romaine Sawyers from Brentford
According to a report in Birmingham Live, Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is targeting a reunion with Brentford’s attacking midfielder Romaine Sawyers. The current Villa boss, who was hired after the club’s disastrous start under Steve Bruce, was managing the Bees before.
Smith is preparing his shortlist for the January transfer window, and Sawyers is included. The gaffer has had a terrific start to life at Villa Park, winning five of the first nine games played. As a result, the team is now closing on the top six spot.


Romaine Sawyers
Both manager and player have had a long working relationship, going back to their days at Walsall. The former recruited the latter for the Saddlers on a loan deal, before making that move permanent after West Brom released the playmaker. Smith brought Sawyers to Brentford in the summer of 2016.
Here’s why the ex-Bees manager should now bring the 27-year-old at Aston Villa next month:
Sawyers’ quality would be fruitful for Villa
Romaine Sawyers is chiefly an attacking midfielder, who can play as a second striker or as a lone front man if required. He possesses a terrific right foot that can do many things, especially in the opposition box.
The 27-year-old is an adept passer of the ball, doing so at success rate of 84.4% in the league this season. He has the propensity of picking out key passes towards the goal, at an average of 1.9 per match, epitomising his strength as a creative wizard.


The St Kitts and Nevis man has the ability to hold the ball and create space for himself by dribbling past defenders in tight areas. He possesses a good turn of pace which is best used in counter-attacking situations.
As of now, Aston Villa are heavily dependent on Jack Grealish to produce the magical moments and fabricate goal-scoring chances for the front men. The manager shouldn’t continue on that reliance, as good teams don’t bank on a player to provide them with the spark.
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Hence, it makes sense for the club to sign another playmaker, who can play in various central attacking positions along with his favoured number 10 role. From the player’s viewpoint, his current club is going through a free fall at the moment after the departure of Dean Smith. Therefore, if the 27-year-old wants to challenge for promotion, he should reunite with his former boss and help Villa get promoted to top-flight football.
Stats Courtesy – Whoscored.com

[eamonn]

He's 27...a bit old for when we're in the semi-finals of the Champs League in 2023.
Also, wouldn't Brentford have insisted on a 'keep the fuck away from our players' goodwill gesture by Villa when we lured away their two coaches?

[Dave P]

He's 27...a bit old for when we're in the semi-finals of the Champs League in 2023.
Also, wouldn't Brentford have insisted on a 'keep the fuck away from our players' goodwill gesture by Villa when we lured away their two coaches?

Considering Brentford’s model has been kept going largely due to sales of Hogan, Jota, Woods etc, they might be rubbing their hands and the potential influx of cash. If we were to raid Brentford, I’d go for the center half Mepham.

[Risso]

He's 27...a bit old for when we're in the semi-finals of the Champs League in 2023.
Also, wouldn't Brentford have insisted on a 'keep the fuck away from our players' goodwill gesture by Villa when we lured away their two coaches?

It's hard to see how it's possible for them to have done that.

[johnny from donny]

He's 27...a bit old for when we're in the semi-finals of the Champs League in 2023.
Also, wouldn't Brentford have insisted on a 'keep the fuck away from our players' goodwill gesture by Villa when we lured away their two coaches?

It's hard to see how it's possible for them to have done that.

I seem to remember that one of their board said there's nothing to stop us bidding on their players just after Dean joined us

[Brassneck]

Smith leaving was very amicable.

Brentford are realistic enough to accept that if a team like Villa come knocking for their players, it is difficult to stand in their way.  It's a bit like us if Liverpool or Man U come knocking for ours.

The two things that concern me about Sawyers are firstly, 6 goals in 93 appearances isn't great - Especially given the amount of chances Brentford created.  Secondly, is he a replacement for Jack?  I can't see us paying out big money for a squad player and we're overloaded in midfield.  He could only take the place of SJM or Jack.

[kipeye]

Kalinic, who missed the cup match against STVV due to a slight injury, this summer with Croatia reached the finals of the World Championship in Russia and has been dreaming of a transfer to England.

Although he will have to try it first in the second class. 'The Villans' are only eighth in the Championship after 22 days of play with 33 points. That is 12 points less than leader Leeds United and 11 points less than Norwich City. For Villa it comes down to the top six. In it, four teams play for the third and last ticket to the Premier League.

At Aston Villa, Kalinic meets ex-Standard player Birkir Bjarnason. Other famous names include Yannick Bolasie, Anwar El Ghazi, Tammy Abraham and Jack Grealish. Currently the Norwegian Örjan Nyland is the number one in Birmingham. It only came to EUR 3 million last summer from the German FC Ingolstadt and held five times in twenty appearances.

Lovre Kalinic came over in the winter of 2017 from Hajduk Split, his youth club with which he won the Croatian cup in 2013. The Buffalo's then paid 3 million euros for the goalkeeper, who now has sixteen international matches to his name. In 79 games for AA Gent, Kalinic got 88 goals and kept his nets clean 29 times. He also got a yellow card seven times.

[Dave P]

In 79 games for AA Gent, Kalinic got 88 goals and kept his nets clean 29 times.

Blimey. Stick him up front!

[kipeye]

In 79 games for AA Gent, Kalinic got 88 goals and kept his nets clean 29 times.

Blimey. Stick him up front!

But he kept his nets clean. A very tidy keeper.