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

[brian green]

Brentford charge like a wounded bull for their players.  DS was brilliant at it.

[paul_e]

I'm not bothered about Sawyers, he's not the answer. We need someone who plays 15-20 yards deeper and can be the shield in front of the defense (like Jedinak can and Bjarnason can almost do) but can also start attacks and move the ball quickly and accurately to the attacking players (We have no one who can do this in the first team).

Mings would be ok but it would mean him and Hause being the cover at left back and I don't think either of them is good enough in the opposition half to do that long term. Of the players we've been linked with Rico Henry would be better than Mings for our immediate needs.

Once we have those 2 spots sorted then people like Mings and Sawyers would be good to give us a bit more depth in positions where we're a little short on quality if the first choice players are unfit or out of form.

[paul_e]

A few of the usual rumour sites, along with the sun, are linking us with a kid called Omer Beyaz, he's only 15 but has been scouted by almost everyone. Watching the youtube footage he's very similar to Jack in the way he makes space and draws defenders in. The problem is the same stories also link Liverpool, Man City, Man U and Chelsea. Always a risk but it'd be one hell of a coup to get a kid like this. If we're serious about using our academy to create the future of the club these are the sort of players we should be looking at.

[mattjpa]

im very surprised we aren't showing an interest in the 20yo Maja at Sunderland. Hes hammering in the goals and could be available for as little as 2m. Looks like hes heading Bordeaux but surely worth a punt at that price?

[sirlordbaltimore]

im very surprised we aren't showing an interest in the 20yo Maja at Sunderland. Hes hammering in the goals and could be available for as little as 2m. Looks like hes heading Bordeaux but surely worth a punt at that price?

Smith's already said we're top heavy. We aren't looking at a striker as far as i can see

[mike]

im very surprised we aren't showing an interest in the 20yo Maja at Sunderland. Hes hammering in the goals and could be available for as little as 2m. Looks like hes heading Bordeaux but surely worth a punt at that price?

Smith's already said we're top heavy. We aren't looking at a striker as far as i can see

Are we looking for anyone?

[Diablo]

Apparently there's lots of spinning plates 

[Fasth56]

Apparently there's lots of spinning plates 

The plates spinning or not will be more use than Bolaisie, Taylor and Whelan

[brontebilly]

It'd be great if we could get Mings - he'd bring up the average height to give us a bit more at the back. From his Ipswich days he was quality at this level too.

He had hardly played in recent years due to injury. We already have our quota of that lot in the club.

[Brassneck]

im very surprised we aren't showing an interest in the 20yo Maja at Sunderland. Hes hammering in the goals and could be available for as little as 2m. Looks like hes heading Bordeaux but surely worth a punt at that price?

Smith's already said we're top heavy. We aren't looking at a striker as far as i can see

But if the right one comes along at the right price, we would have to consider it.  Maja's contract ends at the end of this season - The outlay will be wages, not the transfer fee, which we could probably match. With Abraham leaving at the end of the season, it would be inconceivable that Smith hasn't considered Maja at some point.

[Des Little]

im very surprised we aren't showing an interest in the 20yo Maja at Sunderland. Hes hammering in the goals and could be available for as little as 2m. Looks like hes heading Bordeaux but surely worth a punt at that price?

Smith's already said we're top heavy. We aren't looking at a striker as far as i can see

Are we looking for anyone?

Linda?

[Clampy]

im very surprised we aren't showing an interest in the 20yo Maja at Sunderland. Hes hammering in the goals and could be available for as little as 2m. Looks like hes heading Bordeaux but surely worth a punt at that price?

Smith's already said we're top heavy. We aren't looking at a striker as far as i can see

Are we looking for anyone?

Linda?

Supporting Villa is a labour of love.

[Villafirst]

Unless there's a new LB, CB and attacking midfielder coming in, we can forget any hopes of the play-offs. Season is petering out fast.

[andyh]

I think we have to win 10 on the bounce starting very soon to have any chance of making the playoffs.

[Pvb1968]

We need 7 wins from 10.