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

[footyskillz]

He played against us in all 3 games against Fulham last year didn’t he?

Well he was a mainstay for a while now
Yes played in all matches v villa .

He gaves Fulham a platform to play and helped control the tempo of the game so actually thinking on that front he fits Dean Smith remit in football style.

The main thing is his cover and patrol of midfield and has been playing for Fulham last season displaying the abilities needed in the middle with his ball possession and obvious success and passing football Fulham had last season he was a key factor.

[Duncan Shaw]

We must be close to a signing if they are letting O’Hare go on loan.

Where have you seen this about O'Hare?  Official Twitter bigging him up with a pic earlier so I was assuming he might be in the squad or even team today?

[Malandro]

We must be close to a signing if they are letting O’Hare go on loan.

Where have you seen this about O'Hare?  Official Twitter bigging him up with a pic earlier so I was assuming he might be in the squad or even team today?

I forget, but it said he’s gone to Carlisle.

[paul_e]

I'd agree with that, permanent left back and DM, loan to buy attacking midfielder to cover Grealish now and be settled with the squad if he needs to become a long term replacement in the summer.

I'd be satisfied if we got the first two you mention in to be honest Paul (LB and DM).  The only caveat though is that they would be players coming in with the longer term future in mind. 

Although I'm still holding out hope that we can go on a strong run at the end of the season and perhaps even sneak into the play offs, we need to start piecing a side together for the longer term.  I think any signings in this window should be made with that in mind.

Me too, I think Hourihane and McGinn in front of someone who can give us the structure that's been missing will be enough for a few weeks until Jack is fit. If we do get a 3rd though I expect an attacking midfielder who can play central or tucked in on 1 wing. Smith played 2 wingers who were wide when defending but often came inside in attack at Brentford and that's also how Green plays so I suspect we'll see players who fit that.

[auntiesledd]

Neither McDonald or Austin fit in with the new policy of addressing our aging squad, so I'll be extremely surprised if there's any truth in either player being on the club's radar. That said, I do expect a couple of additions before the window slams shut, so fingers crossed we don't get mugged off (again) with other people's sloppy seconds.

[hilts_coolerking]

Whether we need to or not, we're not going to win 10 successive games.  Our current form is piss poor and too many of our players aren't good enough.  I don't see that Grealish and Tuanzebe returning is going to miraculously change our form to that extent.

[Duncan Shaw]

We must be close to a signing if they are letting O’Hare go on loan.

Where have you seen this about O'Hare?  Official Twitter bigging him up with a pic earlier so I was assuming he might be in the squad or even team today?

I forget, but it said he’s gone to Carlisle.

He's on the bench, happily!!!

[sickbeggar]

Whether we need to or not, we're not going to win 10 successive games.  Our current form is piss poor and too many of our players aren't good enough.  I don't see that Grealish and Tuanzebe returning is going to miraculously change our form to that extent.

yep, there's more chance of gabby re-signing and scoring 25 this seaason than us getting automatically promoted

[SoccerHQ]

Ive genuinely never heard of Kevin McDonald (the player).

Was key played for Fulham at this level although they've judged him not to be good enough for premier league so he hasn't featured much. Also had good seasons for Wolves, Burnley and Sheffield United at this level.

Ball playing DM so would actually be logical signing.

[VILLA MOLE]

Ive genuinely never heard of Kevin McDonald (the player).

Was key played for Fulham at this level although they've judged him not to be good enough for premier league so he hasn't featured much. Also had good seasons for Wolves, Burnley and Sheffield United at this level.

Ball playing DM so would actually be logical signing.

just the age though ?

[Three Spires Villa]

I have been told by someone I know, who knows someone at Villa (yes I know, I know, please bear with me) that the agents of Jedinak, BB & Kodjia were called to meetings and told to find new clubs as they don’t feature in Deans plans.

The guy who told me is a nice bloke, but I have nothing to substantiate this.

Just thought I would put it out

[OCD]

Seems credible just in the sense that I get the impression that Smith doesn't fancy them. All older players that you imagine probably don't fit very well into Smith's style of player.

I think there will be a big turnover of players before next season and we'll look a lot more fresh and youthful and have a much more aggressive pressing game. 

[Steve67]

Not doubting you Three Spires, but we will need replacements in if all three are allowed to go.  I hope you are right though, big wages and they don't offer enough any more.

[Three Spires Villa]

If what I was told is true, doubt it would be next week, think more likely in the summer. It’s not really ground breaking info, interesting though

[Villafirst]

Rumours still of Gary Cahill on loan. We could afford a large chunk of his wages now Bolasie has left?