Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[richtheholtender]

I don’t think signing Konsa for £12 million and leaving the frontline so short was a particularly good idea.

top player for the future . We would have bought a striker if there was one DS wanted for the right money.

That’s my point. We have four centre backs for the two positions. Do you spend the £12 million on a player who will be top quality in the future or do you put the £12 million to what ever have to purchase a striker that we clearly need now? Time will tell.

[MoetVillan]

We have had CB problems for years, last year under Bruce, the highest goals against column. In the football league. I can’t argue with any of the signings, I’m very excited about Konsa. I don’t think it was a toss up between CB and another striker anyway, but for the record, I don’t think 12m gets you much up front anyway 🤷🏼‍♂️

[JUAN PABLO]

I don’t think signing Konsa for £12 million and leaving the frontline so short was a particularly good idea.

top player for the future . We would have bought a striker if there was one DS wanted for the right money.

That’s my point. We have four centre backs for the two positions. Do you spend the £12 million on a player who will be top quality in the future or do you put the £12 million to what ever have to purchase a striker that we clearly need now? Time will tell.

he obviously didnt think Benrahma was worth £25 million and only wanted to pay £15 million , which is the right thing to do . Same with a striker , Im sure he thinks there will be enough goals will come from Trez , El Ghazi , Kodja , SJM , Conor , Jack and Wes if the system is right .    Im disapointed we didnt get Benrahma but I can wait till Jan

[SaddVillan]

Over the next 48 hours we all need to sit down and reflect on the last year at Villa Park.
This time 12 months ago most of us were in the depths of despair 😩 not knowing what if any future our great club had.
We need to appreciate the outstanding progress we have made both on and off the pitch and look forward to a season where, despite some inevitable setbacks, we will continue on the journey to our rightful position as the premier club in English football.


This.

We just need to keep the faith and back the team in the same way that the owners have backed Deano.

Next season we need to stick together - fans and players - and propel The World's Greatest Football Club back to where it belongs.

[VinnieChase84]

Wouldn’t be surprised with Sturridge on a years deal

[Clark W Griswold]

We actually have 5 centre backs but you need 4 anyway. Konsa will be the long term replacement for Chester IMO, so I think it's fine.
The 4 goalkeepers and 7 centre mids is a bit silly but we've already lost one of the centre mids in Thor, if Toss goes that's another one so would be left with 5 which is ok. Offload a keeper to make it 3 of those and in addition to Bree going it'll be trimmed sufficiently.

[Risso]

Wouldn’t be surprised with Sturridge on a years deal

I'd have quite liked that too.  Fit, he's a very good player indeed.  Obviously, he's not fit very often, but a one year deal like Carroll has signed at Newcastle wouldn't be the end of the world.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Wouldn’t be surprised with Sturridge on a years deal

Something you'd like to tell us, Vinnie? I trust your mate will clear his agenda for the week.

[Nelson Lodge]

Players can still be shipped out as other countries transfer windows have not shut and some won't do so for a few weeks yet. So quite possible that either Kalinic or Nyland could go.
Also I think League 1 & 2 clubs can take players on loan until the end of this month.

[SoccerHQ]

Sturridge was linked in one of the papers today, can sign after the deadline.

I too can see that happening.

As good as transfer window looks on paper I'd say it feels one CB heavy and one striker light. Midfield and out wide is fine.

[hilts_coolerking]

I'm in the "one striker short" camp but I don't think Sturridge is a good idea.  Serious fitness problems, streaky goalscoring record, I suspect motivational problems and presumably big wages.

I'd be amazed if it happened.

[Smirker]

Sod it then, offer Sturridge a one year deal.

[villa `cross the mersey]

I'm in the "one striker short" camp but I don't think Sturridge is a good idea.  Serious fitness problems, streaky goalscoring record, I suspect motivational problems and presumably big wages.

I'd be amazed if it happened.

I'd rather take back Gabby or Darius Vassell

[stubbsyandy]

TRUST...there’s always January 🦁🦁

[Ads]

Goalkeeper:

Heaton, Steer, Kalinic, Nyland

Left back:

Targett, Taylor

Right back:

Guilbert, Elmo

Centre half:

Mings, Engles, Konsa, House, Chester

Defensive/Holding Midfield:

Marvelous, Luiz, Hourihane(1)

Number 8/Attacking Midfield:

Grealish, McGinn, Hourihane(2), O'Hare, Jota(2), Lansbury

Wingers:

Trezuguet, El Ghazi, Jota(1), Kodjia(2)

Forwards:

Wesley, Kodjia(1), Davis

I think we're looking pretty decent, save one light mobile player up top.

I think we compare favourably with Burnley, Brighton, Newcastle, Norwich and Sheffield United.