Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[john e]

don’t know how much truth in the rumour that Delph will leave Man City this window but
Grealish- Delph - McGinn is a proper premiere league midfield

[pauliewalnuts]

It's a double edged sword. We've made Tuanzebe better and benefited from him, but we don't reap the benefits.

For what it's worth, I wouldn't sign Tammy permanently. If we're going to stay up, then we need a centre forward who can score 20 goals in this league and who has pace. That's going to cost £30m and that player isn't Tammy.

Totally agree on Tammy.

I know it sounds a bit cut throat and ruthless but they're going to want 25m and he's not a proven top level player. I don't even think he'd do well in the top flight.

[RussellC]

don’t know how much truth in the rumour that Delph will leave Man City this window but
Grealish- Delph - McGinn is a proper premiere league midfield

I don't think Smith will go anywhere near Delph, at any price, and not just because of his history. I think he'll be looking for players who's careers are on an upward trajectory. That he can coach and improve. Delph has West Ham written all over him. Massive wages, half-arsed, injury-prone. Bit of a twat. Etc, etc.

[Duncan Shaw]

don’t know how much truth in the rumour that Delph will leave Man City this window but
Grealish- Delph - McGinn is a proper premiere league midfield

I'd agree with you and personally I'd take him back in a heartbeat, although it makes us left foot heavy in midfield.

I put in the squad build thread....we need a signing similar to Wolves Moutinho one last summer, dunno who, but that sort of signing it crucial IMO.

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It's a double edged sword. We've made Tuanzebe better and benefited from him, but we don't reap the benefits.

For what it's worth, I wouldn't sign Tammy permanently. If we're going to stay up, then we need a centre forward who can score 20 goals in this league and who has pace. That's going to cost £30m and that player isn't Tammy.

Totally agree on Tammy.

I know it sounds a bit cut throat and ruthless but they're going to want 25m and he's not a proven top level player. I don't even think he'd do well in the top flight.

That's my feeling. He might do ok and produce, but I think £25 million spent abroad might get us more of a surer thing.

I don't think Chelsea would sell anyway given their situation.

[ASHTONVILLA]

don’t know how much truth in the rumour that Delph will leave Man City this window but
Grealish- Delph - McGinn is a proper premiere league midfield

Yeah would be a very good signing, and would also cover left back (been playing there for Manchester City).

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I'd sign him and then put him in a rocket and fire him into the sun. The massive fucking snake.

[curiousorange]

I only really noticed after Tammy got his shoulder injury and he was having difficulty getting back into his former groove how arms and legs he is. He seemed to really have trouble getting the ball out of his feet against the Albion and on Monday. It's not a reason not to sign him, admittedly, but I don't think he's balanced enough to have that Premier League ruthlessness. Ideally, you want a striker that's a combination of him and Kodjia to lead the line - strong and quick and capable of finishing quickly.

[brontebilly]

don’t know how much truth in the rumour that Delph will leave Man City this window but
Grealish- Delph - McGinn is a proper premiere league midfield

I'd agree with you and personally I'd take him back in a heartbeat, although it makes us left foot heavy in midfield.

I put in the squad build thread....we need a signing similar to Wolves Moutinho one last summer, dunno who, but that sort of signing it crucial IMO.

Aaron Mooy maybe? Too good for championship anyway

[Toronto Villa]

Tammy Abraham is 21. He has bags of potential and while he might not fill out to be Lukaku (who I actually believe has put on too much muscle and slowed him down) he is going to add weight and become stronger. He also needs to heal as he’s been carrying and injury since Sheff Wed which affected his mobility.

If the price is right I’d have him. And as importantly if not more so his attitude is absolutely spot on.

[Brend'Watkins]

I'd keep Tammy if we can. He's settled here and knows what's expected of him.  He can and will get better.  Delph can go and shed his skin elsewhere. He's far to injury prone anyway. I'd prefer a younger more mobile Jedinak, don't know who though.

[RussellC]

I think Tammy's also developed his overall game over the past few seasons too. His back-to-goal play has improved immensely since I first saw him at Bristol City, and he has loads of potential to improve even further. I'd be happy to see us pay £25m for him.

[fbriai]

Tammy Abraham is 21. He has bags of potential and while he might not fill out to be Lukaku (who I actually believe has put on too much muscle and slowed him down) he is going to add weight and become stronger. He also needs to heal as he’s been carrying and injury since Sheff Wed which affected his mobility.

If the price is right I’d have him. And as importantly if not more so his attitude is absolutely spot on.

I completely agree, TV.

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Would Muapay be better suited though with his pace and playing off the shoulder?

Aguero, Vardy et al, all have that killer pace and I just think that type of forward is what is most likely to cause problems.

[TaxDodger]

Delph? We have a team managed by a Villa fan and captained by a Villa fan who seem to have developed a genuine affinity with the fan base over the last 8 months.

The last thing we need to do is sign somebody who showed the club and its fan base such a complete lack of respect as this snake did last time he was here. I don't care how well he may fit into our midfield, he can sod off and sign for Wolves or some other no mark club.