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Offline NottsVilla

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #525 on: May 30, 2019, 02:38:59 PM »
Slightly worried that our targets all seem to come from the championship so far? But I guess it's only been a few days eh.

I'm sure we will have one or two PL type signings.

Can someone explain moneyball to me and how big do you reckon our 'warchest' will be this summer? I know the latter is basically just guessing but with the owners and everything I thought it'd be worth asking.

Moneyball is all about using stats and analytics to find players who are undervalued in the market. I think Kante was discovered by Leicester using stats and they got him cheap because he was playing for a small club in Ligue 1 (I think it was Caen which is where we've bought Guilbert from).

As for our budget I think it could be relatively large as our owners are loaded but I would still expect them to be careful with who they sign, rather than just throwing money at big names as Fulham did.

Offline bjfoster

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #526 on: May 30, 2019, 02:51:20 PM »
My friend's sister's boyfriend (I know) is apparently very good mates with Joe Lolley and apparently we're currently in negotiations with Forest over him.

We've officially bid for him and he's waiting for a call from his agent regarding whether it's been accepted.

Too many apparently's in that first sentence!

What is it again? Holding The Shirt In Front Of Bodymoor Heath?

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #527 on: May 30, 2019, 02:57:02 PM »
I would argue that players like Gueye or Veretout were acquired that way. The former who is now allegedly headed for PSG. That we had the most dysfunctional club in the world at the time derailed everything. I’m glad we are looking at targets that will fit the Dean Smith system irrespective of the level that they are at today. We need to look at established players as well as those with an eye to the future. Young and hungry was pathetic the last time we tried it. I just believe it might work under this management team and board.

Online robleflaneur

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #528 on: May 30, 2019, 03:03:01 PM »
Lot to be said for young and hungry but not fot young and dirt cheap.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #529 on: May 30, 2019, 03:03:54 PM »
Slightly worried that our targets all seem to come from the championship so far? But I guess it's only been a few days eh.
Low hanging fruit first.

Offline DennisHodgetts

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #530 on: May 30, 2019, 03:07:32 PM »
Lot to be said for young and hungry but not fot young and dirt cheap.
...and able!

Offline clash city rocker

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #531 on: May 30, 2019, 04:34:50 PM »
I just hope we sign players that come here because they want to play for us rather than signing players that come here simply because we offer them more money than other teams.

Offline KRS

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #532 on: May 30, 2019, 04:43:46 PM »
So who are the loan players that we have options on and likelihood of signing them...

Mings: possible agreement and permanent move from Bournemouth.
Hause: possible agreement and permanent move from Wolves.
Axel: any chance that Man Utd will sell or will they want to keep him now?
El Ghazi: sounds like he wants to stay but do we have any agreements in place?
Tammy: possibly the most unlikely to return to Villa Park given the situation at Chelski and likely transfer fee.

Have I missed any other players on loan?

Offline Toronto Villa

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #533 on: May 30, 2019, 04:45:00 PM »
Mings, AEG and Hause will get done

Axel probably not
Tammy depends on what Chelsea want to do with him and what they price him at but that may not happen

Offline Villafirst

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #534 on: May 30, 2019, 05:39:34 PM »
Maupay has hinted today he's keen to join according to the B'ham Mail

Offline kipeye

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #535 on: May 30, 2019, 05:39:36 PM »
There are a few strikers who've looked great in the championship but have never really cut the mustard at PL level for one reason or another.  Grabban and Gayle for example.  Nahki Wells looked the bollox a couple of seasons ago.  You could even chuck in the likes of Gestede and Bamford who have had decent seasons in the Championship.  I fear Tammy may be that kind of level,  too good for level 2, not quite good enough for top level.  Good penalty box finisher but first touch is poor and misses a fair few sitters.
My thoughts all along and agree with the examples you picked out.

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #536 on: May 30, 2019, 05:42:41 PM »
Alexander Isak ticks a lot of the boxes re potential, age etc. Highly rated in Sweden and a move to Dortmund followed (where he was loaned out to a Dutch club), whether he's actually any good I couldn't tell you. Would no doubt need a proven goal scorer as well.

Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #537 on: May 30, 2019, 05:43:21 PM »
can we have Saïd Benrahma from Brentford too

Offline Toronto Villa

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #538 on: May 30, 2019, 06:21:13 PM »
Albeit from a starting position of great misery I’m sure in the end had we not gone up we’d have been ok with the types of players Dean would have attracted as a Championship club. Even with the inevitable departures I would have made us favourites or very strong contenders next season.

But isn’t it fucking ace that we are now going to be linked with proper quality players from around the world? I hated the Championship with a passion. Thank fuck we are back in the PL.

Offline hilts_coolerking

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Re: Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread
« Reply #539 on: May 30, 2019, 06:31:02 PM »
I hated the Championship with a passion. Thank fuck we are back in the PL.

Same here.  If nothing else I'm looking forward to the match threads being a bit more lively because the games will be easier to see.

 


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