Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[Toronto Villa]

If those same players were acquired this summer under Dean Smith they'd all flourish in his system. The fact that we identified them and got them in at reasonable prices is impressive and something we need to carry on doing with this staff. The fact that we fucked up the opportunity was very indicative of former PL member Aston Villa circa 2011-2016.

[Rigadon]

They may well be better than they showed us, but I wouldn't want to see any of that 'team' in Claret & Blue ever again.

[AV82EC]

The success of those players now is not doing wonders for Sherwood's reputation.

Sherwoods reputation will forever be dictated by his time with us. After galvanising us in the wake of Lambert (Who couldn’t have after that miserable git) he was shown up for what he was at the end of the season, the Cup Final and the start of the following season, a quick fix merchant without an element of nous in either the transfer market, squad, team and in match management and an ability to talk up his abilities far behind what they actually were. Let’s not forget what an idiot he was by taking credit for the shit UK buys he bought in whilst distancing himself from the Veretout, Amavi, Gueye signings. The man was a clown who accelerated our decline ably abetted by Fox and his acolytes.

[bjfoster]

The success of those players now is not doing wonders for Sherwood's reputation.

Sherwoods reputation will forever be dictated by his time with us. After galvanising us in the wake of Lambert (Who couldn’t have after that miserable git) he was shown up for what he was at the end of the season, the Cup Final and the start of the following season, a quick fix merchant without an element of nous in either the transfer market, squad, team and in match management and an ability to talk up his abilities far behind what they actually were. Let’s not forget what an idiot he was by taking credit for the shit UK buys he bought in whilst distancing himself from the Veretout, Amavi, Gueye signings. The man was a clown who accelerated our decline ably abetted by Fox and his acolytes.

The classic "Run about a bit" moment at Leicester summed his tenure up for me.

[Toronto Villa]

Hause deal done apparently announcement soon

[jwarry]

It seems we have bid for Benrahma https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/11739007/aston-villas-said-benrahma-move-knocked-back-by-brentford

[MoetVillan]

Having read through the transfer speculation, I have a number of observations, (3)

People keep asking why Brentford have not been promoted if they have such a good side. The answers to the question seems to be that they have a really good first 11 but no strength in depth and as a result on their day there is good as anybody, but a few injuries mean that they are unable to compete. This is why they are building a new stadium to increase their income and to improve their squad strength.

Apparently we are after their winger/striker Said Benrahma, who was one of only four Championship players last season to achieve double figures regarding both goals and assists. He is apparently also known by the grand title of 'The Pearl Of Algerian Football'. Unfortunately my lack of in depth knowledge of Algerian football means I am not sure how big a claim to fame that actually is.

If we do sign him, we must hope that he doesn't clam up. 

Will he be able to mussel his way into the team?

[frank black]

Offer knocked back apparently (sky) they will not sell this summer.

Shellfish buggers.

[Toronto Villa]

Player will want the move. He’ll be a Villa player within the next week or so.

[rob_bridge]

Offer knocked back apparently (sky) they will not sell this summer.

Shellfish buggers.

Crab news

[Duncan Shaw]

Aston Villa have seen a move for Said Benrahma knocked back by Brentford, Sky Sports News understands.
The Bees do not want to sell the Algeria winger this summer and are understood to have made it clear it would take a huge offer for them to even consider his sale.

i.e. up your offer and he's yours!

[sid1964]

he will be desperate to join us, if they don't let him they will have a very unhappy player, he will move whether to us or another premier league team.

[jwarry]

Aston Villa have seen a move for Said Benrahma knocked back by Brentford, Sky Sports News understands.
The Bees do not want to sell the Algeria winger this summer and are understood to have made it clear it would take a huge offer for them to even consider his sale.

i.e. up your offer and he's yours!

Agreed, he’s just a prawn in this

[Monty]

he will be desperate to join us, if they don't let him they will have a very unhappy player, he will move whether to us or another premier league team.

Let's not sound like Spurs with Jack. I know they're different situations but tbh of there's one thing I've learned from our stint in hell it's how irritating it is when some arrogant PL fan tries to big time you.

[dave shelley]

Hake news.