Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[jwarry]

Just seen this on twitter from Villa report.
Aston Villa are interested in Cordoba’s Andres Martin. Jesús García Pitarch has visited Cordoba personally to watch.

A 5ft7 winger, haven’t we already just purchased one of them? 🤔

[CpF]

Of all the links in the media so far, this one looks the most like the work of an agent.

(and having said that, he'll no doubt be holding up a Villa shirt within 48 hours)

[brontebilly]

Neither Kalinic or Nyland were brought in by Dean Smith either.  He wants his own man between the sticks and I expect the owners and Christina Purslow to back him.

Kalinic was brought in under the new regime including Smith last January. Paying 7m for a keeper then was utter lunacy given the problems elsewhere we had. In the handful of appearances he had, Kalinic despite his frame moved like an oak tree and had the presence of a mouse. Might well be a different player after a full pre season with us.

[TaxDodger]

Goalkeeper may well be out most important position next season. We can’t really afford to gamble our position in the premier league in the hope that Kalinic comes good. Get Butland in.

[Sexual Ealing]

Goalkeeper is also the funniest position, and it's important not to overlook that.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Goalkeeper is also the funniest position, and it's important not to overlook that.

Cue the return of the funniest player ever - I give you ........Micah Richards

[Sexual Ealing]

Goalkeeper is also the funniest position, and it's important not to overlook that.

Cue the return of the funniest player ever - I give you ........Micah Richards

I'd be pushing for Gustavo Bartelt in this race.

[jwarry]

Rumours of Matt Targett. Wouldn’t mind that one

[Clark W Griswold]

All i know is that the likes of Birmingham Mail and others click bait 'headlines' are getting more idiotic and more desperate looking by the day. I'm assuming that they give the 15 year old work experiences the task of coming up with this shit just to give them something to do.

[john e]

arn’t all the people moaning about ‘click bait’ the same ones who are clicking on the click bait

[nigel]

Rumours of Matt Targett. Wouldn’t mind that one

There seem to be a few links to that rumour.
We're getting linked to anyone and everyone at the moment, though

[Dribbler]

Goalkeeper may well be out most important position next season. We can’t really afford to gamble our position in the premier league in the hope that Kalinic comes good. Get Butland in.

Ultimately we need to have one eye on the present and one eye on the future, that almost certainly means buying an established proven quality player for now to bring us the experience and solidity we require to stay and prosper in the Premier League, and paying the price that costs, but looking to develop young and hungry players for the future and either move them up to become the number one, or sell them on at a profit.

That doesn't just apply to goalkeepers but the whole squad, and from what's been said by all involved with the running of the club, i'm confident they'll stay true to that approach.

[Dribbler]

Rumours of Matt Targett. Wouldn’t mind that one

I'd give him a shot, though he could be hit or miss.

[Richard E]

Goalkeeper is also the funniest position, and it's important not to overlook that.

I thought ‘reverse cowgirl’ was the funniest position.

[Clark W Griswold]

arn’t all the people moaning about ‘click bait’ the same ones who are clicking on the click bait

Not in my case. I take it you approve of it then?