Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[manic-road]

I wouldn't be keen. He could have been all-time great for Leicester and chose to give that up to go and sit on Chelsea's bench, for a massive pay increase. Plus he seems like a twat.

He didn't even get to sit on the bench much, not bad if you can get that wage and not having to work much for it.

[Sexual Ealing]

Loan of Ampadu from Chelsea, anyone?
Being reported here.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/15/aston-villa-target-loan-move-chelsea-defender-ethan-ampadu

Stuart James doesn't normally publish unless there's something in it. Which isn't to say it'll happen, obviously.

[frank black]

Loan of Ampadu from Chelsea, anyone?
Being reported here.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/15/aston-villa-target-loan-move-chelsea-defender-ethan-ampadu

Stuart James doesn't normally publish unless there's something in it. Which isn't to say it'll happen, obviously.

Unlikely to be a loan to buy,  I believe we are moving away from straight loan deals. Seems a useful player and if they pay his wages why not? (Which I’m sure they won’t) Otherwise let’s go get our own next young star.

[dicedlam]

I wouldn't be keen. He could have been all-time great for Leicester and chose to give that up to go and sit on Chelsea's bench, for a massive pay increase. Plus he seems like a twat.

Talking of Leicester...how about bringing back Mark Albrighton? I don't think he would command a big fee and we need a decent winger. Bags of premier league experience and I'm sure he would love to be part of Dean Smith's set up now.

[john2710]

Cahill is one I hope we make an exception for in terms of age profile but imagine he’s on a crazy salary.

Cahill is out of contract, so whatever he was on at Chelsea is probably irrelevant & I doubt anyone going to pay him the same?

[SoccerHQ]

Sidwell was interview recently and said when he moved here in 2008 he took a big pay cut to join us. Think he was in 50k range here.

Would imagine Cahill would be on 100k at Chelsea given he was there seven years.

I wonder what we'd pay Mings if he signs full time. Bournemouth signed him for 12m didn't they so that usually gets you a decent wedge and his agent will certainly know his value to us in the run in.

[pauliewalnuts]

Cahill is one I hope we make an exception for in terms of age profile but imagine he’s on a crazy salary.

Cahill is out of contract, so whatever he was on at Chelsea is probably irrelevant & I doubt anyone going to pay him the same?

Indeed, it's totally irrelevant.

He's 34 in December. He is not going to be getting massive money anywhere.

[PeterWithesShin]

When you consider what Appleyard was paid aged 37 in division 2 then I wouldn't be so sure.

[tomd2103]

Loan of Ampadu from Chelsea, anyone?
Being reported here.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/15/aston-villa-target-loan-move-chelsea-defender-ethan-ampadu

Stuart James doesn't normally publish unless there's something in it. Which isn't to say it'll happen, obviously.

Unlikely to be a loan to buy,  I believe we are moving away from straight loan deals. Seems a useful player and if they pay his wages why not? (Which I’m sure they won’t) Otherwise let’s go get our own next young star.

Seen him play for Wales quite a few times now and he looks a real talent, though is still young.  More of a defensive midfielder than a defender now as well.

[ozzjim]

I'd take Ampadu as a second holding midfield option on loan. Worst happens he is brilliant and goes back, but we have stayed up. We need so many players to make up the squad, we can't be sniffy about using our 2 loan spots IMO this season.

[Dave]

I'd take Ampadu as a second holding midfield option on loan. Worst happens he is brilliant and goes back, but we have stayed up.

Surely worst happens is that he's rubbish and contributes to our embarrassing relegation? (Winky face)

[ozzjim]

I'd take Ampadu as a second holding midfield option on loan. Worst happens he is brilliant and goes back, but we have stayed up.

Surely worst happens is that he's rubbish and contributes to our embarrassing relegation? (Winky face)

I was trying to avoid that thought!

But yes. Whatever happens I think we need 2 very decent holding midfielders this summer, it is such an important position in the premier league. Same goes for the 2 full backs. Hopefully Gilbert will be good enough at right back, and Elmo is a decent backup first season back. Left side we are bereft of quality but Taylor playing how he did for Smith I think is enough for backup to a better starter. When you then think we need another winger, attacking midfielder, 2 centre halves and potentially a keeper. A couple of them may have to be loans. Ampadu and Tuanzebe as loans would be decent.

[Toronto Villa]

The fun thing is we will probably sign a player or two almost every week now. If you believe what you read, dangerous as it is then Butland, Hause are done or close. Mings will be. We’re in for Phillips and Benrahma. Who knows who else but I imagine there are a load of irons in the fire and in likelihood most if not all are not even on the radar.

[OCD]

I think we’ll need another striker too. I think Kodjia will go and can’t depend on Davis as the only back-up.

[PeterWithesShin]

I think we’ll need another striker too. I think Kodjia will go and can’t depend on Davis as the only back-up.

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