Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[andyh]

Twitter now saying Konsa undergoing a medical  !!

[jwarry]

Must admit Konsa passed me by last year but checking out the YouTube clips he can certainly play. Quick and comfortable on the ball, not your typical Villa centre half! We are definitely entering a new era

[maidstonevillain]

West London paper says £12 release course

Bargain!

OK as long as it does not start a bidding war  *smiley thing*

[Tuscans]

I think he's naturally a centre mid turned centre back...possibly cover if desperately needed for the defensive midfield role we're lacking at the mo.

[berneboy]

West London paper says £12 release course

Bargain!

Indeed. I've modified!

[Toronto Villa]

Some football correspondent for the London Evening Standard Joe Maxwell saying Konsa deal is done.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

I don't know much about this player, but judging by posts he seems versatile in the same way Guilbert's main position is right back but he can play centre back also. Posts seem to indicate Konsa is a Tuanzebe type of player. Would that be a fair comparison?

[ASHTONVILLA]

Pleased with this signing. Seems to me he will be competing with Hause to partner Mings and can cover defensive midfield also. That leaves Chester playing if we pick up multiple injuries, which is fine.

If the reports are correct and the fee is around £10m that is pretty good for a young England U21 International given the fees seen this summer. We can not afford to pay >£20m twice for a centre back in one window. Hause plus Konsa for <15m makes a lot of sense.

[OCD]

Having a £12m release fee allows the deal to be done quick, Another big saving that allows money to be spent elsewhere.

[Toronto Villa]

[nigel]

Pleased with this signing. Seems to me he will be competing with Hause to partner Mings and can cover defensive midfield also. That leaves Chester playing if we pick up multiple injuries, which is fine.

If the reports are correct and the fee is around £10m that is pretty good for a young England U21 International given the fees seen this summer. We can not afford to pay >£20m twice for a centre back in one window. Hause plus Konsa for <15m makes a lot of sense.

He's right footed, as was Tuenzebe, my guess is hes come in to replace Axel.
I doubt he'll be competing with left sided Hause.

[eamonn]

I doubt we're still after Tuanzebe too. We have four centre backs now.

[mallo]

I'd like a bit of experience and leadership up front - to be sly and know when to slow things down to suit us. Going well so far.

[mallo]

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I was surprised how quick he was and he can play. Impressed with the ability not to be turned and recovering in front of the striker. Not great at heading apparently which I'm sure can be taught. Hope he can keep it consistent.

[danno]

Do we think we've signed him as the partner for Mings? Or is it still a possibility we're looking for someone else?

I definitely wouldn't turn my nose up at Cahill on a two year deal. Especially if we're not sure about Chester's fitness.