Summer transfer, gossip, speculation and the usual butter ollocks thread

[mr underhill]

I can't see him wanting to come to us tbh the sort of player who would view it as a demotion.

[nigel]

I can't see him wanting to come to us tbh the sort of player who would view it as a demotion.

I can’t see him being wanted by any of our top 7-10 or a top team in Europe, so if he wants to play he has to make a ‘step down’ so to speak.
Given the choice between any team lower than 10th I think we’d be in a strong position.

[JUAN PABLO]

I can't see him wanting to come to us tbh the sort of player who would view it as a demotion.

I can’t see him being wanted by any of our top 7-10 or a top team in Europe, so if he wants to play he has to make a ‘step down’ so to speak.
Given the choice between any team lower than 10th I think we’d be in a strong position.

my Palace supporting father in law , really rated him at Palace.

[AsTallAsLions]

Batshuayi has quality but didn't we try and fail to get him on loan in January?

I'd be highly hesitant about us buying somebody who didn't want to play for us before.

[mr underhill]

yes, hence my point about seeing it as a step down - he didn't fancy us in January so why would he now?

[eamonn]

Because we were embroiled in a relegation battle in January and now it's a new season, new slate. With AFC Bournemouth relegated, we are second in the table behind Arsenal and have  lots of cash to spend to improve us.

[mr underhill]

but we might struggle again as far as the player is concerned? I think he's a good player but to me, he doesn't seem like a Villa player.

[ChicagoLion]

Linked with Michy Batshuayi in the local rag.

Every time I have seen him play he looks crap, admittedly usually as a sub for Chelsea but I really don’t get what he is about, not particular quick, strong, skill full or good in the air.

[kieron]

Linked with Michy Batshuayi in the local rag.

Every time I have seen him play he looks crap, admittedly usually as a sub for Chelsea but I really don’t get what he is about, not particular quick, strong, skill full or good in the air.

He sounds absolutely perfect for us.

[Gareth]

Linked with Michy Batshuayi in the local rag.

Every time I have seen him play he looks crap, admittedly usually as a sub for Chelsea but I really don’t get what he is about, not particular quick, strong, skill full or good in the air.

Exactly what I think when I see Origi :-)

[bodkins14]

Harry Wilson anyone ?
Looked good for Bournemouth but I think he was injured later on. Only 23 and is a right winger and doesn't seem to fit in at 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'.

[Hookeysmith]

Harry Wilson anyone ?
Looked good for Bournemouth but I think he was injured later on. Only 23 and is a right winger and doesn't seem to fit in at 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'.

Not a bad shout and he has nice hair.

An upgrade on ElGhahzi or Trez

[Dave P]

There's a Joe Lolley link somewhere which I suppose is inevitable. 

[Villa Lew]

Cliff Thorburn isn't going to sign for Villa.

I think that's a load of balls

[mr underhill]

I'd be tickled pink though, if he did.