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

[Dave]

But then do we want someone whose only reason for joining is bigger wages?

If they are a better player than we currently have then yes, absolutely.

[PaulWinch again]

Yep. Until we establish ourselves as and upwardly mobile club it’s going to be harder to attract quality players. Paying more is one way of bridging the gap a bit.

[themossman]

Let’s a face it a footballer’s job is almost identical wherever they play. History, development potential, game time are all factors I’m sure, but I reckon tiny secondary ones behind money.

[Gareth]

Less positive news today about Milot Rashica signing from Bremen

Aston Villa is allegedly prepared to stump up the required money, but the forward won't go along with this. Although he finds the idea of a move to the Premier League very interesting, it would not be to a club that, like Werder, only just managed to stay up last season. The Kosovo international would like to be able to shine on the international stage with his club."

Source: https://www.deichstube.de/news/werder-bremen-milot-rashica-transfer-abloese-aston-villa-absage-wechsel-leipzig-bundesliga-zr-13810822.html

I think a proper journalist using a phrase ‘prepared to stump up the required money’ :-) I think I’ll file that under the German equivalent of Kevin from Bordesley using his internet data whilst waiting for his alphabites for tea

[Dave]

Less positive news today about Milot Rashica signing from Bremen

Aston Villa is allegedly prepared to stump up the required money, but the forward won't go along with this. Although he finds the idea of a move to the Premier League very interesting, it would not be to a club that, like Werder, only just managed to stay up last season. The Kosovo international would like to be able to shine on the international stage with his club."

Source: https://www.deichstube.de/news/werder-bremen-milot-rashica-transfer-abloese-aston-villa-absage-wechsel-leipzig-bundesliga-zr-13810822.html

I think a proper journalist using a phrase ‘prepared to stump up the required money’ :-) I think I’ll file that under the German equivalent of Kevin from Bordesley using his internet data whilst waiting for his alphabites for tea

That's Tebepaul's own (thoughtful) translation from the original German idiom.

The journalist isn't using that precise phrase.

[Toronto Villa]

If there’s one thing we should have all learned by now as regards to the transfer window is don’t get too wrapped up in gossip and suggestion. We have signed and sold too many players that were never meant to happen for one reason or a million others. Players we are looking at aren’t even on the radar. And of all the summer windows where there is uncertainty this is by the far the most uncertain of them all.

[Tebepaul]

Less positive news today about Milot Rashica signing from Bremen

Aston Villa is allegedly prepared to stump up the required money, but the forward won't go along with this. Although he finds the idea of a move to the Premier League very interesting, it would not be to a club that, like Werder, only just managed to stay up last season. The Kosovo international would like to be able to shine on the international stage with his club."

Source: https://www.deichstube.de/news/werder-bremen-milot-rashica-transfer-abloese-aston-villa-absage-wechsel-leipzig-bundesliga-zr-13810822.html

Less positive news today about Milot Rashica signing from Bremen

Aston Villa is allegedly prepared to stump up the required money, but the forward won't go along with this. Although he finds the idea of a move to the Premier League very interesting, it would not be to a club that, like Werder, only just managed to stay up last season. The Kosovo international would like to be able to shine on the international stage with his club."

Source: https://www.deichstube.de/news/werder-bremen-milot-rashica-transfer-abloese-aston-villa-absage-wechsel-leipzig-bundesliga-zr-13810822.html

I think a proper journalist using a phrase ‘prepared to stump up the required money’ :-) I think I’ll file that under the German equivalent of Kevin from Bordesley using his internet data whilst waiting for his alphabites for tea

That's Tebepaul's own (thoughtful) translation from the original German idiom.

The journalist isn't using that precise phrase.

I think a proper journalist using a phrase ‘prepared to stump up the required money’ :-) I think I’ll file that under the German equivalent of Kevin from Bordesley using his internet data whilst waiting for his alphabites for tea

The original German idiom literally states that 'Villa are alleged to be ready to dig that far into their own pockets'.

If I'd translated the sentence word-for-word, I'm sure someone on here would have dismissed it for not being credible English.

[Sexual Ealing]

Quite.

[Chris_Jephcott]

Not a view shares by all but I think I’d rather have Benrahma than Rashica. At least Benrahma and Smith have a history together.

In reality, I’d like both. But if it was one or other...

[PaulWinch again]

I might be wrong, and it’s a pure hunch, but I reckon Rashica is probably a higher bracket of player than Benrahma. Might not be, but it’s my suspicion.

[Ads]

If we offer £25m and Panda Pop FC don't, why do Bremen accept a lower bid simply to acquiesce to a players wishes?

[ADVILLAFAN]

I get the impression Benrahma isn't one for tracking back and helping out his fullback. Looked pretty good going forward though

[Toronto Villa]

If we offer £25m and Panda Pop FC don't, why do Bremen accept a lower bid simply to acquiesce to a players wishes?

reverse bidding war?

[ROBBO]

Man City paid ridiculous wages (for those days) to attract the better players and if we want to keep Grealish that"s what we will have to do.

[wozwebs]

From Alan Nixon 15 mins ago:

VILLA. Moving for a striker. If they pull it off it will be a big SHOCK. Bit in paper tomorrow. #AVFC

Then added

French. Currently playing in UK. #AVFC

So presume it’s the lad from Celtic