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

[PaulWinch again]

Yup.

[brontebilly]

I can’t see Luiz playing ahead of Rodri, Herrera or Fernandinho and Jack is unlikely to get ahead of Fernandes, or one of the front three at the moment. Jack will be looking to the Euro squad next year so will need regular starts. Getting 20 minutes every other game won’t get him a squad place above Foden or Mount.

Well, that’s my blinkered view ... and I’m sticking to it!!!

Fernandinho is 35, Gundogan is off aswell isn't he? He isn't up to much anyway imo. Silva has just left. City finished 18 points behind Liverpool and knocked out by Lyon. They need a lot of changes in personnel. There are very few nailed on starters for Guardiola but both of our lads would get plenty of game time there in a 50 game odd season.

I think Grealish has more to his game than the penalty king Fernandes. Fernandes can see a pass alright but doesn't have Jack's ability to go past players. Hardly a stretch to suggest Luiz would be a better option that the likes of Matic and Fred either.

Obviously this summer it would be a lot better if a) McGinn used the off season to address his poor conditioning and b) we add another couple of players to strengthen what should be a very strong midfield.

[Steve67]

Can't we just buy the players Brentford are signing so we don't have to pay the sell on fee? 

Seriously Villa, I'm getting bored now.  Sort it out.

[Smirker]

If Luiz and Grealish go (and I suspect they will) then we are going to find it extremely difficult to tackle this season with a stronger squad than last year.

Not great.

I'm very confident both will be here past the transfer window.

[olaftab]

Didn’t Herrera play for United rather than Citeh?

Yes but if you are in China it doesn't matter as it's all Manchester Club.

[olaftab]

The latest Rashica update from an ITK on the Werder Bremen fan forum seems - if accurate, of course - to confirm the trend that the player isn't keen:

"Aston Villa's offer is currently €27m fixed + bonuses which become active when various goals have been reached. These are presumably staggered bonuses dependent on whether the team don't get relegated, position in the league, number of appearances, qualification for European competition. The total figure is currently €35 million, Villa have amended their offer.

In addition, Milot is conflicted on the issue. Villa are prepared to pay considerably more than RB (Leipzig). He doesn't find either location attractive as they aren't - quote - "cool cities". He'd like to move to RB because of the Champions League. His plan is that his next career move should be the move before the really big career move. RB's offer is so bad, however, that FB (= Werder Bremen's chief executive Frank Baumann) has probably broken off negotiations and isn't prepared to discuss the matter any further.
Interestingly, Arsenal were also very interested at one point."
Source: https://worum.org/threads/16568-7-Milot-Rashica?p=11762047&viewfull=1#post11762047     

He can ***k off...total prima donna already.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I think Grealish has more to his game than the penalty king Fernandes. Fernandes can see a pass alright but doesn't have Jack's ability to go past players.

Completely different players. Fernandes is more your SJM and they need a right winger more than anything. Jack is the obvious replacement for Silva at Man City though they're more than happy with Foden, so no real need to splash out £80m on a player you won't play most games.

[SoccerHQ]

I want them to stay, and hope they do, but they are good enough not to be also rans. I’m sure they’ll have that belief too.

Was the same when Barry, Milner and Young left. Claims on here they weren't good enough (despite being our best players by miles) and would constantly bench warm. Milner did for a bit but the others were regulars from joining. All three did o.k. Even Delph played a fair bit at Man. City albeit at left back and think Luiz is going to be a much better midfielder.

That said we need to keep both for one more year. Really think it's important for our overall development for next five years plus it would be nice not to have a depressing relegation battle in premier league for once and we're far more likely to get to the giddy heights of 12th with both of them still around.

[ROBBO]

Barry in particular, i might have been guilty myself in criticising him, i well remember the lard arse, too slow, not good enough posts.
He went on to play well elswhere.

[mr underhill]

Benrahma has pissed off Leeds fans with some sort of video showing him doing stuff on holiday - they are in total agreement that he is a narcissistic wanker who does not fit Bielsa's player profile so now nailed on for us.

[WilliamStanding]

He’s pissed Leeds fans off? Sign him just for that.

[AsTallAsLions]

Benrahma has pissed off Leeds fans with some sort of video showing him doing stuff on holiday - they are in total agreement that he is a narcissistic wanker who does not fit Bielsa's player profile so now nailed on for us.

Leeds fans live in a fantasy world where footballers are still like Don Revie and Johnny Giles.

But they brought Eric Cantona to England and their #9 is Patrick Bamford.

[CT]

Benrahma has pissed off Leeds fans with some sort of video showing him doing stuff on holiday - they are in total agreement that he is a narcissistic wanker who does not fit Bielsa's player profile so now nailed on for us.

Leeds fans live in a fantasy world where footballers are still like Don Revie and Johnny Giles.

But they brought Eric Cantona to England and their #9 is Patrick Bamford.

They’re right on par with Man U for their irony. Squealing about cheating and that Jack dives whenever he’s touched.

Pontus Jansen, when he was with them, was right up there for cheating. For a big strong guy, he seemed incapable of not falling over regularly.

Pablo Fernandez is another, and yes, Patrick Bamford. Falls over when the wind gets up and can pretend to be hot in the face in order to get a fellow pro sent off.

[Tebepaul]

"Villa, Newcastle, Brighton and Palace all interested in signing [Rhian] Brewster on loan. Liverpool ready to take their time over a decision."

Source: https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1295632791430926337

[rob_bridge]

Benrahma has pissed off Leeds fans with some sort of video showing him doing stuff on holiday - they are in total agreement that he is a narcissistic wanker who does not fit Bielsa's player profile so now nailed on for us.

Leeds fans live in a fantasy world where footballers are still like Don Revie and Johnny Giles.

But they brought Eric Cantona to England and their #9 is Patrick Bamford.

They’re right on par with Man U for their irony. Squealing about cheating and that Jack dives whenever he’s touched.

Pontus Jansen, when he was with them, was right up there for cheating. For a big strong guy, he seemed incapable of not falling over regularly.

Pablo Fernandez is another, and yes, Patrick Bamford. Falls over when the wind gets up and can pretend to be hot in the face in order to get a fellow pro sent off.

The only saving grace for Leeds is that they are not Man United. That is their only positive.

Come on they whinge about having a Rugby League team as rivals.