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

[Sexual Ealing]

I accept that any player we sign would probably want to be somewhere better, but wanting a club based on the attractions their city has to offer is, as has been said, heading into Curcic territory.

Added to that, it really doesn't matter where you live if you're on PL wages. Life will be rosy regardless.

[Gareth]

I think my wanted list at the minute would be;
Eduoard 40m
Dwight McNeill 25m (that might be a bit low!)
Ismaila Sarr or Benrahma 25m
Watkins 22m

Would love to see a big physical central midfielder and a pair of full backs who are actual defenders in the squad also

[ADVILLAFAN]

I accept that any player we sign would probably want to be somewhere better, but wanting a club based on the attractions their city has to offer is, as has been said, heading into Curcic territory.

Have we offered Rashica several sultry maidens?

[Dick Edwards]

I accept that any player we sign would probably want to be somewhere better, but wanting a club based on the attractions their city has to offer is, as has been said, heading into Curcic territory.

And not forgetting that Curcic had been plying his trade very happily at the vibrant town of Bolton when we signed him.

[gpbarr]

The longer the summer goes on, the stronger my hunch that we will be lucky to sign 2 players max - not because we don't want to sign more, but because the market is largely stagnant. It doesn't matter we have money to spend, because you cannot buy unless someone is willing to sell - and thats the problem. Chelsea arguably are the only PL club moving hard and they are paying way over the odds for players - 45m for Chilwell is outrageous. I don't think our owners are going to play that game - thus we may end up largely having to hope that the squad that ended the season can step up (as I think they can) with additional (& better coaching).

I'll eat a straw hat if I'm wrong.   

[Sexual Ealing]

@villareport
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Aston Villa are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress in negotiations with Brentford over a deal for Ollie Watkins. [sky sports] #avfc

Villa fear they are in the middle of an auction, and are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war. [sky sports] #avfc

[Footy-Vill]

I think my wanted list at the minute would be;
Eduoard 40m
Dwight McNeill 25m (that might be a bit low!)
Ismaila Sarr or Benrahma 25m
Watkins 22m

Would love to see a big physical central midfielder and a pair of full backs who are actual defenders in the squad also

Liking that McNeill shout ! Decent player isn't he.

Now I hear what you're saying on the whole physical presences in midfield but I do feel Deano prefers the more Marty McFly size to a Biff Tannen!
As do I. I not really for a physical player who gets stuck in at the expense of good football.
Spoliers ?!
Though a place for a strong midfielder I'm happy with McGinn Luiz and one more in there like Cantwell.

Deano never really seemed overly concerned with the big brutes in midfield.
He made it clear he was transition from any regular minutes of Jedinak to Whelan and Hourihane

That's where Shakespeare premier league know how comes in. Can imagine he may suggest players to be a bit more physical and robust 
Mourinho always loves one of those . He's now brought in the modern type of spoiler Hojberg to do the dirty and all the fouls. Not even tactical ones like Rhodri at Man City. That's why Mourinho likes sissoko not the best footballer but a sizeable athlete . Same with Antonio Valencia at Man Utd just solid .

It's not happen now but I wish had got than little bit extra for Kalvin Phillips last summer.
He was very close to joining and maybe if someone had had an extra word he would have been signed.

He's decent for that holding mid and brings some physicality. But I still would maintain these days a holding midfielder is a technical player first and having positional awareness. So they don't have to be getting stuck in as they would be reading the game and possession of ball accordingly

Just how I see top level football.

Likes of Romeu at Southampton , Stephens at Brighton seem to be first and foremost foulers.

Harrison Reed who Fulham signed had the energy as well as added physical dimension in midfield and is not overly big in stature.

We all know Kante so it's not always some big sized player to hold midfield together that's needed.

Ndidi at Leicester , Rice and Fabinho are perhaps the type of players you're suggesting so finding the next one of those maybe ?

I think the real need is to develop a few of the players to understand the deep lying mid role in protecting the defence. Smith did a great job improving Douglas but there is scope for another player to help the deep role in midfield if Nakamba isn't going to be up to scratch. Just think having someone who is simply big an led physical in midfield doesn't solve our issues and don't see Smith a fan of those types either.

[SoccerHQ]

Think we'll sign Watkins and Edouard.

After last season we simply can't take any chances upfront. Let's remember we played a whole month without a forward in the actual squad due to injuries.

Ideally I'd like a more experienced striker upfront even if it's just on a season long loan but not sure the club really fancy doing that again after not getting in Tammy full time.

[Richard E]

@villareport
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Aston Villa are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress in negotiations with Brentford over a deal for Ollie Watkins. [sky sports] #avfc

Villa fear they are in the middle of an auction, and are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war. [sky sports] #avfc

Leaked to put pressure on somebody to get this moving. He will be a Villa player in due course, I'm sure.

[RamboandBruno]

lets hope that it is true that Conor is on his way - apart from taking the corners and the odd free kick I do struggle to see what he does during the game - in fact I forget that he is on the pitch - as the guy who sits by me (pre-covid) calls him the "hider".

Why?

He's probably our best squad player just ahead of AEM. I wouldn't want him starting 20 + games next season but we know he can come in for a few games and make an impact.

Seems a bit naive to think we won't get many injuries next season given what happened last year and the schedule is going to be even more condensed. Central midfield dosen't even seem to be an area that we're looking to strengthen and he can play in all three positions.

Also think despite his limitations as a player, lack of pace etc, he can be a real influence with the other players. For me from the second half of Man U onwards, when he came on fecking everyone out of it and running round like a loon, he showed more leadership qualities than say the likes of Mings (not having a go at Mings just illustrating a point), in the run in that kept us up.
One of the (many) problems with last season was that we rightly let the old timer/leaders in the squad go, Whealan, Jedinack, Hutton, but apart from Heaton replaced the players but not those other qualities. It is definitely worth hanging on to hourihane for another year whilst those transitions in players coming into the club continue.
Scored 7 goals, too can’t be sniffed at

[kippaxvilla2]

When will our first ‘Villa agree fee for....insert previously unheard of Bruges striker name’ happen do we think?

[darren woolley]

@villareport
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2m
Aston Villa are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress in negotiations with Brentford over a deal for Ollie Watkins. [sky sports] #avfc

Villa fear they are in the middle of an auction, and are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war. [sky sports] #avfc

Leaked to put pressure on somebody to get this moving. He will be a Villa player in due course, I'm sure.

Fingers crossed we can sign him up before not too long.

[itmustbe_it is!]

Fulham appear to be in for everyone we are so probably them.

Are they going to "do a Fulham" ......

[wolfman999]

When will our first ‘Villa agree fee for....insert previously unheard of Bruges striker name’ happen do we think?

Late on deadline day probably.

[Big Ming]

lets hope that it is true that Conor is on his way - apart from taking the corners and the odd free kick I do struggle to see what he does during the game - in fact I forget that he is on the pitch - as the guy who sits by me (pre-covid) calls him the "hider".

Why?

He's probably our best squad player just ahead of AEM. I wouldn't want him starting 20 + games next season but we know he can come in for a few games and make an impact.

Seems a bit naive to think we won't get many injuries next season given what happened last year and the schedule is going to be even more condensed. Central midfield dosen't even seem to be an area that we're looking to strengthen and he can play in all three positions.

Also think despite his limitations as a player, lack of pace etc, he can be a real influence with the other players. For me from the second half of Man U onwards, when he came on fecking everyone out of it and running round like a loon, he showed more leadership qualities than say the likes of Mings (not having a go at Mings just illustrating a point), in the run in that kept us up.
One of the (many) problems with last season was that we rightly let the old timer/leaders in the squad go, Whealan, Jedinack, Hutton, but apart from Heaton replaced the players but not those other qualities. It is definitely worth hanging on to hourihane for another year whilst those transitions in players coming into the club continue.
Scored 7 goals, too can’t be sniffed at

Your a goal down with 3 minutes to go. You win a free kick around 30 yards out, perfect for a left-footer.
You have one substitution left and Conor's on the bench.
Got to be tempted. A bit like having a specialist field goal kicker in Gridiron.