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

[pelty]

So 16m for cash; 28 for Ollie; 15/16m for Martinez. Leaves us 40m out of the now mythical status 100m. Edouard and a left back?

Still think we could use a winger. AEG is not the answer, in my opinion, and we need more pace. Frankly, I think we could use two wingers but know that that will not happen.

[Ian.]

So a week on and two more signed. Still rumours flying around about a winger and a midfielder. It’s all looking much better and our squad is being topped up with quality signings. This on top of keeping Jack, SJM and Doug, it’s been a very successful window.

[mr underhill]

No way we won't invest in a pacey wide player if we can, Brentford and Norwich the most likelt clubs to be raided. IMO.

[Dante Lavelli]

No way we won't invest in a pacey wide player if we can, Brentford and Norwich the most likelt clubs to be raided. IMO.

Is Benrahma that pacy, he looks more of a David Silva type whenever I have seen him.

[Dante Lavelli]

That Conor Gallagher, linked a few pages back, looks an ideal loan option.

I think we would be foolish to not look at loans more this year.  I understand the purity on not wanting them, but all the clubs around us will and realistically they are our competition, not Chelsea.

[OCD]

That Conor Gallagher, linked a few pages back, looks an ideal loan option.

I think we would be foolish to not look at loans more this year.  I understand the purity on not wanting them, but all the clubs around us will and realistically they are our competition, not Chelsea.

This would be a good move if they think Ramsey isn’t quite ready and would benefit from regular first team football for a season.

[Mister E]

So 16m for cash; 28 for Ollie; 15/16m for Martinez. Leaves us 40m out of the now mythical status 100m. Edouard and a left back?

No.
Winger / striker and a central midfielder. Both would provide selection options and versatility.

[Eckybloke]

Reading The Athletic’s article about the U-23s etc the plan does seem to be to get the kids out playing first team football a lot more.
No bad thing. 

[algy]

So 16m for cash; 28 for Ollie; 15/16m for Martinez. Leaves us 40m out of the now mythical status 100m. Edouard and a left back?

No.
Winger / striker and a central midfielder. Both would provide selection options and versatility.

Yep, I'd see it that we're planning on playing with 2 solid central defenders, 2 attacking fullbacks (almost wingbacks) bossing the wings up to the final third, a couple of deeper lying midfielders, then a flexible group of 3 attacking midfielders/wingers who can play either out wide it just behind a main striker. They'll provide all the creative/flamboyant stuff, then the main striker's job will be basically to hold up the ball and to mop up after those front 3 & convert the rebounds/easy tap ins to goals.

[ChicagoLion]

We have 5 strikers , so I doubt that will be the priority.
A winger and midfielder and hopefully a clear out.
AEG Landsbury Taylor Hogan Samata

[chrisw1]

On Wednesdays Villa View podcast Dan Bardell said he thought a keeper would be next in and that we were close, after that priority will be someone who can play upfront and wide (like King) and then a number 8, probably from Europe as UK market is too expensive.

He doesn't claim to be ITK, but he does know people at the club and has his ear to ground through the Athletic contacts.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Saw that Gallagher playing for Swansea in the playoffs and he looked quite good

[chrisw1]

Don't forget the low-cost but unlikely midfielder we've also been ITK'd about.

Does anyone know how long Martinez has left on his contract at Arsenal ?

Gareth Bale. 20-25 million with Real to pay some of his wages for a proportion of his contract.

In all truth... you heard this fantastic rumour here first. It’s no secret that he’s available at a real cut price fee.

I only see him as a left-sided attacker, and there is a player ahead of him in that position. I know he's played in other areas, and in European Cup finals for Real Madrid,but I just see him as a left-sided attacker so there's no room for him in my team. Now the Madrid fans will be annoyed with me, and they were already sore due to my choosing Ercall Colts Under 11s ahead of them in 1988.

I think would could convert him back to leftback where he'd be a decent back up for Target.

[Pat Mustard]

Saw that Gallagher playing for Swansea in the playoffs and he looked quite good

Not sure about Gallagher - I’ve heard he likes his Cigarettes and Alcohol.

[Towser]

Saw that Gallagher playing for Swansea in the playoffs and he looked quite good

Not sure about Gallagher - I’ve heard he likes his Cigarettes and Alcohol.

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