Ross Barkley

[eamonn]

Happy for him to come in. Just never again want to see his red, sweaty pissed-off face when he's subbed and sulks back to the bench. Fucking child.

[pauliewalnuts]

He’s entirely necessary- see our midfield depth at the end of last season.

We need more bodies in the squad but why is it entirely necessary that it's him?

Because the manager wants him

Yeah, great answer

He's right though, isn't he? Ultimately that's what it boils down to.

Monchi isn't just here to spend 50m on top players, he's here to manage our growth as a squad, which is going to mean adding players of all profiles, and all price points. He and Emery and Vidagamy have to manage a budget which is hugely hamstrung by PSR.

They've obviously decided he's the man, which is fair enough. They've done nothing thus far to suggest they're not to be trusted - far from it - and Barkley is obviously the one they want.

That's why it's necessarily him. Otherwise you go to the triumvirate and say no, you can't have him. Which is clearly never going to happen.

[VillaTim]

He’s entirely necessary- see our midfield depth at the end of last season.

We need more bodies in the squad but why is it entirely necessary that it's him?

Because the manager wants him

Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't, i've not heard a thing from Emery on this .

[Villa in Denmark]

He’s entirely necessary- see our midfield depth at the end of last season.

We need more bodies in the squad but why is it entirely necessary that it's him?

Because the manager wants him

Yeah, great answer

He's right though, isn't he? Ultimately that's what it boils down to.

Monchi isn't just here to spend 50m on top players, he's here to manage our growth as a squad, which is going to mean adding players of all profiles, and all price points. He and Emery and Vidagamy have to manage a budget which is hugely hamstrung by PSR.

They've obviously decided he's the man, which is fair enough. They've done nothing thus far to suggest they're not to be trusted - far from it - and Barkley is obviously the one they want.

That's why it's necessarily him. Otherwise you go to the triumvirate and say no, you can't have him. Which is clearly never going to happen.

And presumably tell them to find someone else for the same fee or less.

[ldavfc4eva]

If he comes then he is low risk and low fee, already knows the club too so should settle quickly.

Had a good season last year and as others have said, he has been an excellent player more than not, with a couple of dodgy seasons.

Worth a punt if Unai fancies him

[Olneythelonely]

He’s entirely necessary- see our midfield depth at the end of last season.

We need more bodies in the squad but why is it entirely necessary that it's him?

Because the manager wants him

Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't, i've not heard a thing from Emery on this .

I have. He text me.

[AV84]

He’s entirely necessary- see our midfield depth at the end of last season.

We need more bodies in the squad but why is it entirely necessary that it's him?

Because the manager wants him

Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't, i've not heard a thing from Emery on this .

Fabrizio said Emery wants him.

[tomd2103]

Had a good season last year and as others have said, he has been an excellent player more than not, with a couple of dodgy seasons.

Sorry, but that bit about being more excellent than not and only having a couple of dodgy seasons isn't right is it?

[Mister E]

Had a good season last year and as others have said, he has been an excellent player more than not, with a couple of dodgy seasons.

Sorry, but that bit about being more excellent than not and only having a couple of dodgy seasons isn't right is it?

Definitely not.

[Randy Gurner]

I wonder if Emery see's Barkley as the Kamara replacement for a few months. It's not like Kamara is your typical bulldozer DMC.

[KevinGage]

Kamara plays almost as a covering CB (at times) in our formation with the way we play.

I can't see Barkley doing that.

[pauliewalnuts]

He’s entirely necessary- see our midfield depth at the end of last season.

We need more bodies in the squad but why is it entirely necessary that it's him?

Because the manager wants him

Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't, i've not heard a thing from Emery on this .

You reckon Emery doesn’t want him but Monchi is forcing him on him?

Jesus, Tim. That’s a whopper.

[Ian.]

I wonder if Emery see's Barkley as the Kamara replacement for a few months. It's not like Kamara is your typical bulldozer DMC.

That’s a good point. Kamara isn’t that sort of DMC for us and Barkley has got the technical ability to be that link from deep. Whether he’s got the discipline to hold that position is another matter. It may actually really suit him at this point in his career?

[VillaTim]

Happy for him to come in. Just never again want to see his red, sweaty pissed-off face when he's subbed and sulks back to the bench. Fucking child.

What was the game when he got subbed off quite early, went off the pitch the other side to the dugouts took his boots off then sulked as he walked all round the pitch even taking time to sit on the advertising hoardings and sulk some more . Childish antics.

[JUAN PABLO]

Could be worse could be Grant Holt.

If Unai wants him ,  replaces Iroegbunam maybe , get Donks massive wages off and wouldnt be on half of them , I can see the signing.