Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[kipeye]

I think you have a good point SHQ.  Attitude plays a really important part of the game.  I guess confidence does too but our have a go attitude has been refreshing this season.  I suspect things may change with fans coming back, away games harder to win, but hopefully, we bring in a couple of high quality players who add even more to our make-up.  It's nice to say out loud, I support Aston Villa and no-one around you giggles.  I hope over time, those same people gulp!

My daughter is saying it in school in South London and getting respect which is great - she could so easilyhave ended up as a Chelsea fan. I just got pity in the eighties.

Not too long ago I was amongst the Everton fans watching them beat us 4-0. It was so bad none of them took the piss and seemed simply embarrassed for me.

[ChicagoLion]

One of the best WSC front covers ever was the Cascarino signs for Celtic.

[jwarry]

Another 4 as good as Watkins Emmi Bert and Cash will take us to the next level. Come on Johan do your stuff

[Brazilian Villain]

Tony Cascarino informs the world that Spurs will go for Ollie when Kane leaves.  Like they stand any chance whatsoever and are taken seriously enough in the world of Aston Villa for that to happen.  Roll over Villa, let's just give him away!!

Made me smile when I saw it on the BBC this morning, more chance of me signing for Spurs. It would be more credible if it was Konsa, who's a Tottenham fan, there might be a 0.1% chance of that happening.

[chrisw1]

I think Watkins to Spurs or Leicester are obvious links for reporters to make.  But we've absolutely no reason to sell and I don't see Watkins kicking up a fuss after the faith we've put in him and the season he's had.  I'm sure it's a non story.

Jack to Spurs or Arsenal also has to be a non story, surely the step up wouldn't be enough to tempt him.  I'm amazed at the deluded Arsenal fans who seem to think it's likely.  I think If City come in with a big offer, that's where the danger lies as it's guaranteed trophies.  I think he'd also be temped by Liverpool, Man U or Chelsea, but hopefully not enough to not give us another season to see where we get to.     

[brontebilly]

I think Watkins to Spurs or Leicester are obvious links for reporters to make.  But we've absolutely no reason to sell and I don't see Watkins kicking up a fuss after the faith we've put in him and the season he's had.  I'm sure it's a non story.

Jack to Spurs or Arsenal also has to be a non story, surely the step up wouldn't be enough to tempt him.  I'm amazed at the deluded Arsenal fans who seem to think it's likely.  I think If City come in with a big offer, that's where the danger lies as it's guaranteed trophies.  I think he'd also be temped by Liverpool, Man U or Chelsea, but hopefully not enough to not give us another season to see where we get to.   

I think it's Spurs and Arsenal who will have more problems keeping hold of their best players this summer. Kane wants out and will Son stay around? Saka and Tierney will have admirers too. Tierney in particular has had a fine season and City seem to have a spot on their left side available.

[London Villan]

IF Jack moves it will be to play Champs League - not battle it out with us for European places. Neither Spurs or Arsenal could afford him anyway.

[Drummond]

Our players love playing here, it's obvious the team spirit we have and the improvement is clear to see. I'm pretty sure there will be one or two who are nervous about their place as first choice but they won't get better than the Villa. We've got our better players tied down to long contracts so if there is anyone wanting to bid they will have to offer way more than market value to get them.

Our concern just has to be with who will come in to improve us and with our Manager and CEO suggesting we should be excited etc then it all bodes well.

A striker, a wide player, (and/or someone creative) a centre midfielder are surely the priority.

Then we need to look at who may be leaving at the end of their contract and others who may feel they want first team football but won't get it. So Elmo, Engels, Heaton, Taylor will all be going and I'd think that will be that (other than Barkley who wasn't our anyway). Guilbert is the one question mark for me about whether or not he'll stay/want to stay etc.

We've some good youth coming through, Chukwuemeka, Philogene-Bidace, Kessler, Revans, Young may all make some appearances too (albeit just Cup matches for some of them).

[Toronto Villa]

One thing I am not looking forward to this summer on Twitter whenever the club posts something on any topic is a group of bell ends posting “Announce xxxx”. It’s already started. That and “Have we signed anyone yet?”

[sickbeggar]

Well they are leaving it a bit late. Season starts in August. Pre-season in July. We want everyone in before then so they can integrate with the squad during pre-season. Plus we have EU2021 so we need players in to cover those who will come back late from that. About time the club stopped being so amateurish frankly.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

The Athletic are reporting that Villa, Arsenal and an unnamed European club are battling it out for Buendia. Norwich are willing to sell but for £40m minimum.

[Monty]

The Athletic are reporting that Villa, Arsenal and an unnamed European club are battling it out for Buendia. Norwich are willing to sell but for £40m minimum.

BIDDING WAARRRRR

[Baldy]

Was listening to 606 last night and a Leicester fan was slating James Maddison, apparently his attitude in recent weeks has not been great.

With Vardy fading, other players aging, UEFA Cup next year I reckon Leicester could flatter to deceive next season. Along with Spuds, Arse, Everton, Leeds, West Ham these are the teams we should be looking to surpass next year.

Get a bid in for Maddison, aged 24, born in Coventry, good mates with Jack and would tick a lot of boxes for us. Great replacement when and if, Jack needs uploading!! Would damage Leicester in the process which would be cool.

What do ye reckon? 

[john e]

The Athletic are reporting that Villa, Arsenal and an unnamed European club are battling it out for Buendia. Norwich are willing to sell but for £40m minimum.

BIDDING WAARRRRR

Norwich are bracing themselves while others are preparing

[paul_e]

Our players love playing here, it's obvious the team spirit we have and the improvement is clear to see. I'm pretty sure there will be one or two who are nervous about their place as first choice but they won't get better than the Villa. We've got our better players tied down to long contracts so if there is anyone wanting to bid they will have to offer way more than market value to get them.

Our concern just has to be with who will come in to improve us and with our Manager and CEO suggesting we should be excited etc then it all bodes well.

A striker, a wide player, (and/or someone creative) a centre midfielder are surely the priority.

Then we need to look at who may be leaving at the end of their contract and others who may feel they want first team football but won't get it. So Elmo, Engels, Heaton, Taylor will all be going and I'd think that will be that (other than Barkley who wasn't our anyway). Guilbert is the one question mark for me about whether or not he'll stay/want to stay etc.

We've some good youth coming through, Chukwuemeka, Philogene-Bidace, Kessler, Revans, Young may all make some appearances too (albeit just Cup matches for some of them).

Engels has said he wants to fight for his spot in an interview in Belgium a week or so back, I think he'll stay.