Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Chris Woods? Fuck off...Dean better not turn into O'Neill.

Ha! The exact thought just came into my head though I don't think we have anything to worry about on that score. dean wants to build something lasting at the Villa; MON was only concerned with building his reputation. The tosser.

[LeeB]

Plus we're well stocked with keepers.

[eamonn]

D'oh! He'd probably still do a job ahead of Kalinic, mind.

[brontebilly]

Yeah, he may just be a Hourihane-deluxe version. Don't watch Saints enough, but he's played full-back enough to suggest he's decent without the ball (unlike Conor).

They tried him twice at right back at their place man marking Jack in recent seasons. The first one he did well on a day we looked destined for immediate relegation. Jack tore him a new one this season though, fairly sure he moved back to midfield for a finish with his tail between his legs.

He's a decent player for sure and his dead ball expertise is arguably the best in the division. Wouldn't be the worst shout ever in a 2 or 3 man midfield. Not going to be a midfield enforcer though.

[nigel]

News Now ( I know, i know) has us linked for £30M + for the 29yr old Chris Wood at Burnley.

If younger then certainly an upgrade on the likes of Davis to bring on when we need to change the game - a none starter i would imagine

Good God, thankfully it’s Newsnow who have zero credibility. That would be a shocker of a signing, especially at that price.

He scores some goals for Burnley because of their style. He wouldn’t suit us at all.

I think this has got legs.
Being reported on Football Insider, too 😂

[LukeJames]

The Telegraph linking us with Smith-Rowe from Arsenal. I'd say its a non starter but then again, Arsenal are stupid.

[andyh]

In all the times I have seen Burnley play, I have never, ever thought to myself, I wish that Chris Wood played for us.

[algy]

The Telegraph linking us with Smith-Rowe from Arsenal. I'd say its a non starter but then again, Arsenal are stupid.

Haha, we could maybe phone them up and offer them £20 and say we'll put them in touch with a Nigerian prince who'll sort the rest of the transfer fee out

[chrisw1]

In all the times I have seen Burnley play, I have never, ever thought to myself, I wish that Chris Wood played for us.

Having watched Samatta, Wes and Keinan trundle around for us I've certainly thought he'd probably do a better job as a plan B off the bench.  With that said, I'm certainly not suggesting we sign him.

[Steve67]

The Telegraph linking us with Smith-Rowe from Arsenal. I'd say its a non starter but then again, Arsenal are stupid.

And they need the money. No ESL or European football?

[paul_e]

In all the times I have seen Burnley play, I have never, ever thought to myself, I wish that Chris Wood played for us.

Having watched Samatta, Wes and Keinan trundle around for us I've certainly thought he'd probably do a better job as a plan B off the bench.  With that said, I'm certainly not suggesting we sign him.

Given their comparative ages I don't think that's a reasonable comparison. When Wood was the same age as Wesley and Davis he was trundling around in the championship looking like a bargain Gestede. I get that you're judging on who they are no and not who they can be but I think it's important to remember that both are still young players who have shown they can be useful for us.

[OCD]

The Telegraph linking us with Smith-Rowe from Arsenal. I'd say its a non starter but then again, Arsenal are stupid.

And they need the money. No ESL or European football?

We'll take Saka, Smith-Rowe and Willock. We'll give you Heaton, El-Hommady and Taylor for them. Deal?

[Lsvilla]

The Telegraph linking us with Smith-Rowe from Arsenal. I'd say its a non starter but then again, Arsenal are stupid.

And they need the money. No ESL or European football?

And obsessed with getting Odegard if at all possible.

[eamonn]

Smith-Rowe is surely one of Arsenal's few bright spots currently? They have a decent, young English trio in him, Saka and Willock to build with.
I think they're more likely to try and clear a lot of their foreign buys who have underwhelmed. Is the story in the Telegraph by John Percy?

[pauliewalnuts]

The Telegraph linking us with Smith-Rowe from Arsenal. I'd say its a non starter but then again, Arsenal are stupid.

Ha ha, made me laugh like a drain.