Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[PaulWinch again]

The Smith-Rowe one is interesting. Can’t see it coming off but it’s certainly a strong indication of ambition.

Or an agent going about their business, I expect he would like a new contract on preferential terms

Yes this one seems unlikely on a number of counts. Not sure whether he’s an Arsenal fan, but it’s hardly like his development is being stifled there. He’s getting plenty of game time.

[algy]

Arsenal mate just text me.

ESR bid means we are "100% selling Jack Grealish".

Hah.  ESR bid means "100% they're our feeder club now".

[SoccerHQ]

Would love Smith Rowe, cracking player as shown by Arsenal improving when he broke into their team last December. Would've personally had him ahead of Buendia but both will do.

[Monty]

Very unlikely to happen, but absolutely hilarious that we snuck over a bid. The utter cheek.

[ExclDawg]

Holy cow! Just saw the Young rumors and hoping that one comes through.  Started watching Villa since 2006 and Young was a big part of the reason we finished 6th those few years.  As soon as we sold him, we started circling the drain.  We absolutely could use an old-hat like that, that's been through trophy wins and knows what it takes.  Setting the example for the younger kids.

[SoccerHQ]

Very unlikely to happen, but absolutely hilarious that we snuck over a bid. The utter cheek.

You say that but for wide options Arsenal currently have Pepe (on big wages so can't be shifted), Willian (ditto), Martinelli and Saka.

And given Arteta wanted Buendia he's looking to add one more. Aubameyang is also shifted wide on occasions.

So even though ESR played a fair bit from December onwards I can see this being another Martinez type situation. Contract running down and they need some money from selling squad players given they don't have european income anymore. And less minutes to give around.

His name was linked to us just before we signed Buendia so for us still to be looking at him suggests we've had some encouragement from his camp he'd be interested in coming here.

Think aswell we're preparing for post Grealish existance whenever that might be. It could be this summer or in two years time. That strategy hasn't done Leicester any harm in last 5 years, getting in players early who eventually replace the key ones they sell in starting 11.

[London Villan]

More like preparing for our plan B with Jack in and out of the team.

[Monty]

Sure, but if we really bid £25m I don't think that our valuation is going to get near theirs. He's only 20, was one of their bright sparks last season and is regarded as the future. It would take a LOT of money to persuade them, and probably a club that's in a clearly better situation than Arsenal.

Nevertheless, like I say, fucking hilarious.

[chrisw1]

Arsenal fans getting upset. Wait until they hear about our bid for Saka.

[Dr Butler]

Arsenal fans getting upset. Wait until they hear about our bid for Saka.

yeah just had a scan at twitter...it is hilarious reading their posts

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[Toronto Villa]

Agent Martinez please report to B6. We have job for you

[SoccerHQ]

Sure, but if we really bid £25m I don't think that our valuation is going to get near theirs. He's only 20, was one of their bright sparks last season and is regarded as the future. It would take a LOT of money to persuade them, and probably a club that's in a clearly better situation than Arsenal.

Nevertheless, like I say, fucking hilarious.

Only two years left on his deal so until he signs his new deal his value is dropping.

Martinez was really a 30m keeper we signed but it was around 15m wasn't it due to similar situation.

[Monty]

Well one thing I do think - it's a vaguely good sign regarding resisting offers for Grealish. Moves for Ward-Prowse, Smith Rowe - you can see the balls on these owners from the moon.

[eamonn]

Holy cow! Just saw the Young rumors and hoping that one comes through.  Started watching Villa since 2006 and Young was a big part of the reason we finished 6th those few years.  As soon as we sold him, we started circling the drain.  We absolutely could use an old-hat like that, that's been through trophy wins and knows what it takes.  Setting the example for the younger kids.

I think you're the only H&Ver from the Cleveland Browns fan-exchange programme we have (presumably VillaDawg is on a Browns forum arguing the toss over the draft's salary-cap), much respect for hanging around for 15 years!

[VinnieChase84]

Young close to being done now