Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[Brazilian Villain]

As for Leon Bailey, I've never heard of him to be honest but it has generated quite a lot of excitement so that's good enough for me.

Same here but on the Liverpool forum they seem to think it would be quite the coup for us (and obviously 100% proof that Jack is off to Citeh). One suggested that he may not work hard enough off the ball until the others pointed out that we're chock full of workaholics such as Ollie, SJM, Buendia etc.

The rest of the league's going to be very surprised when Jack stays aren't they?

[paul_e]

As for Leon Bailey, I've never heard of him to be honest but it has generated quite a lot of excitement so that's good enough for me.

Same here, Clampy. I'm a bit one eyed when it comes to football, and pay little attention to anyone outside Villa.

I'd never heard of Buendia, either! Now I can't wait to see him play.

Bailey is great, I've not seen a massive amount of German football last season but I'd been watching a fair bit of it for a few years before that.

He's got a jayjay okocha free spirit about him and just seems to be having the time of his life when he runs with the ball. If this is true and he comes in I can imagine he'd divide the fans a little because, like Bertie Traore, he's very unpredictable.

Sounds good to me, Paul, particularly with the Okocha comparison.

Sign him up!

Just to be clear that comparison was about personality and attitude in the main.

[rooboy316]

Bailey - how is a player of his calibre available at the touted 30mill price tag? Seems like he should be going for much more, given Leverkusen bought him for 20mill when he was relatively unknown.

[Damo70]

As we are looking at players with experience of the premier league - Andy Carroll is available

He may be getting on but Carroll is not going to want to come here to mow the lawns at BMH.

I thought cart-horses grazed?

I wouldn't even trust Andy Carroll to successfully mow my modest sized lawn without picking up an injury.

[eamonn]

I'd still prefer that Alvarez chap. "An Argentinian Gary Shaw" is the most alluring phrase ever utters on this hallowed forum.

[Lastfootstamper]

As for Leon Bailey, I've never heard of him to be honest but it has generated quite a lot of excitement so that's good enough for me.

Same here but on the Liverpool forum they seem to think it would be quite the coup for us (and obviously 100% proof that Jack is off to Citeh). One suggested that he may not work hard enough off the ball until the others pointed out that we're chock full of workaholics such as Ollie, SJM, Buendia etc.

The rest of the league's going to be very surprised when Jack stays aren't they?

Not as disappointed as Talksport, who seem to be acting rather desperately as if they've wagered the family silver, the house, the mortgage, the car, the kids' college fund and even old nan herself on him being off.

[richtheholtender]

'Whispers' on twitter says Bailey is the new plan after ESR has signed for Arsenal. Could be made up to follow the stories today, but you never know.

Bailey/Grealish/Buendia behind Watkins would be some serious, serious firepower. That is a Champions League front 4 potentially. My head says it won't happen after many disappointments in the past (Juninho, Benni McCarthy, Wesley Sneijder?!) but I am daring to dream!

Troare, El Ghazi aren’t bad back up options either

[Brazilian Villain]

Now also supposedly "in advanced talks to sign Cantwell" but I'm not giving it any credence as it's not in the Daily Mail.

[Dave]

Bailey - how is a player of his calibre available at the touted 30mill price tag? Seems like he should be going for much more, given Leverkusen bought him for 20mill when he was relatively unknown.

Most clubs need money to come in, not to splurge loads of it.

We are one of literally a handful of clubs in the world for whom it seems we can just keep spending rather than being forced to recoup the losses of the last 18 months.

If it weren't for Covid we wouldn't be in the running for Bailey. Not that we definitely are, of course.

[Sexual Ealing]

SquawkSport tweeting that it 'understands' that Bailey is keen on the move.

[dave.woodhall]

As for Leon Bailey, I've never heard of him to be honest but it has generated quite a lot of excitement so that's good enough for me.

I feel pretty ignorant when I see so many saying what a signing this would be when I haven’t got a clue who he is.

Same here.

You've never heard of Leon Bailey? Seriously?

I think you should leave the internet in shame. I'm certainly not sure you should be allowed on here if you're so ignorant of such basics.

[frank black]

Now also supposedly "in advanced talks to sign Cantwell" but I'm not giving it any credence as it's not in the Daily Mail.

Last year of his contract I believe, so maybe. Would make decent number 10. Bet the Pinkun would meltdown if true

[ADVILLAFAN]

Yes, surprised to see Cantwell is only contracted to nect year.

If they lose Buendia, Cantwell and Aarons, you would think they'd struggle.

Regarding Leon Bailey; I'd never heard of him until today, but now I'm desperate for us to sign him.

[PaulWinch again]

SquawkSport tweeting that it 'understands' that Bailey is keen on the move.

It’s rare I hope something Talksport is saying is true, but in reality how the fuck would they know.

[Clampy]

As for Leon Bailey, I've never heard of him to be honest but it has generated quite a lot of excitement so that's good enough for me.

I feel pretty ignorant when I see so many saying what a signing this would be when I haven’t got a clue who he is.

Same here.

You've never heard of Leon Bailey? Seriously?

I think you should leave the internet in shame. I'm certainly not sure you should be allowed on here if you're so ignorant of such basics.

The only Bailey's I know off the top of my head are David, Rumpole Of and the chap who did that duet with Phil Collins, which was quite good.