The January New Manager Warchest Transfer Thread

[Sexual Ealing]

Digne, Coutinho...  Great. But utterly insane if we don't solve the same issue we didn't solve in the summer, holding midfield. And we need to at least loan in a cover centre back, although I think we will wait for the price of Nat Phillips at Liverpool to drop under 10m for that.

I couldn't agree more.  the same old problems will continue if we don't address the DCM.  Lack of physicality and shielding for the defence. 

Think we'll go big for Bissouma late on in the window with all the recent rumours. Depends how far Mail go in AFCON but he should be back in UK by end of Jan.

I didn't realise they had such Reach.

[PhilVill]

There will be a DM here by end of Jan, have no doubt. There will also be another three or four out of the door too. The squad will be a damn sight better by end of Jan than it was at end of December

[Big Ming]

Looks like we are making a small number of 'now' signings to bridge the gap and allow the club to continue to progress thereby allowing our talented  youngsters to gain experience and the physical stature to compete at PL level.

That's not a change of philosophy.  It's logical and sensible.

[Smirker]

I am thoroughly enjoying this transfer window.

Anyone else sick of the fans of other clubs who ask "how are Villa getting this money, how are they abiding by FFP?' every time we sign a new player?

[Ian.]

I’ve heard that a lot as well, are we in danger of FFP, especially from EUFA if we do qualify for Europe? Apparently they have even stricter rules.

[ROBBO]

Gerrard isn't messing around, Digne is another older player but if he improves the team what the hell, when we are challenging top four then that's the time to look at getting younger talented players in.

[Proposition Joe]

I am thoroughly enjoying this transfer window.

Anyone else sick of the fans of other clubs who ask "how are Villa getting this money, how are they abiding by FFP?' every time we sign a new player?

Why do we seem to be the only club / set of fans that give a toss about FFP? The rest of the division just flat out ignores it.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Quoting yourself should result in a public flogging!

A classic 1990’s player plus cash swap on the cards? I feel like I’m playing Champ Man. It feels like heaven!!

CB and DM and we are looking exciting.

Had anybody seen Tonton Zola Moukoko??

No sign of Tonto but my ITK is we're about to announce the imminent arrival of Cherno Samba...European domination awaits!

[ozzjim]

Who was the midfielder that would get about 97 assists.... Jason Peake maybe... ah my old memory is failing me.

[Lastfootstamper]

What FFP? Yep, you need to watch out what happens if you do qualify for Europe, but otherwise...
From the Premier League website

What is Financial Fair Play?
In addition to Company Law, the Premier League has its own Rules relating to club finances, accounting and good governance.

The Premier League, Football League and UEFA each has its own regulations governing club finances. The most widely known FFP policies are probably UEFA’s. These pertain to the licensing system for teams who wish to take part in European club competitions.

The Premier League has a number of financial rules in place, including requirements for clubs to pay transfer fees, salaries and tax bills on time. They must also submit accounts annually, and disclose payments made to agents. You can read these regulations in full in the Premier League Handbook, primarily Section E: Club Finances.

Outside of these obligations it is up to individual clubs, who all have their own directors and senior executives, to make decisions over how they spend their income.

Click the handbook pdf link, page 67 is the start of Section E if you fancy having a better look than I might have done.

[Rigadon]

Yes, and if UEFA bans you, you just appeal and pay a fine.  FFP is meaningless unless I'm missing something.

[Big Ming]

I am thoroughly enjoying this transfer window.

Anyone else sick of the fans of other clubs who ask "how are Villa getting this money, how are they abiding by FFP?' every time we sign a new player?

Why do we seem to be the only club / set of fans that give a toss about FFP? The rest of the division just flat out ignores it.

We did sell (failing) Ratboy for £100 million, I seem to recall.

[OCD]

£100m for Grealish is pure profit because he came through the academy. That all hits our accounts right away. Whereas transfer fees paid out are usually amortized in the accounts over the course of their contracts. So, pulling figures out of the air, that could show as £100m in and £20m out from the summer incomings plus the amortisation due from previous signings.

[Drummond]

Darren Randolph being looked at apparently.... to replace/usurp/challenge Jed Steer....

[placeforparks]

aaron ramsey is going on loan to cheltenham.

sounds like darren randolph is going to come in on loan from west ham as backup to emi, with jed steer beings sent out on loan to get first team experience somewhere.