The January New Manager Warchest Transfer Thread

[KRS]

I’d be prepared to give Traore this season to prove his worth in the squad, but Trez and El Ghazi are squad players at best so will be even further down the pecking order now. Unfortunately they aren’t good enough at this level and certainly not where we want to go. Thanks for the service but time to move both of them on.

[Beard82]

we still need fullbacks that can do more than put in poor crosses or pass backwards.

This is what some guy on twitter is saying: 

Borna Sosa was the original LB target (its interesting that no media has mentioned it). However Villas original offer was not close to what #VfB are demanding (excess of 25M). With Digne now available, Villa are keeping their cards open (Hickey too).

It’s seems that Chelsea’s interest in Digne will be decisive for the LB Villa go for. If Chelsea #CFC don’t target him, then it’s an open run for Villa to snatch him from

[Dr Butler]

Got to get a big holding mid to win the ball and get it to the front players.

that Rice fella from Wet Sham would be nice

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[Risso]

I’d be prepared to give Traore this season to prove his worth in the squad, but Trez and El Ghazi are squad players at best so will be even further down the pecking order now. Unfortunately they aren’t good enough at this level and certainly not where we want to go. Thanks for the service but time to move both of them on.

Trouble is Traore is going to miss the next couple of weeks at least in the Afcon with Burkino Faso.

[LeeB]

we still need fullbacks that can do more than put in poor crosses or pass backwards.

This is what some guy on twitter is saying: 

Borna Sosa was the original LB target (its interesting that no media has mentioned it). However Villas original offer was not close to what #VfB are demanding (excess of 25M). With Digne now available, Villa are keeping their cards open (Hickey too).

It’s seems that Chelsea’s interest in Digne will be decisive for the LB Villa go for. If Chelsea #CFC don’t target him, then it’s an open run for Villa to snatch him from

Let Chelsea snatch him and sign Alonso instead.

[OCD]

I confidently expect a statement signing.  The sort of " we have a load of cash and are going to back our new manager" kind of signing...  Lukaku is apparently unhappy at Chelsea...

Coutinho. You heard it here first (maybe).

I announced Gerrard first as well I believe.

All eyes on you next couple of transfer windows. Great shout btw.

[LeeB]

I confidently expect a statement signing.  The sort of " we have a load of cash and are going to back our new manager" kind of signing...  Lukaku is apparently unhappy at Chelsea...

Coutinho. You heard it here first (maybe).

I announced Gerrard first as well I believe.

All eyes on you next couple of transfer windows. Great shout btw.

He got Joe signing the new contract first as well, IIRC.

[enigma]

I'd try for Digne at Everton since he won't be playing for them again.

[Ian.]

I seem to recall Digne scoring a fair few times.

[OCD]

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12511117/yves-bissouma-aston-villa-interested-in-brighton-midfielder-as-he-enters-final-18-months-of-contract

[Percy McCarthy]

I confidently expect a statement signing.  The sort of " we have a load of cash and are going to back our new manager" kind of signing...  Lukaku is apparently unhappy at Chelsea...

Coutinho. You heard it here first (maybe).

I announced Gerrard first as well I believe.

All eyes on you next couple of transfer windows. Great shout btw.

He got Joe signing the new contract first as well, IIRC.

Haha!

[LeonW]

Despite some of the ages, if we ended up with Coutinho, Digne and Bissouma at the end of this transfer window that is very strong upgrade.

[Percy McCarthy]

I confidently expect a statement signing.  The sort of " we have a load of cash and are going to back our new manager" kind of signing...  Lukaku is apparently unhappy at Chelsea...

Coutinho. You heard it here first (maybe).

I announced Gerrard first as well I believe.

All eyes on you next couple of transfer windows. Great shout btw.

I’m impressed by the info of the bloke, an old mate, who’s messaging me. He sent me the voicemail he got from his contact and I was pretty surprised when it came true. I posted without any expectations really, but if I get anything else from him I’ll post it and we can keep an eye on it.

[Beard82]

No to Bissomma - unless the legal stuff is sorted

[john e]

No to Bissomma - unless the legal stuff is sorted

Can’t see him going anywhere until thats sorted