The January New Manager Warchest Transfer Thread

[Dave P]

He's a big unit for an 17 year old or any age come to think about it.

Looks a bit big and clumsy to me, like he hasn't quite grown into his body yet. I guess he's got plenty of time to develop.

But imagine him and Josh Feeney in a few years.  Both units.

[olaftab]

Can't work out why we we've brought Hayden back to then go and sign another right back

You can never have enough right backs in the squad.

[frank black]

I’d be amazed if get Bissouma, I’d imagine he’d have his pick of a few top top teams in the summer. Can’t see anyone taking a risk whilst his sexual assault charge is over his head. He will definitely be sold in the summer though, with just 1 year left on the contract.

After watching the youtube on Zakaria, I can't see the point in looking at Bissouma!

Judging players via these YouTube reels is never ideal. My lad says he’s a good player, but he works on FIFA and YouTube when rating players 😂. I’ve got no clue about him.  Bissouma is the finished article in the prem and would be my first choice. But as I said we may well be looking elsewhere

[darren woolley]

Looks like we are after Lucas Digne negotiations are at an advanced stage.

[frank black]

Can't work out why we we've brought Hayden back to then go and sign another right back

You can never have enough right backs in the squad.

Who’s the right back we are signing? Ignore me is this the lad from Dundee…one for the future I guess

[Londonvilla]

It appears that the Villa have made an offer in the high six-figures for the Dundee United star Kerr who is a highly rated 17-year-old.

Playing first-team football at 17 is a good sign


BID PLACED Dundee United star Kerr Smith subject of Aston Villa transfer bid as ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard makes his move

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8254629/dundee-united-kerr-smith-aston-villa-transfer-bid-gerrard/

Aston Villa make move for Dundee United star Kerr Smith – but could Premier League offer spark bidding war?

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/2892387/aston-villa-make-move-for-dundee-united-star-kerr-smith-but-could-premier-league-offer-spark-bidding-war/

Aston Villa are the latest English Premiership club to credited with an interest in Dundee United’s teenage right-back Kerr Smith.

STEVEN GERRARD’S ASTON VILLA MAKE SIX-FIGURE BID FOR CELTIC TARGET

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/01/09/aston-villa-dundee-united-celtic-kerr-smith-january-transfer-report/

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/kerr-smith-another-epl-club-joins-race-to-sign-coveted-dundee-united-full-back-3520417

Can't work out why we we've brought Hayden back to then go and sign another right back

to send him to a championship team?

[nigel]

Looks like we are after Lucas Digne negotiations are at an advanced stage.

Interesting, especially if we’re still in for Hickey

[Steve67]

I wonder whether Gerrard will move Kerr inside to centre back.  Looks a unit and will be comfortable with the ball at his feet. 

[nigel]

It appears that the Villa have made an offer in the high six-figures for the Dundee United star Kerr who is a highly rated 17-year-old.

Playing first-team football at 17 is a good sign


BID PLACED Dundee United star Kerr Smith subject of Aston Villa transfer bid as ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard makes his move

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8254629/dundee-united-kerr-smith-aston-villa-transfer-bid-gerrard/

Aston Villa make move for Dundee United star Kerr Smith – but could Premier League offer spark bidding war?

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/2892387/aston-villa-make-move-for-dundee-united-star-kerr-smith-but-could-premier-league-offer-spark-bidding-war/

Aston Villa are the latest English Premiership club to credited with an interest in Dundee United’s teenage right-back Kerr Smith.

STEVEN GERRARD’S ASTON VILLA MAKE SIX-FIGURE BID FOR CELTIC TARGET

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/01/09/aston-villa-dundee-united-celtic-kerr-smith-january-transfer-report/

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/kerr-smith-another-epl-club-joins-race-to-sign-coveted-dundee-united-full-back-3520417

Can't work out why we we've brought Hayden back to then go and sign another right back

to send him to a championship team?

At a guess, if we sign this lad he’ll stay, on loan, at Dundee Utd for a bit longer

[Steve67]

Is Digne a loan or a permanent move do we know?

[Matt C]

You’re man at Dundee is part of the future generation surely. Phase two of the world domination plan.

[MalcolmP]

Looks like we are after Lucas Digne negotiations are at an advanced stage.

Don't rate him, not sufficiently better than Targett to upgrade that position
 

[Matt C]

Is Digne a loan or a permanent move do we know?

Permanent 20-25m

[Eckybloke]

Kerr is more than a right back, he’s been playing CB and doing well. As a United fan as well, if he’s going anywhere then Villa would be fine, but United fans would rather he stayed and developed here.

[Steve67]

Is Digne a loan or a permanent move do we know?

Permanent 20-25m

Thanks Matt.  Good to see us getting business done quickly and early in the window.