The January New Manager Warchest Transfer Thread

[Toronto Villa]

Sergio Rico PSG keeper linked today. Loan with an option to buy

[Beard82]

I agree, get Zakaria in. The idea of taking a gamble on Bissouma whilst the legal case is still looming honestly makes me feel sick. The message of "you can kick a ball so we're willing to gamble on you even though you might be a bit rape-y" would push me very hard to not bothering with football any more. Villa are literally my only reason for still following the sport with any real interest and this would hurt that a lot.

Agree, unless proved totally innocent, then leave well alone and go for Zakaria

Agreed - wrong to proceed on so many levels

[markeeeebeeee2005]

I agree, get Zakaria in. The idea of taking a gamble on Bissouma whilst the legal case is still looming honestly makes me feel sick. The message of "you can kick a ball so we're willing to gamble on you even though you might be a bit rape-y" would push me very hard to not bothering with football any more. Villa are literally my only reason for still following the sport with any real interest and this would hurt that a lot.

I agree. There's the principle of innocent until proven guilty. But why take the risk? There are other DCMs and if he goes to a different club, then oh well. I wouldn't commit to a 4yr contract for somebody who may or may not end up in jail in that time, even though I'm guessing it would have to be gross misconduct.

If there is a victim, think how they'd feel to see their attacker carrying on as if nothing had happened and receiving a big pay day while they deal with the trauma.

It's not exactly a parking ticket.

There are always other good players. Not like he's the only geezer who can kick a ball.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Seen a link (albeit on newsnow so of dubious provenance) to Weston Mckennie of Juventus. We were linked last season so could be a long term Lange target. Good player that does play DM. Wouldn't be unhappy with that one.

[Steve67]

Ndombele on loan for six months? Dodgy attitude but not surprised, he plays or Spurs!!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Seen a link (albeit on newsnow so of dubious provenance) to Weston Mckennie of Juventus. We were linked last season so could be a long term Lange target. Good player that does play DM. Wouldn't be unhappy with that one.

Me neither but didn't he turn us down last summer?

[eamonn]

Weston McKennie sounds like an NBA player. Is he the throw-in specialist we were crying out for three months ago? *shudder*

[dave shelley]

Granit Xhaka is probable getable on loan and at least as good as Nakamba.

Now that would be criminal.

I hope that's not set in stone.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Ndombele on loan for six months? Dodgy attitude but not surprised, he plays or Spurs!!

My mate who is a spurs fan described and Ndombele by saying 'I think Ndombele is one of the most gifted players on the planet.'

I'd go for some of that.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Ndombele on loan for six months? Dodgy attitude but not surprised, he plays or Spurs!!

My mate who is a spurs fan described and Ndombele by saying 'I think Ndombele is one of the most gifted players on the planet.'

I'd go for some of that.

He cost them £63m, is on £200,000-a-week and Spurs can't get rid of him. They're looking to move him to Italy, possibly Juventus which would really make McKennie surplus to requirements.

[tomd2103]

Wijnaldum anyone? Loan with buy option. Can't get much time at PSG. Played holding midfielder at Liverpool.

Would obviously be a good addition, but not really the player we need in midfield at the moment.

[Nev]

Amongst the dross on Talksport Paul Hawksbee sticks out as a talented broadcaster and has considered approach to the game. He's Spurs and wasn't very complimentary at all about him sp that does put me off.

[Hookeysmith]

I agree, get Zakaria in. The idea of taking a gamble on Bissouma whilst the legal case is still looming honestly makes me feel sick. The message of "you can kick a ball so we're willing to gamble on you even though you might be a bit rape-y" would push me very hard to not bothering with football any more. Villa are literally my only reason for still following the sport with any real interest and this would hurt that a lot.

Agree, unless proved totally innocent, then leave well alone and go for Zakaria

That would be great. Has he been linked with anyone this window? He's valued at 25m+ but can be had for 6m?!

Been linked with Man Utd for some time.

With our sycophantic media every player is linked with them. They are stuck in a timewarp whereas in reality they are not even the biggest pull in thier own city

[Toronto Villa]

Robin Olsen?

https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1481697187629350921?s=21

[ASHTONVILLA]

Robin Olsen?

https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1481697187629350921?s=21

No thanks, can't get in a poor Sheffield Utd team.

tbh I don't think we need a keeper. Martinez is superb, and Steer is good enough for back up.