January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread

[tomd2103]

For me we need a centre half who can play the ball out from the back and a centre forward.

If we are serious about pushing on to compete for European spots then I agree on both counts, but I just think it is a question of the time frame I think. 

We've got Konsa, Mings, Chambers, Bednarek at centre half, with Costa coming back and Dendoncker can also cover there, so I think that is an area that could possibly wait for upgrades.  I thought it started to become apparent in the second half last season that we needed a better striker than Ings and Watkins, but again think those two and Archer could see us to the end of the season.

We definitely need at least one starting wide player and possibly a back up one to come in this January.  We don't have any options in those areas other than Bailey and other players playing out of position.

[Ian.]

I understand defense is not a priority for Emery.

*raises eyebrow*

He is happy with his defensive options at present, particularly with Carlos nearly ready to come back.

Is this your view or you’ve heard this somewhere?

[Brazilian Villain]

I understand defense is not a priority for Emery.

*raises eyebrow*

He is happy with his defensive options at present, particularly with Carlos nearly ready to come back.

Is this your view or you’ve heard this somewhere?

My raised eyebrow was not related to the number of options we may or may not have at the back.

[Ian.]

I understand defense is not a priority for Emery.

*raises eyebrow*

He is happy with his defensive options at present, particularly with Carlos nearly ready to come back.

Is this your view or you’ve heard this somewhere?

My raised eyebrow was not related to the number of options we may or may not have at the back.

raises my eyebrow

[not3bad]

I understand defense is not a priority for Emery.

*raises eyebrow*

He is happy with his defensive options at present, particularly with Carlos nearly ready to come back.

Is this your view or you’ve heard this somewhere?

It was from the Birmingham Live Q&A this week.

[Percy McCarthy]

I understand defense is not a priority for Emery.

*raises eyebrow*

He is happy with his defensive options at present, particularly with Carlos nearly ready to come back.

Is this your view or you’ve heard this somewhere?

My raised eyebrow was not related to the number of options we may or may not have at the back.

raises my eyebrow

I suspect it was the spelling of ‘defence’.

[Ian.]

I understand defense is not a priority for Emery.

*raises eyebrow*

He is happy with his defensive options at present, particularly with Carlos nearly ready to come back.

Is this your view or you’ve heard this somewhere?

My raised eyebrow was not related to the number of options we may or may not have at the back.

raises my eyebrow

I suspect it was the spelling of ‘defence’.

Aha! I was searching and I just couldn’t see it. Thanks Percy.

[Ian.]

I understand defense is not a priority for Emery.

*raises eyebrow*

He is happy with his defensive options at present, particularly with Carlos nearly ready to come back.

Is this your view or you’ve heard this somewhere?

It was from the Birmingham Live Q&A this week.

Ok ta. That surprises me I must admit.

[Taylor]

Strange question I know, but I just had radio five on in the kitchen and they were commenting on the football league games, the pundit said that a player who had just scored was bound for Aston Villa, thing is, I wasn’t really listening until I heard “Aston Villa” so I have no idea who the player was or who he was playing for. Any ideas?

[Lastfootstamper]

João Pedro at Watford?

[Taylor]

João Pedro at Watford?

Yes, that sounds about right. Thanks.

[eamonn]

Bound for us? Sounds like he's being a bit prem, no?

[Taylor]

Bound for us? Sounds like he's being a bit prem, no?

That’s what made me take notice. The commentator sounded like it was a done deal, I though hang on, why have I not heard anything about this?

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Wasn’t he close to signing for Newcastle in pre season?

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

On Instagram,Villareport via globosports reporting that Coutinho’s agent is trying to secure a move to Corinthians.