January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread

[Paul.S]

We are about to sell our best goalscorer so would like to think we’ve got someone coming in who can hit the ground running. Ings may not have been a fit  for Emery’s style but he scores goals. It’s asking a bit too much for Duran to be his replacement straight away. We must have someone lined up who’s virtually signed and sealed.

[Clampy]

One thing we have done as a club of late is keep a few of our signings under wraps so maybe we have one coming in. We didn't know about Ings until he had signed. I'm not overly worried.

[TheMalandro]

I think there will be a decent amount to be paid on West Ham staying up. Which I think they will do easily.

I wonder if we are in for Nicolas Jackson.

[Dr Butler]

would anyone have Tammy Abraham back at the Villa ?

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[eamonn]

No, Tammy has tailed-off in Italy where the game is played 10% slower (except for those sexy sides ripping it up, Napoli and Atalanta).

Who is this Moffi geezer, though? Great name but can he kick it?

[eamonn]

I get all that. It’s just that we’ve been so bad at getting decent prices for players on the way down over the years I’ve probably got a bit carried away with the prospect of us doing it for once.

Plus I’m super confident about Duran Duran.

Curious as to your feelings on the original Duran Duran given your strong civic pride in Brum and its denizens, yet the sort of band that Weller would have started on. Thought he was bang out of order with those comments on Robert Smith recently.

[caster troy]

We are about to sell our best goalscorer so would like to think we’ve got someone coming in who can hit the ground running. Ings may not have been a fit  for Emery’s style but he scores goals. It’s asking a bit too much for Duran to be his replacement straight away. We must have someone lined up who’s virtually signed and sealed.

'Hit the ground running' is key for me. Someone like Moffi would need time to settle in.

would anyone have Tammy Abraham back at the Villa ?

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The Doc

I know it is unlikely but I'd love it to be Tammy coming back, he would be ready to contribute straight away. Roma have Dybala getting their goals now, you can see Sawiris being keen, Tammy is already part of the 'Villa family' that Emery wants to build... a guy can dream.

[john2710]

I think we'll bring a striker in on a loan deal, maybe a try before you buy. A long term replacement might have to wait until the summer & my money would be on Abraham.

[Lastfootstamper]

We are about to sell our best goalscorer so would like to think we’ve got someone coming in who can hit the ground running. Ings may not have been a fit  for Emery’s style but he scores goals. It’s asking a bit too much for Duran to be his replacement straight away. We must have someone lined up who’s virtually signed and sealed.

Ings hit the ground running.

[Paul.S]

One thing we have done as a club of late is keep a few of our signings under wraps so maybe we have one coming in. We didn't know about Ings until he had signed. I'm not overly worried.

The way we are able to sign players without any/many leaks has been a major plus point over the last few seasons. For me, it’s shows we are very well run when it comes to our transfers. We’ve also got a top coach in charge who knows what it takes to build a capable squad. I’d rather us announce something when it’s done than take part in the daily rumour mill.

[Dave P]

would anyone have Tammy Abraham back at the Villa ?

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The Doc

Yes absolutely.

[Dave P]

When is the cut off for registering a player to be available for Saturday as we now have one forward available?

Anyway I think we'll get 4 strikers.  A nurse, a postman, a teacher and a train driver.

[Paul.S]

We are about to sell our best goalscorer so would like to think we’ve got someone coming in who can hit the ground running. Ings may not have been a fit  for Emery’s style but he scores goals. It’s asking a bit too much for Duran to be his replacement straight away. We must have someone lined up who’s virtually signed and sealed.

Ings hit the ground running.

He clearly doesn’t fit what Emery wants and is trying to build. I have no doubt he’ll score for West Ham as he fits the Moyes style perfectly. I wish him all the best but I’m guessing over the next few transfer windows we’ll see quite a few moving on.

[pauliewalnuts]

Anyway I think we'll get 4 strikers.  A nurse, a postman, a teacher and a train driver.

*begrudging applause*

[enigma]

would anyone have Tammy Abraham back at the Villa ?

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The Doc

Absolutely.

I hope we get someone in though. Otherwise if Ings goes we'll be weaker after the transfer window ends than before it.