January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread

[Ger Regan]

He's staying with verona until the summer, though. (I thought the exact same initially)

[Eckybloke]

Marseille are apparently bringing in a midfielder from Hellas Verona, so maybe that will unblock things.

I presume we’re just going to put him on a shortlist for a year or two.

[paul_e]

I'm not so sure that matters, they've already loaned in a midfielder for the rest of the season so the verona guy is likely the long term option for that role. Aside from that Guendouzi has really played in centre mid all that much this season, his role has been closer to how we've been using Buendia, McGinn and Ramsey as a wide/attacknig midfielder who can drift in field when we have the ball but who helps his fullback when out of possession. If he does come in I can see him playing the same role more often than he partners Kamara.

[Villa Lew]

Now Arsenal have bought Trossard, I wonder if we'll make another bid for Smith Rowe, only problem is he has been injury prone lately.

[Ian.]

Smith Rowe? I can’t see where he would fit in. He’s been injured so often since we did try for him originally and that was ages ago.

[paul_e]

I can see the sense in it, Emery will know him so if he thinks there's a player there then it could happen. The injuries are a bit of a concern but that's what the medical is for. At his best he'd be a much better choice for the role we've given to Buendia (in my opinion). We also do need to keep a few more English players arounds the squad for the homegrown quota.

[Beard82]

Smith Rowe? I can’t see where he would fit in. He’s been injured so often since we did try for him originally and that was ages ago.

Surely if hes injured all the time, he would fit right in as a Villa signing

[LeonW]

Smith-Prone then.

(I’ll get my coat).

[brontebilly]

Chelsea must need to cut a few....would Pulisic be gettable?

[Ger Regan]

L'Equipe saying Sanson to Strasbourg will be completed tomorrow. Paves the way for Guendouzi?

[andyh]

Sansome going
Marseille signing highly rated midfielder from Verona

2+2 = Guendouzi?

[Smithy]

I can't believe people are turning their nose up at Tammy Abraham. I doubt we're in for him, but genuinely surprised to see people think we can do better this January.

I'm hoping there is a forward incoming, I can't imagine for one moment we're going the rest of the season with only Ollie, but I hope against hope it won't be a 31st Jan 6 months loan deal for some past-it striker because all of our targets were ultimately unavailable.

[LeeB]

Are Strasbourg a kind of TK Maxx for our unwanted french players?

[pauliewalnuts]

Are Strasbourg a kind of TK Maxx for our unwanted french players?

More like a charity shop.

[Drummond]

That Romano dude on Twitter.

Aston Villa are currently exploring offering an initial loan for Moussa Dembele with buy option included. That’s their only proposal as things stand 🚨⚪️ #AVFC

Lyon want €8m guaranteed fee, no agreement yet.

Bournemouth, also keeping an eye on the situation.