2024 January transfer window - hopes, needs, expectations and rumours.

[ChicagoLion]

He’d be too much in January but I really like what Solanke offers as a second striker. He’s big, strong, good eye for goal and puts in a proper shift.

I was thinking the same.
Exactly the sort of player we need.

[Gareth]

Would also take Phillips from Man City. Good player.

Happily sat on his arse doing fuck all for two years.

No, ta.

Anyone we sign in January, it is essential they have the right attitude to fit in with the current squad. Scooping up money whilst doing nothing for Man City puts a player at the bottom of the list for me.

I’d probably pass on Phillips…never given off the impression of being robust and regularly fit and two years of inactivity will make him a risk for anyone to sign…wouldn’t be shocked if he goes back to Leeds on loan in Jan unless the likes of Forest or Palace go in

[pauliewalnuts]

Would also take Phillips from Man City. Good player.

Happily sat on his arse doing fuck all for two years.

No, ta.

Anyone we sign in January, it is essential they have the right attitude to fit in with the current squad. Scooping up money whilst doing nothing for Man City puts a player at the bottom of the list for me.

I’d probably pass on Phillips…never given off the impression of being robust and regularly fit and two years of inactivity will make him a risk for anyone to sign…wouldn’t be shocked if he goes back to Leeds on loan in Jan unless the likes of Forest or Palace go in

Normally, if they weren't in such a financial hole, he'd be absolutely an Everton style signing. He'd go there on massive wages, do fuck all for 4 years, and then go somewhere like whoever that year's surprise promoted team is, that year's Luton.

[LeeB]

I like Calvert-Lewin but a) he's made of glass and b) he's their one real asset and they'd want the earth for him. But if a) wasn't such a factor I think he could push Watkins for the starting spot.

[Monty]

I don't know anything about transfers anymore, I just float on the prevailing breeze. Was watching Man Utd-Bournemouth and think 'that Solanke, he'd do well for us', then I read it's his second good game in 200 years or something.

[PeterWithe]

Wonder if we will be looking at Saudi Arabia for loan players, they wont have been that exerted playing over there and there are a few who could maybe fill squad places.

[OCD]

I don't know anything about transfers anymore, I just float on the prevailing breeze. Was watching Man Utd-Bournemouth and think 'that Solanke, he'd do well for us', then I read it's his second good game in 200 years or something.

Solanke seems to have hit his stride this season but they would want a fortune for him.

[Tayls_7]

How gettable is Evan Ferguson at Brighton AND Hove Olbeyun?

Plays to a high standard with bags of further potential.

[brontebilly]

I don't know anything about transfers anymore, I just float on the prevailing breeze. Was watching Man Utd-Bournemouth and think 'that Solanke, he'd do well for us', then I read it's his second good game in 200 years or something.

Thought he dominated our CBs a few games ago. He always had potential and seems to be kicking on this season. Proper forwards goal from him at the weekend, movement off Maguire to front post and clever finish.

[Risso]

How gettable is Evan Ferguson at Brighton AND Hove Olbeyun?

Plays to a high standard with bags of further potential.

Like all their players, gettable, he'd just cost £100m.

[Risso]

I think it's far more likely Monchi and Emery will be looking at players abroad rather than existing Premier League players. Far more value that way I reckon.

[Baldy]

Wonder if we will be looking at Saudi Arabia for loan players, they wont have been that exerted playing over there and there are a few who could maybe fill squad places.

IMHO, probably not.

We all know Unai is meticulous to detail and probably has a list of 'requirements' before considering any new player. Things like:

Ability
Commitment
Loyalty
Ability to learn/adapt
Here to win trophies for Aston Villa (not just any Premier League Club)
Off field behavior
'Love of money'
Team player
Responsible
Ambition/Hunger

and so on. Wouldn't surprise me if Unai and his backroom staff do Social Media checks, Credit checks and whatever other background checks are available before considering making any offer. The player 'as a person' is just as important as their ability.

Not like Man Utd/Chelsea who seem to base their recruitment on Youtube clips!!

I think Unai would dismiss any Saudi Arabia links due to the players overall desire for money and greed.

Just a thought.

[Risso]

Didn't seem to have done all that for Zaniolo...

[pablo_picasso]

Didn't seem to have done all that for Zaniolo...

I still think there is a player in Zaniolo somewhere.

Whether we have enough time to find it though, is another matter entirely...

[Smirker]

How gettable is Evan Ferguson at Brighton AND Hove Olbeyun?

Plays to a high standard with bags of further potential.

Like all their players, gettable, he'd just cost £100m.

Yep and we wouldn't be the only ones after him. No chance. And I would hope we wouldn't pay that much for him.