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

[Dogtanian]

In the Athletic now;

https://theathletic.com/5176663/2024/01/03/finn-azaz-middlesbrough-aston-villa-transfers/

"Middlesbrough are set to sign Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz in a £2.5million deal."

Someone in the comments section says that he is out of contract with us in May so the price makes more sense in that perspective. A clause for an extra £2.5m should Middlesbrough get promoted would have been good though...

I thought he signd a new contract before the loan deal? That's usually the case if they're getting to the end.

He signed an extension, but doesn't say how long it was. He signed one before his previous loan too. I would suspect that the extension goes beyond the current season when they do this.

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/august/02/Azaz-signs-new-deal-and-seals-loan/

[Steve67]

In the Athletic now;

https://theathletic.com/5176663/2024/01/03/finn-azaz-middlesbrough-aston-villa-transfers/

"Middlesbrough are set to sign Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz in a £2.5million deal."

Someone in the comments section says that he is out of contract with us in May so the price makes more sense in that perspective. A clause for an extra £2.5m should Middlesbrough get promoted would have been good though...

I thought he signd a new contract before the loan deal? That's usually the case if they're getting to the end.

I put it in the wrong thread, but you are absolutely correct Dogtanian.  Signed an extension in August 23, might have only been a year I guess but I would imagine it would have been longer than a year.

[brontebilly]

Any Forest player worth considering? FFP pressures being reported. Couple of wins lately seem to have pulled them clear of relegation for now. Gibbs-White is talented but I don't think he's any better than Buendia, Diaby or Bailey. Always thought for Wales that Williams looks a solid wing/full back but he struggles to even get a regular game for Forest.

[Toronto Villa]

It’s important at this time of year to find a good secure place to brace yourself in case of a sudden bids.

[VillaTim]

It’s important at this time of year to find a good secure place to brace yourself in case of a sudden bids.

what have you heard

[Dave]

Any Forest player worth considering? FFP pressures being reported. Couple of wins lately seem to have pulled them clear of relegation for now. Gibbs-White is talented but I don't think he's any better than Buendia, Diaby or Bailey. Always thought for Wales that Williams looks a solid wing/full back but he struggles to even get a regular game for Forest.

Murillo is supposed to be a future star at centre-back, but we're pretty well-stocked there and I'm guessing he'd rather play where he is than be on a bench somewhere.

Getting Sangare was supposed to be a massive coup for them in the summer, but he's not been particularly great. But if we did wanted an additional defensive midfielder to add to our bunch, I'd imagine Emery could do a lot with him that Cooper wasn't able to.

[LeeB]

Any Forest player worth considering? FFP pressures being reported. Couple of wins lately seem to have pulled them clear of relegation for now. Gibbs-White is talented but I don't think he's any better than Buendia, Diaby or Bailey. Always thought for Wales that Williams looks a solid wing/full back but he struggles to even get a regular game for Forest.

Murillo is supposed to be a future star at centre-back, but we're pretty well-stocked there and I'm guessing he'd rather play where he is than be on a bench somewhere.

Getting Sangare was supposed to be a massive coup for them in the summer, but he's not been particularly great. But if we did wanted an additional defensive midfielder to add to our bunch, I'd imagine Emery could do a lot with him that Cooper wasn't able to.

I thought Sangarre was really good against us. Typical that he seems to have done nothing else before or since.

[olaftab]

Ngonge in / Duran out would be a class start to the window

No. Duran is becoming more and more effective. We don’t want to waste a year of good work by the coaching team.

at what exactly

He has won two Keague games for us this season.

[LeeB]

Ngonge in / Duran out would be a class start to the window

No. Duran is becoming more and more effective. We don’t want to waste a year of good work by the coaching team.

at what exactly

He has won two Keague games for us this season.

I wouldn't waste your breath explaining mate.

[sid1964]

If Gibbs-White is available from Forest we should be interested in him, also Archie Gray at Leeds looks a very good prospect

[Dogtanian]

If Gibbs-White is available from Forest we should be interested in him, also Archie Gray at Leeds looks a very good prospect

Has Gray (and his dad) recovered from that McGinn 'horror' tackle then?

[Risso]

He has won two Keague games for us this season.

Crystal Palace, certainly, with his late goal that equalised and laid the platform for the late onslaught. Everton though, we were already 3-0 up.

[PaulWinch again]

He has won two Keague games for us this season.

Crystal Palace, certainly, with his late goal that equalised and laid the platform for the late onslaught. Everton though, we were already 3-0 up.

I’m assuming Aftab means winning the pen in the last game, as opposed to Everton.

[Risso]

He has won two Keague games for us this season.

Crystal Palace, certainly, with his late goal that equalised and laid the platform for the late onslaught. Everton though, we were already 3-0 up.

I’m assuming Aftab means winning the pen in the last game, as opposed to Everton.

Ah, could be I suppose. If you count falling over as winning a game.

[VillaTim]

Ngonge in / Duran out would be a class start to the window

No. Duran is becoming more and more effective. We don’t want to waste a year of good work by the coaching team.

at what exactly

He has won two Keague games for us this season.

No he hasn't