Summer 2024 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[AV84]

I think Durán has done himself out of a move, to Chelsea anyway. We may try to shift him somewhere else if he's just not doing what Emery wants. Although I can't see Emery doing a Ten Hag and banishing players.

[cdbearsfan]

Emery doesn't seem a cut your nose off to spite your face twat like Lambert.

[john e]

Duran came in very useful at times last season

[London Villan]

Got no problem if he is here next season.

[PeterWithesShin]

As it stands we need Duran.

[cdbearsfan]

Yep. He's still a very high quality second choice with a great goals:minutes ratio.

[Percy McCarthy]

Yeah we need to be a bit careful it’s not too much all in one go. I get the Doug situation is needs must, and that’s resulting in two players coming in, but we don’t want too much bedding in.

I’d guess the first XI will be something like:

Emi

Konsa
New CB
Torres
Maatsen

SJM
New CDM
Tielemans/Barkley/New 8
Bailey

Rogers
Watkins

That’s not too much change. A lot will depend on pre-season performances.

Don't forget Kamara.

I meant while he’s out.

[ozzjim]

He's mad as a box of frogs, but gets anywhere close to his potential he's a good £80-100m player. 12-15 goals as Ollie backup next season and he's on the way to that.

[VillaTim]

Hang on, are we talking about the same Duran here . We certainly need better for where we are headed.

[Toronto Villa]

Hang on, are we talking about the same Duran here . We certainly need better for where we are headed.

A better player who will accept a squad position behind Ollie?

[PaulWinch again]

Of course we are - he’s odd, but he’s got plenty of potential. His goals to minutes ratio is excellent.

[PeterWithesShin]

His ceiling is insane, however there is the chance that he is as well.

I love him.

[ozzjim]

Of course we are - he’s odd, but he’s got plenty of potential. His goals to minutes ratio is excellent.

He's as good an impact player as you will find. Just needs more games. Total chaos, but for his age show me many better in the league.

[PaulWinch again]

Hang on, are we talking about the same Duran here . We certainly need better for where we are headed.

A better player who will accept a squad position behind Ollie?

I disagree with Tim, but I’d argue it’s a stretch to suggest he “accepts” his position.

[Dogtanian]

Our deals are certainly upsetting people. It seems mostly Arsenal and Spurs fans.

This from a Spurs fan made me chuckle;

“Wonder what other deals those clubs will make with each other?

If Chelsea or Villa need a result later in the season and happen to be playing each other or they need a specific result from a game the other is playing in? Murky waters ahead.”