Summer 2025 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Even though the owner's a bit mad, he managed to get Sergej Jakirović as the new coach at Hull and turn down Slippy Gee's brain, Michael Beale, so he's not completely crazy. Louie Barry should do well there and maybe Hull could surprise a few people next season. The standard of the 2025/26 Championship must be at an all time low, not a half decent club in there, every club must fancy their chances of promotion/play offs such is the level of meh.

EDIT: Having read the last couple of posts I take it back about the owner. Timewaster.

[paul_e]

I'm not sure, Southampton have a squad that's too good for that level (and underperformed last season in my opinion), Ipswich will be fine if they can get a decent replacement for Delap, Leicester will be docked points but should still be competitive and then Sheff U, Coventry, Middlesbrough and Norwich will all think they can push into the top 6 as well. Blues and Wrexham will throw a decent amount at trying to get in the mix as well and you normally get 1-2 clubs that do better than expected.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

Wrexham would be a great landing spot for Barry.

And judging by the documentary, they know who he is and how good he is; as Stockport were one of their big rivals.

[Hookeysmith]

Wrexham would be a great landing spot for Barry.

And judging by the documentary, they know who he is and how good he is; as Stockport were one of their big rivals.

Just hope the dogshitters dont come sniffing

[kippaxvilla2]

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/01/villa-announce-ebury-partnership/

Welcome Ebury.

[cdbearsfan]

Cheer up, Peter.

[Brazilian Villain]

Cheer up, Peter.

Messi's put on a bit of weight.

[SaddVillan]

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/01/villa-announce-ebury-partnership/

Welcome Ebury.

Must confess, Ive no idea who they are. At first glance I thought we'd signed ex-England bowler John Emburey.

Anyway, it’s additional revenue I guess.

The press release reads like it was written by a vegetarian inspired AI programme.

A word salad of opaque nonsense.

[SaddVillan]

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/01/villa-announce-ebury-partnership/

Welcome Ebury.

Must confess, Ive no idea who they are. At first glance I thought we'd signed ex-England bowler John Emburey.

Anyway, it’s additional revenue I guess.

The press release reads like it was written by a vegetarian inspired AI programme.

A word salad of opaque nonsense.

They're 54% owned by Banco Santander Spain.

[eamonn]

Are we meant to hate Wrexham or are they the acceptable face of this Hollywood life?

[Drummond]

Are we meant to hate Wrexham or are they the acceptable face of this Hollywood life?

Yes

[Sexual Ealing]

Are we meant to hate Wrexham or are they the acceptable face of this Hollywood life?

A handjob is all the butchery brings.

[olaftab]

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/01/villa-announce-ebury-partnership/

Welcome Ebury.

I presume they are not big enough to deal with our neighbour's wealth and huge global reach?

[Drummond]

Ferran Torres linked again. £29m

[paul_e]

Ferran Torres linked again. £29m

I'd be happy with that, he's a very good fit for what we need and him and Malen would give us a lot more threat on the counter attack than we've had recently. Add in Rogers and that's a set of 3 who can all play anywhere across the front.