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

[TheToffnar]

My only concern about Wharton is he fits very nicely in that system at Palace but has he shown anything to suggest he could evolve into something that’s more progressive? It’s all well and dandy playing for Palace in a 3-4-3 with a very limited game plan, and he does it brilliantly, but is there anything else in the locker.

Indeed. We need players with utility or it's largely pointless.

[algy]

I'd trust Emery & Monchi to do a decent job of replacing any players we sell.

Of the ones mentioned, I'd not sell Emi at all.  For all the "he's had a bad season" claims, his "bad" season still put him as one of, if not THE, best goalkeeper in the Premier League and by extension in a similar group for 'Best in the world'.  Was slightly concerned with us reportedly thinking of a £20m+ goalkeeper, but if the plan is to send them straight out on loan that's less of an issue.  I think it's sensible to plan a long term replacement for Emi - I just don't think now is the time to replace him.

Bailey, if we could get a decent fee for him from Saudi I think that'd be great for us.  It's a shame because I do like him as a player, but he feels like the sort of player they'd pay well over the odds for, and we would be able to replace him relatively easily (e.g. use the money to pay for Rashford)

Kamara has still got a couple of years left on his contract, so I'd not necessarily be planning a fire sale on him yet even if the contract negotiations have stalled.  But yeah, hopefully get him tied down for a bit longer as he's a cracking player.

[TheToffnar]

It's a good sign at the moment that loosing pretty much any regulars from the squad would really sting. I think even if we weren't in such a precarious financial position and had more money to play with, there's very few players that collectively fans would like to see the back of in the Summer.

Could just be me though. I'll openly admit to getting way too invested in players once they put the shirt on.

Loosing anyone from the midfield would be a killer for me, but I wouldn't be overly heartbroken if the Bailey rumors where true. He's just been too inconsistent this season in an area where we've desperately needed his previous ability.

[Londonvilla]

Report: Aston Villa 'Intensifying Efforts' to Land Cherki

Aston Villa want to land more midfield recruits to bolster their squad.

https://www.givemesport.com/aston-villa-want-to-sign-future-ballon-dor-winner-alongside-nypan/


First time I have seen us linked to him. It would be a yes from me.

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[frank black]

After our FA cup no show, I’m open to any offers for any of our players at the moment 😂

[Tuscans]

🚨 Emi Martínez has an interesting proposal from Saudi Arabia, with a salary well above what they can offer him in European football.
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[Chip Butty 111]

Surprised to see Emi is 15th in the league this season with a save percentage of 65.9 %, not been a good one for him. Don't see him being replaced but he needs to get back to his old self.

[Brazilian Villain]

Report: Aston Villa 'Intensifying Efforts' to Land Cherki

Aston Villa want to land more midfield recruits to bolster their squad.

https://www.givemesport.com/aston-villa-want-to-sign-future-ballon-dor-winner-alongside-nypan/

First time I have seen us linked to him. It would be a yes from me.

We wouldn't need to create an informal moniker for him like Rashy and Cashy, so it's a yes from me.

[cdbearsfan]

Rayshy and Rashy could get confusing. I already struggle not to sing "Marcus" during the Asensio song.

[PeterWithe]

Cherki looks a great player in the making, and I think I read he has a release fee of under £30m which should be do-able?

[LeeB]

Cherki looks a great player in the making, and I think I read he has a release fee of under £30m which should be do-able?

Him in and Bailey out would look a tidy bit of work.

[Steve67]

He looks very similar to Rogers but with more flicks and tricks.

[Dave]

Cherki looks a great player in the making, and I think I read he has a release fee of under £30m which should be do-able?

Last summer would have been the time - Fulham agreed a £12m fee but he didn't want to go there. Would have been very gettable.

[Mister E]

Last summer would have been the time - Fulham agreed a £12m fee but he didn't want to go there. Would have been very gettable.

Sounds like Cherki? Cherki cheap; cheap.

[Clampy]

Last summer would have been the time - Fulham agreed a £12m fee but he didn't want to go there. Would have been very gettable.

Sounds like Cherki? Cherki cheap; cheap.

Well, that's his song sorted.