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

[Richard E]

We need FV type info on this. 

We really don’t.

[Beard82]

We need FV type info on this.

His name is similar to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, who was also French. And George is the future king of England, and also a Villa fan. Seems a likely signing.

Brilliant

[kippaxvilla2]

We need FV type info on this.

His name is similar to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, who was also French. And George is the future king of England, and also a Villa fan. Seems a likely signing.

Brilliant

Insight!

[andyh]

I have watched the obligatory YouTube video of chevalier and he certainly looks a very, good shot stopper.
It looks like he tends to parry the ball a lot though.

God knows if he can catch a ball or take crosses though.

Of course, one of the main attributes of a goalie is his ability to manage the players in front of him and the confidence he gives them.
Plus the mind fuck effect the has on the opposition.

That’s where it becomes so difficult to replace EMI.

[eamonn]

We don't need another parry-er. Emi does it and its shit.

[Somniloquism]

I have watched the obligatory YouTube video of chevalier and he certainly looks a very, good shot stopper.
It looks like he tends to parry the ball a lot though.

God knows if he can catch a ball or take crosses though.

Of course, one of the main attributes of a goalie is his ability to manage the players in front of him and the confidence he gives them.
Plus the mind fuck effect the has on the opposition.

That’s where it becomes so difficult to replace EMI.

A lot of the mind fuck options have been removed for him though.

[Rigadon]

Digne to Athletico Madrid according to football insider.  They’re ‘preparing an £8m bid’. 

[wolfman999]

Digne to Athletico Madrid according to football insider.  They’re ‘preparing an £8m bid’. 

I know he's one of our highest earners apparently, is nearing the end of his contract and it would free up some wages but £8m seems a bit of a low ball valuation. Hopefully this isn't the forerunner of other low bids based on our alleged PSR problems (which the club has said absolutely nothing about to date).

[Villatillidie25]

He’s 31, has a year left on his contract. It’s not much money but it’s not a million miles off what I’d expect to be honest.

[manic-road]

Digne to Athletico Madrid according to football insider.  They’re ‘preparing an £8m bid’. 

I'd rather keep Digne and sell Maatsen, I thought Digne was yet again consistent all season, Maatsen has looked vunerable at the back.

[ChicagoLion]

Digne to Athletico Madrid according to football insider.  They’re ‘preparing an £8m bid’. 

I'd rather keep Digne and sell Maatsen, I thought Digne was yet again consistent all season, Maatsen has looked vunerable at the back.

Agree, defensively Maatsen gives me the heebie jeebies.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

I’d agree Digne was the better player compared to Maatsen last season but at the respective point in their careers they’re at, it makes more sense to move Digne on.

[eye digress]

Digne to Athletico Madrid according to football insider.  They’re ‘preparing an £8m bid’. 

I'd rather keep Digne and sell Maatsen, I thought Digne was yet again consistent all season, Maatsen has looked vunerable at the back.

Agree, defensively Maatsen gives me the heebie jeebies.

Agree regarding Digne’s contribution. But at some point, we need to break with some or all of that more aged rump - Digne, Emi, Ollie, SJM, Mings. Not all in one go, but it’s important to make progress there this summer (otherwise it will be all in one go next summer).

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

In the BBC gossip Man U have been linked with the Atalanta keeper if they can move Onana on. If Digne goes freeing up his wages would that be enough to bring us under the wage threshold, allowing us to keep Emi?

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