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

[Rigadon]

Isaak wanting to 'explore options' rather than train with Newcastle: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3d1dv1gpdjo

Watkins and Martinez wanted by Man Utd. Rogers wanted by Chelsea.  The shite with Gibbs White and Spurs.

You'd have to think that it's not mad that legal proceedings could ensue re these 'fair play' (pecking order) rules.  It's boring if nothing else.

[Rigadon]

And this at the most wealthy club in the world.

[VillaTim]

Digne neess to take a pay cut though his wagss are very high. We cant give a 32 year old these type of high wages.  If he was in his late 20s then moght be worth doing

I don't understand how your brain works or spells .

[Toronto Villa]

And this at the most wealthy club in the world.

They are only as wealthy as what they are allowed to spend. And like us their cap on spending likely keeps them from ever truly catching up.

[VillaTim]

The cap is good in that respect otherwise Newcastle would win the lot while the Saudi PIF own them.
Whoever decided state nations could buy clubs needs shooting . Ridiculous. Corrupt of course .

[PaulWinch again]

I’m assuming that’s deliberate irony Tim.

[Toronto Villa]

I’m assuming that’s deliberate irony Tim.

Had he said they need their arms and legs cut off I’d believe there was irony.

[brontebilly]

🚨 NEW: Aston Villa will offer Lucas Digne a contract extension following positive discussions.
@TomCollomosse

Good, he deserves it. Strong competition at LB again next season.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

And this at the most wealthy club in the world.

Real Madrid according to Forbes.

[jwarry]

🚨 NEW: Aston Villa will offer Lucas Digne a contract extension following positive discussions.
@TomCollomosse

Good, he deserves it. Strong competition at LB again next season.

This is all beginning to feel like because FFP has buggered up our chances to sign new players, we’ve decided not to sell and go with what we have ensuring everyone is signed up

[stevo_st]

Or alternatively making sure we have players committed to ‘the project’ before assessing how best to spend a constrained budget most effectively.

[Mister E]

Or alternatively making sure we have players committed to ‘the project’ before assessing how best to spend a constrained budget most effectively.

more likely

[ozzjim]

Especially where we can reduce their wage a little to create some head room.

[tomd2103]

🚨 NEW: Aston Villa will offer Lucas Digne a contract extension following positive discussions.
@TomCollomosse

Good, he deserves it. Strong competition at LB again next season.

This is all beginning to feel like because FFP has buggered up our chances to sign new players, we’ve decided not to sell and go with what we have ensuring everyone is signed up

Potentially, but if we can keep pretty much the same squad from last season, then we should be OK with a couple of additions.  The gaping holes are a right sided attacking player and an additional RCB, with an upgrade at RB being preferable if not absolutely necessary. 

Add that to what is already there and if we can avoid a lot of injuries (massive 'if' there) then I think we could be competitive in the 5th - 8th positions and in the Europa League.  Don't see us challenging for the top four as it stands unless we invest significantly.

[cdbearsfan]

I'm not sure how many times I have to say we can't make additions unless we sell...