Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[eye digress]

I might be late on this

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2026/aston-villa-interested-in-e25m-rated-marseille-forward-robinio-vaz/

Just came to post this, he looks good but very similar to Duran when we signed him in that you'd think he's 12-18months away from getting regular gametime, could be a decent option as a long-term replacement for Ollie but he's not someone you'd expect to make a difference this season.

Hadn't heard of him before but a quick look shows that he's been the talk of the town since a recent brace (third youngest scorer of a brace in Ligue 1 – had never heard of the other two!) and 6 goal involvements in 318 minutes over 13 professional appearances. Quick and, apparently, an amazing header of the ball. RMC compare him to Ismaïla Sarr, presumably for the former characteristic rather than the latter.

Perfect name for us.

But doesn't sound like his club is really in selling mode – contract isn't up for 2.5 years, so you wouldn't think they start panicking until this time next year.

That being said, he actually came through the Sochaux academy and only joined OM last year, after having refused to sign a contract with his academy club. That's a bit mean, I find. Maybe he's playing hardball again?
 

[JUAN PABLO]

I think thats the only problem with him sounding a bit like  a Duran type . 

[Brazilian Villain]

I think thats the only problem with him sounding a bit like  a Duran type . 

Just as long as he's not related to Keith.

[JUAN PABLO]

I think thats the only problem with him sounding a bit like  a Duran type . 

Just as long as he's not related to Keith.

true dont want him round highfields again

[Pete3206]

Callum Wilson anyone. Contract terminated at west ham. Be a decent stopgap.

Yeah, no.

[Mellin]

That's the reverse Danny Ings if ever I saw it. No thanks.

[eamonn]

Callum Wilson anyone. Contract terminated at west ham. Be a decent stopgap.

Yeah, no.

Deano?

[Rigadon]

Is it right that Bailey is coming back or just click bait media nonsense? Surely we don’t have to take him?

[Dante Lavelli]

Is it right that Bailey is coming back or just click bait media nonsense? Surely we don’t have to take him?

Bit like Elliot, his value is going down at Roma so a reshuffle might suit all parties,

Our approach might actually be linked to how Liverpool behave with us. It’d be nice to think that all the clubs would consider the players rather than just the money.

[Rigadon]

I do hope Elliot’s situation is sorted out for everyone’s sake.  Could we loan Bailey out again?

[itbrvilla]

I do hope Elliot’s situation is sorted out for everyone’s sake.  Could we loan Bailey out again?

He's injured isn't he?

[Rigadon]

I do hope Elliot’s situation is sorted out for everyone’s sake.  Could we loan Bailey out again?

He's injured isn't he?

Law of averages…

[Tayls_7]

I do hope Elliot’s situation is sorted out for everyone’s sake.  Could we loan Bailey out again?

Depends what his dad says.

[Baldy]

I do hope Elliot’s situation is sorted out for everyone’s sake.  Could we loan Bailey out again?

Is Elliot still training with the first team?

[eamonn]

Yes, he is. Providing good quality as an opponent and teammate in training games is the one way he's adding value for the money we're spending on him.