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

[paul_e]

He's already played for the Metz first team in L1.

True, 157 minutes this season, but nothing recently.

Maybe he has been grounded.

Has to be home before dark which makes it difficult in the winter.

[Londonvilla]

Is Brian Madjo a better version of Romelu Lukaku?

Madjo has already amassed three senior international appearances for Luxembourg, but he played for England's U17S during the last international break and could change allegiances as he's only played in friendlies for Luxembourg

[Londonvilla]

Unai Emery interested in Thiago Almada at Atletico Madrid

Villa have been linked to Thiago Almada in the past, but never made a move to sign the Argentina international.

Fichajes have reported direct interest from Emery, who is said to want “an extra dose of creativity” in his side to challenge the likes of Morgan Rogers and John McGinn.

The attacking midfielder is valued at £21million and could be let go by Diego Simeone’s side in the hope of balancing the books in the Spanish capital.

loan to buy and its a yes from me

[PeterWithe]

He looks the spit of my mates 15 year old son, which in turn makes me feel ancient.

[Mister E]

Unai Emery interested in Thiago Almada at Atletico Madrid
Villa have been linked to Thiago Almada in the past, but never made a move to sign the Argentina international.
Fichajes have reported direct interest from Emery, who is said to want “an extra dose of creativity” in his side to challenge the likes of Morgan Rogers and John McGinn.
The attacking midfielder is valued at £21million and could be let go by Diego Simeone’s side in the hope of balancing the books in the Spanish capital.

If there's any credibility in this, this is where the Elliott money would be going. Also, maybe we will cash in on Buendia in January (or more likely July), as someone above speculated.

[Londonvilla]

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I would go £2.5 to £5 million because we would get that back on shirt sales to the USA

[Rudy Can't Fail]

The attacking midfielder is valued at £21million and could be let go by Diego Simeone’s side in the hope of balancing the books in the Spanish capital.

loan to buy and its a yes from me

It's reported here they only want €20m for him. The only thing he'll want is minutes what with the World Cup around the corner.
EDIT: They paid €21m + €9m in performance related that won't have been activated, so getting their money back should do it.

Come on, Unai, it would be rude not to.

[Londonvilla]

Unai Emery interested in Thiago Almada at Atletico Madrid
Villa have been linked to Thiago Almada in the past, but never made a move to sign the Argentina international.
Fichajes have reported direct interest from Emery, who is said to want “an extra dose of creativity” in his side to challenge the likes of Morgan Rogers and John McGinn.
The attacking midfielder is valued at £21million and could be let go by Diego Simeone’s side in the hope of balancing the books in the Spanish capital.

If there's any credibility in this, this is where the Elliott money would be going. Also, maybe we will cash in on Buendia in January (or more likely July), as someone above speculated.

Links
https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/aston-villa/aston-villa-eye-atletico-madrid-thiago-almada-sunderland-napoli-transfer-interest-5467401

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/transfer-news-sunderland-aston-villa-plot-thiago-almada-5467894

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/raspadori-rejects-roma-atleti-now-150947186.html

[Brazilian Villain]

I would go £2.5 to £5 million because we would get that back on shirt sales to the USA

We'd make quite the splash in Brasil as well.

[Londonvilla]

According to Gazzetta, Bournemouth have shown interest in Bailey, and Roma would gladly terminate his loan to send him back to Aston Villa.

https://football-italia.net/zirkzee-issues-new-roma-chance-ferguson-bailey/

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Almada was the next big thing in Argentina a few years back and moved to MLS, as was common then, I think it was a record fee for an American team. He’s not y set the world alight since leaving South America.

[paul_e]

Almada would be a very good use of the Elliott money and would be a pretty clear replacement for Buendia in the mid-long term.

Gozo looks, to me, like the sort of player that Emery could turn into a star, reminds me a lot of Jackson for example.

[PeterWithe]

Gozo looks, to me, like the sort of player that Emery could turn into a star, reminds me a lot of Jackson for example.

As there are other threads ongoing with tiresome, poorly thought out puns throughout. I'm going to show discipline and refrain. But, its really hard.

[paul_e]

I wrote that line fully expecting at least a couple.

[caster troy]

Not sure about Almada, he's always been good on Football Manager but not done much in real life. Seems like another Joao Felix. Also I think he has some unresolved abuse allegations in Argentina?

I don't see us making a major move till the futures of Bailey and Elliot are resolved.