Summer 26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Monty]

Given Romano is saying it's well underway, I'd be surprised if it didn't happen. The tap-in merchant doesn't usually miss.

[Keeno]

BRING HIM HOME

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

What are we missing on Gordon? I don't think he's as shit as some on here say, but I also definitely didn't think he'd be linked with the likes of Bayern and Barca. Guess it proves we know Jack shit, really.

[MplsVilla]

As with everything there are predictive markets on player transfers.
Rogers is 5/1 on to stay with Villa. Chelsea, real Madrid and Liverpool are the 3/1 to 4/1 to get him, which suggests no one knows where he is going.
Jarrod Bowen - 50% chance he stays at West Ham, but us and Newcastle are 4/1 to 7/1 to get him. I think he's actually a good player, although not sure how he fits.
Jadon Sancho - us and Dortmund are 2/1, suggesting we are just the usual suspects and no one has a clue. Personally I'd rather get Bowen, assuming we can't get Rashford on SCR busting wages.

[Dante Lavelli]

Is prefer Rashford on loan personally.

One big plus, if we did sign him, is he covers both striker and LW. So a 241 deal.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

He's brilliant. As I have said before, lots of Villa fans have a weird attitude towards skilful players and would be much happier with a bunch of meat and potatoes midfield cloggers than those who actually try to make something happen.

Stop playing the ball out from the back and just lump it forward!* 😡

*for a high chance of immediately losing possession.

[Keeno]

What are we missing on Gordon? I don't think he's as shit as some on here say, but I also definitely didn't think he'd be linked with the likes of Bayern and Barca. Guess it proves we know Jack shit, really.

I think he's very good but has been totally stymied by Howe's "run around a lot" tactics at Newcastle. He refuses to play with the type of advanced creative midfielders and with sustained possession that would present a player like Gordon with a lot of opportunities for goals and assists. If he played in the position and role Rogers does for us his numbers would be a lot better.

I'd imagine he'd thrive at either Barca or Bayern. I think Bayern might suit him more tbh but Diaz has been unbelievably good for them this year and would be difficult to supplant.

Also saw a good point made about Gordon earlier that that "winger who can also play no. 9" profile is one of the most valuable for top teams right now, given how difficult it is to sign a good 'true back-up' number 9 (Villa have had this issue with Watkins!). If you've got a LW or RW that is happy to play down the middle if required, that's a massive advantage in your squad building (and worth a $$$ premium).

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

What are we missing on Gordon? I don't think he's as shit as some on here say, but I also definitely didn't think he'd be linked with the likes of Bayern and Barca. Guess it proves we know Jack shit, really.

I think he's very good but has been totally stymied by Howe's "run around a lot" tactics at Newcastle. He refuses to play with the type of advanced creative midfielders and with sustained possession that would present a player like Gordon with a lot of opportunities for goals and assists. If he played in the position and role Rogers does for us his numbers would be a lot better.

I'd imagine he'd thrive at either Barca or Bayern. I think Bayern might suit him more tbh but Diaz has been unbelievably good for them this year and would be difficult to supplant.

Also saw a good point made about Gordon earlier that that "winger who can also play no. 9" profile is one of the most valuable for top teams right now, given how difficult it is to sign a good 'true back-up' number 9 (Villa have had this issue with Watkins!). If you've got a LW or RW that is happy to play down the middle if required, that's a massive advantage in your squad building.

I agree with this, but doesn't Rashford also offer this? Why go for Gordon who will cost more? Is it just age profile or have they seen something with Rashford they are not happy with? It's all pretty interesting!

[cdbearsfan]

Is prefer Rashford on loan personally.

One big plus, if we did sign him, is he covers both striker and LW. So a 241 deal.

If loan is an option, he goes to Barcelona. The only reason we would be beating them to his signature would be because Man U want a permanent deal, Villa are willing to oblige and Barcelona aren't.

[Dogtanian]

I can imagine Gordon is on a great deal less wages than Rashford, plus he is young enough to have a decent transfer value in a few seasons time.

All in all, that may make him a better option.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

I can see the wage argument. It's a pretty big fee for Barca in their current position, though.

[brontebilly]

I would not say no to Rashford back. I just hope we can get the best out of both him and Watkins if we did.

Unlikely, Ollie's epic meltdown after being dropped for PSG suggests an obvious clash there. Challenge with Rashford is tactical, doesn't fit in our midfield four and his back to goal play is average at 9. Has other attributes, power and pace for starters, but again it's one I think we should swerve.

[pauliewalnuts]

I would love us to sign Rashford. Genuinely one of those 'other level' players.

I was concerned last season that he'd bring a media circus, but was wrong. Get him back.

[SaddVillan]

Garcia off to Valencia.

Deal not yet finalised.

@TribunaVCF

[LeeB]

I would love us to sign Rashford. Genuinely one of those 'other level' players.

I was concerned last season that he'd bring a media circus, but was wrong. Get him back.

Absolutely this.