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

[Dogtanian]

Romano reporting that Newcastle have ‘left’ negotiations with Manzambi’s camp.

Wonder how long they’ve been on that Teams call waiting for someone to join?

[Tuscans]

I'll be surprised if Rogers leaves.

Knowing Arsenal have spoken to his reps, him being at a World Cup with his bluenose buddy...would you really be surprised if he shot off?

[PeterWithesShin]

Yes, which is why I said I would be.

[Olneythelonely]

I wouldn’t be surprised either way. I think he’s more likely to leave than not though.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'm not convinced anyone will pay the value we put on him, and I don't think he's desparate to leave which would put pressure on us to be more open to offers.

[Tuscans]

🚨💣 BREAKING: Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa — DONE DEAL! Fee is worth almost €70m, including add-ons. Long-term contract agreed with medical soon!
@Plettigoal
 
£60m!? Really?

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Sunderland linked to Matias Soule, who if you believe the rumours was of interest to us previously.

[cdbearsfan]

Newcastle supposedly agreed £49 million so not sure why we would be paying more, unless it is some renegotiated smaller fee up front, with more add-ons.

[LeeB]

I'm not convinced anyone will pay the value we put on him, and I don't think he's desparate to leave which would put pressure on us to be more open to offers.

Yeah, that's where I am. Plus, we're always resigned to these things because of the past, but we've never been in this position before, there really aren't many better places to be right now and if you make the wrong move you could quickly bollocks a career in the middle of a stellar rise.

[trinityoap]

I keep forgetting that we are no longer plucky little Villa. We are playing with the big boys now.

[Mellin]

I'm not convinced anyone will pay the value we put on him, and I don't think he's desparate to leave which would put pressure on us to be more open to offers.

This is where I'm at. If anyone bids 130m I think he goes, but can't see that happening and we'll just, rightly, point at the Anderson/Wirtz/whoever else fees.

[SaddVillan]

Looks like we've got our Martinez replacement lined up. From the BBC's Transfer Gossip webpage:

The Magpies have held talks over Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, as they look to secure a new main goalkeeper. (Newcastle Chronicle)

: -)

[Dogtanian]

 

[Gareth]

Dobbin going to Southampton for £9m + add ons according to Tanswell

[Dave]

Great move for him and us, if so.