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

[PeterWithesShin]

I'm ok with the Barkmeister staying. Which will be a big comfort to him.

[Tuscans]

I hope there isn't a cat in Tuscan's vicinity this lunchtime.

There's 2 in the garden

Nah, you go back a page or 2 on the Leon Bailey page. You'll see how people feel about him in the moment when he's playing...that will tell you a lot.

I don't feel the need to indulge in unnecessary hatred, thanks. Not sure why you do. It isn't good for you.

I didn't mention you anywhere but I would guess at some point here you might of had a volatile opinion towards a Villa player somewhere on a matchday thread.

Sure, on the spur of the moment.

But holding lasting animosity against a player who helped us get into Europe and then into the Champions League after years of failure, and helped us get vital wins against twats like Man U, Arsenal and Man City?

Not for me.

Fine by me.

[PeterWithesShin]

CD and Tuscans sitting in a tree.

[cdbearsfan]

I'm ok with the Barkmeister staying. Which will be a big comfort to him.

Don't mind either way. Perfectly acceptable squad player, but if he wants to go somewhere he will be playing more regularly then good luck to him.

[Tuscans]

CD and Tuscans sitting in a tree.

K-I-S-S Leon Bailey.

[Brazilian Villain]

I hope there isn't a cat in Tuscan's vicinity this lunchtime.

He's too old to be a curt zoomer.

[SamTheMouse]

Villa's nightmare summer window: 'Gut punch, after gut punch'

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones:

Johan Manzambi is expected to arrive and there is plenty to like about his potential, but potential does not replace proven Premier League quality overnight.

Emery has built a reputation on solving problems others cannot. But even the best managers need stability. He is staring at the prospect of reconstructing the spine of his team while competing on multiple fronts.

He has worked miracles before. He may need to produce his greatest one yet.

Do you think we’ve upset this guy or what? 

He's being a touch overdramatic, but there's maybe a kernel of truth in the fact that new players generally take a while to take Emery's methods on board, and that an extensive squad overhaul might affect our start to the season.

[kippaxvilla2]

With all the sales we've made and the "book profit" blah blah we've "booked"

Can someone work out are we able to chuck some big money around now for a couple of seasons?

I.e. can Wes and Nas spunk a load of money

From what I can tell, no one has the foggiest idea.

The word spunk and two very rich men is definitely going to attract Dogtanians attention.

[Tuscans]

I hope there isn't a cat in Tuscan's vicinity this lunchtime.

He's too old to be a curt zoomer.

HA, you spelt his name incorrectly but weirdly got part of mine correct...Zoomer obviously.

[Dogtanian]

With all the sales we've made and the "book profit" blah blah we've "booked"

Can someone work out are we able to chuck some big money around now for a couple of seasons?

I.e. can Wes and Nas spunk a load of money

From what I can tell, no one has the foggiest idea.

The word spunk and two very rich men is definitely going to attract Dogtanians attention.

Alas, I am now too old to sell myself to the rich. 

[Mellin]

Little squad break down for some perspective:

Martinez
Bizot

Cash
BLANK

Konsa
Lindelof

Torres
Mings

Maatsen
BLANK

Kamara
Onana* BLANK
BLANK
BLANK

Mcginn
BLANK

Manzambi
Barkley

Buendia
Alysson (BLANK?)

Watkins
Abraham

Rowe
Cisse
Bogarde
Hemmings
Burrowes
Jimoh-Aloba
Madjo

Gauci
Nedjelkovic
Illing-Junior
Guessand
Bailey

We're in the Champions League next season, so we can't afford to go in undercooked, which is two for each position. I'm not making any assumptions on whether Gomes is signing until it's confirmed. Would suggest the Kamara back up will be a loan, so excluding that position, we need five through the door.

Top half of the reserves possibly may be integrated. Second half I think we'll be actively trying to sell. I could see one or two of either group coming in to the main squad. There is a question mark over Alysson.

We obviously need to do some good business, but I don't think it's a disaster either.

[Drummond]

Ite early days.

Gomes
Estupian
Royal
Palhinha
Summerville

they'd fill some of your blanks quite nicely.

[Percy McCarthy]

Villa's nightmare summer window: 'Gut punch, after gut punch'

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones:

Johan Manzambi is expected to arrive and there is plenty to like about his potential, but potential does not replace proven Premier League quality overnight.

Emery has built a reputation on solving problems others cannot. But even the best managers need stability. He is staring at the prospect of reconstructing the spine of his team while competing on multiple fronts.

He has worked miracles before. He may need to produce his greatest one yet.

Do you think we’ve upset this guy or what? 

He's being a touch overdramatic, but there's maybe a kernel of truth in the fact that new players generally take a while to take Emery's methods on board, and that an extensive squad overhaul might affect our start to the season.

There’s an alternative take on Sky Sports with a more positive view. I haven’t linked because I read it on X and I’m watching the cricket.

[Mellin]

Ite early days.

Gomes
Estupian
Royal
Palhinha
Summerville

they'd fill some of your blanks quite nicely.

Agreed. Still holding out hope for Mbaye over Summerville. Feel like that's a next level signing.

[eamonn]

Ite early days.

Gomes
Estupian
Royal
Palhinha
Summerville

they'd fill some of your blanks quite nicely.

Does it? Pretty uninspiring tbh.
Manzambi is the one to get excited about.