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Will today's training session be streamed live? Rather watch us train than the Olympics.

I cant see any of the teams behind us last season overtaking us.  Everton looks to be taking a step back and feel West Ham and Leeds have not improved themselves too much.  Top 8 is definitely achievable, then it depends how Spurs and Arsenal roll.  Top 5 teams seems pretty much set. 

I'd like to see all first team players have numbers below 30. 

We have a top 6 frontline and at top 6 backline. We really should finish in the top-half of the table.

I'm over him already. That was fast. Next!

He is dead to me.  The club moves on.

13 minutes ago, Eidolon said:

I agree 40mil is a bit steep but if we have the money to spend I'd be very happy with this signing.

How can a player with 1 year left on his contract cost 40M?  I'm thinking more around 15M or so - and that's only because they know we have the money.

4 minutes ago, MotoMkali said:

Reus? Haaland?

I guess lukaku and zlatan would count as ESL.

And of course Jack **** Grealish. 

Dortmund would have been in the ESL if German clubs were to have accepted the invite. Anyway, all their top players will leave for even bigger clubs. It's basically a food chain. Even the likes of Dortmund, Atletico, Arsenal and Spurs cannot hold on to their top talents anymore. It's a sad reality. 

7 minutes ago, Wurzel said:

I honestly cannot understand why a Villa fan, who becomes the best player not only at his boyhood club, but potentially in the country and beyond, would want to leave that club, when the new billionaire owners have spunked already god knows how much cash into the club to achieve their stated aim of competing for trophies and  European football ASAP. Why would he leave now, and deny his legacy at his boyhood club? I know that pundits don't think Villa are going to challenge anytime soon, but they are wrong, and as an insider he would know that as well. It doesn't make sense to me. 

It's his agents telling him that for him to be a global superstar and icon and maximize his brand he needs to be at a club like ManCity. Name one current day football icon at the peak of their career that is not at one of the ESL clubs or PSG/Bayern? 

2 minutes ago, thunderball said:

I am still surprised he is training with us though. Surely the whole squad know and his head is completely elsewhere. What’s the point?

I'm thinking there is an understanding that Jack can leave after his replacement(s) are secured (so Villa are not fleeced by selling clubs). The only other thing it could potentially be is that City and Villa have not agreed on the terms (transfer fee, installments, etc.)

I was quite confident he would stay with us a few days back, but the fact that a new contract has yet to be announced leads me to believe that he is off. 

1 hour ago, Big Salad said:

I really do hope it is resolved tomorrow one way or the other and this doesn't drag on until later in the week.

If it means him staying at the club, I could careless if this drags on until the end of the transfer window.

On 21/07/2021 at 17:53, PaulMcGrath_5 said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9809733/Aston-Villa-eyeing-30million-swoop-Bayer-Leverkusen-star-Leon-Bailey.html

So the dailymail got this one right.

8 minutes ago, VillaJay said:

The level of signing I think we all expected this season in the 30-40m range with Buendia and Bailey, next season will be about moving another level again if we can progress.

Sanson is essentially a 2021/22 signing.  So that's a formidable trio on paper - all "Europe" level

Bristol City are getting relegated. 

There was a point where Lerner realized to compete in the Premier League you need to invest hundreds of millions (now billions) and a few million was not enough.  I worry that NSWE will come to a similar conclusion and plus the fact that everything is stacked in favor of the established top clubs.

8 minutes ago, ben1505 said:

Who on here is confident that he’ll stay?

I was super confident. Not anymore, unfortunately.

Quite surprised by the news as I was very confident Jack would stay. Maybe he still will (fingers crossed)

If he goes, I really feel it will be due to enormous pressure from his agent who 1) wants to cash in 2) feels Grealish needs to be at a club like ManCity to become a truly global superstar

For me Jack will be another Dwight Yorke. I'll keep an eye on his career, but really not be be invested in it and could careless if he is associated with the club again in the future

1 hour ago, AvonVillain said:

Mourinho wants him at Roma? Probably a good move for Anwar. Another player who has played a pivotal part over the last few years for us.

Good move for both him and us if this happens at the quoted fee of around EUR 15M

That was a terrible red card decision, but having watched quite a lot of Brazil, I feel Luiz has been pretty poor all summer long. He is in a funk. 

Surprised to see the negativity for a preseason match. Thought we played a good half with some nice passing and a couple of decent chances. Nakamba and Bogarde stood out.

3 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said:

Bogarde is so comfortable on the ball, he looks the calmest seventeen year old on the planet.

 

Makes me think of Gareth Barry who made his debut at age 17 years 2 months.  Bogarde already a few months older.

Villa TV not compatible with my Chromecast. Will have to watch all matches on my laptop.

53 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said:

Love this rumour. not because I want marvelous to go (I dont) but its nice to see our players being recognized by other clubs. shows we are building value. 

I would note Marvelous is improving season over season, I dont know where his ceiling is but he sure is effective smashing things in front of the back line.

Yes, but how much are we potentially being offered? Wouldn't be interested unless we make a profit, something we  have not done on a player for ages.