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3 minutes ago, RichW said:

His original contract was already till 2027 I don't think his signed a new one, more the club and him have agreed to take up the option of the extra year he had to put a stop to the clickbait speculation that was starting to appear. 

The Athletic have reported he will sit down with the owners in the summer which I'd imagine is where he'd get a pay rise and maybe even sign for longer. Presume him and the club don't want any distractions whilst the season is ongoing. 

His contract wasn't until 2027, he's signed an extension to 2027. I think his contract was to 2025 or 2026 so it's a short extension, probably to insert a bigger buyout clause in exchange for another year or two. 

I think in summer they'll look to get creative. Set performance targets that trigger an extension. I like the idea of locking him down on a log contract

1 minute ago, lexicon said:

Versatile, fast, strong by the looks of it - so could well fit in the 'Moreno' role 

Yes, very much so, seems happy to play Left side or Right side. Might be very proficient with both feet. If we're building a squad with 5 CBs with Pau / Konsa able to play LB/RB then a versatile player like this would be good to add to the squad.

He seems to have played full back quite a bit this season too. Could be one of those Emery specials, sign a player and change his position. 

Hopefully this is a boost to the players. I think Emery seeing how the off field elements are catching up to his ambitions.

1 hour ago, Mr_Dogg said:

There is almost zero chance Nedeljković will be our right back next season. We need to spend there.

I think if we sign a new RB Cash will be sold. 

14 hours ago, ender4 said:

Yep, Zaniolo and Lenglet loans end and we won't buy them. 

Sanson contract expires this summer?

Hause, Chambers, Dendoncker, Coutinho all not wanted, but we may struggle to move on.

Olsen if our new young goalkeeper is ready to become Emi's back-up. 

I think we'll keep Cash as a squaddie but buy a new first choice RB.

Digne probably gone just because he's too expensive.

We'll keep Kesler, he's young and cheap and has potential to break through next season.

Sanson buy option probably triggered. He's done well in Nice

Hause will be a loan, Chambers hopefully can find a club. Dendonker is difficult now he's played no football in Naopli. Coutinho will be a loan again probably. I think Olsen will stay as we need 3 keepers. Digne might go but we'd need to replace unless we are planning to play Pau often at LB with Mings and Konsa 

Hard to know as Emery will have another tactical evolution to come 

7 hours ago, punkymonkey666 said:

Sell that to Comcast/Sky maybe if we get CL?  

I think it's key to get to a US Audience for sure.

This new deal for £20m a season and the new Adidas deal. We are really getting going on the increased revenue. Keep it up Heck keep it up. What's next? I think we have filmed this season? I think sell it for a documentary ?

I think overall the recruitment at the club has been excellent. I am confident we'll make the right signings this summer and with players returning from injury too and some young players progressing we are in a good place

4 hours ago, Jas10 said:

Clear example of if Unai wants a player, he is going to be great for us… we should not question or doubt anything the man does for us… he is… amazing…

 

Moreno and Rogers for the prices we've paid. top work. I think Pau has been a steal at the price too. 

48 minutes ago, The Other Mat said:

https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/12037/13120909/aston-villa-s-style-of-play-under-unai-emery-led-by-emi-martinez-helps-beat-fatigue-by-resting-in-possession

Very interesting stats there. We do seem to play specific game plans to conserve energy especially when we are in control of the game. 

Diaby has had a good first season. I'm sure he'll improve next season too. Lots of competition for places is what we've needed 

Hopefully he's fit for Chelsea game. We need as many players back fit as possible

9 hours ago, the_sun_never_sets said:

I'd honestly be happy if we signed a top starting right back and noone else. With injuries returning and youngsters coming through we have some squad developing!

I think we need to at least Loan in another CM for the season. Unless we're looking at JJ as more an option centrally than we have to date.

4 hours ago, maqroll said:

The people on the Spurs forum Cock Gobbler or whatever it's called seem to be resigned to 5th place. 

I take the view of Europa League being a good competition for the next season. A Trophy they will be among the favs for. They are so rich from their stadium and commercial income CL money isn't important for them. 

6 hours ago, MotoMkali said:

Yes but we play Chelsea before spurs play again. If we win that game, spurs might capitulate as it will be a nigh insurmountable gap. That being said we need to go out and beat Chelsea. 

Chelsea will be a tough game. I just feel like the two home games being at 8pm might help us with the atmosphere. Also with our away from being good we can get wins at Brighton and Palace. It's in our hands 

The one worry is Spurs best form is against the top sides. You'd still hope it would be tough for them to win away to Chelsea and Liverpool, especially as both rarely lose at home. I think they've both lost only once at home since October. Then Spurs at home to Arsenal and City (who could win and clinch title that game) those are tough games. I think they'll get a win a draw and 2 losses there. 

I just hope we can bring the energy levels, mid table teams at end of the season like Brighton and Palace with nothing to play for. We will be treating those games as finals

19 minutes ago, romavillan said:

5 points from the next 4 games should be enough. That would put us on 71 points. If we manage even 1.5 pts a game though that would be 6 points and finishing on 72. 

When I did the numbers. I thought Spurs would win 3 of the remaining 6 games, draw one and lose 2. Which gives them 10 points and end on 70. So we needed 70 points and a better goal difference (which is risky as they play Sheffield United last game of season) or we need 71+ 

Watkins has scored 27 goals and has 12 assists so far this season. Let that sink in for a minute. 

More of these types of signings please Monchi. Ta

18 minutes ago, DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth said:

Huge win today. If Arsenal do their job next week, and we get something against Chelsea…

Need to beat Chelsea or Brighton

Two wins from last 4 games and we'll end 4th. 

Chelsea next will be tough as they're chasing European football as 6th will likely be Europa League and 7th is Conference, but they are away to Arsenal mid week while we can have a rest and Luiz is back. 

Massive result. Massive 

Inching the goal difference ahead too

16 hours ago, paul514 said:

Mings

Mings is a completely different profile of player to Torres. Mings is a ball winner, defensive CB while Torres is a progressive passer attack minded CB. They're perfect profile to play together. 

If we lost Torres to injury we'd lack his skillset once Lenglet returns to Barcelona. 

I think Torres Mings Konsa Frimpong is like the idea back 4

Moreno Torres Carlos Konsa another option. That type of symmetry 

2 minutes ago, The_Steve said:

Strong lineup. Just need VP to bring the noise. 

Hopefully the crowd can do it today. We've 3 home games left we need the noise for all of them. Next two are at 8pm