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Nail and head. He's overhyped purely because he's young and English. £20million and probably over £100k per week wages? No way! Exactly the type of signing we absolutely should not be making. So much better value on the continent.

They needed to fill their English player quota. He's a dreadful defender. What about his game is good?

He can't defend. He'd also demand huge wages. There's much, much better value out there.

Am I the only one who hates the little lions all over the Under Armour shirt? Really hope we never do something like that again.

No. Don't rate him at all. Look at his defending for our goal in the cup final. Sums him up.

What's this thread got to do with the capital of the Congo?

My word, that would be some midfield! Did you just pluck Tonali out of the air or has there been a link?

I don't see him ever being better than Europa League level, which for us right now would be fantastic. I'd welcome him with open arms and I'm sure it would help to convince Grealish to stay too as they seem like good friends.

I can imagine Purslow being absolutely amazing at something like that. He speaks so well.

I honestly don't know how what they do is legal. Scumbags, the lot of them.

Mbabu is definitely a better player than Rousillon. I think he'd be awesome in the Premier League. I prefer Rashica over Bailey because Bailey's temperament and work rate is a bit questionable and Rashica's definitely is not. But totally agree, there are so many players from the Bundesliga who would improve us. Kostic from Frankfurt would amazing. He's everything I hoped Trezeguet would be. Loads of good centre backs too. Would love Robin Koch from Freiburg.

Yes, yes and yes again. He's absolutely made for this league. Great hold up play and superb finisher. If we could get him and wingers who can cross the ball to him he'd score loads.

Pretty sure that account is just another liar. I've not been that impressed with Roussillon whenever I've seen him though, certainly not £25m impressed. I'd probably say Targett is the better player of the two.

The words lying, bell and end spring to mind when asked to describe that Jimmy.

His nephew. He made his Bundesliga debut in the last couple of games of Hoffenheim's season. Meant to be quite a good prospect.

The problem with only buying players with Premier League experience is down to value for money. English clubs charge way more than European clubs. I do agree that buying players from abroad without PL experience is riskier but that doesn't mean quality players aren't out there. It is purely down to scouting and recruitment. If you have proper people in doing those jobs, there is a serious amount of talent across Europe to be had. The Bundesliga is my favourite league and I could probably name at least 10 players who would improve us but also wouldn't cost half of what a similar level player based in England might do. Really, the best signing we can make this summer is Suso's replacement.

Brekalo is very good and always catches the eye but I just think Rashica has that bit extra. Would be happy with either though. Also Amine Harit from Schalke is a lovely player and may be getable as Schalke do love to sell a good player.

That didn't take long!

We only had 10 million to spend in January without going over the FFP limit. Also, the reason we didn't stretch to £25m for Benrahma in the summer was because we had £140m to spend on nearly 15 players. We had to spread the budget out a bit. That won't be a problem this summer as we don't need another 15 players. I think we'll see us signing players for £25m+ this summer.

I've mentioned Rashica every transfer window for the past 2 years I think. Quality player, would love him here. There are so many players from the Bundesliga who would be amazing value. Really hope we do some shopping there.

Bang on. There is nothing more ambitious than trying to get the club you love back to the top. If I were in his position I'd spit at Manure if they even tried to talk to me. All this nonsense about him "needing ambition" and should leave does my head in. Just read every tweet he makes. There's plastic glory hunters replying to every one saying things like "nobody dreams of playing at Villa Park, come to the theatre of dreams" Vile club. Even worse "fans".

In fairness though regarding point 4, we had virtually nothing left to spend without going over our FFP limit. This season they spent the absolute maximum we were allowed to.

Based on what?

We have to say to them it's £100 million and no less. If they want to send us Lingard and James then they'd have to make the bid about £180 million.

Dortmund want €120 million which is about £109 million. If they pay that much, surely they won't have another £100 million to spend on one player. Then again FFP doesn't apply to them, the cheating scumbags.