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I would have expected an interview with Lange on the OS by now.

I think we will sign Watkins. If Dean wants him, we'll get him. Price? Maybe around 22m £.

Think I rather see Watkins sign than Benrahma, if Jack stays that is.

There is a danish player, Robert Skov that plays for Hoffenheim (used to play for FC Copenhagen, Lange link..). Plays RW with a wicked left foot, dont know if hes ready for PL yet though.

Even if we sign Watkins I still think we'll sign a striker. Watkins can also play out wide and Wesley may be a long time from being match fit. Watkins cover 2 positions, a smart signing.

Mings should be no 4 IMO

Ok, here is my take on the transfer window. I wouldnt let any player other than Lansbury, Taylor and a couple of keepers leave. Still think we need to keep as much of the squad together as I think alot of them have the ability to grow as they have a PL season under their belts. I would like to sign 5, maybe 6 players. I also wouldnt be against using the loan market, for example an experienced keeper until Heaton is fit and thereafter compete with him or a winger from the "bigger" clubs (eg. Hudson-Odoi) if we couldnt land our targets. The position of the 6 players: Striker, LW, RW/striker, CM, LB and GK. My suggestions: GK: An experienced goalkeeper on loan, should be an older head. There must be decent keepers out there not really getting game time at some big european clubs. LB: Ludwig Agustinsson, Werder Bremen, 26 yo. Swedish international, sweet left foot, great pro, Lange connections, should enter his prime. Availiable for 7m £ CM: Weston Mckennie, Schalke 04, all action central midfielder. 25m£ LW: Eberechi Eze, QPR. Rumours they´ll want 16m £. Could also play central behind the striker. RW/Striker: Ollie Watkins, Brentford. Rumours of a 18 m£ release clause. Works hard, really good at pressing, can score goals, can play out wide as well as a striker. Striker: Odsonne Edouard, Celtic. Would 35m £ be enough? Scores alot of goals, is young and has the potential to be even better in the future. That would land at approx 101 m£ Really decent players as I see it, only problem is they experienced enough? Can they cut it in the PL? After all, when everyone fit we have a decent spine of the team, Heaton-Mings-McGinn-Grealish. Oh, and by the way, my transfer targets change everyday...

No thanks, he has shit hair...

This!

Billing.

Wouldnt be surprised to see us linked with Ludwig Agustinsson (Werder Bremen). Swedish LB, had som injury problems last season but is a really fine player. Played (and scored) for Sweden in 2018 WC, is a regular in the Swedish national side when fit. Before Bremen he played at FC Copenhagen and it was probably Lange that bought him and sold him on. Agustinsson is a model pro, always has choseni clubs so far to be prepared for one of the big leagues and big clubs and maybe its time for him to step up to the Premier League. As player he has a sweet left foot, great delivery and set pieces. Hes very offensive in his style of play but also a good defender. At 26 yo he should be entering his prime. Perfect upgrade on Taylor and competition for Targett. German media suggests hes gettable for 7 million euros. Bargain and a no brainer IMO.

Why keep people saying we should sign Billing? Ok, I get that hes kind of big and has a presence on the pitch. But on the other hand, hes also kind of a shit player.

Yes, looks like the real deal. I think he also could play out wide.

As I see it, we'll need atleast 5 signings (maybe 6). Thats if noone of our better players leave. Goalkeeper, Heaton is out for a long time I guess. Maybe a loan? Central midfielder, I want a box to box midfielder. 2 wingers (with pace). 1 striker Maybe a lb if the finances allow it. The CB's are fine, I could live with our RB's, would like an upgrade on Taylor. A good b2b midfielder is needed to challenge and rotate with Mcginn and Hourihane. I like Wesley and think he will come good if the injury is ok but a new better striker is a must. AEG and Trez, well they need to be on the bench.

Whats the status of Heaton and Wesley? Probably need a gk if Heaton is out a few more months.

If Callum Wilson is available its a no brainer.

Would probably cost mega bucks. But will become a good player. Another shout is Sead Haksabanovic from IFK Norrköping in the Swedish league, was bought by West Ham as a teenager but couldnt quite make it there, went home started again and ripped our league to bits. Winger/wide forward. Will make it big.

Well, thats how I named the thread when I started it. I guess one of the mods renamed it?

Heaton Guilbert ,Konsa, Tuanzebe, Mings, Targett Kalvin Phillips, McGinn Benrahma/Jeremie Boga Grealish Samatta/Wesley Subs: The rest Could probably do a bit of an upgrade on Elmo and Taylor of course.

Would be good to get Davis signed up on a new contract. If we go down, I really hope we stick with Smith and give him the chance to build something.

Sorry for the negative title in this thread, but which players would/could stay? If we go down, Jack will leave. Probably Mings. Maybe Luiz. Maybe Mcginn, I guess that'll depends on how he is after the injury. I think Samatta, Nakamba, Guilbert, Konsa etc will stay if theres no relegationclause in their contracts. Wesley and Heaton probably wont be fit when the season starts so they will stay. Discuss!

Isn't 35 the new 30? If thats the case he´s only 27

In the worst case, I guess he could tear things up in the Championship!!

Some mumblings in Swedish media that Union Berlin striker Sebastian Andersson could be on his way to Premier League. Has only six months left on his contract. Seems to be doing a really good season in Bundesliga scoring 8 in 17 and was prolific for Union in zweite Bundesliga last season. Is part of the Sweden squad aswell but doesnt play very often. I havent seen much of him so cant judge if he´ll be able to play i PL. I can stress he is not linked to Villa at all in the media though. Just highlighting a player that may be on the move.

I guess John Guidetti is up for grabs. Not a very good footballer but alot of attitude and would run his socks off chasing everything.