Supervillan78

2 minutes ago, sne said:

Just the  £325,000 a week salary

The majority of which Chelsea would most likely cover? 

It’s all down to perspective I guess, it wasn’t that long ago that best players we could attract were in the ilk of Simon Dawkins.

Sterling on a short term loan deal with no obligation to buy, wouldn’t be to terrible IMO.

40 minutes ago, messi11 said:

We've put in a offer. Tier 2

 

 

 

I hope this is true Can anyone translate? 

Really hope this one happens.

Sure he’s passionate. However, he is the perfect age, in great form, knows the League and has successfully worked with our manager previously. He plays in a position which we are still lacking in quality, especially given the injury to McGinn. 

He could be the perfect signing? 

 Pulisic on loan with an option to buy would be brilliant business IMO. Ziyech would be a class signing also. Although a new striker is desperately needed, I can’t imagine we’d be able to get anyone of significant quality during this window.

Apparently, there’s a rumour he’s close to signing for Arsenal. Loan with option to buy.

He’s the worst ‘manager’ we’ve ever had!

SACK HIM NOW FFS!!!!!!!

Should have offered him a new contract 12 months ago!
He’s our best midfielder and should be starting every game FFS.
Letting him go is utter madness, absolutely disgusted with the club right now. 

Still need a quality midfielder and CB regardless of Gerrard.

This window has been really disappointing, we are nowhere near good enough for a top ten finish let alone Europe. 

Out of his depth, out of ideas and out of our club. NOW! 
 

P!$$ Off Back to Liverpoo, you muppet!
And could someone get Pochettino on the phone! 

Think this is a brilliant signing, the guy has talent and pace to burn. 

Don't see this as a ‘panic’ buy either, IMO we need more attacking options having already sold Carney and Trez, and with Anwar and Bertie looking increasingly likely to leave. He can also play quite comfortably through the middle, so would be a useful alternative to Bailey or Watkins.

Deals often take weeks of negotiating and I suspected this signing will be in addition to both a new CB and No8 coming in. 

Welcome to the mighty Villa! 

Honestly, I’d be disappointed if Dougie left. He is a much better player than some would have you believe, especially when played in his more natural position. Real shame IMO. 

37 minutes ago, Mazrim said:

Shame. I was hoping we could see him a bit more in his natural position, but I understand.

Agreed.

He was played in defensive midfield (not his natural position) because of necessity and unfairly criticised. He’s a much, much better player when utilised in a more advanced position. 

Was hoping he would sign a new contract, however that’s looking increasingly unlikely. 

Hojbjerg would be a phenomenal signing!

Winks is w@nk IMO. 

100% Yes to Werner. 

I rate Rashford.

OK he had an awful season at Utd but then so did the majority of their squad and I would absolutely love to see him fully fit, focused and scoring goals for fun in a Villa shirt. 

Unfortunately I can’t see this one happening. 

I’d actually like Targett to stay and fight for his place. He was outstanding in the 20/21 campaign. 

1 hour ago, HKP90 said:

Eh? Has he ever played right back? Certainly not in his last 50 appearances.

Right midfield. 

1 hour ago, Vive_La_Villa said:

Why was it ok for Targett to be number 1 with Young as cover but a disaster now it’s Digne with Young as cover?

Am I missing something ? It’s for 17 games! 

People need to relax.

It wasn’t, which is why we were looking at a left back in the first place?

Anyway it’s done now. 

3 minutes ago, a m ole said:

Ashley Young, as senior as they get.

OK.

Although, I don’t see him as a natural left back and he’s more effective on the right.

I pray Digne never gets injured/suspended. 

Who replaces him in the squad as we don’t have another senior LB? 

Dumb discussion, if Digne gets injured we’re screwed.