mwj Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looking likely now: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/aston-villa-are-signing-hadjuk-goalie-lovre-kalinic-for-e6-5m-slobodna-dalmacija/ Quote According to Croatian newspaper Slobodna Dalmacija it’s a done deal. Aston Villa are signing goalie Lovre Kalinic from Hadjuk Split for €6.5m. The first observation about Kalinic is he’s tall: 6ft 7in. Villa have been linked to the 25-year-old keeper for some time now, and apparently the clubs have now reached a final agreement. Slobodna Dalmacija report that Kalinic’s agents are to receive 30% of the transfer fee, with the rest of the money going to the Croatian club. The players still needs to formalise some work permit paper work before the deal can be announced. Despite a recent upturn in results, Aston Villa remain rooted to the foot of the Premier League. With just 12 points from 22 games, Remi Garde’s side looked nailed-on for the drop this season. The Clarets are back in action tonight when they take on Wycombe Wanders at Villa Park in an FA Cup 3rd round replay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Who? He's HUGE! We should put him upfront with Rudy and Kozak. Edited January 19, 2016 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Havent seen him play but Hajduk have a good defensive record so he probably has some confidence coming in. Go out on a limb and say he is much better than Guzan without even seeing him play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_avfc Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 For those who missed this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 He parries a lot.. We're going to need our defenders to really be on their game when a big shot comes in. I'm fine with keepers parrying out of play but some of those he parried right back into open play and it concerns me that while he looks a good shot stopper, we may concede goals because Lescott or Okore or anyone back at the time will be flat footed unable to react. All in all though looks a good keeper, can't be any worse than Guzan at this point who is the worst keeper in the Premier League by some margin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looks great from that montage, love how quick he is at getting down to low shots for such a giant. Sign him up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted January 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Bunnski said: Looks great from that montage, love how quick he is at getting down to low shots for such a giant. Sign him up. So you'd say he goes down well for a big man? * snicker * 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villafan306 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 This would certainly spell the end for Guzan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I didn't watch the YouTube clip but I'm confident he's better than what we currently have. Sign him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, romavillan said: So you'd say he goes down well for a big man? * snicker * Yeah he loves going down for low balls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted January 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just now, Bunnski said: Yeah he loves going down for low balls. Good hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, romavillan said: Good hands? Who said anything about hands? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted January 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ahah, well he seems to be a very exciting prospect I must say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 This would be good, and as a permanent signing means he's happy to be here for the long(ish) term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 26 minutes ago, Daweii said: He parries a lot.. We're going to need our defenders to really be on their game when a big shot comes in. I'm fine with keepers parrying out of play but some of those he parried right back into open play and it concerns me that while he looks a good shot stopper, we may concede goals because Lescott or Okore or anyone back at the time will be flat footed unable to react. All in all though looks a good keeper, can't be any worse than Guzan at this point who is the worst keeper in the Premier League by some margin. Exactly, thought I was the only one who noticed he was a bit "theatrical" instead of catching most the time, looks like a good shot stopper though. As you said though our defenders will need to not go to sleep as they seem to love doing. That can probably be coached into him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 19, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2016 TBH I'm just glad we're spending money and that people are willing to join us. I trust he's good and I hope he does brilliantly for us. Welcome aboard, Lovre 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, BOF said: Welcome aboard, Lovre Sounds like Blackadder 4 in my head..."Welcome aboard, Darling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You could make the same type of video for Guzan and he'd look the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rodders0223 Posted January 19, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Another £6m fee for a 25 year old from the Croatian league? Edited January 19, 2016 by rodders0223 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 19, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, supermon said: You could make the same type of video for Guzan and he'd look the same Yeah I would put absolutely no stock in a youtube video. But in his defence, while it doesn't prove he's any good, it doesn't prove he's shit either. It is what it is. Let's see what he does ITSOTP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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