Xela Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Could not have picked up a better 3rd/4th choice CB Welcome back Axel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, MessiWillSignForVilla said: Unless they're planning on moving on Lindelof or Bailly (Both have contracts til 2024, Bailly's signed just 4 months ago), there's no chance of that actually happening. But he's a popular youth product with Utd fans, so they're not exactly gonna say "We're putting him in the shop window because he never plays for us". He’d still be a bs up there. Ultimately he’d be available at the right price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: Not sure if I mind that tbh I think he's a good gap filler for the season, comes in under ty and konsa, suggests to me that we have no one in our youth set up ready (we don't) or that the scouts couldnt find any better or more sensible, next summer if the attack and midfield is looking good then we can try and go for someone over ty and konsa but that'll take some serious scouting and money The loan deal gives us time to reassess it next summer based on where we are and who is available We've effectively strengthened the defence this summer without actually changing it dramatically Yes with no one coming through the youth this loan bridges a gap. If he does well and manure are willing to sell then all good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Flawless window is flawless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Olof82Mellberg4 said: All this talk of the project, we're going places etc, complaining about Jack leaving, then we're getting loans from Man City's poorer rival. Disappointing signing, doesn't strengthen us at all and only here for a season Only way this signing makes sense is if its a one season stop gap to allow spending in other areas. If this is genuinely thought of as a long term solution (I.e. buying him at the loans end) its pretty disappointing. Especially considering Lange's reputation for unearthing hidden gems, a re-run of an injury prone championship (potential not withstanding) level cb isn't exactly inspiring. Even more so considering events of a few days ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Icarium said: Only way this signing makes sense is if its a one season stop gap to allow spending in other areas. If this is genuinely thought of as a long term solution (I.e. buying him at the loans end) its pretty disappointing. Especially considering Lange's reputation for unearthing hidden gems, a re-run of an injury prone championship (potential not withstanding) level cb isn't exactly inspiring. Even more so considering events of a few days ago. I think it's the former rather than the latter Buying a £50m 1st choice CB doesn't make sense for us right now Buying a £10m 20 year CB who in 2 years time will be 1st choice, konsa mkII isn't easy and I don't think we've found him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Tuanzebe must be up there with one of the best value signings we’ve ever had. We’ve had years of play from him and for whatever we have paid I’m sure it’s been so worth it. Great window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Is this his 3rd loan with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nick76 Posted August 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Xela said: Is this his 3rd loan with us? He’s like the contractor everybody has at work whose only supposed to be there for a short period but has been with the company longer than most employees 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Xela said: Is this his 3rd loan with us? Yeah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Pleased with this signing - very sensible back-up and great to have him back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Very surprised how many people commenting that this is a signing that makes sense The guys in his mid 20s now and needs to be playing regularly, seems very bizarre that he wants to come here and play backup. Essentially swapping one bench for another. Even more bizarre when you think Purslow publicly commented on how bad loans are for progressing the club as you are developing someone else's player. Part of me is always skeptical that the loaning club asks for % of games that their player must play. Don't think he was that great in his 2 spells with us either Would have preferred Cahill on a year and moving into a coaching role to replace Terry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, Junxs said: Very surprised how many people commenting that this is a signing that makes sense The guys in his mid 20s now and needs to be playing regularly, seems very bizarre that he wants to come here and play backup. Essentially swapping one bench for another. Even more bizarre when you think Purslow publicly commented on how bad loans are for progressing the club as you are developing someone else's player. Part of me is always skeptical that the loaning club asks for % of games that their player must play. Don't think he was that great in his 2 spells with us either Would have preferred Cahill on a year and moving into a coaching role to replace Terry The season starts next weekend. We needed quality depth in the position. Sorted. Not ideal but we are stronger as a team today than we were yesterday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 8, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2021 I for one am bitterly disappointed as I had hoped we'd steal his song for Leon Bailey which we can't really do now. So for that reason I am out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 hours ago, MotoMkali said: This signing isn't about strengthening our first team. We get a cheap backup for a year and we can buy a new centre half when we don't have quite so many pressing needs as now. I like him. He is smart, skilled and has potential. But he is a project. I do not want us to act as a finishing school for Man Utd, for him to gain fitness, consistency and development. They seem to view this loan as such. I just hope we're adequately protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Yes!.. Yeessss! Fantastic addition and so pleased to see Axel back here with us. Superb bit of business by the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 8, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2021 Very good sensible signing. Not often you get a defender on loan who had Mbappe in his pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Good signing. Not much risk and not much outlay for someone who knows the club and will be adequate cover if needed. If signing Axel means we can put an extra 15mil on top of another signing then it is worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Always stunned to see people say they didn't rate him even in his last loan spell at Villa. I thought he was fantastic in the promotion season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Fantastic signing. He’s a class player IMO, and although he may have come in as just backup, I’d expect him to be pushing Konsa for a first team spot. Wish he was signing permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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