thunderball Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, DCJonah said: I think it will be one or the other. We already have el ghazi and jota. Can't see us having 4 wingers who will all want regular playing time. I don’t think DS will only play 4-3-3 with his first choice players all season, he needs options and plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 7, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, thunderball said: Blades have a £20m fee agreed for Maupay. It was thought it would go through this week however apparently Villa and Burnley have since submitted bids. Maupay allegedly holding out to be reunited with Dean Smith.... [via Twitter, all according to journalist Chris Walton] Chris Walton - is exactly what a guy called Chris Walton is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) I think in terms of prices we will be paying it's two major points that has to be made. We are probably willing to pay a bit over market value for players we know will hit the ground running. Secondly I think the club and Deano wants an English core and they are vary about signing a bunch of foreigners to gel quickly. It's easily a recipe for 2015 all over again. I think foreigners will be more the spice to the squad, thus they will get the time needed to settle. And rightly so. While I am not sold on the quality of Phillips, Butland or Webster, I wouldn't be surprised if they signed in the end. Trezeguet wouldn't surprise me either. I just hope we sign another trip quality CB. Thirdly, if paying 5 million more for 4-5 signings in addons related to PL survival, then I am all for it. It's a win win. PL survival addon clause is something we should abuse. Edited July 7, 2019 by KenjiOgiwara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, thunderball said: Benrahma who is our main target Is he? Have there actually been any links to confirm this or just the odd speculation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, thunderball said: he needs options and plan B. Out vile demon. What is this sorcery of which you speak? We are Aston Villa and we rely on Ian Ormondrod... only to fire us to glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Lerner's Driver said: Like who? You have special insights, so I'm all ears I know **** all. But Trezeguet is the type of winger I could see us move for if Behnrama is valued too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, thunderball said: I don’t think DS will only play 4-3-3 with his first choice players all season, he needs options and plan B. Agreed. But we aren't paying £20 million for options and maupay isn't coming to be part of plan b. Jota and hause are the kind of signings to give options and plan b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, thunderball said: Think he can play wide in a front 3. At worst it’s an option to swap out with El Ghazi. Hope it happens, think he could be a massive hit in the PL I think he can be the troublesome player with a bit of bite that fans of other teams usually hate. If he comes he’ll add to the general energy of the team that I think is important to Smith. That can often make the difference in games, especially when we’re up against a good side who may have better quality on the pitch but we can get at them and not let them get into their stride. Also of course we can’t go into the season with one quality, (hopefully), striker. Davis isn’t really ready yet and I have serious doubts as to whether Kodjia can be anything other than a bit part player. Edited July 7, 2019 by DaveAV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Said it many times I want us to sign (the no doubt agent drumming up interest and/or clickbait headliner) Rafael Leao. Imagine a front three of Wesley Leao with jack as a false nine with McGinn and Santamaria/Phillips behind. Just let me dream for a few mins as I know it ain’t gunna happen .... Maupay I would of thought we would of signed already if we really wanted him but I’m probs wrong .... Its good to have different options and formations dependent of the opposition with Trezequet and El Ghazi as wingers interchangeable... Edited July 7, 2019 by thabucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Agreed. But we aren't paying £20 million for options and maupay isn't coming to be part of plan b. Jota and hause are the kind of signings to give options and plan b What if Wesley doesn’t work or gets injured? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXD Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: While I am not sold on the quality of Phillips, Butland or Butland, I wouldn't be surprised if they signed in the end. Trezeguet wouldn't surprise me either. You really question his ability, don’t you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Apparently purslow is out in cairo checking out trezequet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 So, we have signed Mings, Hause, Jota, El Ghazi, Targett & Wesley for a combined £65m odd, with more to come. SHA sell their best two players in Jota and Adams, their first choice central defender and captain leaves on a free, their manager is sacked and their owner says they want to play like Barcelona (after selling Jota). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: Apparently purslow is out in cairo checking out trezequet gotta be honest, i wasnt impressed with his "highlight reel", especially considering all players look good on them, i wasnt overly impressed with Trezequet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, thunderball said: What if Wesley doesn’t work or gets injured? You could say that about every position. We aren't signing a £20 million attacking mid if jack gets injured. I think if you're expecting £20 million back up players who are happy in that role, you will be disappointed this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Weirdly, my friend seems to think it is 16m + 7m in extras, Mantis posting the dancing man gif for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 53 minutes ago, villan-scott said: It’s hotting up! Happy Sundays! Oh praise the Lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Doing some sums Hause - £3m Targett - £11-14m El Ghazi - £8m Jota - £2m Wesley - £22m Mings - £20-26m Note: I know all those numbers aren't precise, but even as an approximation we've spent about £65-£70m already. Add £8-10m for Trezeguet if that goes through, leaving a Defensive Midfielder to still come too. Can't say Smith hasn't been supported by the new owners! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 7, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, Lerner's Driver said: Out vile demon. What is this sorcery of which you speak? We are Aston Villa and we rely on Ian Ormondrod... only to fire us to glory. Ahh, Ian Ormondroyd. A poor mans Peter Crouch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, MaVilla said: gotta be honest, i wasnt impressed with his "highlight reel", especially considering all players look good on them, i wasnt overly impressed with Trezequet. I have never seen him play so I have no clue how good or shit he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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