KenjiOgiwara Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Rolta said: Have a look at the bit in italics. For all the promoted teams the figures used are for our promotion, Championship season. So that's our wage bill before contract increases kick in for promotion, and before spending £120million. It's pretty misleading and impossible to know the real figure. Leicester is pretty impressive tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 6 hours ago, Dave-R said: Is this a good list or not, who would be your pick out of this list of strikers?? I think I'd go for either Dzyuba or Tammy but Silva still would be crazy if anyone on that list we could lure, I'm sure wed all be loving it right?? https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-abraham-belotti-18698686 The Birmingham Mail is funny, the majority of those signings aren’t sensational On that list the two best ones for me are Belotti and Tammy, if we could entice either one of them I think that will be a massive signing for us. Andre Silva and Dzyuba have got excellent scoring records at international level, not sure how they’d fare in the Prem though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, VillaFaninLondon said: The Birmingham Mail is funny, the majority of those signings aren’t sensational On that list the two best ones for me are Belotti and Tammy, if we could entice either one of them I think that will be a massive signing for us. Andre Silva and Dzyuba have got excellent scoring records at international level, not sure how they’d fare in the Prem though. Yeah but that can be said about any signing really, the moment you pay your always hoping it works out as it's always a gamble. That's the con to any relationship, having to pay Edited August 1, 2020 by Dave-R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 6 hours ago, thabucks said: Weston McKennie is another One I’d like us to be looking at as well as Linetty as he is an extremely talented CM and again an upgrade on our 1st team and heavily linked to the prem this summer. Obligatory YouTube video He could be the next Essien. The USA have some seriously good young talent we should be looking to exploit. Josh Sargent @ Bremen is another name to keep an eye on. Wow. This guy is amazing. He is exactly what we need. I would be all over this if I were Villa. It looks as though there is plenty of PL interest in him already. I hope Villa are part of that conversation. He is going to be a top player. We have not had a centre mid like him for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 7 hours ago, thabucks said: Weston McKennie is another One I’d like us to be looking at as well as Linetty as he is an extremely talented CM and again an upgrade on our 1st team and heavily linked to the prem this summer. Obligatory YouTube video He could be the next Essien. The USA have some seriously good young talent we should be looking to exploit. Josh Sargent @ Bremen is another name to keep an eye on. McKennie is apparently going to be the new Schalke captain but that club is a basketcase he will probably be sold tge same day. He would be an interesting signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 38 minutes ago, VillaFaninLondon said: The Birmingham Mail is funny, the majority of those signings aren’t sensational On that list the two best ones for me are Belotti and Tammy, if we could entice either one of them I think that will be a massive signing for us. Andre Silva and Dzyuba have got excellent scoring records at international level, not sure how they’d fare in the Prem though. Well after reading that I now want us to sign Belotti! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Zatman said: 4 of the top 10 in the Premier League pay low salaries, for me it shows you can throw shit away but doesnt guarantee success But as a general correlation it is true: more income, more money for wages, better chance of safety/better chance of success. The richest teams can afford the best players. The real challenge though is consistency. We seem to be in a good place financially with plenty of headroom should we need it, we are spending up to our FFP with player recruitment at the moment, this will calm down to 2 or 3 per season as we settle and filter out the quality. That’s why I feel reassured there is a timeline, an incremental plan for progress. We just need to be patient, staying up was SO important. Edited August 1, 2020 by thunderball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 7 hours ago, thabucks said: Weston McKennie is another One I’d like us to be looking at as well as Linetty as he is an extremely talented CM and again an upgrade on our 1st team and heavily linked to the prem this summer. Obligatory YouTube video He could be the next Essien. The USA have some seriously good young talent we should be looking to exploit. Josh Sargent @ Bremen is another name to keep an eye on. Good find. Like the look of this guy, good on the ball but most importantly looks physical and enjoys a tackle. I think it's important we find someone like this after Nakamba has disappointed, it would allow Doug and SJM to go forward more which is where they're dangerous. I still think our current midfield lacks a decent tackler. And jut saw this guy is only 21, we should definitely be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2020 On the assumption we have £150m to spend, I'd probably do something like... 40-50m on a striker. Try and temp a player like Belotti or Abraham (very unlikely I know) 30m X 2 on wingers. Benrahma and someone else. £25m on a new central midfielder. Not sure who at this point. 15m on a new left back. Again, not sure who at this point. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, VillaFaninLondon said: Good find. Like the look of this guy, good on the ball but most importantly looks physical and enjoys a tackle. I think it's important we find someone like this after Nakamba has disappointed, it would allow Doug and SJM to go forward more which is where they're dangerous. I still think our current midfield lacks a decent tackler. And jut saw this guy is only 21, we should definitely be interested. He’s also American so no problems with language. Maybe Wes can sell him the vision and twist his arm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 A central midfield four of McKennie, Luiz, McGinn & Linnety would be a huge upgrade & realistic and this summer and would not cost a bomb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jas10 said: Gabriel Barbosa? H mave on the back of the newly release Flamengo home shirt! Good player. Never really worked out for him at Inter. Edited August 1, 2020 by Killeen30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, Zatman said: McKennie is apparently going to be the new Schalke captain but that club is a basketcase he will probably be sold tge same day. He would be an interesting signing Linked with Liverpool, if he leaves he's a £40m+ signing to a CL club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 29 minutes ago, PieFacE said: On the assumption we have £150m to spend, I'd probably do something like... 40-50m on a striker. Try and temp a player like Belotti or Abraham (very unlikely I know) 30m X 2 on wingers. Benrahma and someone else. £25m on a new central midfielder. Not sure who at this point. 15m on a new left back. Again, not sure who at this point. Agreed. Think striker has to take up the largest investment as that was where we struggled most last season - though it has to be £40-50mil well spent. Tammy or Belotti if we can get either for around £50mil. Tammy knows our setup and with Werner at Chelsea he’s going to struggle to play often, could even do an initial loan again. Belotti has consistently scored 1 in 2 for Torino who have often struggled (finished 16th this season), clearly quality but can he settle quickly in England. One of them + Rashica, Benrahma/Sarr, a CM (McKennie) and a quality LB would be my choices and a great window. Reina back on loan and maybe someone like Clyne as a cheap RB option to compete with Guilbert and I think we’d be a lot better next season. Another summer of big investment but we would see considerable progress next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Morgan Sanson could be another CM option and linked with us before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I wouldn’t mind us signing a proper DM to allow Luiz (and McGinn) to roam a little more and support the attack. Luiz has done really well in that role but think we’re limiting his game by keeping him in the DM position. priorities for me are ST - someone who can actually score goals (happy with Wesley, Samatta and Davis to a degree as a back ups) LW/RW - two players needed at first teamers (again happy with AEG and Trez as rotation/back up) DM - as mentioned above (could still use Luiz and Nakamba as rotation) CB - experiences CB to partner Mings (although think Konsa will continue to improve) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Adbo9 Posted August 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Keyblade said: It was either Culverhouse, the other guy or Lambert himself. It's actually kind of funny when you think about it. They must have been bored as hell. Anyone remember mad JulieB ??? **** Psyco back in the day - I never ever get ITK but one occasion I did, and I share it with JulieB - and she went mental on me privately - she kept sending me messages demanding I admit that I was Paul Lambert, and if I didnt go round her house to give her a seeing too she would out me in public ............ then she went all god squad on me and told me the lord was gonna strike me down !! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skell Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 minute ago, theboyangel said: I wouldn’t mind us signing a proper DM to allow Luiz (and McGinn) to roam a little more and support the attack. Luiz has done really well in that role but think we’re limiting his game by keeping him in the DM position. priorities for me are ST - someone who can actually score goals (happy with Wesley, Samatta and Davis to a degree as a back ups) LW/RW - two players needed at first teamers (again happy with AEG and Trez as rotation/back up) DM - as mentioned above (could still use Luiz and Nakamba as rotation) CB - experiences CB to partner Mings (although think Konsa will continue to improve) Absolutely spot on if we make the right signings we can really.kick on . Personally I would get rid of samatta and look to sign a proven premier striker with experience. Maybe like Burnley did with Rodriguez. If we have 2 wingers and grealish it really gives us great options. Against the weaker teams jack can play in the middle 3 and let the wingers do the damage up top. Not sure we need another CB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skell Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, PieFacE said: On the assumption we have £150m to spend, I'd probably do something like... 40-50m on a striker. Try and temp a player like Belotti or Abraham (very unlikely I know) 30m X 2 on wingers. Benrahma and someone else. £25m on a new central midfielder. Not sure who at this point. 15m on a new left back. Again, not sure who at this point. Yep. This is exactly what we need striker, 2 wingers although I think Benrahma would cost Upton 30 million. The only doubt I have is that I dont know why people.think we need a new left back. Targett was pretty good and Taylor offers good.cover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adbo9 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 As for transfers As per the villa way we will end up with players non of us have even mentioned............... I think Smith will try and go for what his first choices last season were I know he wanted Barry Bannan last summer but Sheff Wed wouldnt play ball............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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