MJ_1874 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 34 minutes ago, GENTLEMAN said: I think the plan is with Watkins, Rashica + one other (Bertie) will be to play across the forward line. Versatility Wesley? Rashica can also play as a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, alf_stewart said: Not suggesting Dion is ITK, but the club must have a well-developed plan for if Jack’s situation changes quite quickly? If he’s 100% committed and the club knows this, why is isn’t there a statement (or at least some loose reassurance) in the public domain? Once bitten, twice shy? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf_stewart Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: Once bitten, twice shy? Case in point - so original question: What’s the contingency plan in a world where Jack or the club receives a late offer that they can’t refuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 minute ago, alf_stewart said: Case in point - so original question: What’s the contingency plan in a world where Jack or the club receives a late offer that they can’t refuse? I've no idea, I'm sure there is one and they are probably wisely not trumpeting to the World what it is. That would actually be quite an odd thing to do. I was merely postulating why they might not put out a public statement about Jack staying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: We won’t sign a back up striker unless he’s a young prospect with lots of potential. We already have Samatta who won’t be a starter and let’s be kind and say is very average. If we sign another striker I believe he’ll be a starter or at least as good as Watkins theoretically. I believe if that happens it casts serious don’t on the future of Wes. Either doubts about his recover or his ability/suitably to our future set up. I think Lange and Smith view things very differently than Suso. We’re buying high energy players with pace and it’s hard to see Wes as having those qualities. Viva la evolution! Wes is back in Brum now continuing his rehab. Xmas return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, alf_stewart said: Case in point - so original question: What’s the contingency plan in a world where Jack or the club receives a late offer that they can’t refuse? Sorry to butt in but the owners will have set a timeline for any offers from serious buyers - absolutely no way to run a club selling key players at the last minute - it is not happening. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, sidcow said: I've no idea, I'm sure there is one and they are probably wisely not trumpeting to the World what it is. That would actually be quite an odd thing to do. I was merely postulating why they might not put out a public statement about Jack staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jareth said: Sorry to butt in but the owners will have set a timeline for any offers from serious buyers - absolutely no way to run a club selling key players at the last minute - it is not happening. He's worth more then Sancho, he going no where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 37 minutes ago, alf_stewart said: Not suggesting Dion is ITK, but the club must have a well-developed plan for if Jack’s situation changes quite quickly? If he’s 100% committed and the club knows this, why is isn’t there a statement (or at least some loose reassurance) in the public domain? Because its beneath them, they shouldn't be being sucked in to the transfer rumour circus Look around the league, very few articles get any kind of response from an owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) Omg cant people stop with the Grealish leaving ,seriously if it happens, It will happen. I am surprised with some of you that this isnt the no1 talked about thing on the net. Edited September 13, 2020 by Dave-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Delphinho123 Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, alf_stewart said: Case in point - so original question: What’s the contingency plan in a world where Jack or the club receives a late offer that they can’t refuse? An offer they can’t refuse would need to be an offer that covers the financial loss of being relegated, losing our decent players and preparing for potentially 5 years in the championship because that’s what could happen if we lose Jack with our current squad - He’s THAT good. It would be like Man City selling De Bruyne on the last day of the window. They could kiss goodbye to the title if that happened. I think it will become obvious that we’re selling Grealish by the business we do in the next couple of weeks. If we go and spend 100m on top of what we’ve already spent then I’d argue he’s probably off. However, if we only sign Martinez, Rashica and one other and our net spend is around the 100-110m mark, id be comfortable in the knowledge he’s staying. Our owners are not stupid enough to let him go late on. You’ll know if Jack is leaving. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 What has dion said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordVillan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jareth said: Sorry to butt in but the owners will have set a timeline for any offers from serious buyers - absolutely no way to run a club selling key players at the last minute - it is not happening. It could be that there’s an agreement in place whereby Villa do all their buying first, and that when that’s complete the sale of Grealish goes through. That would help to stop us getting royally fleeced by clubs who knew we had a huge chunk of money and desperately needed to replace our talisman, we’d be over a barrel. It would be sensible and good business to go about any potential sale in that manner. I’m not saying I think this is the case, merely that it’s a possibility and would be sensible. I think our owners are the type of successful, sensible businessmen that would maximise the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: What has dion said? That if an offer comes in of £70 - 90m that it would be too good to turn down Which is all pie in the sky because no one has bid £90m for him and its doubtful anyone will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I think and this is just my personal theory: our owners are very private on matters concerning transfers and the Grealish situation is no different. Grealish is under contract and Villa probably value him at least £100 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, OxfordVillan said: It could be that there’s an agreement in place whereby Villa do all their buying first, and that when that’s complete the sale of Grealish goes through. That would help to stop us getting royally fleeced by clubs who knew we had a huge chunk of money and desperately needed to replace our talisman, we’d be over a barrel. It would be sensible and good business to go about any potential sale in that manner. I’m not saying I think this is the case, merely that it’s a possibility and would be sensible. I think our owners are the type of successful, sensible businessmen that would maximise the situation. Sorry no likes left but absolutely what you say. I suppose I just don’t see it coming, goes against quite public statements to the contrary, usually back the wrong horse though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Club should just put a hard deadline on any dealings and agree with Jack. Anything after the date will be null and void and he should sign a new contract the day after the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: What has dion said? I forgot but now it's all coming back to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 THERE WERE NIGHTS WHEN THE WIND WAS SO COLD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Jack and Delph are different scenarios. Everyone knows how much he loves this club, and there’s no indication United will bid. Let’s enjoy the squad improvements and avoid catastrophism on it. We have lots of money to spend and improve the squad, especially with FFP being relaxed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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