the_eristic Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I would be somewhat surprised if Douglas and Engels didn't go off to the continent somewhere, maybe on loan. Get the feeling Targett would likely be off to a bottom half or promoted side, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I think we'll need an upgrade in DM, LW, RW. I'd look at another striker too. A young FB, who can rotate with Guilbert or Targett. Not sure who to get for DM or LW, but I'd still go for Benrahma. 3-4 players as upgrades on what we have will really improve us. We'll have a good squad fillers anyway. Elmo, Hause, Konsa, Hourihane, Luiz/Nakamba, Wesley, El Ghazi, Trez, Nyland, Steer. Heaton Guilbert, Engels, Mings, Targett McGinn, DM, Grealish (well, considering we're up and he stays) LW, Samatta (or another striker), Benrahma I think that would be decent. Also all our defenders have a year of experience in the PL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted March 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2020 If we stay up we are in a better position than last summer. We can add quality to the team and dont have to sign a new squad 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 We have a fairly young squad compared to most other clubs in the PL. Crystal Palace and Watford have a squad averages of close to 30 y.o. Not sure if it matters, it might? Guess the contract status is more important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) Assuming we a) stay in the prem, and b) dont sell any players, i think we need the following critically: DM : 30-40m LW/IF : 30-40m RW/IF : 30-40m They need to be quality signings, with 3 quality signings in those positions i think we would be a much much better side. If we had any money left after that, would look at a left and/or right back to challenge guilbert/targett. If any money left after that, either a CB or another midfielder. Edited March 14, 2020 by MaVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 So would the money invested into a void season count towards FFP? Would be sweet if our owners could dump another £150m or so on top of what they already have without regard of is adding to this seasons FFP tally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 14, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 14, 2020 I think they should have a year off from FFP and we should spend £300m this summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 If we signed a player on a Bosman, can he play in July when season still ongoing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Zatman said: If we signed a player on a Bosman, can he play in July when season still ongoing This. Must be some top players we can chuck a shit load of money at for 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Why is there an ‘s’ on the end of ‘Transfer’ in the thread title. It’s really bugging me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 18 hours ago, sidcow said: I think they should have a year off from FFP and we should spend £300m this summer. I like you're thinking. Why stop at £300m though? £700m would get us seven £100m players to start alongside Jack, John, Tom and Tyrone. I would settle for £300m though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 15, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2020 It's actually a face saving opportunity for them to drop the failed FFP experiment. They can announce its dropped because of the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in then quietly leave it be. It's not done what was intended with the likes of Bury, Bolton and us getting into deep financial trouble so it doesn't even work. They'll definitely have to pause it or everyone is going to breach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexvilla4 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I think £20m on Smalling would be decent business in the summer. A very good defender who is experienced and would thrive at Villa next to Mings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, alexvilla4 said: I think £20m on Smalling would be decent business in the summer. A very good defender who is experienced and would thrive at Villa next to Mings £20m on Smalling would be robbery in today's market, surely they wouldn't sell him for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) If they relax FFP for a year we need to owners to flex their muscle big time. The only thing that might limit the ability to spend is wages, after all even if we could spend 500m, we would still need to be mindful of FFP when it came back in the following year, specifically related to our wage budget. But i imagine another year in the prem (next season after voided this season), would mean we could spend a fair bit more in wages as we would then be guaranteed 2 out of the recent 3 years in the prem. Edited March 15, 2020 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 4 hours ago, MaVilla said: If they relax FFP for a year we need to owners to flex their muscle big time. The only thing that might limit the ability to spend is wages, after all even if we could spend 500m, we would still need to be mindful of FFP when it came back in the following year, specifically related to our wage budget. But i imagine another year in the prem (next season after voided this season), would mean we could spend a fair bit more in wages as we would then be guaranteed 2 out of the recent 3 years in the prem. But how much will we recieve for the voided season? Whats the legal actions for Sky and how much will they pay for the next two years? I think the whole inflation will go down, players prices will go down. But when will the transfer window open? Who will gamble if next season starting is doubtful? Will there be a new European football or just complete this year one? I think in these circumstances we can keep Jack, but I don’t have an excuse idea how everything else will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Attack: Apart from Grealish, we don't have much. Samatta I like and think will prove to be a gem. Midfield: McGinn has been poor in the PL. Luiz and Nakamba may be young enough to improve. They need to. Defence: Engels and Guilbert I like, though both need to improve. Targett has his moments. All three are probably only good enough for back up. Mings, Hause and Konza not good enough for a PL team, even as back up. Keepers: They have all looked dodgy at times. Only Heaton looks good enough, with Nylan as back up. That's a poor squad, though many of you will disagree with my assessment. But my assessment is based on us being in the PL, and the sort of money rich clubs we face. A lot of our problems are down to recruitment. What we have is a CH squad trying to compete in the PL. Also we may (possibly) have a manager who is not up to the job, and cannot get the best out of what we have. On the bright side, and it is certainly not something I recommend, if we do go down, with these owners and a policy of buying good young'uns, we could come back up with a better chance of making a fist of it in the PL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 15, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2020 Be very interesting to see how the transfer window will be affected by current issues. If the season is voided does this mean we are still under last years ffp or will this class as a new year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, AntrimBlack said: Attack: Apart from Grealish, we don't have much. Samatta I like and think will prove to be a gem. Midfield: McGinn has been poor in the PL. Luiz and Nakamba may be young enough to improve. They need to. Defence: Engels and Guilbert I like, though both need to improve. Targett has his moments. All three are probably only good enough for back up. Mings, Hause and Konza not good enough for a PL team, even as back up. Keepers: They have all looked dodgy at times. Only Heaton looks good enough, with Nylan as back up. That's a poor squad, though many of you will disagree with my assessment. But my assessment is based on us being in the PL, and the sort of money rich clubs we face. A lot of our problems are down to recruitment. What we have is a CH squad trying to compete in the PL. Also we may (possibly) have a manager who is not up to the job, and cannot get the best out of what we have. On the bright side, and it is certainly not something I recommend, if we do go down, with these owners and a policy of buying good young'uns, we could come back up with a better chance of making a fist of it in the PL. Mings?! Far and away our best defender. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Mings?! Far and away our best defender. It is all opinions. I think he is too unreliable, which is a quality I think is the first requirement of a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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