alreadyexists Posted August 12, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2020 We’re we linked before he posted it though, or is that the basis for the links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Okonokos said: If we signed Rashica, Grealish would definitely still be on the left. I've watched every game Rashica played this season and his best position is definitely central. He can drift across the entire defence as he is a pressing forward but he'd be wasted playing Grealish's position. They'd compliment each other very well because Rashica loves running in behind and is very quick so I could see him getting on the end of a few Grealish through balls. Also, because he can play wide if needed if gives us another option if Grealish lost form or was injured. If we get him and keep Jack, I think we will look at becoming a more intelligent football side and not force players into fixed positions. A lot of training would be required to make sure people are filling in the gaps where they happen - i.e. when full backs go forward, and when players drift wide/infield - and someone like Luiz would, I think, become very good at covering this. It would be a nightmare to defend against, with the opposition being dragged all over, but would leave gaps in our midfield if we aren't a smart team. I also think that with such players, the CF becomes less of a goal scorer, but a point of attack - which would suit Davis more. Except they will still need to score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: We’re we linked before he posted it though, or is that the basis for the links? Didn't the links start in January? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, ferguson1 said: I know he has a brother called Kevan but don’t think we’re interested in signing him since he left VT. Haha, suffering a brain malfunction in the heat. Replace one Grealish with Rashica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 12, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Zatman said: Didn't the links start in January? Ah, I don’t remember. In that case the plot is thickened significantly Edited August 12, 2020 by alreadyexists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: It is all very interesting... Do you know something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, Pez1974 said: If we get him and keep Jack, I think we will look at becoming a more intelligent football side and not force players into fixed positions. A lot of training would be required to make sure people are filling in the gaps where they happen - i.e. when full backs go forward, and when players drift wide/infield - and someone like Luiz would, I think, become very good at covering this. It would be a nightmare to defend against, with the opposition being dragged all over, but would leave gaps in our midfield if we aren't a smart team. I also think that with such players, the CF becomes less of a goal scorer, but a point of attack - which would suit Davis more. Except they will still need to score! I think signing players like Rashica and keeping Grealish will definitely be signs that we're heading towards the way Smith wants us to play. It kind of sounds a bit like Villa's version of total football. That's why this signing would excite me so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 AC Milan are also rumoured to be interested in Rashica, along with the Bundesliga clubs. Whilst that might seem the most likely destination, iI really hope the persuasive powers of Agent Nakamba can get this one over the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Rashica has agreed terms apparently with a club. This was done a while back. Whether or not this was us or not, who knows. The only thing to agree is the transfer fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Rashica has agreed terms apparently with a club. This was done a while back. Whether or not this was us or not, who knows. The only thing to agree is the transfer fee. I’m guessing it’s not us, but depends how long a while back is. If it was before the season end, he wouldn’t be agreeing terms with Villa with a chance of playing in the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Rashica has agreed terms apparently with a club. This was done a while back. Whether or not this was us or not, who knows. The only thing to agree is the transfer fee. Reportedly Leipzig but they are low balling on the fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, thabucks said: Reportedly Leipzig but they are low balling on the fee Yeah, I'm pretty sure that report that said he'd agreed terms with a club was Leipzig but apparently they haven't got much money available so it may be that the agreement he had comes to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Leipzig want both Rashica & Schick but can not afford both reportedly and I’d be very happy with Either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: I’m guessing it’s not us, but depends how long a while back is. If it was before the season end, he wouldn’t be agreeing terms with Villa with a chance of playing in the championship. He could have agreed in principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Might not mean much but Rashica has been included on the Werder Bremen team photo just released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I'd be stunned if he came here. It's like Zaha going to a team near the bottom of the Bundesliga. Suppose there's more money over here but right now Bremen to Villa isn't much of a step up at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: I'd be stunned if he came here. It's like Zaha going to a team near the bottom of the Bundesliga. Suppose there's more money over here but right now Bremen to Villa isn't much of a step up at all. I'd imagine it would be the pull of the Premier League that would do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 24 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: I'd be stunned if he came here. It's like Zaha going to a team near the bottom of the Bundesliga. Suppose there's more money over here but right now Bremen to Villa isn't much of a step up at all. I guess it depends on how much ambition we demonstrate when talking to the player. But yes, it would be a strange move based on the current situation, especially when we are supposedly looking at players with PL experience. Buendia should be the priority signing over Rashica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: It is all very interesting... Do you know something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, MCU said: Do you know something? Just now, Tom13 said: Do you know something? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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