Milot Rashica

[hippo]

14 minutes ago, Keyblade said:

Yes, a Kosovan journalist who personally knows Rashica reopened that Villa are in advanced talks with Bremen to sign him, but that he also has other clubs as options.

Covering a lot bases there. 

I mean that could apply to Watkins, benrahma,  to name 2.

I'd be amazed (though pleased) if this guy is a villa player next season.

 

[randy_69]

8 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said:

...so, you think we’re going to sign another has-bean instead???

[troon_villan]

1 hour ago, jim said:

76 pages wow. Has there even been a credible link to this guy. 

Links? Yes

Credible? No

[AvfcRigo82]

I'm baffled what fans class or accept as being these 'credible links' that are being mentioned..?

Are you expecting a phone call from Purslow telling the world our every move?

Stop ****** moaning and give things time to happen!  It's not football manager ffs.

[troon_villan]

Was that directed at me?

[Mjvilla]

30 minutes ago, troon_villan said:

Links? Yes

Credible? No

I actually think the kosovan journo is a far more credible source than anything else we see in terms of social media or even the tabloids. Last year, it was journos from specific countries who got our news first. Terreur or something being one of them.

I believe we are in for him, and have had talks with him but wether he chooses us or Leipzig is another matter. 

Just out of interest, what would you consider a credible source?

[AvfcRigo82]

4 minutes ago, troon_villan said:

Was that directed at me?

It's directed at no one in particular pal, but I don't know what some fans are expecting when the team have not even returned to training yet. The general consensus.

As for credible links, Newspapers.. social media.. ITK wannabes.. Websites.. is their actually any credible links behind any of what is generally classed as a "source" most of the time?

I will admit, some of what I have posted during the duration of this thread could be put into the same basket, granted. It's take it or leave it stuff.

Though it's no different to what Mr Preece has done today with his copy and paste effort into his "simmering deals" article. Where did he get his "credible links"?  My guess.. VillaTalk.

I'd have thought we had enough clever posters on here and realise by now in this modern day that sources of info come from anywhere now.

One example: I had someone last year reveal the Villa Kit to me before most staff at Villa or posters on this forum had even seen it. I respected his/her wishes by not saying one word or even showing it to anyone. However, it didn't come with any link or any fancy credible source to make me question the genuinity of it or validate it's authenticity from the said person giving me that info in the first place.

Often it's good things that come in the tiny suprise packages.

Hope that clears things up. Rant over.

[hippo]

54 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said:

It's directed at no one in particular pal, but I don't know what some fans are expecting when the team have not even returned to training yet. The general consensus.

As for credible links, Newspapers.. social media.. ITK wannabes.. Websites.. is their actually any credible links behind any of what is generally classed as a "source" most of the time?

I will admit, some of what I have posted during the duration of this thread could be put into the same basket, granted. It's take it or leave it stuff.

Though it's no different to what Mr Preece has done today with his copy and paste effort into his "simmering deals" article. Where did he get his "credible links"?  My guess.. VillaTalk.

I'd have thought we had enough clever posters on here and realise by now in this modern day that sources of info come from anywhere now.

One example: I had someone last year reveal the Villa Kit to me before most staff at Villa or posters on this forum had even seen it. I respected his/her wishes by not saying one word or even showing it to anyone. However, it didn't come with any link or any fancy credible source to make me question the genuinity of it or validate it's authenticity from the said person giving me that info in the first place.

Often it's good things that come in the tiny suprise packages.

Hope that clears things up. Rant over.

Ok substitute "sources with a track record "for "credible links"

Personally I hope the club is working on deals that take a little longer because the players are more sought after. If that's this guy then fine.

But I haven't seen anything in the past 70 odd pages to suggest a deal is close for this guy. 

 

[Keyblade]

2 hours ago, hippo said:

Covering a lot bases there. 

I mean that could apply to Watkins, benrahma,  to name 2.

I'd be amazed (though pleased) if this guy is a villa player next season.

 

It's about as credible of a link you could get. Certainly more credible than "Sky Sports understands" at least.

[AgentO]

This is the view from Germany: Rashica is going to leave Werder this transfer window. There is credible interest from Villa. There is credible interest from Leipzig. All things being equal he probably prefers playing CL. Unless, perhaps, you pile on the money. So pile on the money! Pile it on! 

By the way, he's worth it. His skills are made for the PL.

[KenjiOgiwara]

Time this club stopped throwing money at the wrong players. We can probably offer more than Leipzig on both fee and wages, but if the player doesn't have his heart in playing for us, then it's time to move on. Next target please.  

[DaveAV1]

53 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

Time this club stopped throwing money at the wrong players. We can probably offer more than Leipzig on both fee and wages, but if the player doesn't have his heart in playing for us, then it's time to move on. Next target please.  

To question the credibility of sources is one thing, to expect to know what is in the heart/mind of a player that none of us really know anything about is crazy. Do we now expect to only sign players who are doing a Mings and walking around train stations in full Villa kit?

[KenjiOgiwara]

28 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said:

To question the credibility of sources is one thing, to expect to know what is in the heart/mind of a player that none of us really know anything about is crazy. Do we now expect to only sign players who are doing a Mings and walking around train stations in full Villa kit?

No, but I didn't say that either did I? 

[theboyangel]

1 hour ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

Time this club stopped throwing money at the wrong players. We can probably offer more than Leipzig on both fee and wages, but if the player doesn't have his heart in playing for us, then it's time to move on. Next target please.  

Wrong player??

this is undoubtedly a player who would improve our first team no doubt and confirms the clubs intention to progress.

yes, we may get knocked back but we’re showing ambition to sign the right players.

I’d rather these links than say going for another Lansbury type who will make no difference to the squad but would jump at the chance to sign for us. 

[KenjiOgiwara]

He can have all the talent in the world, but if he has no interest in playing for us and the only motivation to relocate to Brum is a paycheck, then I'd prefer we stay clear. And based on what the germans are saying, that's what it sounds like. 

[M_Afro]

7 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

He can have all the talent in the world, but if he has no interest in playing for us and the only motivation to relocate to Brum is a paycheck, then I'd prefer we stay clear. And based on what the germans are saying, that's what it sounds like. 

I don’t read it like that. His first choice is RBL. They are in the last 4 of the CL and it would mean he can remain in the country and league that are most familiar to him. It’s not surprising that his first choice is them.
It does not necessarily mean that he is not excited about potentially playing for villa in the PL, just not as excited, yet. If he comes I’m sure he will be both committed and excited. Let’s hope it happens.

[DaveAV1]

1 hour ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

if the player doesn't have his heart in playing for us, then it's time to move on. Next target please.  

It sounds like you’re certainly at least expecting that a player must have his heart set on playing for us to be considered. In an ideal world maybe but we need to be realistic. It’s reasonable to expect that once a player signs for us he will give his all because he’s a professional and we’re paying him huge amounts of money. We now appear to have a recruitment team that looks closely into a player's character and we would be able to avoid those players that don’t have the type of mentality to play for the team to the very best of their ability, for whatever reason  

There will be battles to sign players that all teams will go through in every transfer window. The successful club will have presented the player with the most appealing package overall. You won’t be shocked to hear that money will be a significant factor! 

[Rolta]

18 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

He can have all the talent in the world, but if he has no interest in playing for us and the only motivation to relocate to Brum is a paycheck, then I'd prefer we stay clear. And based on what the germans are saying, that's what it sounds like. 

I imagine City had to pay Robinho a fair bit to get him to join them. I'm not saying he's at Robinho's level, or that it's the answer, but the alternative eventually is going to be a random guy nobody has heard of, or a signing from the Championship.

This is the first time in years we've been strongly linked to a player from abroad who actually has a high profile in football. Who was the last? Van Deer Vaart? If we want to step up we're going to be competing with teams who are currently much more established than we are and who are 100% going to be bigger draws than we are for these players. We'll have to throw a bit of money at it. 

Edited August 16, 2020 by Rolta

[BleedClaretAndBlue]

Someone just needs to show him the preseason friendly from last summer. Whoever wins that game, thats who you must sign for. Forget what happened in the season that followed.

[Follyfoot]

7 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said:

It's directed at no one in particular pal, but I don't know what some fans are expecting when the team have not even returned to training yet. The general consensus.

As for credible links, Newspapers.. social media.. ITK wannabes.. Websites.. is their actually any credible links behind any of what is generally classed as a "source" most of the time?

I will admit, some of what I have posted during the duration of this thread could be put into the same basket, granted. It's take it or leave it stuff.

Though it's no different to what Mr Preece has done today with his copy and paste effort into his "simmering deals" article. Where did he get his "credible links"?  My guess.. VillaTalk.

I'd have thought we had enough clever posters on here and realise by now in this modern day that sources of info come from anywhere now.

One example: I had someone last year reveal the Villa Kit to me before most staff at Villa or posters on this forum had even seen it. I respected his/her wishes by not saying one word or even showing it to anyone. However, it didn't come with any link or any fancy credible source to make me question the genuinity of it or validate it's authenticity from the said person giving me that info in the first place.

Often it's good things that come in the tiny suprise packages.

Hope that clears things up. Rant over.

Brilliant mate so he’s coming and it’s happening. Do you think it will be next week