Sergio Romero

[Tomaszk]

I don't think there's many solid links?

It's Utd fans making an absolute din on social media and it's put a bit of weight behind it.

[ronk-villa]

Wait a minute. Jimmy Rimmer was understudy at utd and then pat jennings understudy at arsenal, before being villa's no. 1.

[LondonLax]

19 hours ago, Phil Silvers said:

I'd say let's sign him 1st then see what he is like, then decide.

That seems like an expensive way to scout players

[Phil Silvers]

34 minutes ago, LondonLax said:

That seems like an expensive way to scout players

When read out of context, it does sound bloody awful

[The Fun Factory]

12 hours ago, ronk-villa said:

Wait a minute. Jimmy Rimmer was understudy at utd and then pat jennings understudy at arsenal, before being villa's no. 1.

And Bozzie started at Man U before work permit issues.

[ramshackler]

Out of interest how does Romero get a work permit? I know he is a full international but was he granted one on arrival at United, is it in danger of not being renewed as he had barely played?

[Teale's 'tache]

Just now, ramshackler said:

Out of interest how does Romero get a work permit? I know he is a full international but was he granted one on arrival at United, is it in danger of not being renewed as he had barely played?

I believe he has dual citizenship with Italy 

[El-Reacho]

Just now, ramshackler said:

Out of interest how does Romero get a work permit? I know he is a full international but was he granted one on arrival at United, is it in danger of not being renewed as he had barely played?

Maybe he's on the move so he can get it renewed. The united fans I've spoken to are surprised they're letting him go so maybe that's the reason.

[bobzy]

5 minutes ago, Teale's 'tache said:

I believe he has dual citizenship with Italy 

Does this matter anymore?

[ender4]

https://tbrfootball.com/report-aston-villa-agree-transfer-fee-for-sergio-romero/

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Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a fee with Manchester United for the signature of Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero. 

Dean Smith’s side have been looking to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer and finally plug what has become a problem position at Villa Park. 

Romero has recently emerged as a major target after it became clear the Argentine number one was set to lose his place as number two at Old Trafford to the returning Dean Henderson. 

Now, according to MARCA in Argentina, Aston Villa and United have reached an agreement over a transfer fee.

They report that Aston Villa will pay an initial €8 million (£7.1m) for the 96-cap Albiceleste international.

He will compete with Tom Heaton for the first-team position once the England international has fully recovered from his knee injury. 

That is if Aston Villa can finalise personal terms with the player. 

A report from The Sun this week has suggested that Aston Villa may struggle to secure his services because of his wage demands. The same publication has previously suggested Romero is on £70,000-a-week at Old Trafford, a fee Aston Villa are seemingly unwilling to match. 

But should both parties reach a compromise on the wage front, then Aston Villa should seemingly get their man. 

 

[ender4]

http://thepeoplesperson.com/2020/09/03/angry-sergio-romero-feels-forced-out-of-man-united-217808/

 

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A disappointed Sergio Romero is being forced out of Manchester United, according to reports.

Whilst everyone’s attention has been on new signing Donny van de Beek this week, the more saddening story has slipped by almost unnoticed in the press.

The 33-year-old has been at Old Trafford for five years, in which time he has kept a fantastic 39 clean sheets in 61 games and has earned the reputation of the Premier League’s best backup keeper – a role he has always accepted with patience and dignity, having been brought into the club as David de Gea‘s replacement when he looked set to join Real Madrid.

And while he, like everyone else, might understand the decision to keep the exciting Dean Henderson at Old Trafford next season to go head-to-head with De Gea for the number one spot, it is the way the matter has been handled that has left Romero feeling disgruntled.

As The Athletic points out, ‘the die was cast on his future when Solskjaer selected De Gea to face Chelsea at Wembley [in the FA Cup semi-final] and then for the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla a month later.

‘Solskjaer spoke to Romero before that second encounter to explain his decision, but it was a call that caused major disappointment for a player who had played nine games in Europe that season, conceding only two goals.

To make matters worse, Romero was not informed of the club’s decision to keep Henderson, which sources told The Athletic felt disrespectful.

‘Romero also deserved the “respect” of being told directly by staff at United that his circumstances would be changing once Henderson had agreed his long-term deal.

‘However, this has not happened and instead of prolonging his stay at Old Trafford, work is being done on an exit.’

There is no clear front runner for Romero’s signature. Aston Villa have been linked but this has generally revolved around a part-exchange deal for Jack Grealish, a deal that looks increasingly unlikely now after Van de Beek’s arrival.

The Athletic believes that Chelsea could be an option. ‘Some believe Romero could push £71.6 million Kepa Arrizabalaga for a starting place. But it is believed Chelsea want to go down the route of a “younger model”,’ the outlet claims.

Another possibility is Leeds United, managed by Romero’s countryman, Marcelo Bielsa. Kiko Casilla looks set to move on, having fallen out of favour after being found guilty of making racist remarks.

Leeds’ current number one Illan Meslier is very young and untried at the top level. However, Romero would not come cheap; the Red Devils are reportedly asking for £8 – £10 million for the stopper and his wages are currently £100,000 per week.

The departure would be a sad one but could have a silver lining for the Argentinian, who with regular football could regain his position as Argentina’s number one for potentially one more roll of the World Cup dice in Qatar in 2022.

 

[villa89]

Albiceleste international? 

Also it will mean that GK is the only position where we have genuine competition for places. Two quality players vying for the number 1 jersey. More of that please. 

Edited September 4, 2020 by villa89

[MrBlack]

 

3 minutes ago, villa89 said:

Albiceleste international? 

Belive it's the equivalent of England being called the three lions 

[ender4]

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/09/03/what-sergio-romero-would-bring-to-aston-villa/

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WHAT SERGIO ROMERO WOULD BRING TO ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa are interested in bringing Manchester United backup goalkeeper Sergio Romero this summer, according to the Daily Star.

However, the Sun report that a potential stumbling block comes in the form of Romero’s wages.

Spotrac claim Romero is on £70,000 per week at Old Trafford.

That’s a high figure, but apparently affordable for Villa, given FourFourTwo‘s report last month that Jack Grealish had been made a £100,000-a-week contract offer to stay.

It might be that Villa turn their back on Romero on those wages, but we’ve got three reasons he’s worth the money for Dean Smith’s side.

 

NEVER LET UNITED DOWN

Romero has never been afforded a regular run of games at United, but has never let the club down.

He comes in, does his job like he’s never been away and waits for his next chance.

If that’s how good Romero is, under the pressure of one of the world’s biggest clubs, when he’s not even got a run of games under his belt, he’ll be even better when he has.

A calm, understated goalkeeper who doesn’t make mistakes is worth paying for.

 

POINT TO PROVE

Romero has been squeezed out fairly unceremoniously at Old Trafford.

Dean Henderson has been recalled to challenge David de Gea for the gloves, leaving Romero with little choice but to find a move.

The Argentine should have a point to prove to the club which didn’t ever promote him above David de Gea, even when his form started to crumble.

That would only be Villa’s gain.

 

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Romero has 96 caps for Argentina. You don’t do that if you’re not a top player.

You also don’t get that far in your career without having some worthwhile experience to pass onto Villa’s younger players.

Villa don’t have many players in their ranks who have been there and done it at the highest level for so long.

It can only be a good thing to add a player like that to the ranks.

Perhaps if Villa are concerned about the wages, it would be best not to offer more than a one or two year contract to a player who is 33.

But goalkeepers have such longevity that Romero’s age is less of a problem than it might be with regards an outfield player.

 

 

[Teale's 'tache]

13 minutes ago, bobzy said:

Does this matter anymore?

At the moment it still does as employment laws haven't changed yet (as far as I know), going in to the future who knows?

I'm sure the government will find a way for footballers with a lot of money to come and play in this country, provided there's a sizeable donation to themselves of course...

[JPAngel]

It can't hurt having a keeper who has trained with (and played 96 times internationally with some of) the players on the list below:

Messi, Dybala, Aguero, Di Maria, Higuain, Mascherano, Tevez, Rashford, Pogba, Martial etc.

[LxYoungAVFC]

Why isn't this tagged as speculation? Every time I open VT I think we've signed him.

[Herman22]

1 hour ago, ramshackler said:

Out of interest how does Romero get a work permit? I know he is a full international but was he granted one on arrival at United, is it in danger of not being renewed as he had barely played?

Given the amount of international caps he has I don't see the work permit being an issue. 

[brummybloke]

At the prices being chucked around i can see this happening.

Just need to off load klasnic now.

[Teale's 'tache]

I like the idea of signing somebody I could refer to as 'Soggy Romeo'