villa89 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, markavfc40 said: We paid 17 million for him and he is in his peak years so I think we either offer him a new contract or we try to move him on. He is a good player, only 27, so you'd imagine a fair few clubs should be interested and willing to pay 8-10 mill for him. I wouldn't want to see him leave for nothing next year. Two things that have a zero percent chance of happening. We'll be giving him away this summer just to be rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceemo Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Is Traore likely to be around the squad this season? Can't see a club taking him if he is still injured around the deadline and we will need to dip into the squad to compete on all fronts this season, however much the club would like to see him leave if a decent offer came for him. Edited August 10, 2023 by Ceemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 The Saudi window closes later than the rest so there is always that option. Also think it’s a disservice to him to say he isn’t worth £8-£10million… He’s not a bad player whatsoever just maddeningly inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 May well have a bigger role to play than expected. Completely different player to Buendia, but more likely to be needed than before. Assume we'll sign someone (probably Zanilolo) to cover Buendia, and then continue with our previous approach of signing someone if we get a buyer for any of our less favored backups (Davis,Traore, Hause, Chambers...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy54 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Terrible news not just for the Villa and the new season ahead, but for Emi. Get well soon! Why is it always seems to be us?...Carlos last year after playing what was it 1 or 2 games? We don't seem to have "minor" strains we seem to have the full works i.e. out for most of the season etc. Only good thing is that the window is not closed, but ......selling clubs will sense our need to buy another player and up their price... Maybe this set back will open the door for one of our young stars to make their mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 pure entertainment 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Certified baller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 He's got so much ability on the ball it's ridiculous. I wonder how much he could improve under Emery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khizzy Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Still worthy of a place in our squad. So unpredictable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Perfect squad player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Start him next week! Will be carnage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Lets not carried away we were only playing pub team level opposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheVilla26 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I've always loved Bertie. Pure entertainment. I'd keep him for Europe and Cup games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I think he can still offer us a lot, it'll be interesting what happens in next few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Fun player to have. Fine squad player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) He could be useful in this competition. Should start next week to help build his confidence. Edited August 23, 2023 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 23, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2023 The injuries and the sale of the younger lads surely means either he'll be here for the season or we're going to go crackers in the market this week. I like having him around - we'll have a fair few games this season where we'll be playing slightly weaker teams and he can really enjoy himself. He'll be very useful in keeping others fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Love him if he is happy here & he seems it then keep him around keep Bailey on his toes. So much fun to watch, looked abit more lively wether that's the opposition. But yep keep him around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Comes on the pitch, does what he wants, occasionally scores goals. Whats not to love. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillvillan Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 He can get all the minutes he wants in this competition. He'll give solid minutes so the likes of Diaby can get a rest here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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