MrBlack Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, villan95 said: Just realised he's out of contract at the end of this season. He'd be a great pick up for a club on a free in the lower half of the PL. Suspect he might head overseas though if his contract expires. If he'd had the form that he's had with us, but elsewhere, i'd be happy with us signing him on a free and back Emery to take him to the next level. Not sure the same logic works if he hasn't delivered under Emery though. Guess we'll see how much game time he gets this season... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, ender4 said: Sigh him up! Seriously though, that makes sense then to keep him for this season and then get someone better than him next summer. 39 minutes ago, MrBlack said: He'd be a great pick up for a club on a free in the lower half of the PL. Suspect he might head overseas though if his contract expires. If he'd had the form that he's had with us, but elsewhere, i'd be happy with us signing him on a free and back Emery to take him to the next level. Not sure the same logic works if he hasn't delivered under Emery though. Guess we'll see how much game time he gets this season... I think he can be a useful option from the bench for us this season, offers something a bit different. Next year might be the right time for him to go then if we have kicked on and can sign someone better. Either way he's going to be playing for a new deal or a move this season which should benefit everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, villan95 said: I think he can be a useful option from the bench for us this season, offers something a bit different. Next year might be the right time for him to go then if we have kicked on and can sign someone better. Either way he's going to be playing for a new deal or a move this season which should benefit everyone. True, I don't think he can be given any stick for his effort or attitude anyway, but the next deal may still inspire that little bit more from him. If he gets given enough time I would still make him favourite for goal of the season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Not in the squad at all tonight, is he being shipped out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted August 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Not in the squad at all tonight, is he being shipped out? Looks a distinct possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 If he’s out of contract at the end of the season I would imagine we will be looking to get some money back now instead of losing him for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 If Bertie and / or Phil are indeed off, then surely we must have someone coming in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 57 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Not in the squad at all tonight, is he being shipped out? Hopefully, but he's probably injured because he's made of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Personally I'd keep him around until January. Very useful squad player who can come up with goals out of little so don't see the point of selling him for a small fee like Davis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 26 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Personally I'd keep him around until January. Very useful squad player who can come up with goals out of little so don't see the point of selling him for a small fee like Davis. he's never available, im not sure who is worse for it, Davis or Traore, tbh, i think Traore is worse injury wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, MaVilla said: he's never available, im not sure who is worse for it, Davis or Traore, tbh, i think Traore is worse injury wise. He was mostly fit from March up to the end of the season. That Leicester goal was huge so for that alone his re-integration into the squad was worth it. At this rate Zaniolo will be replacing about three attackers all in one go (Buendia, Traore and Coutinho). No pressure lad. Edited August 31, 2023 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 One would assume he's leaving and not injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2023 Yeah, very odd he's not even in the squad. Surely means he's off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, MaVilla said: he's never available, im not sure who is worse for it, Davis or Traore, tbh, i think Traore is worse injury wise. Really? 37 league apps in his first season with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Really? 37 league apps in his first season with us. first season sure, how many in the last 18 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, MaVilla said: first season sure, how many in the last 18 months? Dunno, he was in Turkey for six of those. He was fit most of last season wasn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero7 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, CVByrne said: Kellyman really is quality I did this last week, posted in another players thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Surely if he's off we have to be signing someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Just had a “knock”… Unai covered it in his post match presser… That explains why he wasn’t in the squad: Edited August 31, 2023 by Jas10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Small injury. So looks like Traore is staying to see out his contract or possibly a move in Jan. Happy to have him for sure he can contribute especially in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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