dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Seems a wee bit random to be nothing but hot air... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/06/aston-villa-set-to-make-move-for-southamptons-james-ward-prowse-transfer-window Quote Aston Villa are set to make a move for Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse, a day after agreeing a club-record £30m-plus deal to sign Emiliano Buendía from Norwich. Dean Smith is eager to complete transfers as quickly as possible as Villa prepare for another season of progress in the Premier League. Villa are understood to be keen to bolster their midfield and Ward-Prowse’s set-piece prowess, in particular, would boost their attacking armoury. His eight league goals for Southampton last season included two superb free-kicks in a 4-3 win at Villa Park. He also claimed seven assists throughout the league campaign and scored his first goal for England in the 5-0 win over San Marino in March. Thoughts? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Jack did mention how poor our set pieces are - that felt way too random of a statement to make if we weren't looking at addressing it. Would be a major sign of intent. Gives us plenty of midfield options and creates danger directly and indirectly from set pieces - Konsa and Mings would benefit massively too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 No Thanks, great at set pieces but anonymous in games 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 deano, lange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Just now, Zatman said: No Thanks, great at set pieces but anonymous in games These were my thoughts initislly, happy to be corrected if anyone can give more insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Wouldn't come cheap anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Not the type of midfielder we're lacking in open play at all. He would cost at absolutely minimum £45m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 If we get JWP and Spurs take their manager they could be in trouble next season. His free kicks would've been worth quite a few points for them last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 6, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 6, 2021 Yes please 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2021 I’ve always liked him. Takes a mean free kick, and a good engine. If the powers that be want him, I’m all for it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I wasn’t a fan of him till I spoke to Saints fans who convinced me of his worth, after that I took more notice. Other fans (me) accuse him of going missing but I don’t think he does, he’s just one of those players who you don’t notice cos he does things in the right way, never makes mistakes, doesn’t shock - he’s a good addition if we get him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 With Hourihane off, we need some set piece prowess. Make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Seems a wee bit random to be nothing but hot air... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/06/aston-villa-set-to-make-move-for-southamptons-james-ward-prowse-transfer-window Thoughts? Uncertain if this is a Guardian exclusive? Is Paul Doyle plugged in to AVFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, PaulC said: Wouldn't come cheap anyway This We'd never get a deal out of them We spout that grealish is worth £100m+ and fans of potential buyers laugh at us and we come up with stuff like value to us, no reason to sell etc all of that applies to JWP, I honestly think it would start with a 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I like his dirty side as well as his freekicks. Hate playing against him. He's quite versatile too. Not my first choice but sort of player who's great to have in a squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Get him in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Who would he conceivably replace in the starting XI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Again, I love all the idioitic fans who think 'we are spending the Grealish money early'. Did they not think that maybe Jack is also influencing the transfers and who he wants to play alongside? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Good defensively, brillliant set pieces and good at keeping the ball. Similar to Hourihane but a huge upgrade and much better defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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