maqroll Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Aren't Ings and Jack mates? Watch Jack pull a u turn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoyman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 We need to move on bringing in Torsten Frings and quickly. No, I don't care that he retired in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, maqroll said: Aren't Ings and Jack mates? Watch Jack pull a u turn... Imagine him trying to pull a U-turn and NSWE like: "Um. Well. About that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchnry Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) This is great news economically for me. I can get Mings on the back of my shirt and if he f*#ks off too I can just peel off the M Edited August 4, 2021 by mrchnry 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) Not sure if posted already, but a good write up, for those with doubts. Seems we have done great business here, again. Quote Why Manchester City and Chelsea should be trying to sign Danny Ings City are chasing Harry Kane and Chelsea want Romelu Lukaku, but there is a cheaper option available under their noses Southampton striker Danny Ings has to be patient this summer. He is ready for another shot with an elite Premier League side, but ultimately knows it is out of his control. Into the final year of his current deal, Ings should be hot property this summer but that simply isn’t the case. Missing training may work for Harry Kane but Ings knows there is little to gain from kicking up a fuss with nothing lined up. Unfortunately, for him, the big clubs are chasing bigger names. Kane is at the top of Manchester City’s wishlist, while Chelsea have moved on from Erling Haaland to former striker Romelu Lukaku. Arsenal are exploring a deal for Inter striker Lautaro Martínez and Tottenham like the look of Fiorentina youngster Dusan Vlahovic. Manchester United are not interested in a new striker this summer and Ings has already had his time at Liverpool. However, Ings should be quietly optimistic heading into the last month of the window. None of these deals are straightforward. Far from it. The fact that Kane is actively trying to force a move away from Tottenham is a boost for City but they still need to convince Daniel Levy to entertain a transfer. Meanwhile, Inter have described Lukaku as “untouchable” this summer and the Belgium international has already declared he is happy in Milan. Arsenal will need a good sales proposal to drive down Inter’s valuation of Martínez and Fiorentina are not going to let Vlahovic leave Tottenham on the cheap either. In truth, transfers for the best players are rarely straightforward. Kane finished last season as the top scorer (23) and top assister (14) in the Premier League. Haaland, 21, has scored 40 goals in 43 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Dortmund. And Lukaku just had his best ever season in front of goal, with 35 goal involvements in 36 Serie A appearances. There is a reason their clubs don’t want to sell: they are close to irreplaceable. These transfers will likely go down to the wire and even then there is no guarantee they will happen. It will take £150m to sign Kane from Tottenham; Borussia Dortmund have made it clear they won’t listen to any offers for Haaland less than £170m; and Inter have rejected three bids from Chelsea for Lukaku, with the latest topping £85m. In a summer where clubs are strapped for cash, it makes the reluctance to sign Ings, who is available for a cut-price fee, even more curious. Only Kane, Mo Salah (both 41) and Jamie Vardy (38) have scored more goals than Ings (34) across the last two Premier League campaigns. The 29-year-old has scored almost twice as many goals as Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino (18) in that time and done so from seven fewer appearances. Injuries were a problem for Ings in the past, but he has only missed 11 leagues games across the last two seasons. Chelsea and City will have to re-assess their expectations if they fail to land Lukaku or Kane, and Ings is not a poor alternative. Over the last two seasons, he has the second best conversion rate in the Premier League of the 97 players who have taken at least 50 shots (22.7%). Vardy is a ruthless finisher but he only ranks third, with Alexandre Lacazette top. If playing at Chelsea or City, Ings would only score more. His time at Liverpool probably came too soon in his career, and he wasn’t helped by injuries, but it shouldn’t define him when being considered by richer clubs. City are close to signing Jack Grealish from Aston Villa for £100m but they simply cannot go through this window without bringing in a new striker after letting Sergio Agüero go to Barcelona earlier in the summer. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s top scorer in the Premier League last season was Jorginho, whose seven goals were all penalties. Timo Werner’s woes did not improve over the summer with Germany, while Chelsea have sold Olivier Giroud to Milan and are keen to offload Tammy Abraham. Signing Ings does not have to end their pursuit for another striker. Everyone knows Haaland has a release clause of just £68m next summer; Kylian Mbappé will be a free agent; and Kane will have worked another year off his Tottenham contract. If those sorts of transfers fail to materialise in this window, it would be a massive surprise, and big mistake, if Ings does not become a serious option. https://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2021/aug/04/why-manchester-city-chelsea-should-be-trying-sign-danny-ings Edited August 4, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not sure if posted already, but a good write up, for those with doubts. Seems we have done great business here, again. https://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2021/aug/04/why-manchester-city-chelsea-should-be-trying-sign-danny-ings Im sure this article came out just before we confirmed we had signed him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, Wurzel said: LOL, a must watch...... Who dat? and why should I care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villadevon Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 30 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said: Lets not underestimate how much Watkins can learn off this guy. You don't get to be one of the top goalscorers in the premier league season after season without having something about you. If you want an elder statesman as part of your squad, this guy is not a bad bet at all Agreed, They also have the same international record of 3 apps & 1 goal each. when was the last time we had two England strikers at the club at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Ings that make you go mmm Chant sorted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, TheStagMan said: Who dat? and why should I care? Seems a Jamaican Liverpool fan, who's annoyed that we've signed Ings and Bailey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthvilla Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not sure if posted already, but a good write up, for those with doubts. Seems we have done great business here, again. https://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2021/aug/04/why-manchester-city-chelsea-should-be-trying-sign-danny-ings I literally read that article an hour before the announcement, and whilst reading it I was thinking the author has got a point here, one of the top 6 should definitely go and nab Ings. Then an hour later I see we've bought him. So surreal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Chine said: Sheesh ! Where did you start off sleeping ! Big night!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Villadevon said: Agreed, They also have the same international record of 3 apps & 1 goal each. when was the last time we had two England strikers at the club at the same time? I'm looking forward to the season ahead, this is the most exciting time to be a villa fan in a long time for sure! I do think we should throw the kitchen sink at Watford on the opening day to give people watching MOTD at home a real awakening and announce that we mean business. Its a very realistic prospect that both of them could get into the world cup squad, particularly if Everton have a stinker (comparing their signings with ours is a real contrast). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Seems a Jamaican Liverpool fan, who's annoyed that we've signed Ings and Bailey In my head I am using the accent to say: "Ings and Mings, gonna do great tings" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 hours ago, stewiek2 said: I remember as a kid being gutted that we'd sold Andy Gray. we went on to sign a 29 year old journeyman striker called Peter Withe. The rest is history. Speaking of which. Why wasn't Andy Grays son shouting this from the rooftops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Wow what a signing! Always been a huge admirer, best striker in the premier league for me.. just injuries have held him back all his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, handsworthvilla said: I literally read that article an hour before the announcement, and whilst reading it I was thinking the author has got a point here, one of the top 6 should definitely go and nab Ings. Then an hour later I see we've bought him. So surreal Lange must have read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Imagine if Tyrone gives him a lift Mings brings Ings to things 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, TheStagMan said: In my head I am using the accent to say: "Ings and Mings, gonna do great tings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Crazy how this goes under the radar then boom he’s a villa player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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