El-Reacho Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 So have they offered him to us because they know that we are actively looking for a midfielder in this window?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichiBoi11 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, sne said: If he's been shopped to us by his agent it's likely due to the word being out among clubs and agents that we in the market for a DCM/CM, which would make sense. This could be one of those Dean Smith classics. 'We are done, nuless the right deal becomes available nad we have to take it'. It's obvious we've been putting the feelers out for centre mids before and after the JWP bid, so it seems likely the agent knows we're after a midfielder and has alerted us to his availability. Whether or not Lange etc think he's the right fit is another issue entirely. I hope they do, as on a 1-2 year deal with an option to extend, he could be a superb signing for us, both on and off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Would be happy with Witsel as a short term solution to our DM needs. An experienced pro with a little bite in his game too. The price is a no brainer but his recent injury record is a little worrying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Given some people's reaction to Wesley the mad man who lost his mind against Stoke in pre-season and should've been thrown out of the club it'll be interesting to see the reaction on here if this one comes off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2021 "he truly thrives in a deeper No.6 role: the so-called midfield enforcer. His job is a vital one because he provides the link between Dortmund's defence and attack: anticipating opponents' movement, winning the ball back and acting as the launchpad for his team's forays forward. The importance of rapid transitional play in the modern game makes a player of Witsel's technical ability and tactical intelligence absolutely indispensable. "It's not easy in the deep midfield slot," Favre pointed out at the start of the 2018/19 season. "When you get the ball, there's always someone breathing down your neck. But Axel is very good in those situations, very composed." https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/is-axel-witsel-borussia-dortmund-s-most-important-player-5575 Yeah let's get him in - 2 year contract, option for third. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Sounds like a common MOT failure…. ….I’ll get my coat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 If he is over his injury and in form he would be ideal, he is exactly the DM I want us to bring in! Go get him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 6ft 1, 6ft 4 if you include the hair. VT will be delighted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I know better than to get my hopes up about us signing a proper DM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 To be honest he is exactly what we need. Luiz can do the job but he is still young, lightweight and sometimes naive. A year playing with such an experience player in that role would do him wonders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejs1111 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) I'm not convinced until I see a VENN diagram with Axel in it. Edited August 27, 2021 by ejs1111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, skarroki said: Surely not knowing who Axel is just means you don't watch the Belgian national team or the bundesliga? I don't think age has anything to do with it really. If you don't know who a retired player is then fair enough as a youngster, but if you don't know a current player He was a fairly big name a decade ago, so I disagree with your comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alreadyexists Posted August 27, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, nick76 said: He was a fairly big name a decade ago, so I disagree with your comment. You’re thinking of Axel, this thread is for Alex. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 The whole "they have offered him to us" makes me think this won't happen. With the scouting network we now have I think we would have already been aware of this player rather than wait to be offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Wtf does "offered to Aston Villa" even mean? Is his agent picking random clubs out of his special UEFA-issued yellow pages and dialling them at random asking if they want to sign his player? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, JoshVilla said: Wtf does "offered to Aston Villa" even mean? Is his agent picking random clubs out of his special UEFA-issued yellow pages and dialling them at random asking if they want to sign his player? Pretty much, agents do throw their clients names about to clubs. I do wonder if Ronaldo leaving Juventus will open up some wage space for him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Not gonna lie. I’m more concerned with the thread title still being spelled incorrectly than whether or not we sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Aston_Villan4 said: Not gonna lie. I’m more concerned with the thread title still being spelled incorrectly than whether or not we sign him. If only I knew how to change it.. I’ve let you all down. I’ll stick to what I’m good at - criticising el Ghazi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: If only I knew how to change it.. I’ve let you all down. I’ll stick to what I’m good at - criticising el Ghazi. No not at all! So you reckon we’ll sign him next Wednesday then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, ejs1111 said: I'm not convinced until I see a VENN diagram with Axel in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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