skarroki Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 12 hours ago, IrishVilla10 said: Newcastle signed Bruno guimares in January last season I don’t even think they were top 10, they then convinced botman one of the most promising centre backs in the world to sign this season. We have Unai Emery, we have the money, we’re about to appoint barcas sporting director. Anything can happen They both came from middling french teams without anyone else in England seemingly interested enough in the price they would cost. Therefore throw an inflated price tag on them and give them wages noone else would offer and you have your unreachable players. Basically what we did with Kamara. You can get players that good if there's still a question mark over whether they can do it at a higher level. Once they've been in the champions league or the prem there's no chance. That's the difference between signing players from Juve and Barca instead of Lyon and Lille imo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted May 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, jacketspuds said: I'm not so sure. Look at Newcastle with Isak and Botman. We are a team clearly on the up, with ambitious owners and a top class manager. I wouldn't be surprised if some of our "in Europe" targets were signed regardless of where we now finish. Don't get me wrong, I hope you are right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Before we all go mental (and it's hard not to, right?), I reckon that our finishing position will have a major effect on our signings this summer. I'm fairly sure we will have an 'in Europe' and 'not quite there yet' list of potential transfers. The first list is very exciting. The second will still be good, but we'll struggle to attract some of the big names, I suspect. Were already in the European Super League. Every player wants to play in the premier league and money talks. Edited May 5, 2023 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, GarethRDR said: The absolute disrespect leaving Benni McCarthy and Royston Drenthe off this list. I feel much the same about Paul Gascoigne, Dennis Bergkamp, Steve Bull, Gary Lineker and Frank Lampard, to name but a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, jacketspuds said: I'm not so sure. Look at Newcastle with Isak and Botman. We are a team clearly on the up, with ambitious owners and a top class manager. I wouldn't be surprised if some of our "in Europe" targets were signed regardless of where we now finish. Plus, I wouldn't be surprised if some deals aren't already over the line, especially the likes of Guendouzi, regardless of where we finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted May 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, The_Steve said: Plus, I wouldn't be surprised if some deals aren't already over the line, especially the likes of Guendouzi, regardless of where we finish. Think you might be right about Guendouzi. It just fits so nicely given the things he's said about Unai in the past, and how he would be perfect for our system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretVillaScout Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 34 minutes ago, AshVilla said: I've already added him to the list. 2023 - Dusan Vlahovic 2022 - Joao Felix 2021 - James Ward-Prowse 2020 - Milot Rashica 2019 - Said Benrahma 2018 - Harold Makoudi 2017 - Robbie Brady 2016 - Loic Remy 2015 - Dele Ali 2014 - Hiroshi Kiyotake 2013 - Younes Belhanda 2012 - Wesley Sneijder This time it will happen! and Disappointed you missed out Krzysztof Piątek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 All I need for this summers transfer window is Villa Report, and alcohol. No idea what's gonna happen. There's going to be some disappointments. But it's going to be fun. And - the adults seem to be in charge now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I'm excited to see what will happen in this window but I don't think I'll be following along, not sure if I'm in a minority on this thread though haha. Just looking forward to no football for a couple months to catch my breath and try remember other hobbies I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 47 minutes ago, Steero113 said: It's all kicked right off hasn't it It will do if you steal my memes again this window. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) Apparently we had scouts at a Porto game? Anyone spring to mind. Diogo Costa as a replacement for Martinez? Edited May 5, 2023 by Delphinho123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: It will do if you steal my memes again this window. Goes back through Delphinho's posting history... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 50 minutes ago, Steero113 said: It's all kicked right off hasn't it 2 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: It will do if you steal my memes again this window. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted May 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2023 47 minutes ago, AshVilla said: I've already added him to the list. 2023 - Dusan Vlahovic 2022 - Joao Felix 2021 - James Ward-Prowse 2020 - Milot Rashica 2019 - Said Benrahma 2018 - Harold Makoudi 2017 - Robbie Brady 2016 - Loic Remy 2015 - Dele Ali 2014 - Hiroshi Kiyotake 2013 - Younes Belhanda 2012 - Wesley Sneijder 1979 - hans krankl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Apparently we had scouts at a Porto game? Anyone spring to mind. Diogo Costa as a replacement for Martinez? Evanilson? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretVillaScout Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Apparently we had scouts at a Porto game? Ivan Jaime. Famalicão. Hola. Edited May 5, 2023 by SecretVillaScout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, Pez1974 said: All I need for this summers transfer window is Villa Report, and alcohol. No idea what's gonna happen. There's going to be some disappointments. You tend to get that with alcohol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 54 minutes ago, AshVilla said: I've already added him to the list. 2023 - Dusan Vlahovic 2022 - Joao Felix 2021 - James Ward-Prowse 2020 - Milot Rashica 2019 - Said Benrahma 2018 - Harold Makoudi 2017 - Robbie Brady 2016 - Loic Remy 2015 - Dele Ali 2014 - Hiroshi Kiyotake 2013 - Younes Belhanda 2012 - Wesley Sneijder Januzai on loan or gtfo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted May 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, SecretVillaScout said: Ivan Jaime. Famalicão. Hola. Positioning and movement reminds me of El Ghazi for some reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Mic09 said: Januzai on loan or gtfo. We can only dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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