Popular Post wishywashy Posted July 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, useless said: Just overheard a Villa fan saying this. Badge plans scaled down, Villa Park redevelopment scaled down, investment in Vitoria scaled down, Vega Villans no longer happening, we've been force to take dodgy sponsorship, Purlsow gone, Aleman turned us down at last minute to be replaced by someone with a reputation for finding bargains, our only two transfers have been free transfers and one of those not for the first team, it's been a really difficult summer and I'm not sure we're giving off the vibe of a team that's going to be spending a lot of money or breaking in transfer records, wouldn't surprise me if Pau deal fell through, it wouldn't be the first time this summer that something we thought was going to happen didn't. Very negative, lets get some deals announced, I've got a feeling going to be a few big ones not even speculated about yet. Villa are objectively in the best position that they've been in for over a decade (and arguably longer) at all levels. Shame about this very vocal but small minority who clearly have a toxic relationship with football: not sure why they bother given how they clearly don't enjoy it. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) Edit: Good reply from me, but time to change the subject now, if that person wants to be negative let them, we only heard a snapshot of their conversation so probably not even fair to label them as negative. Edited July 5, 2023 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Newcastle are reportedly in a stalemate in their pursuit of Livramento, with their £21m bid rejected and Southampton wanting around £30m+. Still reckon that he'd be a sensational signing even with the injury. Reckon Newcastle will eventually get him though, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, wishywashy said: Newcastle are reportedly in a stalemate in their pursuit of Livramento, with their £21m bid rejected and Southampton wanting around £30m+. Still reckon that he'd be a sensational signing even with the injury. Reckon Newcastle will eventually get him though, sadly. I made the suggestion when they apparently wanted 15m. I made a follow up post a few days ago when the price was up to 35-40m NO! Crazy price. Was he a good right back? Yes Does he have lots of potential to get better? Yes. however the team selling him have just got relegated and he has been injured for the last year. There is a risk/reward ratio with transfers and the price they want is large risk/little reward. I could go elsewhere and get a much better ratio than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Wonder if we’re still talking to Tyler Adams? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) Yeah lets stop whinging about no transfers, way too much time left plus we wrapped up some top of the range deals already, but i’d like everyones thoughts on the following; ideally we need to sign two attacking forward players, now assuming Ramsey would start on the left of Watkins would we sign someone who is superior and start that player or instead sign someone of lets say a Gnonto type who would be accepting to the idea he is number two to Ramsey. Now the other side would be bailey being replaced, not forgetting Duran is currently back up to the main central role to Watkins, ideally need a hybrid player out the two. Thoughts? Edited July 5, 2023 by RicRic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Wonder if we’re still talking to Tyler Adams? I wonder if we ever were? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Tyler Adams is one of a few options we're exploring but isn't a priority at the moment and as other clubs are interested it's likely he will end up at one of those before his position become a priority for us which will only happen if Dendoncker leaves and as I say we have other options which we might prefer to Adams anyway, so I think the chances of that one happening aren't that high, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz90 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Wonder if we’re still talking to Tyler Adams? MLS Transfers seems to think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, paul514 said: I made the suggestion when they apparently wanted 15m. I made a follow up post a few days ago when the price was up to 35-40m NO! Crazy price. Was he a good right back? Yes Does he have lots of potential to get better? Yes. however the team selling him have just got relegated and he has been injured for the last year. There is a risk/reward ratio with transfers and the price they want is large risk/little reward. I could go elsewhere and get a much better ratio than that. Can't be blamed for your team getting relegated if you've been injured all season tbf I agree that 35/40m is too expensive, although for 25, even pushing 30m I'd take the risk, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) A rough idea on how we would set up We’re all for Ramsey and Watkins as main starters or on the team sheet for most games, im not sure ramsey has shown in the consistency required to crack that top 5 door as of yet but he does keep improving, i would probably try sign Goncalves for ramsey position and then rotate on a regular basis. I think emery plays mings and Pau instead of Konsa and not sure if he will play konsa or cash at RB. I think either buendia or bailey should be offloaded imo but put them on the bench anyway Subs New GK Konsa Tielemans Goncalves Buendia Digne Bailey Duran Edited July 5, 2023 by RicRic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted July 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2023 32 minutes ago, RicRic said: Yeah lets stop whinging about no transfers, way too much time left plus we wrapped up some top of the range deals already, but i’d like everyones thoughts on the following; ideally we need to sign two attacking forward players, now assuming Ramsey would start on the left of Watkins would we sign someone who is superior and start that player or instead sign someone of lets say a Gnonto type who would be accepting to the idea he is number two to Ramsey. Now the other side would be bailey being replaced, not forgetting Duran is currently back up to the main central role to Watkins, ideally need a hybrid player out the two. Thoughts? I will not unwhinge ever. It's a God-given right to cry for unrealistic transfers all summer long. Why no Kylian to Villa yet? Why? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) Seems like the cost of Chuckwueze will be in 25-35m euro bracket. Given we are linked to almost every right winger in Europe I guess we’ll be aware of this. Edited July 5, 2023 by villaglint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 If we aren't in for him, that's fine. Emery will know exactly what he can do. He does look the business though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich192 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 He didn't start many games for Villarreal under Emery, so my guess is he's not going to go for him. I don't think I've seen enough of Gnonto to have a big opinion of him, he seems decent, but one big positive would be that he'd be a homegrown player after two more seasons, which will be useful for Europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jas10 Posted July 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, useless said: Edit: Good reply from me, but time to change the subject now, if that person wants to be negative let them, we only heard a snapshot of their conversation so probably not even fair to label them as negative. 2 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Wonder if we’re still talking to Tyler Adams? As long as we’re not talking to Che… Edited July 5, 2023 by Jas10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, RicRic said: Yeah lets stop whinging about no transfers, way too much time left plus we wrapped up some top of the range deals already, but i’d like everyones thoughts on the following; ideally we need to sign two attacking forward players, now assuming Ramsey would start on the left of Watkins would we sign someone who is superior and start that player or instead sign someone of lets say a Gnonto type who would be accepting to the idea he is number two to Ramsey. Now the other side would be bailey being replaced, not forgetting Duran is currently back up to the main central role to Watkins, ideally need a hybrid player out the two. Thoughts? Ramsey’s injury is a concern and we have no idea as to the extent of it atm. Imo, we need to properly strengthen and bring in upgrades wherever possible and reasonable (inc affordable). I want us to be better, stronger, more dangerous. I really want us to kick ass and frighten, if not decimate, other teams! Competition breeds success and enhances development rather than “back ups”… My feeling is always: why hold ourselves back? Let’s take maximum advantage of the opportunities before us… I’d prefer that approach rather than just increasing the size of the squad and bringing in low cost “alternatives” or cover… Ramsey’s place has been in midfield but he can excel further forward, though his dribbling ability is so useful for us. He’s going to be a big miss if he’s out for a while and I think, if that’s the case, it’s going to accelerate our activity in that sort of area… We need to upgrade on Bailey and Buendia and see if they can compete and reach a higher level of performance. We almost have to make it “uncomfortable” for player like this so they can try and reach their maximum level and contribute a hell of a lot more… That’s just how I see and want it but… who knows what approach Unai and Monchi will be taking… No indications yet… I think they’ll find value though and not spend needlessly or recklessly… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, gaz90 said: MLS Transfers seems to think so. The picture is so apt… He wants to leave shitty Leeds and join Unai’s glorious claret and blue army! Not all can be so fortunate… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2023 Surprised we're not getting linked with more forward players. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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