Popular Post alreadyexists Posted August 22, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Hijack? Hi Jas 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Just now, alreadyexists said: Hi Jas Thanks for stabbing us in the back Jack… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, IrishVilla10 said: Bailey, inconsistent and injury prone, Zaniolo completely untested and also rumoured to have a groin injury, Duran is completely untested, coutinho is finished at this level and Traore is also not up to standard and also gets injured constantly. So realistically we’ve two attackers who up until now are up to standard and stay fit. Zaniolo is not untested - he is a european level attacker. Bailey has been our regular starter for the last 2 years. Duran is hardly tested, yet more tested than Archer or jpb. Coutinho played very well in both pre season and against everton before the injury. Traore has always provided an interesting option off the bench. Sure, we could use one more - but JPB and Archer are not the answer, so selling them (and allowing salaries for a new signing) is the smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 For what it is worth I'd much rather Nuno Tavares than Acuna. He's a 23 year old for one. But he's also 6' tall, rapid and strong. He can beat his man consistently too and that's only going to regress for acuna. The biggest difference is obviously the crossing. But I think the extra size and physicality would make a big difference to us considering how small a team we are as a whole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishVilla10 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mic09 said: Zaniolo is not untested - he is a european level attacker. Bailey has been our regular starter for the last 2 years. Duran is hardly tested, yet more tested than Archer or jpb. Coutinho played very well in both pre season and against everton before the injury. Traore has always provided an interesting option off the bench. Sure, we could use one more - but JPB and Archer are not the answer, so selling them (and allowing salaries for a new signing) is the smart move. He’s a European level attacker with an extensive injury record who didn’t play a full 90 for galatasaray, and don’t take this as me hating on him I’m excited to see how he gets on. But there’s good reason to be sceptical about how he’s going to adapt to this league. I don’t rate Bailey but he’s obviously one of our better options. IMO Coutinho is finished physically and anyone’s mad to think he’s going to be a difference maker for us. And I’m not against the selling of archer and JPB, my point was I can’t see us finishing with signing a left back and maybe a right back if they both leave but I should have been more clear, apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Surprised considering all the hype around Veiga he’s still at Celta Vigo at this point in the window. Napoli’s bid is reportedly €30mill + €6mill whereas his release clause has been widely reported to be €40mill… Think I’d rather we went for Onuhai at Marseille if we are looking for that type of player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) On 20/05/2023 at 10:40, sne said: Would be pretty interested to see us take a punt on Emil Holm from Spezia. 23 years old, 6ft 3 RB who is really really quick, great engine, has a great shot and a fantastic attitude. He's gone from the IFK Göteborg bench to Denmark to Spezia in Serie A to being a starter for Sweden and being linked to Juventus in about 2 seasons. Would not cost a lot or be on big wages. And he's nicknamed The Moose That is if we plan to have Cash as the starting option and not go out and spend big on a RB Edit: Juve and Atalanta now closest for €10m apparently. It is mental how much this guy would suit us in a number of different ways. One day we'll have a good scouting network hopefully. Edited August 22, 2023 by Tomaszk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Just to clarify my last post about being done. I don’t mean I think we’ve stopped trying and are happy with the squad. Just think it might be hard to find the players we want at the right price and can’t see us signing anyone for the sake of it. Last year Dendonker and Bednerek felt like last minute panic signings. Don’t see anything like that. Hopefully I’m wrong and we still land our targets. Does the transfer window close next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: One day we'll have a good scouting network hopefully No doubt but we'll see with players coming through and Duran in time also Mcginn Luiz Kamara Tielemans Ramsey on very little transfer fees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2023 56 minutes ago, IrishVilla10 said: Bailey, inconsistent and injury prone, Zaniolo completely untested and also rumoured to have a groin injury, Duran is completely untested, coutinho is finished at this level and Traore is also not up to standard and also gets injured constantly. So realistically we’ve two attackers who up until now are up to standard and stay fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 LB, RB, and an attacking player still to come in, maybe a central midfielder too if Donk leaves. Reckon we’ll have multiple options against those positions and the last week of the window could be a bit mental. Goncalves as Buendia’s replacement might be a bit ambitious, but kept seeing stuff last season about how much Sawiris likes him. We won’t want to pay what Sporting are demanding, but they need money in and might bend towards deadline day. Even if it’s not to us I reckon he’ll get a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) Álvaro Odriozola RB from Real Madrid is available on the cheap .. Know nothing about him, anyone know if he’d be a worthy squad addition ? Edited August 22, 2023 by thabucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, MotoMkali said: For what it is worth I'd much rather Nuno Tavares than Acuna. He's a 23 year old for one. But he's also 6' tall, rapid and strong. He can beat his man consistently too and that's only going to regress for acuna. The biggest difference is obviously the crossing. But I think the extra size and physicality would make a big difference to us considering how small a team we are as a whole Tavares cannot defend, he is really bad at defending. He also looks really clumsy in possession. We can and should be doing much better. Even Forest fans are pleased they've missed out so God knows why so many want him here at Villa. If we have to sell Digne, which I don't think we do, then Acuna will be good for a season or two. Or go get Tierney from arsenal who wants to play football and is very good in attack and defence. Tavares would be a complete waste of our time and I'm fairly sure it's smoke and mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IrishVilla10 Posted August 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: One day we'll have a good scouting network hopefully. Why? Because we’re not taking a punt on a 23 year old who’s had one season with spezia? I could list all the signings we’ve made who show we’ve got a good scouting network. Backed up by the fact we have the third best value squad in relation to transfer fees and player worth in the league. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2023 22 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Juve and Atalanta now closest for €10m apparently. It is mental how much this guy would suit us in a number of different ways. One day we'll have a good scouting network hopefully. Holm would be great in British football I reckon, got decent technique, might be a bit too attacking for how Emery lines up, unless we play a 3 at the back. Doesn't Emery want a more defesnive right sided fullback and a more attacking left sided one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2023 25 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Juve and Atalanta now closest for €10m apparently. It is mental how much this guy would suit us in a number of different ways. One day we'll have a good scouting network hopefully. Oh and to improve our scouting network we could do worse than poaching some of Atalanta's! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) Hmm, no thanks based on his personal history but a good player. I assume backup to Acuna. Or a story to push along Acuna maybe Edited August 22, 2023 by HalfTimePost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Spanish reporter on twitter I've not heard of before has said there's talk Marcos Alonso has an offer from Villa as he's not been registered by Barca this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2023 Just now, HalfTimePost said: Hmm, no thanks That smells like a ‘hurry up on the Acuña deal’ kind of speculation? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Just to clarify my last post about being done. I don’t mean I think we’ve stopped trying and are happy with the squad. Just think it might be hard to find the players we want at the right price and can’t see us signing anyone for the sake of it. Last year Dendonker and Bednerek felt like last minute panic signings. Don’t see anything like that. Hopefully I’m wrong and we still land our targets. Does the transfer window close next week? SLAMS SHUT at 11pm 1st September… there is time, Monchi is a busy boy… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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