Jas10 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 So Ferran on loan with option/obligation to buy would be ruled out if we signed Lenglet… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alreadyexists Posted August 29, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2023 But can we still loan Januzaj? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2023 I'm kind of more relaxed in terms of another striker signing now we have Zaniolo (yes I know he's mainly a CF/No.10, but I think he'll do a job IF Ollie goes down with a short term injury). I'm also fully trusting UE's judgment. That said, I'm still baffled as to why we've not done anything at RB, especially with Young leaving. The only thing I can assume is that we're planning to play with Cash as an inverted wing back/RM as per Burnley on a more regular basis. I don't think defensively we're great shakes down the right, and if Cash gets injured we could be in real trouble, shoehorning CBs and midfielders into that spot. Fullbacks are amongst the most specialised and key positions in the team these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishVilla10 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 24 minutes ago, OLDVILLAIN said: I hope we do not sign Ansu Fati as i for one will not be putting FATI on the back of my away shirt...... If the shirt fits….. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: But can we still loan Januzaj? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDVILLAIN Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, IrishVilla10 said: If the shirt fits….. it does not fit! villa store does not stock 29XL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I think Lenglat will happen. Makes sense if we are not signing another right back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, OLDVILLAIN said: it does not fit! villa store does not stock 29XL Pro Fit. 'Sweat like your favourite Aston Villa stars!!!' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 21 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Ok… I think Lenglet would be decent for us under Unai… Konsa probably more likely to spend more time at RB… Would expect him to be better for us than he was for Spurs… As long as he doesn’t kick up a fuss if he’s not first choice… as cover… it only makes us stronger… can fill in for Mings’ absence for a season then probably move elsewhere… Unai clearly wants a team/squad full of players that pass the ball well… seems to be the main priority. Technical prowess is a must… In that context… kind of surprised if we stick with Olsen though… but it looks like we are… - We want a strong and competitive squad. Yeah I think the fact Chambers has had zero minutes so far might speak to what Emery is thinking. Konsa and Cash are the RB options. Torres and Carlos then our CBs so we are light there. Chambers just backup utility player for bench. CM, CB and RB cover only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Who is Clement Lenglet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 56 minutes ago, nick76 said: More like they are trying to fob off to us or the media thinking Spanish manager Emery only wants players from Barca. None of the deals seem to happen so I’m thinking it’s not from our side. Agents using our name to get attention Edited August 29, 2023 by The_Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 for those who say that we can easily replace Ollie, I'd strongly argue against that. He probably starts for at least 3/4 of teams in the PL... Manchester United have spent almost 75m on a highly rated but not proven striker from Serie A & loaned in Weghorst as their #9 competition last year. If that doesn't spell out how the striker market is, not sure what will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Lenglet is the profile of player that makes sense to sign on loan given Mings is out. Not too enamored with him myself - and am a bit wary of it becoming a habit that Monchi signs previous players - but as cover for Torres/playing in the Conference League or lesser teams in general he'd be fine you'd imagine. I mean he isn't literally crap is he - he's played significant games for Sevilla, Barca and has been capped 15 times by France, as back up players go that's doing pretty well. Seeing Iheanacho seem so close to going to Palace I can't help but think he's got to be one of the few out there that fits that mould being spoken about on previous pages of a perfect back-up to Watkins. Though £10-15 million might be a bit steep if you're only signing him to play that role, and given the lack of minutes at Leicester he'd possibly prefer to be first choice at Palace anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 To be fair, we have been linked to many but Zaniolo was the only former Monchi signing was he not? Diaby, Torres, and Youri were not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, Indigo said: Lenglet is the profile of player that makes sense to sign on loan given Mings is out. Not too enamored with him myself - and am a bit wary of it becoming a habit that Monchi signs previous players - but as cover for Torres/playing in the Conference League or lesser teams in general he'd be fine you'd imagine. I mean he isn't literally crap is he - he's played significant games for Sevilla, Barca and has been capped 15 times by France, as back up players go that's doing pretty well. Seeing Iheanacho seem so close to going to Palace I can't help but think he's got to be one of the few out there that fits that mould being spoken about on previous pages of a perfect back-up to Watkins. Though £10-15 million might be a bit steep if you're only signing him to play that role, and given the lack of minutes at Leicester he'd possibly prefer to be first choice at Palace anyway. Does he still play for France or has recently? Must have some attributes besides good passing… Tbf, rather we bring in someone like Lenglet than Bednarek or… Nat Philips etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, DJBOB said: To be fair, we have been linked to many but Zaniolo was the only former Monchi signing was he not? Diaby, Torres, and Youri were not. I suppose you could argue Tielemans is the only player we've signed this window hat hasn't worked with either Emery or Monchi before. But yeah doesn't bother me. Edited August 29, 2023 by villan95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, villan95 said: I suppose you could argue Tielemans is the only player we've signed this window hat hasn't worked with either Emery or Monchi before. But yeah doesn't bother me. Well it's loose that Diaby worked with Emery. He was a kid training with the first team at PSG for a few months that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Honestly, for £1m this may have been worth it to cover Cash/Konsa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Well it's loose that Diaby worked with Emery. He was a kid training with the first team at PSG for a few months that's it. Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Just now, HalfTimePost said: Honestly, for £1m this may have been worth it to cover Cash/Konsa. Spence is an attacking RWB. Doesn't suit what we're looking for IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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