floody555 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 That Saudi team have been given a transfer embargo as they owe a load of money, Fabrizio who is very credible says it's been agreed the players side and that Villa will no doubt go in with a new pay structure. So there's more hope for us IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Yeah I commented that Neil said on his podcast that the one major positive about Diaby is that he is pretty consistent. For a winger that's a major plus as you can imagine. So this is probably why he is the main target. It's all well and good being world class for 1 game in 10, but if someone is a consistent 7 - 8 in most games it's better Precisely… I share his “concerns” with Johnson too… especially at the mooted price… He knows what he’s talking about, most of the time… Haven’t watched or listened to his Doku video yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hank Scorpio Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: People do realise flights like this happen regardless of football transfers right. Also why would he be coming here if we haven't even agreed the fee with Leverkusen yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryBarrPet Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jas10 said: And? Has it arrived - time now 10:18? Who was on it? Relevant to Villa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jas10 said: That plane has since gone to Reykjavik and is going back to Düsseldorf… seems like it’s nothing to do with villa 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: People do realise flights like this happen regardless of football transfers right. I don't think they do. They've seen the Pau stuff and want the attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted July 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, Jas10 said: The boy is rapid. Took off 20 minutes late and still managed to arrive ahead of schedule. Sign him up! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 The guy is 24. If he wants to get back into the French national team in the next couple of years, he'll want to be playing in the Premier League, Serie A or La Liga, not the Saudi Pro League. The latter might become massive due to the sheer scale of investment the Saudis make over the next decade, but we're not there yet. While it might become the new Super League, at present -- and that is all that should matter for Diaby's career prospects -- it is 'about League Two' level (according to the pundits on the Guardian Football podcast, at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Would like to see us get in a forward/winger this week so they are ready for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Yeah I commented that Neil said on his podcast that the one major positive about Diaby is that he is pretty consistent. For a winger that's a major plus as you can imagine. So this is probably why he is the main target. It's all well and good being world class for 1 game in 10, but if someone is a consistent 7 - 8 in most games it's better Just listened to his thoughts on Doku, he’s a fan. Exceptional dribbler, exceptionally quick (I didn’t hear him say “latent pace” today though ). He’s less concerned about his injuries than I am… he gave some examples but I would debate that some players lose a lot when they can’t rely on that pace whereas others transition and utilise their technique more (those that have it, like Keane as he mentioned who I don’t think ever relied on pace anyway)… I’d rather we signed a player who’s reliable and available most of the time… rather than someone who’s gonna have a blinder but then be out for weeks… That could be Doku as he develops and ages but I’m not sure if he is what we need right now… Diaby is the “safer” option imo… Mind you, this might be our best opportunity at signing him before the “big clubs” start sniffing… He’d be a great addition to the squad but I don’t think the cost would justify him being a bench/rotational player… we need players that are going to properly affect that first team… especially if we’re splashing out… Let’s see what Monchi and Unai decide… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, CarryOnVilla said: That plane has since gone to Reykjavik and is going back to Düsseldorf… seems like it’s nothing to do with villa You missed the stop to Riyadh that it made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Hank Scorpio said: People do realise flights like this happen regardless of football transfers right. Also why would he be coming here if we haven't even agreed the fee with Leverkusen yet. They were coming to drop Diaby off for a medical and pick up Coutinho at the same time.. 1 hour ago, CarryOnVilla said: That plane has since gone to Reykjavik and is going back to Düsseldorf… seems like it’s nothing to do with villa Or.. 5 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: You missed the stop to Riyadh that it made They went there to drop Courtinho off first before dropping Diaby back off at Düsseldorf?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Just now, AvfcRigo82 said: They were coming to drop Diaby off for a medical and pick up Coutinho at the same time.. Or.. They went there to drop Courtinho off first before dropping Diaby back off at Düsseldorf?... Or none of that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: Or none of that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 25.5k followers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 15 hours ago, pintpotvilla said: Been away this weekend, I'll try and find out if it's Villa related in the morning Nothing doing there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 57 minutes ago, nick76 said: 25.5k followers Well if zeeshaxz says so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, nick76 said: 25.5k followers @CVByrne - is this number acceptable or not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted July 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2023 3 hours ago, CarryOnVilla said: That plane has since gone to Reykjavik and is going back to Düsseldorf… seems like it’s nothing to do with villa Re-signing Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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