MaVilla Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Is this just because of Buendia getting injured or is it a player we were going to sign anyway? Can't work it out for sure. Maybe the loan with option means it's a Buendia replacement type signing I think that additional striker if Archer leaves is needed for sure. That will tell us if this was just a Buendia cover move i cant see how it would be because of Buendia tbh. they are totally different players, Zaniolo is more of the winger/inside forward type, not the midfield area like Buendia under Emery. I would guess we would be in for a Zaniolo type regardless (be that Zaniolo or someone else). i can see us bringing in another midfielder/AM tho, due to the Buendia thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 10, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Is this just because of Buendia getting injured or is it a player we were going to sign anyway? Can't work it out for sure. Maybe the loan with option means it's a Buendia replacement type signing I think that additional striker if Archer leaves is needed for sure. That will tell us if this was just a Buendia cover move IIRC we were linked before Buendia's injury. There's a few clickbaity articles saying Roma will get a cut of any eventual fee paid for a permanent transfer from Galatasaray to Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 9 hours ago, rodders0223 said: This will be my last post on this site as it is now impossible to display an opinion or be contradictory in any way to the club without being belittled. Everything is brilliant and the club will never get anything wrong every again or do something someone might actually not agree with. Brilliant. End football. Shock as world's angriest man gets easily upset. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 We were being linked to No.10 type players all summer, I think it was always likely we would sign one as an upgrade on Buendia or to challenge him more, and this proposed deal obviously hasn't suddenly happened after EB's injury yesterday, would have already been in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Rolta said: Humans can speak more than one language! That's true! For instance, Matty Cash can speak some Polish - shoe polish, furniture polish, car polish, nail polish etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, MaVilla said: i cant see how it would be because of Buendia tbh. they are totally different players, Zaniolo is more of the winger/inside forward type, not the midfield area like Buendia under Emery. I would guess we would be in for a Zaniolo type regardless (be that Zaniolo or someone else). i can see us bringing in another midfielder/AM tho, due to the Buendia thing. Yeah so maybe Zaniolo is in and Archer is out. Then we assess the Buendia issue before end of window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Is this just because of Buendia getting injured or is it a player we were going to sign anyway? Can't work it out for sure. Maybe the loan with option means it's a Buendia replacement type signing I think that additional striker if Archer leaves is needed for sure. That will tell us if this was just a Buendia cover move If we end up signing him in a few days then I think it would have been something that was pre-planned. If it drags on a few weeks is more likely to be a reaction to Buendia's injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Yeah so maybe Zaniolo is in and Archer is out. Then we assess the Buendia issue before end of window. thing is tho, Archer is a striker, i dont think i would class Zaniolo as a striker. We would be pretty silly to let Archer go if we didnt get a dedicated striker in. tbh i tend to agree with For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast, who said he thinks we will end up with a cheap(ish) 30ish year old striker, who isnt world class but prob just "very good", to help share the workload with Watkins. If i were a betting man i would say we are likely to sign: 1) Zaniolo (or a winger/inside forward in a similar mould). 2) A not so expensive, possibly slightly older striker to support and share the workload with Watkins. 3) a midfielder, possibly one in the Buendia mould. 4) i saw somewhere a rumour that someone offered for Carlos, so maybe a CD or right back depending on how Emery wants the back line to work. Edited August 10, 2023 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: I too would love to see an Italian back at Villa. I loved Carbone so if Zaniolo can replicate him on any level he will be a great signing... Ditch us for Bradford City because we can’t match their ludicrous salary offer? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrBlack Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 minute ago, HalfTimePost said: As if Romano is calling Emery up at 10:30pm to get an inside scoop. So inconsiderate. He'll be busy watching Newcastle's pre season highlights prepping for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MaVilla Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 does anyone know if Emery actually said this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Big Fab with the direct line to the Don, VT Transfer Speculation Deniers in ruins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 51 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Yeah so maybe Zaniolo is in and Archer is out. Then we assess the Buendia issue before end of window. Some quotes I've just seen from Unai defo makes it seems Zaniolo is in the mind as a striking backup as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, MaVilla said: does anyone know if Emery actually said this?? Other outlets have shared the same quotes. John Townley etc Aside from that, Romano has no reason to make it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Other outlets have shared the same quotes. John Townley etc Aside from that, Romano has no reason to make it up? fair enough. feels a bit strange for Emery to be so....open about possible targets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, MaVilla said: fair enough. feels a bit strange for Emery to be so....open about possible targets. Isn’t Mendes Don Unai’s agent? Maybe he has put the quotes out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Is he a striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, MaVilla said: fair enough. feels a bit strange for Emery to be so....open about possible targets. Maybe to appease worries in light of Buendia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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