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Barty 6:15 Fri Apr 12
Official Transfer rumours and gossip thread

The time has come :)

So what do you think has got to be done in the summer regarding ins and outs?

Russ of the BML 1:00 Tue Jul 23
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The window started well, but has slowly ground to a halt. I am sure there are lots of irons on the fire in the background and people are working hard. But it does seem again that our business is a bit cumbersome and lacks a decisive edge.

The problem with it all taking so long is that we are now being linked with so many players. SSN did a whole piece on West Ham today with all the links / rumours and it was like a roll call of anyone and everyone almost. Just seems whoever manager we have and whoever Sporting Director we have, it just feels the same. The common denominator is the dwarf.

RB for me was key. I am sure we will get sorted. But the AWB and KWP links have been trundling on too long now. Just need to get this sorted. Also, still no striker. Duran and El-Nesyri and Sorloth. Then this week we are linked with Yilmaz who was in London for talks but apparently Liverpool make Galatasary a £25m bid and his attention is diverted.

I think we will get there. Eventually. And this isn't knicker wetting or slagging the club. Just an observation. I just feel that again the club need to be more decisive and get things done. Appreciate its a minefield though.

LJC 12:41 Tue Jul 23
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Oh and I think we will get a new CB once we offload one or both of the backups.

LJC 12:39 Tue Jul 23
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Trundle I can’t disagree with any of that. You want your new players in so you can work with them. I’m guessing the international players are not in the USA but even if they are then he should be implementing his new system from day 1 and then it’s less work as and when the new players start trickling in.

For what it’s worth I reckon we will probably see 3 in by the end of this week/early next with them being AWB, Summerville/Soule/Silva (Wesley) and Duran. There is no way the Duran deal is being held up because they don’t want him to play against them.

I also reckon we will see a lot more of the youths than we are used too and people are not counting these in their proposed squads for next season.

Lee Trundle 12:26 Tue Jul 23
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You speak to Chelsea fans and they reckon he was one of their best defender towards the end of last season.

dealcanvey 12:24 Tue Jul 23
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Chalobah the Chelsea CB has not gone on their tour.

Young. HG. We could do alot worse.

Vexed 12:11 Tue Jul 23
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I think the striker is Duran and it's as good as done. I'd be avoiding the Moroccan right back like the plague, north Africans are just too flakey. That will be KWP or AWB but we seem to have made a large error in our strategy by selling Downes to Southampton before having a deal in place for KWP. Now they're trying to pull our pants down for 20m. Seems like we have irons in the fire for left wing, Zaha, Jota etc. Centre back seems to be a problem area, missed out on a few good ones and the ones we want are expensive and don't want to come!

I aint worried, just pleased to have a new manager and better football next season.

Fauxstralian 12:00 Tue Jul 23
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This right back situation is hopefully coming to a head after dragging
Man U & us both interested in the Moroccan from Bayern.
If he picks them then surely they will be keener to get AWB out the door to us

Striker situation seems to be going round in circles
Pick one and pay. If its too difficult move onto the next
I suspect if Villa DO want to get rid of Duran they will also have in mind we play them on the opening day so will drag it beyond then

Lee Trundle 11:51 Tue Jul 23
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*they're not here now

Lee Trundle 11:50 Tue Jul 23
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LJC 11:46 Tue Jul 23

Successful in terms of players we've bought in (we both hope), but it might not be successful in terms of how our season plays out if their not here now.

Surely if we changing a lot of the squad up, and changing the style of football we play, you want as many players in as soon as possible?

We're dragging our feet now.

Lee Trundle 11:48 Tue Jul 23
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I still can't get my head around that we haven't bought a striker yet.

That should have been the first player through the door the first day the window opened considering how long we've needed one.

Unless the idea is to go with Antonio and Ings next season (which on paper looks like madness)?

LJC 11:46 Tue Jul 23
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Obviously it has slowed right down but I still think it will be a successful window once it shuts… just that some we thought would be easy have hit the skids and so looking at alternatives.

onsideman 11:35 Tue Jul 23
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Yeah, it's nonsense

Lee Trundle 11:34 Tue Jul 23
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If you look at our transfer business as of 8am today, then it's been pretty shit considering the players we've needed to bring in.

There's still plenty of time before the window closes, of course, but not so much time if you want players bedded in for the start of the season.

Manuel 11:21 Tue Jul 23
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I suppose realistically if only the manager changes and not the owners then any changes won't be significant. Suspect we will get the 3 or so we need but likely won't happen imminently. If it doesn't happen Loppi will walk. Also, this pearl diver nonsense isn't really a thing is it.

onsideman 11:13 Tue Jul 23
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Or maybe I should say it feels like a Sullivan transfer window

onsideman 11:10 Tue Jul 23
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Dare I say it that at the moment it feels a bit like a Moyes transfer window?

Still time for that to change but Zouma, Aguerd, Ings etc have all gone to the States

Cornet has had 45 mins in each friendly but hasn't exactly grabbed the opportunity.

Figurwd we're in dire need of full backs, striker(s) and left wing and seen nothing yet to dispel those thoughts

Manuel 10:42 Tue Jul 23
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It all feels a little unclear right now since besides having a new manager (head coach) it's still unclear who is leaving, our best youngsters are a year older and may get chances, and will the likes of Cornet get a chance now?

As is stands I'd say we need 3 more first teamers in, I fancy Duran will happen soon and Aguerd will go out. Hopefully can ship out old man Zouma and Ings and wouldn't be against Soucek going. JWP can stay.

onsideman 10:17 Tue Jul 23
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RootsRadical 11:12 Mon Jul 22
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Villa are having a clear out, not sure why as they finished 4th but seem to think that because they are in the CL they need better.


Fancy that, have a good season and then try to get better. Of course that's the sensible approach. Try to improve every year. It's called progress. Onana's their 7th signing with only 2 having been sold (assuming Diaby goes), so they are going to need to out a few more I would think

Fauxstralian 12:02 Tue Jul 23
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We were close to getting Onana until his sister/agent wanted 30% on top of his salary for her
Presume Everton agreed to that
Didn’t think he was anything special
Villa have bought about 7 players I think but have sold Douglas Luis to Juve for £42m or thereabouts
Also think they are selling Diaby to Saudi for a decent fee

nerd 11:58 Mon Jul 22
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Villa have posted 4 big losses in a row and are under FFP investigation , they need to sort there books and still improve the squad or they are next .

RootsRadical 11:12 Mon Jul 22
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Matty Cash available apparently. A yes from me.
Villa are having a clear out, not sure why as they finished 4th but seem to think that because they are in the CL they need better.

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