WallisFrizz

Whether we like to admit or not (and some on this thread seem in denial) other clubs of our level are making signings and improvements. We are not, and it is not ok. 

The Athletic are reporting that Newcastle have bid 17.5m plus add ons and confirmed that Bournemouth want Matt Ritchie. I can see that deal coming off which is a shame because I was just warming to the idea.

Twitter says Romero is now linked to Chelsea and we’re asking about Spurs back up keeper.

BBC reporting that there is no agreement in place for this deal.

The inability of Villa to get a deal over the line is concerning. 

I honestly didn’t think we wouldn’t complete a single signing in the whole of August.

FTL have 6 followers. 

Re the wages...

If we’re going up against teams such a Fulham and West Ham for players, it has already been discussed how London clubs have an automatic advantage (especially if the player is already based there). Our reputation is not what it was and will take a while to rebuild so they probably are going to have to offer big bucks to convince players to come.  
 

Our wage structure is low which has served us well during the pandemic but realistically if we want to maintain PL status, it will need to rise. 

2 minutes ago, Keyblade said:

Was watching John Swift against Spurs today. Didn't look out of place at all against PL opposition. His teammates looked a bit flustered early on and couldn't cope with Spurs' manic press but he was calm and collected. Quick thinking and quick feet. Almost the complete opposite to Hourihane who I imagine he'd be replacing. But just like Hourihane he offers almost nothing with respect to protecting the defence, but to be fair he does look to be more of an attacking midfielder. He also takes a mean set piece and has a good cross in him. I wouldn't be against signing him at all for £8m or whatever it is. I want to improve our first XI as much as the next man but I wouldn't be against upgrading or squad options too.

Squad options are going to be especially important as the PL are apparently going to the 5 subs rule to the revote in September 3rd. Big 6 weren’t happy they lost.

If he ever sees this thread, he’s going to employ security  

Carryonvilla and SeanVilla are first in line for the restraining order.

Southgate now furious that he’s going to have to think of yet another reason not to call up.

16 minutes ago, TRO said:

I get that, but I would guess its quite easy to quash fake news...just deny the link.

Yes! I also wish they would do that but then they might aswell just advertise the ones they really are into. 
 

eg...AVFC are in for Higuan, Eze, Abraham, Buendia, Trippier, Rashica...”no, we’re not”

AVFC are in for Aarons, Watkins, Edouard....”no comment”.

3 minutes ago, TRO said:

I remember speaking to Brian Little at one of the supporters forums many moons ago.....and he made reference to being  careful not to be publically linked with too many players, that we don't get.....he said its a bad vibe for prospective recruits.....He said its important to be reasonably sure the targetted player, wants to come to us and we are successful.

I can totally see that logic but we don’t have much control over that these days with fake accounts on Twitter linking us to everyone. I really wish the club would get one decent one over the line tho. 

Well Tammy’s just been posting “welcome brother” messages to Ben Chilwell on Insta so maybe not.

11 minutes ago, Mark_1989 said:

Agreed but we can’t wait too long. 
 

A) we want players in to gel etc.

B.) before the end of the window we play Sheff U and Fulham, two huge games in the sense we will be targeting 6 points. We can’t afford to lose those as we really would be behind the 8 ball. Risk not worth taking starting with Samatta and the garbage entourage.

This sums it up. It’s like the people that are soooo relaxed about our lack of transfer business think that points only count after October 5th. We need people in place before these games.

1 minute ago, It's Your Round said:

I’m looking forward to the meltdown when we finally sign a player and it’s someone we’ve not been linked to. 

As long as it’s good, I’ll be over the flippin moon!

1 minute ago, It's Your Round said:

Is this the new division? 
 

“The have patience folk“ vs the “I want signings now!! crew”. 

 

 

Feels like it 

2 minutes ago, Spoony said:

One of 6 PL teams not to make a signing. The circumstances are tricky right well as now. It’s not as easy as making a signing on football manager. And if we are competing for the right players that will take us to the next level (which is what we all wanted), there’ll be competition for them with both the relevant club, player and agent holding out for the ‘right’ deal.

So yes - have patience. 

I don’t play Football Manager and I have been supporting Villa for over 25 years so I know we are completely capable of messing up a transfer window. Out of interest, at what point will the “have patience” folk start to be worried given that Smith himself cited the troubles of player landing days before the season started? 

Just now, Okonokos said:

Just need a bit more patience I'm afraid. Maybe the perceived lack of activity is due to the club trying to tie up some big deals? The bigger the deal, the more time it takes. I think we'll see a record breaking transfer soon.

The “have patience” line was fine a couple of weeks ago but is starting to wear thin now. We need a minimum of 4 signings, we should have at least sorted one if not two by now. 

Who cares when the transfer window closes?  I care when the season starts. We start collecting (or not collecting) points in 3 weeks and we’ve got even less of a squad than we had before. I don’t believe that this window is going how they wanted it to go and they have a very short time to put it right. 

Re Trippier...every time there is an England training camp, would he have to quarantine for 14 days (so basically miss the whole thing)? Or would he be exempt? 
 

With the Euros coming up, potential problems with England squad selection would be the only reason I could see him returning to Uk. 

Some comedian has changed his Wikipedia page to Villa already.

Article says this. It’s all a bit vague but does reference a possible loan...

Aston Villa have England full-back Kieran Trippier on their radar as Dean Smith looks to bolster his defence.

Smith has made a right-back one of his transfer priorities for the summer and Trippier is an ambitious target if he can be persuaded to return to the Premier League after one season at Atletico Madrid, either on loan or a permanent deal. 

Kieran Trippier? Yes please. I literally cannot see this happening tho.