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Ollie Watkins deal hijacked by Leicester according to Twitter.

1 minute ago, TrentVilla said:

Yep I know that.

Anything to suggest they aren’t prioritising the present?

Nope. Fingers crossed they are. Interviews with Dean following our survival, he talked about the problems with bedding in players that had only arrived shortly before the season started. That in itself would suggest they’d like to have people in place by the start of pre season. Let’s hope this is a big week for us.

3 minutes ago, TrentVilla said:

Still about 55 days of the window left.... no need for panic at all.

Pre season starts in a week and we play our first competitive fixture of the new campaign in just over a month.

Whilst I’m delighted at the progress that seems to be being made behind the scenes and investing in the future, it would be excellent if they could now start prioritising the present.

I’m not panicking though...yet.

6 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

Just saw a pretty pointless story saying that Aarons could be allowed to leave on loan, and the deal  "May require an option to buy".

Mentions that we have to compete with Bayern for his signature etc.

Now either the story is complete bollox, or they 

A. Need to ease up with wages ( In hopes of coming straight back up with him still as their player)

B. They have so much faith in him to be a hit wherever he goes, that his value will increase exponentially and they will get an even bigger fee?

C. They want the cash but no takers so far at whatever their asking price is?

Or again, its complete bollox.

https://tbrfootball.com/report-claims-aston-villa-target-could-leave-norwich-on-loan-this-summer/

I would guess A or C and I would take him on loan (though would prefer to buy as I think his value will increase).

3 minutes ago, thunderball said:

We have zero chance of Abraham, he isn’t ready to go and neither is Chelsea ready to sell.

Seemingly lots of noise that Watkins is a done deal, should be confirmed next week. Benrahma seemingly just waiting to see if any big boys might offer, but I think he will end up here.

Would like to see any of Buendia, Sarr, Iheanacho, Barkley, Smalling or Stones arrive. We would be seriously improved if we got a few of these closed.

This is exactly how I see it.  I hope for a 11-15 place next year and 7-12 the year after.

I would presume we want both. Problem is, it appears half the PL now appear to want Watkins.

Some “itk” bloke on twitter who probably knows really knows nothing says we’ve had a bid of £17.4m rejected by Liverpool for Origi. Liverpool want £25m and we want to get deal done ASAP. 

4 hours ago, zab6359 said:

I know it shouldn't but it does wind me up seeing Jack post pics on instagram of him and SJM getting hammered.  When our foriegn players are enjoying there break but training too. 

I think a proper break after the intensity of the last couple of months is exactly what they need. 
 

They’ll be back to fitness soon enough.

I was excited when we were being linked to Ineacho, Origi and Abraham. 
 

Hoped for Benrahma or Buendia to provide the chances.

Now getting slightly worried we’re going to complete the window with Watkins (who I would absolutely take in addition to one of my first 3 mentioned but not as the star buy).

They won’t lose money on Watkins because apparently the release clause is a myth.

John Percy has just clarified there is no release clause for Watkins after all.

47 minutes ago, OxfordVillan said:

A quite amusing read.

 

https://www.football365.com/news/mediawatch-man-united-underdogs-aston-villa-bullies-grealish

This was spot on!

20 minutes ago, MCU said:

Having a look on Twitter last night after the play of final , Leeds really are the scummiest fans going aren't they? I hope they get obliterated next season and go straight back down. Less points than Derby in 08. No class whatsoever. They are adamant Benrahma is going to them to the point I was expecting to wake up this morning to see him holding up a Leeds shirt.

To be fair our fans are being just as bad. Chelsea fans doing it too.

And yet, it really annoys us when Utd fans make out like they just need to click their fingers and Jack will come running. 

32 minutes ago, Rolta said:

Yet he was getting involved in all the celebrations, and according to his Instagram is having treatment for an injury. I'll take the bet!

Ah you might be right. I think I may have got distracted by my employer putting all partners of pregnant women on self isolation. Coupled with the vagueness of Engels appearances in and out the squad.

Bjorn Engels just announced his wife is mid pregnancy. Bet he has been shielding rather than an injury. 

2 minutes ago, nick76 said:

Grealish is holidaying with Alli and Maddison......on their way to Villa....woohoo!

Yep exactly!

From Instagram...Karlan Grant appears to be holidaying with Ezri Konsa. That could mean ...something or nothing.

14 minutes ago, Brumerican said:

I don't have long left so I'm genuinely not fussed. 

It's fine.

Mate, hope you have a good support network. If not reach out to mh services local to you. Alternatively adopt Real Madrid as a second team, far less stressful than Villa! 

What are the chances of a surprise new signing modelling the new kit?  Probably slim to none but as long as Villa social media don’t go into meltdown if Jack isnt in it. 

Apparently Nathan Ake to Man City for just over £40 mil. Transfer fees still sky high then post lockdown.

Twitter is linking us, Newcastle and Baggies with Kelechi Iheanacho. Can’t see Leicester being happy to sell though.

1 hour ago, Farlz said:

 

I would think this was a standard Utd tactic...cool the interest at their end hoping that it will force player/agent/club to come to them and drop price. 
 

I still think they want him and want to play the long game. 

Wanted to post for about a year, been a regular visitor to site. On and off season ticket holder since 1993. Good feeling about the semi final...was nearly squashed as a 13yr old girl on the Holte End Terrace following the Tranmere 3-1 win. Best feeling ever!