MikeAVFC Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Demitri_C said: If Leeds offer him 30k-40k a week we could easily make it 60k Personally mot bothered if he comes or not. Very over hyped player This. We can do better imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I think there’s positives to be taken whatever happens. He’s not suddenly a crap player, just because Leeds are reportedly offering him a new deal. So he’d still be a good addition, if it happens. But, we would also be paying an astronomical fee for a player who has had one standout season in the Championship. Personally, I feel that we can find another defensive midfielder that is just as good, if not better, for the prices that have been mentioned. ...And I say that with no knowledge of players whatsoever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I feel if we don’t sign this lad there's going to be a few told you posts in a year or two. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Massively overrated, "fantastic player" get real. One noteworthy season in the Championship, not worth the money by any stretch. So Smith is wrong on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Leicester are paying £40m for Tielemans. I think for the rumoured £25m we must be able to sign a better player than Phillips. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 35 minutes ago, MikeAVFC said: This. We can do better imo Would rather get Nakamba than Phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Lerner's Driver said: So Smith is wrong on this one? Whilst, in regard to transfers, I trust Smith and his team more than myself, let alone other VTers, there’s no concrete evidence to prove Villa are even interested in signing this player. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 35 minutes ago, brommy said: Whilst, in regard to transfers, I trust Smith and his team more than myself, let alone other VTers, there’s no concrete evidence to prove Villa are even interested in signing this player. In before the lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Only2McInallys Posted July 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Club got him to sign it in January with the ridiculously low buy out clause in it as if a another club wouldn’t take advantage of it. Was a pure PR stunt. Looking back I bet Delph wish he never signed it and just left on a free. I have a different take on Delph.He was signed for 8 million but was injured for first couple of years and I think he didn’t want to leave for nothing.So by signing contract then leaving he felt he was giving us something back.He could have easily have left in the summer on a free. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DakotaVilla Posted July 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 6, 2019 Phillips would be an outstanding signing - even at 25 to 30m. There is a reason why Bielsa - probably the most respected manager of his entire generation - is fighting tooth and nail to keep him. A midfield of Phillips, McGinn and Jack would not need to be touched for the next three to four years. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 5 hours ago, brommy said: Whilst, in regard to transfers, I trust Smith and his team more than myself, let alone other VTers, there’s no concrete evidence to prove Villa are even interested in signing this player. Strictly true, but feels pretty unlikely given the hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I'd rather pay 25 million for Ampadu, if that were possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, A'Villan said: I'd rather pay 25 million for Ampadu, if that were possible. He's not for sale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 9 hours ago, Dave-R said: Would rather get Nakamba than Phillips. How many minutes of football have you seen Nakamba play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Feet Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I dont understand why people are so against this, there is no smoke without fire and the fact that Leeds are offering him a new deal tells you their is substance to this and the fact they are is how much they rate him. I’d love it if we got him, he’s young, hungry and English, imagine him and Jack having stand out seasons and breaking into the England team. As someone else said he would be in our team for years, I really want to us to sign him, I’d be more happy with this signing that Tyrone Mings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 28 minutes ago, Hobbit Feet said: I dont understand why people are so against this, there is no smoke without fire and the fact that Leeds are offering him a new deal tells you their is substance to this and the fact they are is how much they rate him. I’d love it if we got him, he’s young, hungry and English, imagine him and Jack having stand out seasons and breaking into the England team. As someone else said he would be in our team for years, I really want to us to sign him, I’d be more happy with this signing that Tyrone Mings. People would prefer imaginary players or players they've never seen. They seem to have forgotten the last time we were in the prem and signed some quality players from abroad, all of whom took time to settle, all in a season we were relegated. There's a lot of appeal in signing Phillips for me, not least the fact that he should take less time to settle, is young and looks really high quality. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Lerner's Driver said: So Smith is wrong on this one? Assuming we do want him, I'm not saying he's a bad player, he strikes me as a pretty good player with potential who is not worth the fees quotes. Some are calling him a 'fantastic player' and that for me a is a total nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 9 hours ago, Londonastonvilla said: I have a different take on Delph.He was signed for 8 million but was injured for first couple of years and I think he didn’t want to leave for nothing.So by signing contract then leaving he felt he was giving us something back.He could have easily have left in the summer on a free. Yeh the PR stunt was by the club. They probably always knew he would leave but not only did they get 8 million out of it. They also made him look the bad guy. He really shot himself in the foot by saying he was staying though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 8 hours ago, DakotaVilla said: Phillips would be an outstanding signing - even at 25 to 30m. There is a reason why Bielsa - probably the most respected manager of his entire generation - is fighting tooth and nail to keep him. A midfield of Phillips, McGinn and Jack would not need to be touched for the next three to four years. Not sure if this nugget of hyperbole is serious??? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 So he is reportedly on £5k pw and new contract offer is for £25k I would hazard a guess we would be offering somewhere between £40-£50k pw if he signs so if we are still interested it be interesting to see how loyal he is when his wages could go up by x10.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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