MSvillain Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Tom Collomosse reporting the potential move now, he’s the new Percy in terms of being close to Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, MSvillain said: Tom Collomosse reporting the potential move now, he’s the new Percy in terms of being close to Villa Can you post where? His latest article online was yesterday about Vardy and he hasn't tweeted about Villa since he mentioned we may keep Philogene around 2 days ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: Can you post where? His latest article online was yesterday about Vardy and he hasn't tweeted about Villa since he mentioned we may keep Philogene around 2 days ago https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12370181/Aston-Villas-Lucas-Digne-attracting-Al-Hilal-18-months-Villa-Park-defender-latest-Premier-League-star-targeted-Saudi-sides.html Quote Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne is a target for Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal less than 18 months after joining the club in a £25million deal. The France full-back is unlikely to be part of boss Unai Emery’s first-choice starting XI in the season ahead and Saudi sources have indicated Al-Hilal - who have already signed Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly from Wolves and Chelsea respectively - are pressing ahead with a move for Digne. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Just now, Kiwivillan said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12370181/Aston-Villas-Lucas-Digne-attracting-Al-Hilal-18-months-Villa-Park-defender-latest-Premier-League-star-targeted-Saudi-sides.html Thanks, obviously wasn't caching in their search bar yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Those rumours about looking for a young LB are making sense now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Just now, Made In Aston said: Those rumours about looking for a young LB are making sense now. I thought the rumours were right backs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Kiwivillan said: I thought the rumours were right backs? It was initially then there were some emerging about a LB called Vazquez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 It’s not an ideal time for him to go, but him leaving for a fee is a blessing I thought that wouldn’t happen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, mikeyp102 said: It’s not about being forced, but it clears a high earner off the books, who isn’t necessarily first choice I mean because Moreno is out injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Wait. How can the Saudis pay him more if he already earns more than saudi national budget? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, mikeyp102 said: It’s not about being forced, but it clears a high earner off the books, who isn’t necessarily first choice But, once you're a top 5/6 club you'll always have a few high earners on the bench, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, maqroll said: I mean because Moreno is out injured. That’s a good point. How long is Moreno out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Collomosse probably most reliable villa journalist. Clearly legs in this. Not fussed either way. Probably best to get rid and find someone as good if not better who’s faster and on less than 160k a week/minute. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, nepal_villan said: But, once you're a top 5/6 club you'll always have a few high earners on the bench, no? Yes of course, but personally don’t think Digne has done/or is good enough to be that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STO Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I like Digne, but for the right money, and when the better player in Moreno comes back, I'd be happy to see him go. If we get a good deal for him that is. Given the way the Saudi's throw their money around, I see no reason why we can get twenty mill for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, ender4 said: That’s a good point. How long is Moreno out for? A few more weeks and then has to work his way into fitness and form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 8 hours ago, duke313 said: A defender can’t defend? Surely that’s the bit he’d be good at playing at LB? What you need as a CB vs a LB is very different. I'm not certain Pau is agile enough to defend in space when isolated by a top winger. When in the middle, you can force the opponent into other players, but outwide you can get beaten which causes an overload elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 I like digne and wilk wish him well if he goes. If we are getting 20-30m for him and big wagss this will help massovely. He is i think 30 too so lets emery get another younger left back that he wants Will never forget that goal vs united Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 5 hours ago, MotoMkali said: What you need as a CB vs a LB is very different. I'm not certain Pau is agile enough to defend in space when isolated by a top winger. When in the middle, you can force the opponent into other players, but outwide you can get beaten which causes an overload elsewhere. Out wide you can force them to the touchline, which is essentially the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Selling Digne would be wrong, especially with Moreno being injured. He's on a lot of wages but this is the first time we have qualified for Europe in 13 years, we have to have a squad and left back is sorted for the coming season. We should be focusing on getting players like Davis, Hause, Traore and possibly Coutinho out before Digne. If he does go, then a replacement just as good needs to come in. Not a young left back I've not heard of who will take 4-5 years to be any good. Someone like Tierney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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