paul514 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: All the above are reasons why the “big” teams with deep high quality squads usually rise to the top in the latter part of the season, when injuries, fatigue and suspensions really start to kick in. Yep and that is what we want to be 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: By the way, I don’t think Kamara would have joined had we told him we were just signing Carlos afterwards and that was it. All season, Gerrard and even the players have been saying it’s an exciting project and players will be brought in. It’s actually rare you see it so candidly spoken of - especially from a manager. That leads me to think there is a couple of big names still joining or certainly we’re talking to. Would love someone like Gabriel Jesus (massively unlikely). But projects take time, they would know its a longer term plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I think it’ll be another quiet week this week, maybe see Trez leave, before the real fun kicks off next Monday. Weirdly, I’m excited to see who we can shift as much as who we can bring in. Will be great if we can get some decent money for the likes of Davis, Trezeguet, Guilbert, El Ghazi etc. it’s important for our finances to shift those players. it makes us look less like failures to outsiders too if the net spend isn’t so stupidly massive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: By the way, I don’t think Kamara would have joined had we told him we were just signing Carlos afterwards and that was it. All season, Gerrard and even the players have been saying it’s an exciting project and players will be brought in. It’s actually rare you see it so candidly spoken of - especially from a manager. That leads me to think there is a couple of big names still joining or certainly we’re talking to. Would love someone like Gabriel Jesus (massively unlikely). I don’t think anyone thinks we are done on incomings yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypuzzle Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I keep seeing links to Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid. A great player no doubt and regardless of the 'would he join us?' question I am unsure where he would fit into our squad. He normally occupies a left sided role and to me this would put him in competition with Coutinho. I can't see him joining and not playing most games and it's not an area of the squad that I think we need to prioritise, BUT, if we did sign him, how would people see him fitting in our starting eleven? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Monkeypuzzle said: I keep seeing links to Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid. A great player no doubt and regardless of the 'would he join us?' question I am unsure where he would fit into our squad. He normally occupies a left sided role and to me this would put him in competition with Coutinho. I can't see him joining and not playing most games and it's not an area of the squad that I think we need to prioritise, BUT, if we did sign him, how would people see him fitting in our starting eleven? He has played wing back at Atletico a bit this season. For 50 million rumoured we wont be signing him as Digne back up since we dont play wingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 4 hours ago, messi11 said: Come on Lange. do something Trouble in the bedroom? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: You’re probably right. The striker situation intrigues me though. It’s obvious we’re poor in midfield but there are dozens of players that could improve us. We’re not poor up front, but we do miss too many chances and we can definitely do with an upgrade. The problem is, the pool of players to choose from is much smaller and you have to pay A LOT of money for a goalscorer. I really like the look of Archer but is his all round game good enough? Does he give us enough up there compared to Ings and Watkins? Say what you like about them, they’re both useful - Watkins with his energy, pace, pressing and physique and Ings for his positioning, link up play, passing and finishing (not been great recently!). Ideally, we need somebody like Watkins but with a much better touch and technique. If Archer is that man, then great, but I fear he isn’t just yet. Tricky one. I don’t think I could even name somebody realistic that would join and is better than what we have for a reasonable price (£30-50m). If Timo Werner was available I think he is the closest to what you describe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: I think it’ll be another quiet week this week, maybe see Trez leave, before the real fun kicks off next Monday. Weirdly, I’m excited to see who we can shift as much as who we can bring in. Will be great if we can get some decent money for the likes of Davis, Trezeguet, Guilbert, El Ghazi etc. Excited about who we can sell? You’re right that is weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Long shot I know but, I’d love us to get Mikel Merino to complete the midfield overhaul… He’d cost a fair whack but we can offset it by selling both Luiz & Sanson, he’s v.good defensively as well as technically, and the perfect player for us IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Jesus and Gallagher for me! £90m. Job done. would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, MaVilla said: would. Would not be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: Would not be good you wouldnt take Jesus and Gallagher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 4 hours ago, RicRic said: Probably means nothing but will point out that Gabriel Jesus has gone from 40/1 to 25/1 to join us That’s my fault. I put a £2 bet on us to sign him earlier today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 hour ago, thabucks said: Long shot I know but, I’d love us to get Mikel Merino to complete the midfield overhaul… He’d cost a fair whack but we can offset it by selling both Luiz & Sanson, he’s v.good defensively as well as technically, and the perfect player for us IMO Now, he does sound like a bit of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 More chance of Lionel Messi signing for Villa than Gabriel Jesus lets be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, MaVilla said: you wouldnt take Jesus and Gallagher? No. One wouldn't work the way we play and the other is a one season wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: No. One wouldn't work the way we play and the other is a one season wonder Judging a 22 year old as a one season wonder is interesting way to view a player's development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 2 hours ago, messi11 said: More chance of Lionel Messi signing for Villa than Gabriel Jesus lets be honest That's great news, ITK? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Pissflaps said: No. One wouldn't work the way we play and the other is a one season wonder Agree on jesus but that's harsh on Gallagher I do think Chelsea would make us pay through the nose to get him though, there's no deal to be done there, he'll be eye wateringly expensive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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