TRO Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 05/03/2023 at 12:35, allani said: The more I think about it the more I think there was some serious conflict going on between Gerrard and Lange in terms of recruitment. Lange identifying players that matched our previous strategic approach whereas Gerrard was operating in his circle of knowledge. I wonder whether this made it difficult to settle on targets and really apply 100% focus on making a deal happen. Maybe the Board was resisting signing too many experienced players at their "peak" (or past it)? I think / hope that Emery and Lange will be more aligned - or at least better able to agree on the type of players we should be signing. Plus I'd be much more confident in Emery saying this is the player we need (and then explaining exactly why) rather than Gerrard saying this is the player we need because he was awesome when I played with him / against him 6 seasons ago. I've got to the end of both the last 2 transfer windows with a sense of what could have been. But something tells me that this summer will be different. It just doesn't make sense for the Board to go and hire an elite manager like Emery unless they are prepared to back him - and it doesn't make sense for Emery to risk his international reputation by signing for a team whose ambitions are to finish 10th or 11th. My gut tells me that we were really busy in January - couldn't get a couple of deals over the line (due to it being mid-season) but have some agreements in place whereby we announce one or two signings as soon as the summer transfer window opens. Fingers crossed. All seems feasible.....I hope you are right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, His Name Is Death said: Now that our owners have bought Vitória S.C., I suppose we'll be at the head of the queue for signing Ibrahima Bamba. Are any of their other players worth a punt? I think that and Guendouzi(as long as Marseille are reasonable) are pretty much done deals. Bamba plays CB/CDM so would be Chambers direct replacement. Edited March 6, 2023 by KAZZAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich192 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 “It’s happening”/“Shame it’s not a more reputable source”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Rich192 said: “It’s happening”/“Shame it’s not a more reputable source”. I hope we’re looking at Inacio as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derryvillan Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, burchy said: I hope we’re looking at Inacio as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Looks raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Rather give this one a miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, maqroll said: Looks raw. Maybe a little too raw for 23 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) Goncalves is in the Coutinho mould - small and lightweight. We have an abundance of that sort, and don’t tiny technical 10s tend to struggle in the Prem? Edited March 6, 2023 by VillaParkAvenue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, maqroll said: Looks raw. Why did wolves release him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, gwi1890 said: Why did wolves release him? Dunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, gwi1890 said: Why did wolves release him? He was rather young and hence a little homesick allegedly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Watching Osasuna vs Celta Vigo now Abde looks a decent talent 21 year old Moroccan winger on loan from Barcelona at Osasuna . I imagine with the amount of forward options Barca have it would be difficult for him to break into their squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Made In Aston said: Maybe a little too raw for 23 year old I think I read he was 25 soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillvillan Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 05/03/2023 at 15:03, burchy said: If we offload Digne would anyone go for Maatsen at Burnley. I know he’s a Chelsea player but his stats in the championship (4 goals, 5 assists, 29 games) are decent and the championship is a good standard I think he'd be a great LB under Emery - highly talented and I've been impressed with him at Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, paul514 said: I think I read he was 25 soon? June 28th he’ll be 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I really like Webster at Brighton. I very much doubt we’d be interested and I imagine he’d cost a lot but I’ve always thought he was an excellent player when seeing him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 #AnyWingerButBailey #SummerTransfers2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted March 7, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Aston_Villan4 said: June 28th he’ll be 25 More birthdays than the Queen this lad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 6 hours ago, Aston_Villan4 said: June 28th he’ll be 25 Hes 24 until hes 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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