ChicagoVillan1983 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 9 minutes ago, Panto_Villan said: Suspect it’s just a case of Monchi and Unai pricking their ears up at interest from Saudi, knowing they’d probably overpay. Diaby has been fine. Good stats overall in a season where his form fluctuated. I’m doubt Unai is going out of his way to sell him, but I think he probably thinks we could get better for whatever price tag is being discussed. I’d be fine with him staying, and I’d be fine with him leaving for big money. Selling players that aren’t guaranteed starters for big money is a good place to be as a club. He's not been bad, he's just not been 50 million good. If someone willing to pay above the odds for a non-essential piece (Ollie, Emi) you have to take it in this FFP world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 time to put those green bars away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 15 minutes ago, Jas10 said: I’m so disappointed in you… Not as much as I am in myself! Serves me right for being a smart arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLVillan Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 I think selling Diaby (if we make a profit) makes perfect sense. We have Rogers, Buendia, Illing Jr, Dobbins, McGinn, Ramsey, Tielemans and Bailey (and possibly Philogene) who can all replace him in the central/right attacking positions. If we continue to play with three primary attacking players, with Watkins as one of them, we have plenty of depth in that part of the field. My only concern with our attacking depth is centre-forward if Duran leaves, but I suppose Rogers and Dobbins may be able to play there... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 7 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Not as much as I am in myself! Serves me right for being a smart arse. You are forgiven, no one can be at 100% all of the time. Humility is healthy too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Anyway, when’re you leaving Moussa? Chop chop! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) 47 minutes ago, PieFacE said: I think it's just a case of the money on the table for him is too good to turn down. But I think there is a risk of ripping up a good squad who all seem to be getting on well just to make a bit more money. If it upsets the balance of the side and we take time to gell then that could cost us in the league next/this season. I thought we have done all of that with the deals last month. The team did not need heavy surgery just a few tweaks and adding some squad depth. Edited July 17 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 58 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: But I think there is a risk of ripping up a good squad who all seem to be getting on well just to make a bit more money. If it upsets the balance of the side and we take time to gell then that could cost us in the league next/this season. I thought we have done all of that with the deals last month. The team did not need heavy surgery just a few tweaks and adding some squad depth. Pretty much where I'm at tbh... It's all well and good looking at making a few quid on player sales but there is no guarantee replacements will fit the squad any better. Also, factor in Luiz and Diaby had nearly 40 goal contributions between them and then you've a real problem ensuring we cover that deficit with who we replace them with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Bit gutted not to see second season Diaby but that also makes it easier to say goodbye. If rumours are true it's a big fee and can see why club happy to sell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarnikjak Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) 40 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: Pretty much where I'm at tbh... It's all well and good looking at making a few quid on player sales but there is no guarantee replacements will fit the squad any better. Also, factor in Luiz and Diaby had nearly 40 goal contributions between them and then you've a real problem ensuring we cover that deficit with who we replace them with. It's not about making few quid. These players are being sold so we stay within psr regulations, don't get docked points. If there was no PSR, unlikely we would sell either of them. We have no choice but to wheel and deal. Edited July 17 by Czarnikjak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jas10 said: time to put those green bars away The numbers he's got there are lies. I can make up false Assists per 90 stats and put Diaby and Baileys names beside them. However Opta say Bailey had 0.39, Watkins 0.36 and Diaby 0.33 assists per 90 in PL last season What they've done I would assume is average Bailey's stats over his 3 seasons at Villa to make the numbers look lower than Diaby. Edited July 17 by CVByrne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 26 minutes ago, CVByrne said: The numbers he's got there are lies. I can make up false Assists per 90 stats and put Diaby and Baileys names beside them. However Opta say Bailey had 0.39, Watkins 0.36 and Diaby 0.33 assists per 90 in PL last season What they've done I would assume is average Bailey's stats over his 3 seasons at Villa to make the numbers look lower than Diaby. Stats are such bollocks. They tell maybe 50% of the picture. People need to watch the players themselves and make an opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroVillan Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 20 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Luvvvvvv a big package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Little tid bit from the Percy, Onana article. Quote Villa are in talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad over a deal to sell winger Moussa Diaby. The £35 million signing from Bayer Leverkusen has been a long-term target for clubs in Saudi Arabia and is expected to leave after just one season, though it is understood any transfer is not imminent as Villa work on finding a replacement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 17 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17 4 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Little tid bit from the Percy, Onana article. Interesting that it hints if we do sell him that we’ll get another replacement, not that someone we’ve already signed would play in his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Just now, alreadyexists said: Interesting that it hints if we do sell him that we’ll get another replacement, not that someone we’ve already signed would play in his place. Yeah, that stood out to me too. I thought we wouldn’t replace him directly, but hey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 1 minute ago, alreadyexists said: Interesting that it hints if we do sell him that we’ll get another replacement, not that someone we’ve already signed would play in his place. John Townley in the mud then because he spent an entire podcast saying he didn’t see us signing a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 No Diaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 He's not in the Villa squad against Walsall Goodbye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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