Jas10 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 23 minutes ago, skarroki said: Anderson is genuine competition and is also free in a position we don't have particular depth, and will be coming in next season not in Jan. If we don't sign Zaniolo it's like for like replacement. Ok mate, fair enough. You’re likely more knowledgeable on this than me anyway. Regarding depth or options, I’ve already outlined my view on that and the players we already have in a previous post. As well as how Unai sets us up. No such things as “free” either really, sign on fees, agent fees and big wages/demands for players out of contract… another older player on big wages is going to eventually be another problem/burden that we will struggle to shift again… the Digne scenario keeps cropping up btw… struggled to get rid of Coutinho etc. etc. I would think we would avoid those situations in future… As we are on a forum, I’m just sharing my unimportant and irrelevant opinions and thoughts None of us know the truth or facts… Just my own view, I certainly wouldn’t be against it if this is actually what Unai wants - he is the man!! Not convinced by the story or link and it’s not even something that could be happening now but in the summer.. so even less interesting If we manage to qualify for CL… I would assume we’d have greater capacity to strengthen and attract even better players… even less of a need for someone like this imo. Oh well… Don’t have much more to add or say on the matter, so I’ll leave it there. Time to move on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted January 5 VT Supporter Share Posted January 5 We only really need a RB to improve on our first 11. We can spend whatever budget we have left on that position alone. The other squad filling positions we can fund with outgoings. We're in a good position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, RicRic said: We most certainly have to be looking at Dybala it would be criminal not to, but do i hear hes injury record is abysmal that would be the only concern from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Williams (now playing mainly on the left wing for Bilbao) and Frimpong would be two awesome January signings. They would both be big first eleven upgrades who would have a real impact imo. It's not going to happen, but I can dream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted January 5 Visiting Supporter Share Posted January 5 18 hours ago, BG_Villa_Fan said: Probably huh? So much about thinking ‘big’. In that case Villa should send McGinn back to St Mirren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jas10 Posted January 5 Popular Post Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I just saw something which shows our losses as 306 mill over the 3 years ( Supposed to be 105 ) and has us 3rd in the list for FFP losses after Everton and another club. So yeah, anyone who thinks we can just spunk money or the owners have " lost ambition" are neglecting the reality. It also emphasises the need for us to prioritise trying to earn Champions League Football and higher finishes over anything else. " Winning a Cup " won't stop us from getting fines and point deductions and losing our best players. 1 hour ago, MSvillain said: This is something @Czarnikjak pulled together a while back. I for one am shocked a random website saying we lost £300m in one year is incorrect. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Not sure if it's been mentioned, but would anyone take ESR from Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 6 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Not sure if it's been mentioned, but would anyone take ESR from Arsenal. Pretty sure he was Arsenals best player at the beginning of last season (I think it was last season). Since then, has struggled with injuries and can't break into the team. Honestly have no idea. Reminds me a bit of Grealish with his ball carrying. Looks like a bit of a tubby little ****, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, theboyangel said: £300m lost in a year??? surely that’s just Digne’s wages? That was just last week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 22 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Not sure if it's been mentioned, but would anyone take ESR from Arsenal. Nope. He had his chance. Looks like another Callum Chambers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Let’s break this down, first team only… GK Martinez (cannot be improved, irreplaceable) Olsen, Marschall (we can definitely improve here, but there may not be much urgency to do so) LB Moreno (brilliant last season, made us better. Once he gets his fitness and sharpness back up, he’ll be great again) Digne (we will probably look to offload soon depending on interest considering his age & wages… bringing in a younger option for the future would be appealing). Performed admirably this season… RB Cash (works hard but limitations are on display fairly regularly) PRIORITY POSITION TO STRENGTHEN CB Pau Konsa Carlos Lenglet (loan - doubt it will be made permanent) Mings to return… Chambers? No future here… DON’T NEED ANYTHING HERE, FOR NOW DM Kamara (key player, crucial and important) Dendoncker (too limited, major drop off from Bouba). Sell and replace if possible. BRING IN A BETTER OPTION to cover/compete with Kamara. CM Luiz (what a player) McGinn (usually RM or LM) other players that can fill in but main positions are elsewhere LM/LW Ramsey Buendia to return RW Diaby Bailey Traore? Injured and likely to leave… AM/SS Tielemans Zaniolo (loan) CF Watkins Duran Difficult to tie certain players to one position as they are moved around e.g McGinn has shifted around, Bailey and Diaby have played SS or in support of Watkins and either wing… Zaniolo has been played out of position on the wing… Anyway… where we are most “short” is at RB and DM. They must be the priority positions to strengthen in. I still think, with everyone fit, Unai would probably play Ramsey and McGinn on the left and right of our midfield and see that as our strongest set up with Luiz and Kamara in the centre… so, in that case, difficult for a wide forward or winger to get in unless they’re up there supporting Watkins as Bailey and Diaby have done… is Tielemans now the preferred option for that role though? So… I do believe the area in which we lack depth most of all is in central midfield… particularly defensively. There are players that can cover Luiz’s position… but only Dendoncker who can actually/specifically cover for Kamara without other players filling in and making sacrifices… and the drop off is too severe here, we are badly weakened when Bouba isn’t available… We don’t need more right sided wingers or left footers unless we’re replacing and enhancing… A left sided right footer with top class ability may be an attractive option and strengthen us… Ramsey isn’t up to speed yet and we don’t have a real alternative unless we play someone out of position… I assumed Tielemans was going to add to our central midfield depth but he’s been more effective in an attacking role and in support of Watkins. There is an array of opinions about our CF options I’ll leave it there for now, but there is plenty more to discuss in terms of gaps, weaknesses or positions/areas that we can improve on… as well as where we have sufficient options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero7 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 27 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Not sure if it's been mentioned, but would anyone take ESR from Arsenal. He's been injured a lot, that would worry me, no doubt a decent player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 We are looking at improving the first XI or someone to come off of the bench and bring some quality. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, theboyangel said: £300m lost in a year??? surely that’s just Digne’s wages? Has he took a pay cut then!? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 20 minutes ago, stewiek2 said: Has he took a pay cut then!? This never gets old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheVilla26 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, foreveryoung said: Not sure if it's been mentioned, but would anyone take ESR from Arsenal. I think what we do in regards to a number 10 depends on Buendia. He has to be given a proper chance when he's fit again. He may lose a yard of pace due to that injury, but that doesn't concern me as his game isn't built around that. What he won't lose is his vision, creativity and hopefully, his South American 'bite'. What we will need is a option in that position, as you can't expect Emi to come back and play 3 games a week. If the fee wasn't stupid and he can stay fit, ESR would be, IMO, a decent shout. But then I'd probably take Felipe Anderson over him if he's on a free, as he's been playing regular footy. Let's just get a RB in and we can go from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 7 minutes ago, UpTheVilla26 said: I think what we do in regards to a number 10 depends on Buendia. He has to be given a proper chance when he's fit again. He may lose a yard of pace due to that injury, but that doesn't concern me as his game isn't built around that. What he won't lose is his vision, creativity and hopefully, his South American 'bite'. What we will need is a option in that position, as you can't expect Emi to come back and play 3 games a week. If the fee wasn't stupid and he can stay fit, ESR would be, IMO, a decent shout. But then I'd probably take Felipe Anderson over him if he's on a free, as he's been playing regular footy. Let's just get a RB in and we can go from there Tielemans? I’ll be delighted if we bring in a RB and DM in this window… anything else, a bonus… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 51 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Nope. He had his chance. Looks like another Callum Chambers. No he doesn't. Totally different types of player, ESR will have an excellent career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 7 minutes ago, UpTheVilla26 said: I think what we do in regards to a number 10 depends on Buendia. He has to be given a proper chance when he's fit again. He may lose a yard of pace due to that injury, but that doesn't concern me as his game isn't built around that. What he won't lose is his vision, creativity and hopefully, his South American 'bite'. What we will need is a option in that position, as you can't expect Emi to come back and play 3 games a week. If the fee wasn't stupid and he can stay fit, ESR would be, IMO, a decent shout. But then I'd probably take Felipe Anderson over him if he's on a free, as he's been playing regular footy. Let's just get a RB in and we can go from there Will depend on Zaniolo. Still has time, but so far, he hasn't shown that he's worth dropping £30m on. Felipe Anderson for free might be a better deal that paying the Zaniolo clause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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