Summer Transfer Window (2024/25)

[Jas10]

Baena is the one for me… and I want those killer free kicks in the side please.

[fightoffyour]

1 minute ago, Jas10 said:

Seems like a bargain… mentioned by a few as a good option for us.

 

I suggest they buy Diego Carlos instead

[duke313]

5 minutes ago, CVByrne said:

To play absolutely no football behind Haaland. 

Except for when Haaland needs to be subbed off or rested, which is quite often.

Much like Watkins, Haaland isn't going to play for 90 minutes each game for 50+ games.  

[CVByrne]

Just now, duke313 said:

Except for when Haaland needs to be subbed off or rested, which is quite often.

Much like Watkins, Haaland isn't going to play for 90 minutes each game for 50+ games.  

Fair point. But his reason to want to Leave Villa is to play more football 

[duke313]

8 minutes ago, CVByrne said:

It's a BS link. Signing a young out and out striker when we're keeping Duran is a non runner. 

The Spanish twitter reporting it is followed by Unai, so wouldn't rule it totally out as BS.

[Aston_Villan4]

Just now, duke313 said:

The Spanish twitter reporting it is followed by Unai, so wouldn't rule it totally out as BS.

Well if it does turn out to be true, we sign him and Duran stays. How do we fit all that in?

[duke313]

1 minute ago, CVByrne said:

Fair point. But his reason to want to Leave Villa is to play more football 

It may be, I doubt he (or his agent) would turn down City though.  

[duke313]

1 minute ago, Aston_Villan4 said:

Well if it does turn out to be true, we sign him and Duran stays. How do we fit all that in?

I would imagine it only happens if Duran leaves.

[PieFacE]

Just forgetting if the link is BS or not for a minute, Is this Samu dude any good? 

[Indigo]

2 minutes ago, PieFacE said:

Just forgetting if the link is BS or not for a minute, Is this Samu dude any good? 

He did well for an Alaves side that had little in the way of attacking threat last season, and is quite raw but has great physical attributes for his age. He's in a way quite similar to Duran but I don't think he's as naturally talented, probably less of a lunatic though.

[Aston_Villan4]

6 minutes ago, PieFacE said:

Just forgetting if the link is BS or not for a minute, Is this Samu dude any good? 

Think Duran if he was 6’4” and 200 lbs.

[duke313]

8 minutes ago, PieFacE said:

Just forgetting if the link is BS or not for a minute, Is this Samu dude any good? 

Big target striker, would offer something different to Ollie.

[Wes]

3 minutes ago, PieFacE said:

Just forgetting if the link is BS or not for a minute, Is this Samu dude any good? 

TL;DR - Very physically imposing player, even at 20 years old. Very strong work rate and team ethic. 6'3" and his aerial ability is very good. Fast despite his size. Lacks consistent finishing ability.

Closest similiarity of profile would be Lukaku probably?

[PaulC]

Sounds like it wouid be a replacement for.  Duran if rumours are true. Another 20 year old striker. Still rather keep Duran although I know nothing about Samu 

[Mr_Dogg]

40 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said:

My man city buddy is convinced he’ll end up there.

You couldn't create a less Pep type player if you tried.

Edited August 21 by Mr_Dogg

[nick76]

—————— Martinez ——————- 

Cash - Konsa - Torres - Maatsen

— McGinn - Onana - Tielemans —

—  Duran - Watkins - Samu ——

 

All out attack

[jigen]

44 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

Seems like a bargain… mentioned by a few as a good option for us.

 

 

Head case, but word class technical skills. A gamble, but he is 20 years old, so he could become the bargain of the market. 

[holtend4life]

1 minute ago, jigen said:

 

Head case, but word class technical skills. A gamble, but he is 20 years old, so he could become the bargain of the market. 

Yep, will want to start every game and burn down the changing room if he isn't. Avoid.

[villan95]

51 minutes ago, nick76 said:

—————— Martinez ——————- 

Cash - Konsa - Torres - Maatsen

— McGinn - Onana - Tielemans —

—  Duran - Watkins - Samu ——

 

All out attack

No Rogers no party

[est1874]

Gone awful quiet. Bar someone coughing up 20m+ for Diego, I don't see us bringing anyone else in.

Maybe a loan, but don't see the likes of Geertruida being let go on loan.