Summer Transfer Window (2024/25)

[CarryOnVilla]

1 minute ago, zak said:

Ok but then do you think the talented young players are actually worth £18m for both of them, or is that a steal? You can't look at the deals independently.

It’s a steel, I’d say Barrenecea is a €20-25 player and Iling Jr is about €20m

[Tubby]

51 minutes ago, Tomaszk said:

Good points you've made around about this.

Would you agree that we're starting from a poor deal, which could improve to a decent one, then a good one?

It's all around these guys coming in.

I personally think that it is a good deal already.

1. The incoming players are at a fee that is below what it would have taken to purchase them in an open market.
2. I personally think we will be pleasantly surprised about their quality, even as squad depth options. Berrenechea is certainly better than Dendonker and Tim. Iling Jr adds a nice option in a position of need.
3. We have navigated the existing PSR issues and improved our position in future seasons.
4. Doug had two years left on his deal. Valuations of £60m+ are not representative of the position that the club was in there.
5. His replacement hasn't been signed. When they are, overall the squad will be stronger.

I'm gutted he's gone, but sentiment doesn't help us navigate the challenges we've faced and will continue to face. 

Edited Sunday at 15:19 by Tubby

[zak]

Just now, zak said:

Ok but then do you think the talented young players are actually worth £18m for both of them, or is that a steal? You can't look at the deals independently.

If for example you thought they were worth £15m each. That would make Luiz worth c.£54m

[skarroki]

14th biggest sale from a premier league club to a non-prem club in history. Most the transfers above him are the famous transfers to Madrid and Barca in the last two decades.

It's good money I guess although in the current market £42mil feels like daylight robbery in isolation. These two incoming players are probably squad players but will be viewed as swaps for Dougie and have to begin living up to those expectations, especially if we get injuries and they're into the side quickly. Bailey, Ings and Buendia were for a couple years after Grealish went. I don't think stadium fans will be on their back but expect twitter fans to be ridiculous 

[RicRic]

6 hours ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said:

Bro.

Bro Bro

[RicRic]

4 hours ago, MaVilla said:

i think he would be a superb signing (under Emery).

Im not too sure anymore coming from me who is a big fan of him

[RicRic]

3 hours ago, skarroki said:

14th biggest sale from a premier league club to a non-prem club in history. Most the transfers above him are the famous transfers to Madrid and Barca in the last two decades.

It's good money I guess although in the current market £42mil feels like daylight robbery in isolation. These two incoming players are probably squad players but will be viewed as swaps for Dougie and have to begin living up to those expectations, especially if we get injuries and they're into the side quickly. Bailey, Ings and Buendia were for a couple years after Grealish went. I don't think stadium fans will be on their back but expect twitter fans to be ridiculous 

Swaps in the transfer world but we will be searching for a replacement over the course of the summer we shouldn’t rush that decision either 

[ROTTERDAM1982]

I'll say it again.....I would be all over Spains No8 Fabian Ruiz. Ideal for us

[beasley14]

8 hours ago, Jas10 said:

 

Probably a Saudi backhander in there somewhere.   Seems like they play by different rules.

[PaulMcGrath_5]

Just now, ROTTERDAM1982 said:

I'll say it again.....I would be all over Spains No8 Fabian Ruiz. Ideal for us

All over him like a tramp on chips?

[ROTTERDAM1982]

Not an expression I have heard before, but if its a positive, then why not?

[macandally]

4 hours ago, MaVilla said:

he prob isnt performing at his best, but is that because he has dropped off?, or because he has been in loan limbo for the last couple of years?, could Emery get the best out of him?.....who knows.

Last season he got 16 goals/assists in 2163mins (24 games equivalent), so a goal or assist contribution every 1.5 games, doesnt sound too bad?, especially if we consider that underperforming?

I agree it could be a risk, and probably a completely unrealistic signing.

He is not worth the fee and wages, better options that don’t live up their own arse

[Mr_Dogg]

1 hour ago, ROTTERDAM1982 said:

I'll say it again.....I would be all over Spains No8 Fabian Ruiz. Ideal for us

Yes, let's make, checks notes, the nation of Qatar an offer they can't refuse.

[paul514]

2 hours ago, Mr_Dogg said:

Yes, let's make, checks notes, the nation of Qatar an offer they can't refuse.

its been mentioned a fair bit in the media that PSG would sell him

[Kiwivillan]

2 hours ago, Mr_Dogg said:

Yes, let's make, checks notes, the nation of Qatar an offer they can't refuse.

If Monchi isn't signing all the players that look good in a Euro match hours after they've played, he needs sacking

[VillaChris]

35 minutes ago, paul514 said:

its been mentioned a fair bit in the media that PSG would sell him

I liked the Carlos Soler link. Still a chance given the present make up of our midfield.

[paul514]

Just now, VillaChris said:

I liked the Carlos Soler link. Still a chance given the present make up of our midfield.

meh, there is loads of options this summer. We gotta shift some players!

[Pongo Waring]

The real transfer window officially opens yey!
Rabbit rabbit

Edited Sunday at 23:30 by Pongo Waring

[Follyfoot]

After reading the FFP thread I think we should tone down any expectations of player purchase activity. Boy does this suck

[TheMightyVillans]

Surely atleast one player getting announced today