ExiledGeordie

I’m inclined to just let Howe and Ashworth et al decide who they think is most appropriate recruitment wise ?

I think this almost certainly the case. Ultimately it’ll just come down to agreeing on transfer fee unless they’re being completely unreadable and we’ll move on.

On the face of it that looks like an excellent signing for Villa and enough to get some of our bedwetters going on social media ? He seems like the type of player we could’ve done with but Howe et al have their plan and we’ll still be pretty potent especially with Barnes coming in. Im not keen on Villa but agree on sentiments about other teams including us upsetting the Apple cart of the top 6. I actually had this very conversation with a Villa fan a few months back and we both agreed on this irrespective of any club rivalry.

Definitely agree on the left back and right CB is a concern with injuries. A R CB with pace would be ideal. Seems like Livramento will eventually come in so that’s RB sorted. A young adaptable forward would be good to add strength up front. It’ll be interesting to see how they recruit from here.

People also worrying about his injury. Let the club do the worrying, they do the analysis and pay the money after all and they’ve done pretty well so far. If he costs 30m and that’s what they’re prepared to pay then fine. Every signing comes with risk anywya.

Tonali’s arrival will definitely allow Bruno to have more creative influence too not that either will player defined 6 or 8 positions. As you mention above Isak can interchange and has that element of the “unpredictable” anyway.

I wouldn’t say an ACL if that’s what he had is a horrible injury, yes it’s very unfortunate and you aren’t guaranteed 100% recovery but they’re commonplace thesedays and well treatable. A complex fracture can be much more problematic imo.

Generally with the quality of ACL surgery and intensive rehab people can usually get back to or close to their former levels. I can get someone back running at a basic level in 10-12 weeks then you can introduce change of direction and plyometrics. Obviously this is just with recreational athletes and Joe Public. Footballers have intensive daily rehab plans and analysis. Wilson has had two ACLs, one on each leg. Everyone is different obviously but I’m not that worried about his injury and I’m guessing they’ve done their analysis.

Does sound like a lot but they must really rate him I guess.

Rupees ?

Yeah very direct and fast, proper Howe signing and player

I think this will get done eventually, seems too strong a link

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Mainly, not all

He likely knows someone at the venue where the medicals take place. But that person is taking a risk handing info like that over if that’s happening.

Be amazed if they sold Dúbravka unless he wants to leave. Pope is a much better keeper but he’s certainly a solid back up. Darlow isn’t as good.

My Leicester mate says he needs some good coaching which he’ll get from Howe. He reckons with the right coaching he could be a monster of a player. Great pace on the break, maybe not as great 1 on 1s beating a man but can finish really well. I get the impression Howe sees Barnes and Gordon potentially on either side as an option?

Yeah I thought he showed some real class in glimpses. Tenacious but has a pass on him. Perfect foil and stand in option instead of Bruno

haha fair enough and point taken. Pre-season just never concerns me really, as long as they’re fit for the start of the season.

It’s mid July, first proper pre-season match for him, ofcourse he’s miles of it ? That’s the idea of pre-season, to build form and fitness

None of them buy really, almost always rent. My mate has sorted a few of them out with houses as he knows the wealthy landlords with properties in Jesmond, Darras Hall etc

For whatever reason is recovery has been slower than hoped from the snippets you hear. That couple with any concerns they have about his ability leads to the Livramento link. I think we need a new starting left back and cover at right back but I’m not convinced we get both. We also need cover at right CB as no chance Schar and Botman play every game next season and I’d be worried with Lascelles coming in.

Is he quick?

Well said. I wonder if they’ll target LB or CB as a potential main 3rd signing assume Barnes does eventually join? I guess it depends what Howe things of both Targett and Lascelles which may dictate that. I still have a feeling Lascelles may go late in the window. I think we’ll possibly add 1 or 2 with loan options later in the window too.

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