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Someone needs to be able to explain how Villa have spent so much money and are continuing to put big bids in for players but we’re crippled by ffp. If they get Diaby when we’re desperate for a RW 🤦‍♂️

…Hear me out

If the decision is to sell Maxi when his stock is low to fund signing Harvey Barnes then that’s straight up dumb as fuck. Some fans have developed a weird narrative around ASM for the last season and seem determine to see him as shit. The stats only problem is perfectly illustrated here because Barnes on paper is way better but doesn’t cause the opposition the same tactical alternation Maxi causes. It’s such a backwards step. Before people say trust Howe/Ashworth Liverpool were the best team in the world for a couple of season with fantastic recruitment then made some dumb signings. Mistakes can be made.

Just let Kane go. He’s clearly wanted to be gone for a while. It’ll be such a boring end to his career if he stays at Spurs - maybe neutrals felt the same about Shearer.

Yeah, actually I think so. I don’t think we’re maintaining top 4 with Almiron and Murphy. So if he was predominantly a RW with those numbers I think it’d make more sense.

To be fair it was a bit like when we all thought Emery was going to sign and we got Howe. A good majority of the fan base thought it was a step back and it turned out alright.

Serious question. Whenever we’ve played Leicester in the past couple of seasons has anyone been overly worried about Harvey Barnes? Compare that to opposition threads about ASM. He’s a good run and a bit of luck from producing some good figures.

Think I’d still go Chiesa but basing that solely watching him harass the opposition for Italy. Seems perfect for our style.

Fucking hell

Keep reading the term smokescreen and don’t believe for a second any club has tried to sign a player as cover for signing another player If I’ve read links to us to Chiesa and we’re actually close to Barnes though..

Haven’t watched much Serie A in recent years but saw him for Italy. Why would Juve sell?

Can’t get my head around buying Gordon for £40m, potentially selling ASM then to bringing in Harvey Barnes. Seems like a backwards step. Give ASM another season as Gordon as understudy. We have Joelinton that’s arguably been better than both of them in that LW position too then use the money on someone top quality to play RW.

Gut feeling is Mount is going to be a really excellent signing for Man U.

Harvey Barnes is one of those players that stat people love but he never passes the eye test. Over rated as fuck in my opinion. Worried we’re not seriously linked with any proper right wingers. I don’t see how we can continue to compete with Almiron and Murphy being the main two.

Yea, always liked him. He seems like a big game player too and usually stands out when he’s fit (from when I’ve seen him) - I guess that’s the issue though.

I think we should be all over Pulisic for that price - it’s so low risk at €25m. We’re desperate for competition in that RW position too.

I don’t think it’s a crisis but losing out on both of our attacking midfielder targets isn’t a good look for us. I’m sure we’ll move on to other options but I’m really gutted about this one unlike Maddison. I can see him doing well for Liverpool.

Villa have made some really good moves recently.

I don’t think he’s dynamic enough to play in our system but assuming Kane leaves I could see him doing well at Spurs. Son, Maddison and Kulu playing behind a striker is a really interesting midfield. I’ve said it before but I can’t see how he works with Kane given they occupy the same spaces.

Every single time this wanker gives an interview I’m always perplexed by the revisionism that takes place with Pardew. It’s always something like “this will be an unpopular opinion but given the circumstances Pardew did a good job”. Go fuck yourself.

West Ham are really playing hard ball over this Rice fee.

I wonder what sort of bedding in period he’ll need coming from the slower league.

Rice doesn’t seem like a City player to me. He’s not going to oust Rodri so I’m struggling to see where he fits.

This feels massive

I’m the opposite I think Havertz is going to be a massive success and considering some of the fees going around £65m seems a great deal.