gbandit Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Nah, definitely not. Glad we didn't get him in January to be honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I see Villa are heavily linked with Diego Carlos. Would anyone want us to go back in for him? I'm still not convinced: Would rather go back in for Botman. That being said, you can tell we're no longer in for Carlos, asking price has magically dropped 10m Euros. Edited May 26, 2022 by sushimonster85 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 1 minute ago, sushimonster85 said: Would rather go back in for Botman. That being said, you can tell we're no longer in for Carlos, asking price has magically dropped 10m Euros. Wasn't it just that they were in the title race when we made an offer for him and now they need to sell to generate funds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: Wasn't it just that they were in the title race when we made an offer for him and now they need to sell to generate funds? David and Botman and their fund raising should be sorted for another year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 It will be interesting to see if we go back in for him. You don't bid £35 million for a player if you don't seriously fancy them. If we did I'd fancy us to sign him simply because he has the same agent as Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 From watching a few of his games i thought would settle into the PL very quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Villa have him confirmed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 I'd rather go for Joe Gomez than Carlos tbh. Him, either Botman or Badiashile (the latter won't take up a squad place), Henderson (?), Lodi and Targett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, nbthree3 said: Villa have him confirmed Admirable ambition from Villa the past few years. Wonder if it's sustainable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 I like Diego Carlos. Very good signing for them… again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 So we were quoted £50m and they get him for £30m. Showd what we're up against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Another good signing for Villa, the speed they're working at is what I would have liked to have seen from us tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, toontownman said: Admirable ambition from Villa the past few years. Wonder if it's sustainable. Couple great signings, feels a bit like they’re going for it now before the doors close. Next season could be massive in terms of premier league balance, Arsenal will fall back having the extra games. West Ham will get found out when they spend no money, these 6th 7th places are up for grabs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, nbthree3 said: Villa have him confirmed Kind of pissed off that they seem to be chasing the same targets we are, and getting them ahead of us. They won the race for Digne as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 But aye Villa have been impressive in the transfer market, atleast in their ability to bring strong names in. Howe's shown he knows exactly what we need though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 We have Howe, they have Gerrard. Not worried at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: So we were quoted £50m and they get him for £30m. Showd what we're up against. That was mid season tbf when Sevilla were still competing for CL places. There's nothing to stop us matching the fee if we want him. I'm guessing now we have Dan Burn we probably washed our hands of that one now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) Carlos would take Schar's place not Burns but Schar has been rock solid too. If we're going to splash £30m out on a centre back I'd prefer they weren't in their 30s like. Edited May 26, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, TRon said: Kind of pissed off that they seem to be chasing the same targets we are, and getting them ahead of us. They won the race for Digne as well. Amanda said they basically pulled out of a signing after learning things about his character- widely reputed to be Digne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Butcher said: We have Howe, they have Gerrard. Not worried at all. Basically this. I'd probably prefer we get out DoF sorted before spashing out like £200m too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) I think all of our big money signings from now on really need to be under 26. We have got to bring the average age of the squad down. And as much as you can say 'it's not my money' it is simply not prudent at the stage we are at with FFP to spend lots on players whose value will only depreciate. You can really quickly put yourself into a corner. The odd experienced squad player on short term deals is fine - but you shouldn't be dropping big money and wages on them. Edited May 26, 2022 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Just now, ponsaelius said: I think all of our big money signings from now on really need to be under 26. We have got to bring the average age of the squad down. And as much as you can say 'it's not my money' it is simply not prudent at the stage we are at with FFP to spend lots on players who's value will only depreciate. You can really quickly put yourself into a corner. The odd experienced squad player on short term deals is fine - but you shouldn't be dropping big money and wages on them. Do you think Villa are playing a dangerous game making these sort of signings? It could be another Everton where they have a good season then it deteriorates quite quickly. I don't know how many of their squad are close to 30 having said that. I mean we paid £25m for Wood and he's pushing that, but I guess we were desperate at the time. I think Burn is 29 as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Butcher said: We have Howe, they have Gerrard. Not worried at all. Players win games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 1 minute ago, JonBez comesock said: Players win games So do managers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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