kingxlnc Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 If you look at last season, it was only Pope and Botman that had been bought by this point (Targett was on loan so already here). So it wasn't spectacular in terms of spending UNTIL we got Isak. If we had gotten Joao Pedro, it would have been solid instead of spectacular as a window. But it took us to 4th. The point is, Tonali is the Botman, and Barnes is the Pope - both very very good signings. So I do think an Isak equivalent is on the cards still to come in - perhaps at RW. It's becoming clearer that Tierney is on his way out - so honestly, a loan to buy there should be an absolute no-brainer (and could be the Targett equivalent - relative to where we are now). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, kingxlnc said: If you look at last season, it was only Pope and Botman that had been bought by this point (Targett was on loan so already here). So it wasn't spectacular in terms of spending UNTIL we got Isak. If we had gotten Joao Pedro, it would have been solid instead of spectacular as a window. But it took us to 4th. The point is, Tonali is the Botman, and Barnes is the Pope - both very very good signings. So I do think an Isak equivalent is on the cards still to come in - perhaps at RW. It's becoming clearer that Tierney is on his way out - so honestly, a loan to buy there should be an absolute no-brainer (and could be the Targett equivalent - relative to where we are now). We've also sold ASM though so technically only added 1 first team player to the squad. I don't believe we'll sign a RW, it seems fairly likely given the rumours for players like Livramento we'll go for a few defenders. I don't believe Arsenal will loan out Tierney either, or that we'll go for a left back this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) Turkish media linking us with Zaniolo. He has played for Galatasaray in a Champions League qualifier so it could rule him out of the competition if he did come here. LINED FOR ZANIOLO Galatasaray's players, who have lively hours in the transfer, continue to receive offers. German, British and Saudi Arabian clubs are preparing for a transfer for Nicolo Zaniolo, who was recruited by the Yellow-Reds from Rome. Galatasaray expects an income of 35 million euros for the Italian star. THE GERMAN AND THE BRITISH ARE FOUNDING HIM Bundesliga representative Leipzig, English Premir League clubs Newcastle United and Al Hila are expected to erode Galatasaray's door with official offers next week. Roma's agreement with Galatasaray for Zaniolo includes a 20 percent share clause from the next transfer of the 24-year-old star. Courtesy of Google translate. https://www.takvim.com.tr/spor/2023/07/30/galatasarayda-sacha-boey-ada-yolcusu-ingiltereden-surpriz-teklif/2 Edited July 31, 2023 by Matt1892 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I guess it’s 0% chance of us looking at Zaniolo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 56 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: We've also sold ASM though so technically only added 1 first team player to the squad. I don't believe we'll sign a RW, it seems fairly likely given the rumours for players like Livramento we'll go for a few defenders. I don't believe Arsenal will loan out Tierney either, or that we'll go for a left back this window. I don't think we'll sign a RW either, imagine we'll use a combination of Miggy and Gordon to play there this season. If we wanted one I think we'd have gone harder for Diaby, but seems like Eddie puts more value on work rate, and that's not his strong point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, kingxlnc said: If you look at last season, it was only Pope and Botman that had been bought by this point (Targett was on loan so already here). So it wasn't spectacular in terms of spending UNTIL we got Isak. If we had gotten Joao Pedro, it would have been solid instead of spectacular as a window. But it took us to 4th. The point is, Tonali is the Botman, and Barnes is the Pope - both very very good signings. So I do think an Isak equivalent is on the cards still to come in - perhaps at RW. It's becoming clearer that Tierney is on his way out - so honestly, a loan to buy there should be an absolute no-brainer (and could be the Targett equivalent - relative to where we are now). We were heavily linked with forward players all summer in fairness - it was only when Ekitike went to PSG that we went for Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Yes please: https://sportwitness.co.uk/claim-aston-villa-newcastle-ready-put-e50m-bonuses-table-sign-forward/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Fack off Villa, Chiesa to us please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, kingxlnc said: The point is, Tonali is the Batman, and Barnes is the Pope Huge claims Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Would love us to loan Chiesa but I think the talk of us buying him is likely agent mischief to aid in any new contract talks at Juve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, Kanji said: Fack off Villa, Chiesa to us please. Would be pretty harsh on Diaby like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 How is it that we got bought by the Saudis and the team we're competing with is Aston fucking Villa? A lot of people seem to think they'll finish above us too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturla Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Decky said: How is it that we got bought by the Saudis and the team we're competing with is Aston fucking Villa? A lot of people seem to think they'll finish above us too. Villa have been pouring money into the club for many years. We are still catching up and they seem to finally being run properly so they will be a challenging the top6 along with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Just now, sturla said: Villa have been pouring money into the club for many years. We are still catching up and they seem to finally being run properly so they will be a challenging the top6 along with us. Because we are close to them in revenue. We aren't with Man City, Man United etc so we can't spend that due to ffp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Just now, sturla said: Villa have been pouring money into the club for many years. We are still catching up and they seem to finally being run properly so they will be a challenging the top6 along with us. Oh no doubt they are very well run. I just never would have predicted Villa being the team going toe to toe with us at the start. I would probably have seen it being Leicester, a team that was in and around the top 7/8 in recent years. Mental to think that they're not in the top flight anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Would be pretty harsh on Diaby like And Barnes for that matter. Mainly left isnt he Chiesa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Would love a solid transfer rumour now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 There was a report recently that he had no interest in joining Villa. https://www.football365.com/news/aston-villa-stung-forward-star-51m-offer-top-clubs-stance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 31 minutes ago, Decky said: How is it that we got bought by the Saudis and the team we're competing with is Aston fucking Villa? A lot of people seem to think they'll finish above us too. Who cares what people think. We are a champions league club are they aren’t. We are doing just fine. More than fine and well ahead of schedule. Only a season half a go we were rock bottom etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 43 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: Because we are close to them in revenue. We aren't with Man City, Man United etc so we can't spend that due to ffp Plus Villa sold Grealish for £100m which strengthens their FFP position (up to this season anyway) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 45 minutes ago, Decky said: How is it that we got bought by the Saudis and the team we're competing with is Aston fucking Villa? A lot of people seem to think they'll finish above us too. It’s their Academy production that’s helping them out tremendously. Selling Grealish and the kid whose name I’m not gonna try and spell, for fortunes, is massive for FFP, whilst also bringing through another PL quality player in Ramsey. If you look back at almost every Dan Ashworth interview since he joined, he mentions how critically important it is to get the academy up to standard and producing for us. We might actually have got lucky in getting a couple through already in Anderson and Miley (🤞) but we need it to become a regular occurrence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I'm convinced the reason we are signing the likes of Minteh and Kuol is in order to flip them for a profit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Even if it’s just 10m or 15m it would help a huge lot under current FFP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, STM said: I'm convinced the reason we are signing the likes of Minteh and Kuol is in order to flip them for a profit. Agree with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 20 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Plus Villa sold Grealish for £100m which strengthens their FFP position (up to this season anyway) Love to see a break down of this, 1 massive sale keeps gives them seemingly unlimited funds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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