SUPERTOON Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 12 minutes ago, Ben said: How does he leaving mean we'll end up with Trafford ? Because Villa also want that Garcia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) I love Pope, but replacing him could have a major impact on how we play actually. Never thought i would be excited by a goalkeeper signing aswell, but this time I might be. Football has changed. Edited May 17 by Displayname Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 55 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Hit him low and hard and he’s unlikely to get down in time for instance Like Cucurella on Sunday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 12 hours ago, The Prophet said: Marca linking us with Gabri Veiga. Corr, yes please. Not seen him since he moved there, but he was an immense talent in La Liga. Always felt he would’ve went to Man City as Gundogan replacement but ended up in Saudi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Because Villa also want that Garcia. Why choose Villa over us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 4 minutes ago, HayDen Traces said: Why choose Villa over us? Equal team more or less, Spanish manager and DoF perhaps.He might pick us or any other clubs for whatever reasons too. Edited May 17 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 14 minutes ago, HayDen Traces said: Why choose Villa over us? They’re paying bigger wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Maybe but we’re going to be CL and they aren’t so he’ll have a decision to make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 hour ago, SteV said: Like Cucurella on Sunday? Well said. Some just like to moan at Pope no matter what his performances are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Would love to see Miley go through the Dortmund transformation, what they do with players is incredible. https://www.fearthewall.com/2025/4/23/24414696/transfer-rumors-borussia-dortmund-carney-chukwuemeka-brandt-gittens-reyna-sabitzer-bvb-bundesliga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Tbh we’ve known we need a new keeper for a long time, presumably longer than Villa, so I would assume we’ve done the groundwork and know who wants to come. The top clubs butter up players and their families for yonks before signing them. That said García seems to be getting linked to everyone and there’s a long list of rich clubs that need a new keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 28 minutes ago, Andy84 said: Maybe but we’re going to be CL and they aren’t so he’ll have a decision to make. We don’t know this yet… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 28 minutes ago, Andy84 said: Maybe but we’re going to be CL and they aren’t so he’ll have a decision to make. Do you reallly want a player/players signing for you based on that sole reason? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 19 minutes ago, LFEE said: Do you reallly want a player/players signing for you based on that sole reason? We have so much more to offer than just that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: We have so much more to offer than just that! Exactly. So I’d be wary of a player waiting to see where we finish in the league if that was the argument. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 DCL on a free is a no-brainer - he’ll be happy to be Isak’s back-up and get minutes in the cups I’d be all over Walkers-Peters on a free too Then go heavy on a GK, CH (Guehi) and a RW and they may as well give us the title now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 25 minutes ago, LFEE said: Do you reallly want a player/players signing for you based on that sole reason? You saw Martinez crying and said we’ll have to go with Trafford I was making the point that having CL, which I believe we will, may make a difference. Time for a break from here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Paully said: DCL on a free is a no-brainer - he’ll be happy to be Isak’s back-up and get minutes in the cups I’d be all over Walkers-Peters on a free too Then go heavy on a GK, CH (Guehi) and a RW and they may as well give us the title now! Agree with all of those, Howe would rejuvenate DCL and he’d give us the aerial threat option. Fitness hasn’t been so much of an option recently as opposed to just not scoring goals. Going heavy on gk, CB, RW would really transform us (I do still like the idea of a different option in midfield, a play-maker type to break teams down but you can have everything I guess). Edited May 17 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 27 minutes ago, Andy84 said: You saw Martinez crying and said we’ll have to go with Trafford I was making the point that having CL, which I believe we will, may make a difference. Time for a break from here I didn’t say we’ll have to go for him. I hinted that Aston Villa will now need a 1st choice GK if it looks like Martinez is leaving and with us being at a similar trajectory as Villa and them having a Spanish manager and DOF it might not be as nailed on we are getting the Spanish lad after all and Trafford is possibly our next GK regardless of reports. I also said that if a player chooses a club over another based on one being in the UCL and another not but equally fighting for the same goals long term with bigger ambitions further down the line I’d be weary of signing that type of player. So maybe you do need to take a short break from here but not on my account. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Fab playing down the Garcia story fwiw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Fab playing down the Garcia story fwiw. To Villa or to us? Or just in general? Edited May 17 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 We are almost certain to qualify for Champions League and some still think DCL is a good option? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, gjohnson said: We are almost certain to qualify for Champions League and some still think DCL is a good option? Because he’s a competent back-up option. Other than clubs who have players who can play multiple positions, I struggle to think of a PL club that has a back-up striker significantly better than him? Off the top my head, that Muniz(?) at Fulham looks canny, but can’t think of many others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 hour ago, Kimbo said: That said García seems to be getting linked to everyone and there’s a long list of rich clubs that need a new keeper. A nice leak to make the final clean run on Trafford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Apart from the more obvious reasons, what I really. Like with Mbeumo is that he’s reliable fitness wise and is able to play tons of games without niggles here and there. It’s the same with Bruno and Tonali to name two. I know he had his ankle injury a while back but I’m general he’s very reliable in this department. Injuries can always happen, just that some seem to picking em up frequently here and there for basically nothing. Even if Joelinton stays fit next season it’s imperative that we get another CM to be able to rotate as well as competition for places. I hope I’m wrong but I can see Joelinton struggling even more with fitness in the next couple of years. It’s one of the reasons that I don’t want DCL. Plus that I don’t rate him and he would cost a lot in wages on top of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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