Holden McGroin 7584 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Moussa Diaby looks like he is off to Villa according to Romano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7628 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Just now, Holden McGroin said: Moussa Diaby looks like he is off to Villa according to Romano. Can't imagine he's all that if Villa are the biggest club in for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22815 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 32 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: Can't imagine he's all that if Villa are the biggest club in for him... Aye, sounds like a few have looked at him and turned their noses up at him. Still, Villa are building a decent squad, can't deny that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) Lets be honest, we would have been ecstatic if we'd signed Diaby. Him going to Villa doesn't automatically make him shite, if he does end up there. If he was one of our main targets this window like Tonali then I think we would have got him, but Howe and Ashworth clearly have other plans for whatever budget it is that we have. Villa might be a bland, beige club, but Emery is a very well renowned and respected coach, who's reputation for improving players is a draw. Edited July 13, 2023 by Polarboy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10330 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Villa are certainly doing quite well in the transfer market. But although they are spending some serious money I fear that they are still quoted different fees than us. Word in the German press so far is that the offer was about 45m Euro but Bayer are looking for 60m. It will be interesting to see how much they will have to pay in the end if they can agree a fee. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 3419 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 If I were Eddie, I'd be waiting for another Saudi team to "enter the race" for ASM's signature. What's that?! Oh no! It's a bidding war for our "star player that we're determined not to sell for any price"! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7584 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 4 hours ago, toonotl said: If I were Eddie, I'd be waiting for another Saudi team to "enter the race" for ASM's signature. What's that?! Oh no! It's a bidding war for our "star player that we're determined not to sell for any price"! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23607 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I’m not bothered that other clubs are signing good players but it is a little annoying that a few of them are players we’ve been linked with across several windows. I’ve got nothing against Harvey Barnes but Diaby is a class above, isn’t he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22815 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I wouldn't worry about links. It's fun to look at to pass time but most of the players we've signed the links have happened and then more or less we've signed. Them links haven't come from cunts like Chicken Nonce™ either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23607 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Just now, wykikitoon said: I wouldn't worry about links. It's fun to look at to pass time but most of the players we've signed the links have happened and then more or less we've signed. Them links haven't come from cunts like Chicken Nonce™ either. yeah, could be just agent talk. I’m sure the club will have a list of targets, but it feels like the links with with Madison and Diaby were genuine because they occurred over several windows. Szobzolai I’m not sure - could well have been his agent trying to manufacture a bidding war. It does make you wonder if we have missed out on our top targets because we’re not prepared to have our pants pulled down, or if FFP is really constraining us. Or if the club was always working on different targets and word just hasn’t got out to the chicken tonight merchant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5143 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 It feels to me like we are very ready to walk away from deals that dont suit us. Diaby they were asking too much, it was like 80m euros last summer right? Now villa are bidding 35 and I havent seen any real indications that weve been back in for him since last summer. We're not interested in bidding wars hence leaving maddison and leicester eventually sold him for about two thirds what they wanted from us. Szoboszlai by all accounts only wanted liverpool once they showed interest so we didnt bother going at it since we'd probsbly have to pay a lot more than them to convince him. At this stage its fine, we are still demonstrating that we wont be taken the piss out of on fees (diaby) and we arent such a good team that there are only a small number of players who will improve us so we move on when we dont like the deal for whatever reason (maddison/szoboszlai) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22815 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 22 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: yeah, could be just agent talk. I’m sure the club will have a list of targets, but it feels like the links with with Madison and Diaby were genuine because they occurred over several windows. Szobzolai I’m not sure - could well have been his agent trying to manufacture a bidding war. It does make you wonder if we have missed out on our top targets because we’re not prepared to have our pants pulled down, or if FFP is really constraining us. Or if the club was always working on different targets and word just hasn’t got out to the chicken tonight merchant It wouldn't be surprised if its a bit of both. Some NUFC Tax and we still have some players no doubt on MA wages. Lewis may not be on a massive wage compared to0 the likes of Tonali, but he's got a long contract. Also deals are pretty complex, they take time, I am sure the likes of Ashworth etc are grafting like fuck. We are carefully considering targets and not just for this season I am sure, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22815 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, Andrew said: It feels to me like we are very ready to walk away from deals that dont suit us. Diaby they were asking too much, it was like 80m euros last summer right? Now villa are bidding 35 and I havent seen any real indications that weve been back in for him since last summer. We're not interested in bidding wars hence leaving maddison and leicester eventually sold him for about two thirds what they wanted from us. Szoboszlai by all accounts only wanted liverpool once they showed interest so we didnt bother going at it since we'd probsbly have to pay a lot more than them to convince him. At this stage its fine, we are still demonstrating that we wont be taken the piss out of on fees (diaby) and we arent such a good team that there are only a small number of players who will improve us so we move on when we dont like the deal for whatever reason (maddison/szoboszlai) Totally, If we set our stall out now, it can only be positive in the long run. Last season has probably got a few peoples eyes set higher (Not aimed at you Gloom) than where our plan is. It will have changed the plan no doubt, but I don't think drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 18998 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Lots of fuckin FIFA/FM ninnies on the bird app filling their nappies in mid July We could often accurately predict what would happen in a window under Ashley and penfold. It’s different now, we absolutely don’t know more than Ashworth, Eddie and their backroom teams. I’ve just read some foetus saying “OMG I CANT BELEIVE WE’LL BE HEARING THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MUSIC WITH ALMIRON AND BURN STOOD IN THE LINE UP” its just such a crock of shit….no one outside of the NUFC training ground knows what’s going on. If I had to guess there’s something about Diaby that doesn’t suit top clubs’ approach to the game ie pressing ability. Fully intend to enjoy what’s left of the summer and then enjoy the season, it’s going to be fuckin great 😎 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4563 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 We did alright in the CL last time with the likes of Aaron Hughes and Shola so even without significant upgrades I think we'll be fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7584 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Titus Bramble and Andy O’Brien at the back as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrokendoll 10252 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 these tight cunts not bought anybody yet? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5103 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Must admit Im pretty chilled for next season. Think it will be a little bit of a backward step with all the games and overall squad quality, followed by another leap forward the season after. Slowly and gradually getting rid of the dross, a few first team signings and real quality in the under 21 department. Nothing but good times ahead. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49865 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 16 hours ago, Polarboy said: Looks like Brennan Johnson is off to Villa, at least according to Craig Hope. Could be a very decent signing for them. That's disappointing. He looks a real talent and I didn't think I'd have to start hating him so soon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49865 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Must admit Im pretty chilled for next season. Think it will be a little bit of a backward step with all the games and overall squad quality, followed by another leap forward the season after. Slowly and gradually getting rid of the dross, a few first team signings and real quality in the under 21 department. Nothing but good times ahead. The Under 21 Department is what you used to call Oz back in 85. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49865 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I'm not worried that signing Barnes whilst we have ASM means we aren't going to strengthen at the back. We'll just be doing the deals in the order that they become available/come to fruition. I'm sure we're working on multiple defensive targets too, it's just that Barnes has come to the surface first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14670 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 How many teams around us have went on a spending spree anyway? In the league full stop? Man Utd have got Mount and that’s it, Chelsea are too busy selling 3/4 of their team, Arsenal seem like they’re so hung up on Rice that they haven’t started addressing everywhere else. Spurs have brought a couple in but they had to considering they had such a poor season last year. Liverpool have bought a couple but again, they still feel like a team in transition and it’ll take a few windows for them to get back to their best. Even Villa, who are apparently going to now be unbeatable, have only brought in two players, one of which was a free agent. Im sure in an ideal world, Howe would have them all in by the US tour but that’s not how it works 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7628 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: I’m not bothered that other clubs are signing good players but it is a little annoying that a few of them are players we’ve been linked with across several windows. I’ve got nothing against Harvey Barnes but Diaby is a class above, isn’t he? I imagine the "no dickheads" policy comes into play with these decisions sometimes. Barnes is probably cheaper, has proved he can play in the PL, won't need to acclimatise to the move, will fit in will with the squad and has similar goal stats to Diaby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1367 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: I imagine the "no dickheads" policy comes into play with these decisions sometimes. Barnes is probably cheaper, has proved he can play in the PL, won't need to acclimatise to the move, will fit in will with the squad and has similar goal stats to Diaby. If only we could rid ourselves of the dickheads on Twitter who seem to know who we are in for, what we have been quoted for players and who we should be buying. I go on there to look at some of the more credible accounts but within 60 seconds, I find the anger inside me as another arsehole denigrates the current squad and wants the transfer fairy to beat everyone to their target. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 12475 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, thebrokendoll said: these tight cunts not bought anybody yet? You can't slag off the owners without using UPPER CASE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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