Strike

Here we go We’ve gone for the Delap deal. Will wait to see where other hot strikers end up before drawing conclusions.

He might end up in Bayern it looks like.

There's good hold-up play and a range of finishes in this compilation. Realized he's right footed only when I watched the penalty he took. He's got a good left foot. Useful weapon and hopefully can play against low blocks and not just in transition

Thanks Jadon. Conference league really was your level

Even with that they need to sell from what I've read

Yup, I'd be happy with Rogers or Rodrygo for the left on top of Delap

No chance this happens imo. No rumors of Jackson leaving so the timing is going to catch us out - Don't see Gyokeres, Sesko looking at Delap joining and feel like they want to come here and compete.

25 m and high wages for a player who had 3G 5A in 31 league appearances. And someone who didn't look like he could cope with a competent defense in front of him. There's loads of wingers I'd take over this deal. Leroy Sane contract expiring. Ademola Lookman, Johan Bakayoko are cheaper options. There's also Rodrygo, Morgan Rogers, Bryan Mbeumo if we pay more.

Think we can find loads of better players in the market who can have the impact he did. Even with the small fee, I'd pass on signing Sancho. So far there's been no communication to him about continuing at Chelsea and I hope it stays this way

https://swissramble.substack.com/p/aston-villa-finances-202324 Substack by the Swiss Ramble about Aston Villa's finances. Likely they'll have to sell couple of players this summer. Should be approaching them about Rogers.

I was skeptical last summer but he's had a strong season and is a good creative mid who'd stop us from being Palmer FC.

He is going to be at Sporting for 2025-26. Joining Chelsea only next year.

We have been linked to all 4 - Delap, Ekitike, Sesko and Gyokeres. I think we are pursuing them simultaneously. Hopefully end up with one great striker.

Estevao needs to be treated like Nwaneri at Arsenal or Yamal at Barca last season. No expectations, just getting rotation time and get him used to the league. If he handles the physicality of the league he could be a player who helps unlock low block defenses. Quenda, the Sporting kid and Paez, are going out on loan and not going to be around the first team I think

Lol Palmer with the POTM award

This is the important stuff. Wishing you a full recovery

This is good experience for the squad Serious signings in the summer and we'll kick on.

Player of the season with the last goal

Cucurella - what a fantastic season he’s had. Anthony had zero impact today

Good finish to the season. For almost everyone except Pep and Arteta

Damn, how good is Isco even now

Hopefully

Completing the set Phase 1 Maresca > Phase 6 Arteta

In it to win it Was a safe bet at the start of the season

Jackson is a perfectly good backup Get a top number 9 already. Our last solid one was probably Costa