OneMoSalah 9,104 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Please no Sancho/ESR/Barcola. A smart signing as opposed to a extravagant or stupid one. I mean the amount of times I’ve posted it - an experienced player who can do a few attacking roles and provide something now and not in 2026-2030 has to be essential. But its all u23s/21s still we are linked with. So not very convinced that this is the best path for now as we have far too many who aren’t established players. Barcola is made out to be the second coming of Christ on here when he’s looking increasingly likely to becoming PSGs 5th choice in attacking positions behind Mbappe, Ramos, Dembele & Asensio. Edited August 28, 2023 by OneMoSalah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,104 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Tomás Avilés remember this name in a couple years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,104 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Please no Sancho/ESR/Barcola. A smart signing as opposed to a extravagant or stupid one. I mean the amount of times I’ve posted it - an experienced player who can do a few attacking roles and provide something now and not in 2026-2030 has to be essential. But its all u23s/21s still we are linked with. So not very convinced. Barcola would be far better than the other two do not sleep on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, Tomo said: How many loanees from us (or anywhere) got ignored at their loan club only to turn out to be top class? john terry at forest actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 9,104 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Vesper said: Barcola would be far better than the other two do not sleep on him Would take ESR out of the three of them personally because was a large period under Arteta where he and Saka were their best players by a country mile, carrying the team. But again is he going to get back to that? Would say he’s more a creator than a finisher too. Needing to find a finisher to take burden off Raheem and Nkunku when back as they will be the heavy hitters for us goals wise this season I’d think. From what I’ve seen of Barcola I don’t see him making the sort of impact we need in attack. Not immediately, another one for few years down the line. I don’t even see him getting a sniff at PSG, just seems an odd move all round for him to come here or go to PSG when he could potentially play every week at Lyon and kick on. Then would rather shit in my hands and clap than see us sign Sancho - was overrated in Germany. I remember the outrage we didn’t sign him on here but look how thats went, he's been that bad to the point EtH reportedly wants to let him go and rely on guys like Pellestri instead - who by no means is a great footballer but at least he can run. The guy looks severely out of shape, I mean he was famed for his ability in 1 v 1s but he doesn’t look like he could run the length of himself yet alone take people on. Edited August 28, 2023 by OneMoSalah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats happening 1,666 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 29 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Please no Sancho/ESR/Barcola. A smart signing as opposed to a extravagant or stupid one. I mean the amount of times I’ve posted it - an experienced player who can do a few attacking roles and provide something now and not in 2026-2030 has to be essential. But its all u23s/21s still we are linked with. So not very convinced. experienced and players in prime are not available or way too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 9,104 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, whats happening said: experienced and players in prime are not available or way too expensive. Not necessarily. Would say the club’s vision of drastically reducing the average age of the squad and signing u21s at will is perhaps blinding them or hindering the search. But again, it may he someone more random yes as options maybe limited. Even somebody like Moussa Diaby who went to Villa earlier in the window would of been good. Could have been a smart move as he can play that inverted right side role, more centrally as a 10 or off the left too. I mean he is still young enough to have fitted the clubs vision too whilst also having a good pedigree, got 10 caps for France, good amount of games in a competitive European league and has shown already he knows where the net is over last 3 or 4 seasons for Leverkusen & now for Villa. I think he will not remain at Villa for too long either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,280 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Barcola doesn’t scream “special” to me watching him in highlights and that’s just the best bits of him. Talented youngster for sure but doesn’t strike me as a player who is good enough to instantly start for us. The Chelsea fans on Twitter begging for him are just anxious for anyone and have latched on to him. For me he needs to have another great season on a smaller stage like Lyon before he’s ready for a huge club. The only youngster who still has lots of development left to reach his potential that I’d instantly take and is obtainable is Cherki. Otherwise we would do well to get someone who is in their mid 20’s and ready to immediately help the team. Who that could be…. 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,146 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Lots of players suggested can’t play as a striker so people comfortable if we lose NJ to injury then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,280 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mhsc said: Lots of players suggested can’t play as a striker so people comfortable if we lose NJ to injury then? It’s definitely a concern. If the player we bring in isn’t a natural forward but instead a winger and Nico gets injured we’d probably see Sterling playing as a false 9 if Broja wasn’t ready yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,673 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Mhsc said: Lots of players suggested can’t play as a striker so people comfortable if we lose NJ to injury then? Will probably be Broja filling in. Don't see us going after another striker this late in the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,673 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 36 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Not necessarily. Would say the club’s vision of drastically reducing the average age of the squad and signing u21s at will is perhaps blinding them or hindering the search. But again, it may he someone more random yes as options maybe limited. Even somebody like Moussa Diaby who went to Villa earlier in the window would of been good. Could have been a smart move as he can play that inverted right side role, more centrally as a 10 or off the left too. I mean he is still young enough to have fitted the clubs vision too whilst also having a good pedigree, got 10 caps for France, good amount of games in a competitive European league and has shown already he knows where the net is over last 3 or 4 seasons for Leverkusen & now for Villa. I think he will not remain at Villa for too long either. I do recall Diaby making Vesper's list earlier in the summer 😀 Such a shame that we didn't go after him, sort of reminds me of Malouda back in the day, that ability to carry the ball, the physicality on the wing. I do wonder if we're seriously interested in Marcus Edwards at Sporting, he was under Poch at his previous club and he's definitely got the dribbling ability to help break down teams that put 7-8 men in the box and defend deep. OneMoSalah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,949 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 If it is believed that Poch said he wants a PL player, that really limits the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,146 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: If it is believed that Poch said he wants a PL player, that really limits the players. He also said he wants experienced players in midfield and we gave him two 19 year olds and a 21 year old. I think the club only listen a little to what Poch wants and he just gets to hard reject anyone he’s dead against. ZAPHOD2319 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,949 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Damn, our boys did really well with the new Lukaku contract. With his lowered wages we should be able to sell him. xPetrCechx and Fernando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,280 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Seeing the latest Fabrizio quotes from his livestream tonight it sounds like Cherki isn’t really even under consideration. That’s a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Norfolkblue1961, Vesper, bigbluewillie and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 10,237 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Eze is a great shout. Was watching the Palace highlights from the weekend and he was very impressive. He always stands out when watching Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,280 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 18 minutes ago, DDA said: Eze is a great shout. Was watching the Palace highlights from the weekend and he was very impressive. He always stands out when watching Palace. Palace would probably quote any club asking about him £100m at this point. Not even worth discussing, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 10,237 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, Pizy said: Palace would probably quote any club asking about him £100m at this point. Not even worth discussing, really. Yea you're most probably right. I hope we don't just buy a player for the sake of it, which considering we don't have the mobility within FFP limitations to buy anybody substantial, I can see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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