The Transfer Thread

[Zac]

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Yeah, Ings is 29 now. For some reason I was thinking he was still 26.

[Krebstar]

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I rate Ings but I don’t think he fits the profile Tuchel likes or is looking for. Our defensive system starts from the top with front-line pressure and Ings doesn’t have those legs anymore.

If we’re going to spend on a striker it has to be a huge splash and someone that offers a huge upgrade over Werner and/or Tammy. No more older stop gaps for us please.

In me you have at least one Arsenal supporter who would love the club to give you money for Tammy so you can go do whatever you'd like with it. Not sure if that makes me crazy or not.


Plus, you wouldn't even be selling to competition! Just offloading an English player onto another midtable club.

[Krebstar]

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So, apparently, Kane did not turn up at Spurs today as part of his forcing a move to City.

Shouldn't have signed that six year contract three years ago, huh, Harry?

[KG]

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In me you have at least one Arsenal supporter who would love the club to give you money for Tammy so you can go do whatever you'd like with it. Not sure if that makes me crazy or not.


Plus, you wouldn't even be selling to competition! Just offloading an English player onto another midtable club.

It would suck seeing him in an Arsenala shirt but it would suck a whole less if that 40-50 mil is the difference between getting or not getting Halaand/Lukaku.

So, apparently, Kane did not turn up at Spurs today as part of his forcing a move to City.

Shouldn't have signed that six year contract three years ago, huh, Harry?

If I was an agent I'd be advising all of my clients to take short term deals, 3 years tops. Situations in football change so fast. Three years ago Spurs were looking like they could actually break into elite of English footy and now look at 'em.

[Keirik]

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On Tuchel: When he took over on January 26, Man United were in 2nd on 40 points, Chelsea were in 10th on 29 points.

Each team played 19 matches after he took over—38 points for Chelsea, 34 points for United. In that time United did score more goals (12 more), but Chelsea had a better: goals allowed record, xG, xGA, and xPTS.

Only looking at the final standings to judge how Tuchel did in England compared to how Ole has done isn't fair.

On Klopp: Won 2 Bundesliga titles, 1 DFB Pokal, 1 Champions League (three finals), and 1 Premier League. Two seasons ago, in Ole's first full season, he finished 31 points above Ole.

Ole has won 2 Norwegian league titles, and 1 domestic cup. He's done well at United, but I don't think he's the level of manager to get them to where they SHOULD be, no matter what they do to their squad.

I hope they keep Ole for as long as possible.

As I said. I’m not a huge fan of Ole and I’m well aware of the other managers past successes and accomplishments plus when Tuchel took over. None of that still changes the fact that Ole did just fine last year and finished second. Cant just discount that. 2nd in the EPL isn’t something to just sniffle at, even in a year others faced injuries or came in mid season.

I think a different manager gets more out of Pogba. I think a different manager gets more out of Maguire. However, Ole has also gotten a lot out of guys like Cavani, Fred, even Bruno. I suppose we shall see what happens this year. This obviously is his make or break year.

[Krebstar]

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If we thought Villa had been throwing money around the past few seasons, it'll look like nothing if Grealish to City goes through for £100m.

[Zac]

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I think he should stay. They just brought in Bailey. They could have an amazing year this year.



But on the other hand, if City spend that on him Kane's City move will be dashed.

[KG]

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I think he should stay. They just brought in Bailey. They could have an amazing year this year.



But on the other hand, if City spend that on him Kane's City move will be dashed.

You’d have to weigh an “amazing” Villa season vs a potentially amazing City season.

I think he’s done his time but there’s just too many positives that City can bring him.

Higher wages
Better coaching
Playing UCL footy
Winning trophies
Playing with elite players
Raises his profile
Etc…

That’s just too much to leave on the table IMO and he leaves Villa with a nice parting gift by the way of that 100 mil.

I think City can afford both. Bernardo is on his way out by all accounts. No idea if Jesus would stay of Kane comes. Laporte has been rumored to wanting more guaranteed minutes. Rumblings about Sterling going too. It’s going to be an interesting window but City needs to keep improving as teams like Liverpool, United, and Chelsea are looking to close the gap.


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[BunnyHardaway]

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You’d have to weigh an “amazing” Villa season vs a potentially amazing City season.

I think he’s done his time but there’s just too many positives that City can bring him.

Higher wages
Better coaching
Playing UCL footy
Winning trophies
Playing with elite players
Raises his profile
Etc…

That’s just too much to leave on the table IMO and he leaves Villa with a nice parting gift by the way of that 100 mil.

I think City can afford both. Bernardo is on his way out by all accounts. No idea if Jesus would stay of Kane comes. Laporte has been rumored to wanting more guaranteed minutes. Rumblings about Sterling going too. It’s going to be an interesting window but City needs to keep improving as teams like Liverpool, United, and Chelsea are looking to close the gap.


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We’ve made a decent amount from selling (Harrison, Nmecha, Angelino) and got the 15% fee for Sancho, but I really really really hope this takes us out on Kane. I just don’t understand why we want him so bad.

[Krebstar]

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You’d have to weigh an “amazing” Villa season vs a potentially amazing City season.

The only reason I could see him staying and would not be surprised if he did stay for one more season is to have one more go at getting Villa into Europe, as if he stayed, next season would be their best shot.

But it seems like he's ready to go.

[ImTellinTim]

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The only reason I could see him staying and would not be surprised if he did stay for one more season is to have one more go at getting Villa into Europe, as if he stayed, next season would be their best shot.

But it seems like he's ready to go.

The deal is done. Medical tomorrow.

A player would be out of their mind to stay at Villa just to possibly get them to Europe when you can go win a title while making tons more money.

[Krebstar]

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The deal is done. Medical tomorrow.

A player would be out of their mind to stay at Villa just to possibly get them to Europe when you can go win a title while making tons more money.

I think it's easy to say that, and think there's zero nuance to the situation, but he was born in Birmingham and joined Villa when he was six—he's now twenty-five.

I'm not saying it's not happening or it's the wrong move for him, but I doubt it was an easy/quick decision, especially as he's surely been tempted before, and his stock would still be high next season.

[Zac]

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Villa just signed Ings.

[Keirik]

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I have to say, I think that’s a huge overpayment for Grealish. Not only does City not need him, I don’t really think he moves the needle that much to actually improve them as a squad. Just my opinion, but he needs a lot more touches to be impactful and I just don’t see him getting that in a top 4 team really.

[Krebstar]

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I have to say, I think that’s a huge overpayment for Grealish. Not only does City not need him, I don’t really think he moves the needle that much to actually improve them as a squad. Just my opinion, but he needs a lot more touches to be impactful and I just don’t see him getting that in a top 4 team really.

Yep. Adding his creativity to that side is not nearly as devastating as the possibility of adding Kane’s finishing.