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Clive, I honestly think that Bournemouth are in no position to â€œforceâ€ him to do what he doesnâ€™t want to do.

He has expressed a preference for Newcastle so, it remains to be seen.

liverbaggie · « **Reply #8882 on:** September 07, 2020, 08:30:51 AM »

Why hasn't Grealish been transferred yet?
I thought he was going to ManU ?

gavinrussell · « **Reply #8883 on:** September 08, 2020, 03:28:12 PM »

Agreed to pay Â£33 million for Watkins by all accounts..

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #8884 on:** September 08, 2020, 03:34:11 PM »

Also offered big money to Arsenal for their reserve goal keeper.

Grealish about to exit stage left?

gazberg · « **Reply #8885 on:** September 08, 2020, 03:38:31 PM »

Villa are spending 9 figures (or trying to at least) regardless of the Grealish sale. Owners want to secure their top flight status no matter what it costs.

BlackCountryPride68 · « **Reply #8886 on:** September 08, 2020, 03:45:31 PM »

Crazy money.

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #8887 on:** September 08, 2020, 04:23:06 PM »

Quote from: BlackCountryPride68 on September 08, 2020, 03:45:31 PM

Crazy money.

It must be all that Witton air making them crazy.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #8888 on:** September 09, 2020, 02:10:03 PM »

Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa sign striker from Brentford for club record Â£28m

liverbaggie · « **Reply #8889 on:** September 09, 2020, 03:04:45 PM »

Madness price.
He's untried and will be a failure

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #8890 on:** September 09, 2020, 03:29:41 PM »

So much for that release clause..

Baggies · « **Reply #8891 on:** September 09, 2020, 04:01:30 PM »

Quote from: liverbaggie on September 09, 2020, 03:04:45 PM

Madness price.
He's untried and will be a failure

I think he'll score goals, but if he only gets 8-10 a season (a reasonable estimate), thay fee just ends up looking astronomical. Fees have got ridiculous now, no need for it. It's totally artificial.

PartisanBaggie · « **Reply #8892 on:** September 09, 2020, 04:10:23 PM »

Wow, the Vile donâ€™t mind paying through the nose when it comes to strikers. Still, a less risky signing than Callum Wilson. Â£28million though, jeez, that is eye-watering for one good season in the Championship. 🤨

Albionic · « **Reply #8893 on:** September 09, 2020, 04:14:58 PM »

Congratulations Brentford !!

AlbionFan · « **Reply #8894 on:** September 10, 2020, 09:24:57 AM »

The the Gunners are also anticipating a third bid from Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez as they hold out for close to Â£20m for the 28-year-old Argentine goalkeeper. (Mail)

Aston Villa want to sign Bournemouth and Norway forward Joshua King, but the 28-year-old would prefer a move to Manchester United after a deal to go to Old Trafford broke down in the January transfer window. (The Athletic - subscription required)

They're certainly trying to splash the cash again this season, let's hope they achieve better outcomes than last season, RELEGATION!!!!

gazberg · « **Reply #8895 on:** September 10, 2020, 11:01:34 AM »

Quote from: LiamTheBaggie on September 09, 2020, 03:29:41 PM

So much for that release clause..

There WAS a Â£18m clause it was just weak and pointless which is where the confusion comes from

"He had an unusual clause inserted into his contract, whereby Brentford had to inform the player of any interest from a club who was willing to pay Â£18 million for his services.

It was an entry-level clause, though, and Brentfordâ€™s plan all along was for it to go to an auction. They could still choose whether to accept or reject offers and in the end, they got more than they initially imagined."

From Athletic today.

Says Spurs were favourites a few days back but not willing to pay over the odds like villa

AlbionFan · « **Reply #8896 on:** September 10, 2020, 08:47:13 PM »

Aston Villa hopeful of signing Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal in deal worth around Â£20m - @JPercyTelegraph

Baggies · « **Reply #8897 on:** September 10, 2020, 08:52:36 PM »

Villa are going crazy with the cash again - well over Â£60m this summer alongside their ridiculous spend last year. If they go down, they surely have to be in a bit of bother. Maybe they know Grealish will fetch Â£60m and a few other sales on top might save them.

Martinez is a great keeper mind. Villa building a decent side now with these recent signings.

beechyboy90 · « **Reply #8898 on:** September 10, 2020, 09:04:48 PM »

Quote from: Baggies on September 10, 2020, 08:52:36 PM

Villa are going crazy with the cash again - well over Â£60m this summer alongside their ridiculous spend last year. If they go down, they surely have to be in a bit of bother. Maybe they know Grealish will fetch Â£60m and a few other sales on top might save them.

Martinez is a great keeper mind. Villa building a decent side now with these recent signings.

Villa are still a largely poor outfit. If they get Martinez that's a good signing. Watkins is a gamble for Â£30mil they need it to come off. Still really only have grealish and mcginn that are any good

wbarenno · « **Reply #8899 on:** September 10, 2020, 09:17:38 PM »

Watkins will be licking his lips with the service Grealish provides . Wasnâ€™t Grealish the second highest chance maker in the league ? Watkins will thrive off that , I can see him getting the 15 goal target . Also with a decent keeper that improves their defence massively. Their problems last season was scoring goals and letting them in . These two signings will go a long way in stopping that .

Honestly donâ€™t think they will struggle and will finish around 12th/13th