16 Aug 2026 15:26:59
£30m for the Japanese keeper, Zion Suzuki. That is a lot of money. Can’t admit to knowing too much about him tbh.
The one transfer that I’m a bit bemused by is the Palhinha one. If we are as interested in him as most reports suggest, why are we seemingly messing about? I know negotiations can be protracted but I wonder if we might miss out on him if we’re not careful.
Hopefully we can get the Ruggeri deal done soon and maybe even an attacking option too.
Not sure what’s happening re: Wan-Bissaka? Would be decent option at RB in my opinion.
All the above possibly means Martinez and Konsa will be gone.
16 Aug 2026 19:16:34
We only want Paulinha on loan, Bayern want to sell.
UTV.
16 Aug 2026 20:08:52
Palhinha is only seen as a stop gap on loan until Onana is recovered. Personally, I don't want him, he's a thug and I don't want to see any issues in the squad, especially with Kamara. I know depth is important, but we have Kamara, Bogarde, Barkley and Lindelof who can play there.
I think the only reason Villa are interested is simply because it looked like nobody would buy him, and a loan suited us, as FIFA would be covering his wages.