21 Aug 2026 21:24:02
I see we are being linked with Balogun. Would prefer him over either Jackson or David.
21 Aug 2026 22:58:10
I don't understand why we're still being linked with Jackson because of the 45 day classed as a swap thing? (with Rogers) David would be a cheaper option that Unai could work his magic on, but I'm still holding on for something to happen with Endrick.
By my maths, we're gonna get £100M for Konsa & Ollie. Take £25-30M off that for Harwood Bellis & that leaves £70M to buy a striker, that gives us options.
UTV.
21 Aug 2026 23:33:06
Not many options. Balogun is rubbish. Just waiting for someone to suggest we hijack Troy Parrot's move to Betis! We're not getting Jimmy Endrick either!
22 Aug 2026 08:03:23
There are options out there. There always seems to be the Villa fans' view that we need to replace players like-for-like. In Watkins' case, his work rate is his best quality. I'd prefer a Bent-like striker who scores 20+ goals.
I know times have changed, but (I'll get pelters for this) I'd say Bent's work rate was more than Haaland's. They make a big thing of how few touches he has, but he does know where the net is = win trophies. ??♂️
UTV.
22 Aug 2026 08:07:49
Just to add to my last reply, I'd go for Jose Flaco Lopez of Palmeiras, & Madjo just needs to be let loose on the Prem.
UTV.
22 Aug 2026 09:22:06
So, you base your view that Balogun is rubbish on what, Bucktooth? He is young, quick, and has 59 goal contributions in 109 games. Better than 1 in 2 sounds pretty good to me, and certainly better than Zirkzee, who I see we are being linked with this morning.
22 Aug 2026 09:37:50
I remember reading an article about Balogun before he joined Monaco, that some guy who'd coached him said that he had everything, best prospect he'd worked with & was surprised Arsenal were selling him. Can't say I know too much about him myself.
There's somebody out there that Emery wants & I'm sure he'll get him. We'll probably overpay, but isn't everyone going for stupid money now? £85M for Savhino? £30M tops for him but let Spuds carry on. ??♂️
UTV.
22 Aug 2026 14:22:52
Oh no... Definitely not Zirkzee! Can't keep supporting with like, likes of Zirkzee, Mings and Bailey on the team. Why can't we finally get a really good, reliable, continuous goal scorer?
22 Aug 2026 15:02:04
For who? Monaco? Let's be real, the French league is poor. Look at David for Juventus. He had a good record in France, and is absolutely shocking in Italy. The Italian league is only marginally better than the French. There aren't many good strikers around, which is why we're going to be getting £50m+ for Watkins, who turns 31 soon.
22 Aug 2026 17:57:33
Can you guys screenshot this?
Brian Madjo will score 20(+) goals in the Premier League this season.
UTV.
22 Aug 2026 18:36:44
So Bucktooth, based on the fact that all the leagues around Europe are weaker than the PL, do we do all our shopping in the PL and pay PL prices?