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01 Feb 2026 15:34:36
Rumour from guys I meet before the game were saying that Emery will wait to see if we're in CL before deciding on next move.
Sort of makes sense and the rumour about Madrid seems to be very much part of his decision.
1.) 01 Feb 2026 17:19:28
Funnily enough Trinity I’ve heard much the same thing. Apparently whatever we achieve be it qualification for CL winning the Europa League we are still going to be in difficulty financially and dependent on our level of success we will have to sell 2 maybe 3 current first teamers. In terms of incomings we will look at free transfers and players from abroad as the salary demands aren’t as great as established PL players. I was told we have offered contracts to 2 Bundesliga players and 1 La Liga who are free in the summer no names were mentioned and apparently the players concerned are keeping options open before committing to anyone.
As a consequence Emery is frustrated however the board have drawn up a list of potential replacements should Unai leave. I accept this is purely speculation and obviously time will tell whether any of this is accurate or not but you could understand if what was shared contains a grain of truth.
21 Jan 2026 09:09:51
Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Didn't even know he was still playing.
1.) 21 Jan 2026 13:25:25
I liked him at Chelsea however he is a tad injury prone if memory serves me right
2.) 21 Jan 2026 22:01:42
Can’t say he would excite me, just another in the sancho category
3.) 22 Jan 2026 08:16:06
Have to say Whack I agree with you.
4.) 22 Jan 2026 11:30:47
At the moment we need bodies in the door and unfortunately bodies that are relatively cheap and I don’t think players that excite you come cheap. An ex England international for £15-20 million isn’t a bad deal in my view, as I said before my only concern would be fitness
5.) 22 Jan 2026 13:53:24
Agree LotM. January notoriously bad for value.
6.) 22 Jan 2026 14:03:16
The transfer fee seems ok but he would want big money, I’d rather raid the championship for an up and coming talent like we did with Roger’s, obviously Roger’s was an absolute gem and they don’t all work out like that but the risk is similar to Stirling and you won’t have to pay astronomical wages.
Liverpool certainly don’t seem likely to take Elliot back and supposedly he doesn’t want to go to the mls.
7.) 22 Jan 2026 15:05:47
With Elliott I think he has only played for us 3 times so we can play him a further 6 times without triggering the obligation to buy. He can play anywhere across the frontline, surely we could make use of him particularly tonight as Onana, Kamara, and McGinn are all out I am really surprised Emery hasn’t been able to utilise him because in my view he’s a good player.
8.) 22 Jan 2026 16:55:19
100% agree I find it weird he hasn’t squeezed a few more games out of him, I think he’s trying to send a message to Liverpool that we won’t be buying him and that’s that, maybe trying to force them into renegotiating but I genuinely think he’s doesn’t want him at any price let alone 35 million
9.) 22 Jan 2026 17:21:22
Having seen the teams I worry about tonight, particularly the Duran/Asensio link
10.) 22 Jan 2026 17:40:25
The problem with playing Elliott for even one more game is that we're basically telling Liverpool we do want/need him and they'll hold out hoping to get the £35m.
I personally don't rate him above bench cover, most of his Liverpool cameos have been either basic keep ball when winning or 'pass it to Salah'.
He made a difference for England U21s but so many players in the past have looked great at that level and not gone on to do much.
20 Jan 2026 17:44:25
Mateta the latest doing the rounds.
I'd take him over Abraham but be very surprised if this one happened.
1.) 20 Jan 2026 22:02:09
Id love to see him at villa but i'd imagine it would be very expensive and probably beyond our budget especially if we have to bring in a center midfielder. En Nesyri is another I’d like.
2.) 21 Jan 2026 09:12:59
Transfer fee would be a problem however his current contract is rumoured to be worth c£50k per week which I think would be well within our grasp +25% to make it worthwhile for him. Certainly a better use of money than some individuals we've got.
20 Jan 2026 12:20:23
Confirmed: Kamara out for the rest of the season.
The hits just keep on coming.
Feel absolutely gutted now.
A devastating blow and with McGinn's injury to be assessed this could now be turning into a crisis.
1.) 20 Jan 2026 13:57:04
This truly is bad news trinity, he is the one player in the team that we really struggle without when he don’t play, most other positions we can move guys around to accommodate. I wonder if Lindelof could do a job in the center?
2.) 20 Jan 2026 14:44:46
That's a good shout re: Lindelof and I actually said to my lad I wonder if he could slot into that role.
3.) 20 Jan 2026 18:25:30
When we played arsenal at VP didn’t Emery bring him on as a sub for the last 15-20 mins in the CDM role, I think he did. if you asked me 2 months ago I’d of said no chance he’s a donkey but he really proved himself when he got a run of games I have to say I have a new found respect for him but Kamara is a real hard act to follow.
that ref in the spurs game really buggered us, absolutely no protection from him for our players
11 Jan 2026 10:07:27
Now being reported that were after Tammy Abraham. Any substance or lazy journalism?
I think that ship has sailed tbh but if the numbers made sense then maybe there is something in it.
1.) 11 Jan 2026 10:25:53
We need another striker, no brainer for me ??♂️
UTV
2.) 11 Jan 2026 11:52:26
If we got Tammy, and Gallagher, I wouldn’t bet against us? I wonder… Athletico wanted Martinez in the summer (rumoured) so I wonder if there’s some kind of swap/swap and cash thing going to happen ??♂️
UTV
3.) 12 Jan 2026 15:11:35
It looks increasingly likely that we will se another striker join but at the expense of Malen leaving. I'd be disappointed if this one is accurate. He fits into the system we play and has quick feet and seems to interact well with Rogers and Buendia. Think he's really settled into the team now and is an asset. Surely everyone could see that on Saturday?
4.) 12 Jan 2026 17:06:31
I agree trinity, maybe things will make more sense come the end of the month
5.) 13 Jan 2026 19:05:27
I've read a number of times now in different places that Malen is concerned about his playing time and that's why he's happy to speak to/join Roma. but I can't see how he's going to be guaranteed anymore playing time there? And has been picked ahead of Watkins due to form?
I'd half understand if there was a high transfer fee being offered, but even with that it's mindless to loan him out until the summer and then bring in a bang average fee for him.
£22m? he's got to be worth close to double that.
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10 Apr 2026 09:31:45
Watched the highlights again this morning and feel we really did get away with one last night. Certainly 1st half.
Reckon Cash must have had nightmares last night about Rowe.
I don’t think he’ll have a more difficult game of football for the rest of his career (unless it’s at VP next Thursday… ?).
Watkins most effective game since Chelsea away in December.
I’ve been critical of him this season but fair play he was brilliant last night.
Rogers was average. McGinn wasn’t in the game for 1st 30-40 minutes. Stuck out so wide on the right only the assistant ref was wider….
Jonathan Rowe looks an absolute handful. I hope Emery has a plan for him in the home leg.
Deservedly got his goal (? Bailey !!!).
On to Forest away. Will be tough but then every game ‘til the end of the season will be.
UTV !!
1.) 10 Apr 2026 15:24:24
Poor old Cashy, his head must be still spinning after being turned inside out and torn apart by Rowe. Hopefully, that was just a great game for him and he drops off a bit for the 2nd leg.
Ollie was great and almost back to his best. The runs he made and the strength he showed were fantastic. Hope he goes on a nice little run now it's coming to the end of the season.
09 Apr 2026 20:33:05
I’m not enjoying this.
We look very rusty and they look like they could score with every attack.
Fearing the worst.
09 Apr 2026 19:04:15
Is Barkley injured?
Just wondering why he’s not in the matchday squad?
1.) 09 Apr 2026 20:41:34
He's not registered in the European squad.
2.) 10 Apr 2026 12:54:32
Thanks for clarifying that. A pity, because he's been playing well recently, but guess when the squad was announced he was injured.
22 Mar 2026 16:39:59
How much of a difference does McGinn make to this team?
Simply talismanic.
We've clearly missed him and it's no coincidence we're playing better with him in the team.
Doesn't mean we'll go undefeated for remainder of the season but his presence is huge.
Great to see Tielemens come on too. Always calm and assured on the ball.
22 Mar 2026 15:45:53
Brilliant!
Now, let’s keep a clean sheet!!
29 Jan 2026 19:33:31
72, we can dream.
Think it’s a loan unfortunately.
29 Jan 2026 15:34:57
Yes, read that earlier. It shouldn't be a surprise that he's linked to top jobs in Europe as he's one of the best in Europe.
Be gutted if he left. Fingers crossed it comes to nothing and is idle media gossip.
One thing is for sure, he wouldn't have PSR concerns there.
29 Jan 2026 15:24:58
Re: Guessand, signing him has to go down as one of the worst pieces of business we've done in recent times.
Not sure about JPM to be honest, really not sure.
This has been one difficult transfer window.
25 Jan 2026 08:11:49
Yes, I heard that too.
Agree, the lad hasn’t done anything wrong. He’s been a victim of circumstance.
Feel sorry for him.
22 Jan 2026 13:53:24
Agree LotM. January notoriously bad for value.
10 Apr 2026 12:54:32
Thanks for clarifying that. A pity, because he's been playing well recently, but guess when the squad was announced he was injured.
10 Apr 2026 09:21:52
He's a Rolls Royce in that role. Pure class.
Even when he gets a hospital pass he's calm and assured.
10 Apr 2026 09:19:53
Rogers just looks like he's coasting at times and not in a good way.
If someone offers us (Villa) £100m in the summer, I think he'll be gone, and, based on his overall performance this season, it would be good business.
Don't get me wrong, I do not want to sell him but at that money it has to be a consideration.
05 Apr 2026 15:59:49
Dave, it's Captain Black. That's who Arteta looks like. We are still allowed to say that, surely? That was the character.
30 Mar 2026 19:24:29
5ft 8, not much weight, Alex Cropley's f****** great.
Heits.