The new number 9…

[737Max]

No Italians, especially those called Retegui, rhymes with a ratatouille and no chance we are thinking of a second boss song for an Italian - nope. Not having it

 

[StevieM]

Villa will need to sell before fiscal year end or they're in the soup again. 40m paid up front might tempt them. Agree that 60m is too much.

Toney has managed to sneak his way into an England call up. World Cup year and he might be inclined to cash in his chips and come back

Do they?

Or is it next year they have problems due to lack of CL revenue?

 

[darkstarexodus]

Do they?

Or is it next year they have problems due to lack of CL revenue?

It starts this year. Their CL revenue will be offset by Grealish's sale no longer counting in their three year tally. That's why they had both Duran and Watkins shopped in January, someone had to go then.

Maybe they'll be ok this summer but they'll be tight and won't be able to invest elsewhere in the squad.

Edit:


View: https://x.com/SwissRamble/status/1927992740442210458?t=LHm9kj9ORGqwU7FqHqBOXQ&s=19

Here's their takeaway from this past years CL run. Less than what they banked from selling Grealish, so a net loss for them - which is why they sold Duran.

 

[Hyena]

I agree. I like his composure in front of goal and that he can finish with both feet and is good in the air.

His football looks so simple. Get ball, put it net.

Some of his headers look like he has a gun attached to his head.

 

[Mojo]

His football looks so simple. Get ball, put it net.

Some of his headers look like he has a gun attached to his head.

I don't know about his pressing, hold up play and strength on the ball but the rest of it is precisely what's needed from a striker.

Understand that the Italian aspect is a concern but he's IMO he's the type of No9 we need, with the ammo coming from Salah, Wirtz and Diaz/Gakpo.

 

[tomasjj]

Would not mind Toney as a stop gap

 

[The Nomad]

Would not mind Toney as a stop gap

He's not coming back.. he can bet on the PL with impunity now.

 

[bluebell]

Would not mind Toney as a stop gap

Why would he comeback to be a "stop gap"? he is getting top wages tax free. Also, if he has acclimatised to Saudi football he may not readjust to the PL. Players have said the English game is the most intense in the world. Lewandowski is a stopgap solution. Kane if he came would almost guarantee trophies

 

[peekay]

I agree. I like his composure in front of goal and that he can finish with both feet and is good in the air.

Of course, he can; he is originally from Argentina. You don't lose a foot when you change nationality.

 

[tombrown]

Kane if he came would almost guarantee NO trophies

Had to correct your typo

 

[Judge Jules]

Of course, he can; he is originally from Argentina. You don't lose a foot when you change nationality.

Actually nobody finishes with both feet. It's "either foot". Try and kick the ball with both feet and see how far you get.

I'll get my anorak.

 

[dogboy]

Actually nobody finishes with both feet. It's "either foot". Try and kick the ball with both feet and see how far you get.

I'll get my anorak.

Alvarez from the Champions League game Vs Real Madrid wants a word. 😉

 

[bluebell]

Alvarez isn't £130m player! This season he only scored 17 goals and 4 assists, the previous season it was 11 goals and 9 assists. he is a good player but I don't think he is what we need. However, saying that, the data guys picked out players like Salah, Mane and Robbo which i thought were not Liverpool class. They picked players Klopp passed out on like Isak. So the players we do get I am not going to doubt once they don the red jersey

 

[StevieM]

Alvarez isn't £130m player! This season he only scored 17 goals and 4 assists, the previous season it was 11 goals and 9 assists. he is a good player but I don't think he is what we need. However, saying that, the data guys picked out players like Salah, Mane and Robbo which i thought were not Liverpool class. They picked players Klopp passed out on like Isak. So the players we do get I am not going to doubt once they don the red jersey

That’s the thing about actual data - it’s more accurate than someone on Twitter.

 

[moron]

Alvarez isn't £130m player! This season he only scored 17 goals and 4 assists, the previous season it was 11 goals and 9 assists. he is a good player but I don't think he is what we need. However, saying that, the data guys picked out players like Salah, Mane and Robbo which i thought were not Liverpool class. They picked players Klopp passed out on like Isak. So the players we do get I am not going to doubt once they don the red jersey

Is that the number one target if available - Alvarez ? - I thought the rumour is that his wife hates living in England ?
I think he would be brilliant working with Mac10 as they are good at the national team level.

 

[Hyena]

Is that the number one target if available - Alvarez ? - I thought the rumour is that his wife hates living in England ?
I think he would be brilliant working with Mac10 as they are good at the national team level.

That's an awkward rumour considering he's not married.

 

[Farkmaster]

That's an awkward rumour considering he's not married.

She left him because he's moving to merseyside.

Here. We. Go.

 

[moron]

That's an awkward rumour considering he's not married.

Sorry, sgould have used, "his bitch" does not like living in England.