• Danny Ings signs for Villa

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:40 pm**

That came out of the blue

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:42 pm**

Wow. Not messing about, aren't Villa.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:44 pm**

Yes their owners have money

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:44 pm**

Great signing for them, but losing Grealish is massive.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:45 pm**

I can see Villa getting top 6 this season.

They mean serious business

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:45 pm**

He just couldn't resist the pull of wearing Claret & Blue again

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:46 pm**

So much for him been a massive Southampton fan

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:46 pm**

Terrific signing

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:47 pm**

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:45 pm
I can see Villa getting top 6 this season.

They mean serious business

Without Grealish?

They struggled Without him and Dean Smith isn't doing anything special with the money he has to spend

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:47 pm**

They'll obviously miss Grealish, but Ings, Bailey and Buendia is a brilliant window for them

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:48 pm**

Good to see that one of our main rivals has lost its best player

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:49 pm**

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:47 pm
Without Grealish?

They struggled Without him and Dean Smith isn't doing anything special with the money he has to spend

Even without Grealish I think they are pushing top 6

They have done some incredible business this window. Imagine if they get McNeil now as well they could have one of the best midfield/attacks in the league

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:52 pm**

They’re really going for it.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:52 pm**

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:47 pm
Without Grealish?

They struggled Without him and Dean Smith isn't doing anything special with the money he has to spend

How do you know that?

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:52 pm**

Seriously weakens Southampton, if Ward Prowse goes also and they are in a bit of trouble.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:57 pm**

Will be very decent for the half season he’s fit.

Huge blow for Saints. VERY ordinary team without Ings.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:57 pm**

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:45 pm
I can see Villa getting top 6 this season.

They mean serious business

Last season their entire team was built around Grealish. Without him they looked bang average. Signings don’t mean success.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:57 pm**

We might have to sell McNeil if we want to make 3 or 4 quality signings.

40 million for Dwight and is replacement at a cost of 15, with a right winger at a further 15, then a central midfielder at another 15. It would only see us with an extra outlay of 5, although the wages could be the stumbling block

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:58 pm**

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:47 pm
Without Grealish?

They struggled Without him and Dean Smith isn't doing anything special with the money he has to spend

It was a lack of goals that made them struggle without Grealish last season. Signing Ings, if they can keep him fit, will certainly help remedy that.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:58 pm**

good news for us, seriously weakens Southampton

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:59 pm**

Wow that was out of the blue, wonder what the fee was ?

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:00 pm**

PadihamThickNeck wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:59 pm
Wow that was out of the blue, wonder what the fee was ?

25m

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:00 pm**

Top Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:57 pm
We might have to sell McNeil if we want to make 3 or 4 quality signings.

40 million for Dwight and is replacement at a cost of 15, with a right winger at a further 15, then a central midfielder at another 15. It would only see us with an extra outlay of 5, although the wages could be the stumbling block

Norwich want 40 million for Cantwell who has 1 year left on his contract (with a 1 year option) and has hardly played at the top level. McNeil has 3 + years left and has played and done well consistently for much longer in the PL - bidding starts at 50 or forget it

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:02 pm**

Buendia is an outstanding player and will do very well for them I think. Grealish of course a huge loss but Buendia, Bailey and now Ings compensates for it.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:03 pm**

Cracking signing if he stays fit.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:04 pm**

Saints will replace him with Adam Armstrong I imagine, been linked repeatedly and a similar type of player.

They best hope he can notch at this level or they’re bang in trouble.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:04 pm**

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:00 pm
25m

Undisclosed according to Sky. Can't see it being £25m if undisclosed.

I thought Villa would be weaker without Grealish. Not really convinced that Baily and Buendia are an upgrade because Grealish is next level and that's hard to replace. Put Ings in to the mix and they're looking stronger for sure.

On the positive side it weakens Southampton but you assume they'll now go for Armstrong as a like-for-like replacement, in which case it weakens Rovers too

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:08 pm**

Saints are now amongst the relegation favourites but Villa without Jack will struggle as well

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:08 pm**

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:00 pm
Norwich want 40 million for Cantwell who has 1 year left on his contract (with a 1 year option) and has hardly played at the top level. McNeil has 3 + years left and has played and done well consistently for much longer in the PL - bidding starts at 50 or forget it

I think one of our targets is a left winger type. Maybe the plan is to bring in someone cheaper to replace McNeil and then use the surplus cash from the sale to strengthen our right wing and central midfield

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:09 pm**

Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:57 pm
Will be very decent for the half season he’s fit.

Huge blow for Saints. VERY ordinary team without Ings.

He's only missed 9 games in the last two seasons.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:10 pm**

Armstrong is untested at Premier league level and I really can't see him being in the same class as Ings.

Southampton are going to struggle this season

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:10 pm**

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:08 pm
Saints are now amongst the relegation favourites but Villa without Jack will struggle as well

Struggle? I’d bet on them for top 10 at a minimum, probably pushing 7th for Europa.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:11 pm**

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:04 pm
Undisclosed according to Sky. Can't see it being £25m if undisclosed.

I thought Villa would be weaker without Grealish. Not really convinced that Baily and Buendia are an upgrade because Grealish is next level and that's hard to replace. Put Ings in to the mix and they're looking stronger for sure.

On the positive side it weakens Southampton but you assume they'll now go for Armstrong as a like-for-like replacement, in which case it weakens Rovers too

25 million according to Sky

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:16 pm**

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:02 pm
Buendia is an outstanding player and will do very well for them I think. Grealish of course a huge loss but Buendia, Bailey and now Ings compensates for it.

Are they going to play all three of them in place of Grealish?

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:17 pm**

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:04 pm
Undisclosed according to Sky. Can't see it being £25m if undisclosed.

I thought Villa would be weaker without Grealish. Not really convinced that Baily and Buendia are an upgrade because Grealish is next level and that's hard to replace. Put Ings in to the mix and they're looking stronger for sure.

On the positive side it weakens Southampton but you assume they'll now go for Armstrong as a like-for-like replacement, in which case it weakens Rovers too

according to my Villa mate and a few at Saints it's believed to be 30 million

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:21 pm**

joey13 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:11 pm
25 million according to Sky

Right… just read undisclosed info their website

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:33 pm**

6 million to Liverpool from the deal

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:35 pm**

Excellent signing. I’d read somewhere that Southampton were offering him a heck of an increase so it makes you think Villa have really pushed the boat out. Stay fit and he’ll be a top signing for them.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:40 pm**

As said above Ings leaving Saints must be a bonus for us and put them in the relegation frame now.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:42 pm**

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:33 pm
6 million to Liverpool from the deal

which means we get some of that

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:44 pm**

I'd be made up if I was a Villa fan.
Gutted if I was a Saints fan

Isn't he a Saints fan? He's got previous here (and I know 'it's a short career' blah blah) but doesn't it make him look a little bit mercenary?

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:47 pm**

Local cricketer wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:46 pm
So much for him been a massive Southampton fan

Money above loyalty. Southampton stood by him when he was injured (as did we) and helped resurrect his PL career.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:49 pm**

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:42 pm
which means we get some of that

it Liverpool really get £6m then we get £1.2m or 20%

https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... -explained

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:50 pm**

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:49 pm
it Liverpool really get £6m then we get £1.2m or 20%

https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... -explained

Now, where else can we put up an LED screen!?

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:58 pm**

Top Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:57 pm
We might have to sell McNeil if we want to make 3 or 4 quality signings.

40 million for Dwight and is replacement at a cost of 15, with a right winger at a further 15, then a central midfielder at another 15. It would only see us with an extra outlay of 5, although the wages could be the stumbling block

We wouldn’t get anywhere close to 40 million for McNeil.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:59 pm**

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:42 pm
which means we get some of that

Liverpool have a 20% sell on - how do we get some of that ?

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:03 pm**

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:16 pm
Are they going to play all three of them in place of Grealish?

No but a front 4 of

Ings
Watkins Buendia Bailey

Is very strong in my opinion.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:06 pm**

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:59 pm
Liverpool have a 20% sell on - how do we get some of that ?

We get 20% of anything Liverpool get

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:07 pm**

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:59 pm
Liverpool have a 20% sell on - how do we get some of that ?

Because we're entitled to a slice of their profit and that is part of it.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:11 pm**

I like Danny Ings, but this is hardly the Man City move that was rumoured to be happening.

Not really a step up from Saints, especially when Villa look like losing Grealish.

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