“ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:23 pm
Mirror
Steve Bruce has been told Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers while they are in financial crisis.
Embattled Chinese owner Dr Tony Xia is trying to find new investment or a new owner for Championship Villa after their play-off final loss.
It means boss Bruce is still yet to get any spending on new players signed off this summer.
He has identified free agent Robert Huth, available after leaving Leicester, to replace John Terry.
But Villa officials cannot currently finalise the contract leaving Bruce with major woes ahead of the club’s return to pre-season training next week.
The club are resigned to selling Jack Grealish with Spurs keen on the midfielder but Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is being patient to drive down the price.
Steve Bruce has been told Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers while they are in financial crisis.
Embattled Chinese owner Dr Tony Xia is trying to find new investment or a new owner for Championship Villa after their play-off final loss.
It means boss Bruce is still yet to get any spending on new players signed off this summer.
He has identified free agent Robert Huth, available after leaving Leicester, to replace John Terry.
But Villa officials cannot currently finalise the contract leaving Bruce with major woes ahead of the club’s return to pre-season training next week.
The club are resigned to selling Jack Grealish with Spurs keen on the midfielder but Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is being patient to drive down the price.
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:02 am
Wouldn't be surprised if old Brucey jumps ship and who could blame him.
In all fairness he identified the targets so he's as much to blame as their board.
What a mess of a club.
In all fairness he identified the targets so he's as much to blame as their board.
What a mess of a club.
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:01 am
A free transfer is not fee as it usually involves a signing on fee and agents fee. Villa will be back, big club with huge fan Base!
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:14 am
If Bruce knows they have financial problems why go for Huth who will want a decent signing on fee and a pretty decent wage. Doesn't seem the type of manager who can go looking in the lower league for some gems.
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:24 am
HarriRhys22 wrote:A free transfer is not fee as it usually involves a signing on fee and agents fee. Villa will be back, big club with huge fan Base!
Normally pretty hefty signing on fee’s, too. They do t come cheap these days!
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:57 am
They need Warnock
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:43 am
wez1927 wrote:They need Warnock
Ssshhhh
lol
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:33 pm
Joke of a club
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:47 pm
Wolfpac wrote:Wouldn't be surprised if old Brucey jumps ship and who could blame him.
In all fairness he identified the targets so he's as much to blame as their board.
What a mess of a club.
Correct Bruce has to take a huge slice of the blame for the financial mess. Considering they were paying John Terry the same as the combined salaries of Morrison, Bamba and Magna you have to wonder about his overall managerial expertise.
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:48 pm
wez1927 wrote:They need Warnock
You could say that about all 24 Championship clubs
Re: “ Aston Villa can’t even afford free transfers “
Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:18 pm
Tony Blue Williams wrote:wez1927 wrote:They need Warnock
You could say that about all 24 Championship clubs
Yes & one PREMIER League club . And we've got him!
