General transfer rumours

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

He's only just turned 21.

I can't think of anyone off the top of my head anywhere near that young who's gone down the effective Saudi retirement route, particularly one that would/should be genuinely in demand from good quality teams.

Get the bank early, leave by 23/4

 

[oldhamblue]

I've just read Villa are interested in Joao Felix. I think he's alright but that £77m could be better spent.

Yes, he's been a revelation at Chelsea. Most over hyped player after Neymar

 

[RegisteredToSeePhotos]

Get the bank early, leave by 23/4

Your development is going to be stunted by playing in a such a relatively inferior quality league though, no? Maybe he doesn't care but I think he'll find it hard to re-adjust to the top level in Europe if he does look to come back at some point.

 

[King Jay]

Yes, he's been a revelation at Chelsea. Most over hyped player after Neymar

Neymar overhyped ? I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more hilarious comment

 

[ninjamonkey]

Duran and Boniface both willing to go to Saudi at their age is crazy. Even more crazy is that there's a shortage of quality strikers around and plenty of top sides looking for one.

 

[M Gaudino]

Neymar overhyped ? I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more hilarious comment

neymar is overrated

 

[mexico1970]

Neymar overhyped ? I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more hilarious comment

Only his sister rates him more highly than he does himself.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Duran must be the first player to have played in both MLS and Saudi by the age of 21. He’s doing his career backwards

 

[King Jay]

This crazy only 1 year younger than me.

 

[ScottSinclair]

He's only just turned 21.

I can't think of anyone off the top of my head anywhere near that young who's gone down the effective Saudi retirement route, particularly one that would/should be genuinely in demand from good quality teams.

Veiga as well. Linked to us and all the spanish heavy-hitters and pissed it all away and hardly been mentioned anywhere since he went to Saudi.

That being said I will never begrudge anyone chasing generational wealth when the opportunity comes along

 

[Dax777]

Neymar overhyped ? I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more hilarious comment

Maybe he meant Robinho

 

[Coatigan]

Yes, he's been a revelation at Chelsea. Most over hyped player after Neymar

Pep would do wonders with him though. Turn him into the next Savid Dilva.

 

[Coatigan]

Villa would be mad if they let him go

They are getting £70m+ for Duran, and sky recon another £25m for going into the next CL round. They hardly need the money now. Particularly the pisstake 60m Arsenal offered.

But recon it may happen in the summer when Villa can regroup.

 

[waspish]

This kid watched him 3/4 times now he will be 100m+ played in a year or two if he carries on like this!

AI says..

Ayyoub Bouaddi is a 17-year-old French-Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lille (LOSC Lille). Here are some key points about him:

- **Birthdate**: Born on October 2, 2007, in Senlis, France.
- **Height**: 186 cm (6 ft 1 in).
- **Position**: Central Midfield (DM/CM).
- **Club**: Joined Lille in 2021 from AFC Creil, where he started playing football at the age of 5. He signed his first professional contract with Lille on August 21, 2023, which was extended until June 2027.
- **Achievements**:
- Became the youngest player to start in a European competition match for Lille at 16 years and 3 days old in the UEFA Conference League against KÍ.
- Played his first Ligue 1 match at 16 years and 20 days against Stade brestois 29.
- On his 17th birthday, he started in a Champions League match against Real Madrid, contributing to a 1-0 victory.
- Known for his composure, football IQ, passing, vision, and technique, he has been described as a midfield controller with potential to play as either a defensive or central midfielder.
- **National Team**: Eligible to represent both France and Morocco, he has represented France at various youth levels (U16, U17, U18, U20, and U21).
- **Academic Achievements**: Alongside his football career, Bouaddi is noted for his academic prowess, having an advanced year in school and winning a public speaking competition for football academy students in France.

His performances have led to significant attention, with posts on X and web articles highlighting his potential and comparing him to past Lille academy stars like Eden Hazard.[](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp82k2ln2pyo)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyoub_Bouaddi)[](https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyoub_Bouaddi)

 

[vincent]

This kid watched him 3/4 times now he will be 100m+ played in a year or two if he carries on like this!

AI says..

Ayyoub Bouaddi is a 17-year-old French-Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lille (LOSC Lille). Here are some key points about him:

- **Birthdate**: Born on October 2, 2007, in Senlis, France.
- **Height**: 186 cm (6 ft 1 in).
- **Position**: Central Midfield (DM/CM).
- **Club**: Joined Lille in 2021 from AFC Creil, where he started playing football at the age of 5. He signed his first professional contract with Lille on August 21, 2023, which was extended until June 2027.
- **Achievements**:
- Became the youngest player to start in a European competition match for Lille at 16 years and 3 days old in the UEFA Conference League against KÍ.
- Played his first Ligue 1 match at 16 years and 20 days against Stade brestois 29.
- On his 17th birthday, he started in a Champions League match against Real Madrid, contributing to a 1-0 victory.
- Known for his composure, football IQ, passing, vision, and technique, he has been described as a midfield controller with potential to play as either a defensive or central midfielder.
- **National Team**: Eligible to represent both France and Morocco, he has represented France at various youth levels (U16, U17, U18, U20, and U21).
- **Academic Achievements**: Alongside his football career, Bouaddi is noted for his academic prowess, having an advanced year in school and winning a public speaking competition for football academy students in France.

His performances have led to significant attention, with posts on X and web articles highlighting his potential and comparing him to past Lille academy stars like Eden Hazard.[](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp82k2ln2pyo)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyoub_Bouaddi)[](https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyoub_Bouaddi)

Ahsan on the 9320 pod was raving about this lad.

 

[bluemoon32]

They are getting £70m+ for Duran, and sky recon another £25m for going into the next CL round. They hardly need the money now. Particularly the pisstake 60m Arsenal offered.

But recon it may happen in the summer when Villa can regroup.

Watkins is an Arsenal fan, i wonder if he'll push for the move

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

This kid watched him 3/4 times now he will be 100m+ played in a year or two if he carries on like this!

AI says..

Ayyoub Bouaddi is a 17-year-old French-Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lille (LOSC Lille). Here are some key points about him:

- **Birthdate**: Born on October 2, 2007, in Senlis, France.
- **Height**: 186 cm (6 ft 1 in).
- **Position**: Central Midfield (DM/CM).
- **Club**: Joined Lille in 2021 from AFC Creil, where he started playing football at the age of 5. He signed his first professional contract with Lille on August 21, 2023, which was extended until June 2027.
- **Achievements**:
- Became the youngest player to start in a European competition match for Lille at 16 years and 3 days old in the UEFA Conference League against KÍ.
- Played his first Ligue 1 match at 16 years and 20 days against Stade brestois 29.
- On his 17th birthday, he started in a Champions League match against Real Madrid, contributing to a 1-0 victory.
- Known for his composure, football IQ, passing, vision, and technique, he has been described as a midfield controller with potential to play as either a defensive or central midfielder.
- **National Team**: Eligible to represent both France and Morocco, he has represented France at various youth levels (U16, U17, U18, U20, and U21).
- **Academic Achievements**: Alongside his football career, Bouaddi is noted for his academic prowess, having an advanced year in school and winning a public speaking competition for football academy students in France.

His performances have led to significant attention, with posts on X and web articles highlighting his potential and comparing him to past Lille academy stars like Eden Hazard.[](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp82k2ln2pyo)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyoub_Bouaddi)[](https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyoub_Bouaddi)

cant move till hes 18 thought, so next Jan window at best but one we've definitely scouted

 

[Coatigan]

Watkins is an Arsenal fan, i wonder if he'll push for the move

Probably, but think Villa have a strong hand here. Think they can easily hold out the next couple days unless arsenal really go big on the offer. And then resume the dance in the summer.

I don't think Arsenal are particularly commited to it, think it feels like they juat want to unsettle and lay the groundwork for the summer at this point. With the offer they made and the timing of it.

 

[bluemoon32]

Duran and Boniface both willing to go to Saudi at their age is crazy. Even more crazy is that there's a shortage of quality strikers around and plenty of top sides looking for one.

Some players seek the glory, some are in it purely for the money.
Duran obviously likes the $$$$$$$$$$

 

[Xhavenjoe]

cant move till hes 18 thought, so next Jan window at best but one we've definitely scouted

But he can move to other clubs