Terrible news- we now have no defence.

So is Kittel on the same level Schwegler was, different positions aside?

Rai Marchan has departed MV and is heading back to Spain. 

Surprised everyone has missed behich going to Ronaldo's club 

10 News Adelaide are reporting that Joe Gauci will be sold for an A-League record fee.

Rumoured to be Aston Villa. 

Kittel was killing it with Hamburg but had a respite from stardom and went to Poland which surprised everyone. He was being touted by other clubs due to his top form. Still a very very good player. 

4 and half year contract to 2028 for Gauci and has completed medical. Just waiting for the fee now.

Franco Lino is progressing towards a deal with an unknown European club. Would be imminent. 

Don't think Herd, Lowry and Holman would be highly regarded at Villa- they played there during one of Villa's worst ever seasons.

Rostyn Griffiths is now a free agent.

good at claiming crosses, good at saves, good at sweeping and comfortable on the ball

only criticism is his passing range for me. Wonder if he will get much game time

If Villa don't make another GK signing before Friday, reckon Gauci is genuinely number 2 and will see action in cup games at the least. Olsen is getting old, 3 years a bench warmer and out of contract mid 2024.

Souttar maybe to Everton

Everton seem desperate to buy an Australian

ESPN reporting that Behich's loan fee to Al-Nassr is $2M, tidy sum for Melbourne City. 

Anyone know the transfer fee for Hall to Brighton or Popovic to Gangwon?

That'd be awesome as I think Dyche will like his style. 

Aston Villa have completed deal to sign Joe Gauci from Adelaide United on €1.5m fee plus add-ons.

Contract until June 2028, medical already done. 🇦🇺

↪️ Gauci and Lino Sousa are the final signings for Villa. Morgan Rogers set to sign the contract today.

So glad for Gauci. Heaps of years ahead as a keeper but my hunch was right. Ryan went abroad at 21 and was way to raw for a world cup at 22. Langerak is my age and came over at 22. He faded very well when thrown into that Bayern game.

By absolute no means should Gauci allow himself to be played by Villa and that snake they've got in goal now. A first full season at Villa is OK if he gets used for other competitions and an occasional league game. However, don't fall into the Langerak pitfall of being one of the best number twos in the league and never playing in season two. Immediate loan to the continent or Championship is vital. Our keepers need to stand up for themselves and remain sharp. Bilokapic did the right thing. 

Martinez is class mate no snake lol

pretty much the perfect shootout from iran

all unsavable top corner

crap wrong thread sorry

Reports Sheffield United are chasing Souttar too. Everton Sheffield United are fine because I can imagine they'll persist with Souttar regardless of league. I don't think they'll sack either manager if they go down.

I also expect a few of the better Sheffield United players to be bought up. Ahmedhodžić will probably end up in Italy or Spain. 

Tilio is back at Melbourne city for the rest of the season 

Melbourne Victory Academy graduate, George Mihailidis, has signed for Austrian Bundesliga side FK Austria Wien.

Either would be amazing if he gets game time. 

I like the move but I just wish it was at a different club. I don't want him to be comfortable because it won't prep him as well for his return to Europe. Would've loved a rogue A-League club to get involved and poach him for the rest of the season rather than City. 

I saw something about Saudi Pro League didnt realise it was Al Nassr... not a bad way to end your career. Playing with and against some the greats of the modern game.

Alot of Celtic posters on facebook absolutely bagging Tilio that he barely trains. Jesus christ. These kids going to look back with alot of regrets in their lives.

Maybe not Holman, but I remember Herd scored a goal against Liverpool to get a point at Anfield to help them stay up. 

I just dont get why everyone wants to always bag our old players... why are you even on here for?

Melbourne Victory Academy graduate, George Mihailidis, has signed for FK Austria Wien in the Austrian Bundesliga.