Kamara would’ve been the perfect signing for us, really surprised we haven’t thrown a load of cash his way.
43 and 48 appearances in his last two seasons, only 22 years old, a proper CDM (played a lot at CB) who can play the ball. We’re desperate for that kind of player.
One thing that I’m surprised by is how Villa have spent so much in recent years without much press or discussion about it.
Last 3 seasons
21/22: Slight net spend despite £100m from Grealish sale. Additions of Digne, Ings, Buendia, Bailey, Chambers, Young, Coutinho. Must be £500-600k pw of NEW wages onto their wage bill?
20/21: Net spend of £90m
19/20: Net spend of £140m
And recently there was a league view of funds from owners in the last 5 or so years, with us and Villa having a similar amount of cash injection from owners.
Now that they’ve spent £20m on Coutinho and made him permanent, it would be impressive to see their spending continue.
We need a huge summer of rebuild to be able to keep up with them, Newcastle, Leicester, West Ham, never mind the top 6.