I get why people want to put clarity/context onto how the deal was done and most credit goes to Dougie than PV which is fair.

However let's not be too dismissive on PV's influence either

We were looking for a long time at Olise yet we didn't pull the trigger... Why?

Also the club said they wouldn't renew existing players contracts until a new manager was in place.
So PV is giving the greenlight on our recent out of contract players but not new acquisitions?

I just wonder if Roy held off on the transfer hence it didn't happen in Jan but PV said yes, hence it happening.

The point is let's not be wholly dismissive on PV's input into this is all I'm saying... Can't go from one extreme to the other

Fantastic business. He will definitely fill the Eze void this season and having them both on the pitch will be unreal.

To put into context the ridiculous price we have picked him up for;

Olise
£8 million
7 goals
12 assists
19 years old

Buendia
£33 million
15 goals
16 assists
24 years old

I still think Buendia is decent business by Villa but we have easily got bargain of the window already.

Edited by Mathers (08 Jul 2021 4.51pm)

I suspect PV being our manager persuaded him. He is a French Youth international, PV was former captain of France

Exactly. Why wouldn't you want to go to the club managed by one of the greatest French midfielders ever when you aspire to be a top class midfielder yourself?

Although DF has done well to get this deal over the line, PV's presence as our manager may well have removed any doubts the player may have had.

Welcome Michael. Look forward to seeing you playing for us next month.

A cousin of mine supports Reading. He says Olise is going to be a top player. He recons we have another Zaha but without the attitude.

Good that Vieira appears to be targeting promising young players for signings. Got a long term vision in mind.

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