Marco Asensio - Signed on loan

[Beard82]

hes been insane.

So long as we get at least Europa, I think he would be mad to leave if we can afford to keep him.  Even if its just a loan for another year.  We're putting together a seriously good squad. 

[Smithy]

We have to sign him permanently. He's fucking brilliant.

Would he stay?

I don't think you should underestimate the impact being 'happy' can have on a player at his age and level.  He wants to be competitive, sure, but he seems to be enjoying his football, clearly likes Unai, and if we can find a way to make it work financially I see no reason he wouldn't want to stay longer.

[PeterWithesShin]

He's ok but he's no Brett Holman.

[pauliewalnuts]

hes been insane.

So long as we get at least Europa, I think he would be mad to leave if we can afford to keep him.  Even if its just a loan for another year.  We're putting together a seriously good squad. 

With the massive PSR boost from this season, we need to be buying players from the level above, more like Asensio (and Rashford for that metter).

[Ian.]

He’s some player.

[Somniloquism]

Anyone in TV broadcasting pick-up the fact Mignolet got a Mings like touch on Asensio's second shot? Barely anything but enough to divert onto the centre of the post rather than the inside and in. Not one commentator on TNT or BBC seemed to spot it.

[Beard82]

Anyone in TV broadcasting pick-up the fact Mignolet got a Mings like touch on Asensio's second shot? Barely anything but enough to divert onto the centre of the post rather than the inside and in. Not one commentator on TNT or BBC seemed to spot it.

I thought that when I watched it

[brontebilly]

Anyone in TV broadcasting pick-up the fact Mignolet got a Mings like touch on Asensio's second shot? Barely anything but enough to divert onto the centre of the post rather than the inside and in. Not one commentator on TNT or BBC seemed to spot it.

Was a brilliant save. With the form Asensio is in in front of goal I was stunned it wasn't a goal.

[Brazilian Villain]

Anyone in TV broadcasting pick-up the fact Mignolet got a Mings like touch on Asensio's second shot? Barely anything but enough to divert onto the centre of the post rather than the inside and in. Not one commentator on TNT or BBC seemed to spot it.

They said it was a brilliant save omn Irish TV (during the game).

I knew immediately he'd saved it as Marco would never miss a one on one.

[Clampy]

He's got a bit of Platt about him the way he appears in the box. Superb footballer. Snap him up before someone else does.

[AV84]

We have to sign him permanently. He's fucking brilliant.

Would he stay?

I don't think you should underestimate the impact being 'happy' can have on a player at his age and level.  He wants to be competitive, sure, but he seems to be enjoying his football, clearly likes Unai, and if we can find a way to make it work financially I see no reason he wouldn't want to stay longer.

I think the fact he's already won a bunch of stuff probably helps. Sure he'll still want to be playing at the top level and challenging for trophies, but the lure of playing for a club almost guaranteed a trophy may not be as strong for him as it would be for a much younger player, or even the likes of  Rashford.

[Brazilian Villain]

Excl. - #AstonVilla are working to keep Marco #Asensio. #AVFC are planning to sign him from #PSG on a permanent deal. Ready a contract until 2028 with the option. https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1899958238478585969

 

[Olneythelonely]

This statue. Is it definitely just going to be a lion?