[wba1978]

Funny link because I was talking to the Villa fans at work last week about Samatta.

We were in disagreement about him; they thought he was dreadful where as I thought he was one of their better players in the games I watched, which was every game after lockdown.

I said if they didn't want him I'd be happy to take him on loan. I didn't think it could ever happen with them being rivals and all. Still don't really.

But I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if we did pull this off as he's a proper number 9 which is what we need IMO. We've got plenty of 'winger come forward' types, so don't think we need more.

Obviously he didn't show much in front of goal for Villa but that's largely because they have the creativity of a shoe box. I think he would do better for us with our wingers.

Agree about Samatta Slick. Thought he got negative press for only scoring a couple of goals.

But like you've said, Villa were not creating much anyway.

I also watched a few Villa games towards the end of the season, and it seemed he held up the ball well, looked threatening in the air, and got himself into good positions in the box.

I've always fancied Grant, who did play through the middle with some success when Huddersfield were in the Prem, but out of all the others mentioned, I would take Samatta in a heartbeat.

Andre Gray... Meh..