Aston Villa are reportedly working on deals to secure three new signings – and fans have gone into meltdown on Twitter.
Birmingham Mail correspondent Gregg Evans revealed on his personal Twitter account the Midlands giants have “agreed” deals for winger duo Yannick Bolasie and Anwar El Ghazi, and could also land a new striker before the window shuts.
#avfc waiting to announce Bolasie and El-Ghazi. Both have agreed to sign. Two new wingers coming in, big boost for Villa. Now for a striker.
— Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) August 22, 2018
Villa supporters took to social media in their droves to express their delight, with comments including “boom”, “unbelievable” and “wow”.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below.
COMMENTARY:
Little wonder Villa fans are happy. Bolasie and El Ghazi are marquee signings who should walk in Bruce’s team once they are fully fit and up to speed. That might take a few weeks as neither have been in the starting XI at their current clubs, Everton and Lille respectively. But once they get the miles in the legs, they have the potential to take the Championship by storm. Villa supporters are delighted at the statement of intent from the club’s hierarchy so soon after the takeover, and in the wake of a dreadful summer that threatened the club’s very existence. There has been some concern expressed about the need for defensive reinforcements, particularly at centre-back and left-back. But it appears manager Steve Bruce is looking to overwhelm opponents with aggressive attacking play as he plots a path back to the Premier League after three seasons in the second tier.
Boom
— Pete Wilks (@pjwilks) August 22, 2018
Boom!!
— wozwebs (@wozwebs) August 22, 2018
Awesome news Gregg. Must be that rubbish manager that convinced them to join us. ?
— Mark B (@markieb79) August 22, 2018
I HATE YOU SOME TIMES BUT I LOVE YOU GREGGOTHY
— Holte (@TheHolteTweets) August 22, 2018
Wow, didn't think we'd get both of them! Yeah could be a real boost, we've been missing Snodgrass thus far so hopefully this will improve things. You're looking very strong this year too after the QPR mauling at the weekend haha
— Josh Savage (@JoshSavage96) August 22, 2018
Great signings and statement of intent however we desperately need a centre half.
— Brad Martin (@BraddersAVFC) August 22, 2018
Bolasie ?? quality
— matt colley (@bluey0805) August 22, 2018
Two good pieces of business. Thanks for the updates. Do you think he will change the style of play now and will they go straight into the team?
— Steve Mansfield (@SteveoM80) August 22, 2018
Unbelievable Jeff!! Great news! Left back and a striker and we’re there!
— JoshyB-AVFC (@JoshybAVFC) August 22, 2018