I think a big issue was the iron boots had to be changed often by constantly pausing and unpausing

Rashford has an option to buy. He's also a signing that brings in commercial revenue. Duran had to be sold. He wasn't happy being on the bench. Making as much money as you did will help to reinvest in the squad. You're in the last 16 of the CL and competing for top 4. Villa are in a good place.

With one back next week and the other next month. You also have a world class manager who has historically handled injuries very well. If this is the worst transfer window you have ever had then I can only feel envious as a Newcastle fan.

I think this has been a fairy shrewd and successful window for Villa! Big money earned while spending very little on talent coming in that will improve under Emery