they weren't
they did sign a few deaine day but the likes of Chambers, Mitrovic, Seri, Mawson etc were done early
They signed 5 players on deadline day. Including their record purchase.
Its not technically a loan but it is really, all but name. Low fee, buy back clause, even if other clubs are interested they would buy him back then sell him onto the highest bidder if theu dont want him back. Hes there to get games for the work permit. Go on the villa board every single one saying its pretty much a loan. But i guess you know best , yeah?
No? We are paying £ 15 million. It's filling a gap for is while the only way City (a CL club) gets him back is that he is a tremendous success and they are willing to pay us a sum where we most likely triple our money. If you think this is a loan you can't really understand the difference. CL clubs have operated like this for years, especially Barcelona.
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