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Aston Villa: Has Dr. Tony Xia changed his transfer strategy?

By Josh Allerson

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /
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PRESTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
PRESTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) /

What does it mean?

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It suggests there is much tighter control on how sales happen, with clear red lines for negotiation that are ensuring the club receives a fair fee.

With the club and the chairman being mindful of Financial Fair Play, this is important in reducing any losses.

Essentially, Dr. Tony Xia has been true to his word. The club is clearly taking a more prudent approach and this can only be a good thing going forwards.

However, so far Dr. Tony’s team have only had to negotiate sales of players bought under Randy Lerner.

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We’ll only really be able to judge how much better the club’s transfer business is when we are selling the likes of Ross McCormack, Tshibola and Gollini – the unwanted players from Dr. Tony’s ownership.

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