Aston Villa’s owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens (NSWE) have promised new manager Steven Gerrard a huge January transfer budget, according to The Daily Record.
As to be expected, a number of Villa fans have been reacting to the news on social media.
Villa confirmed on Thursday morning that Gerrard has made the move to the Midlands, four days after the club parted company with Dean Smith.
Before the 41-year-old was officially appointed, The Daily Record shared a story claiming that Gerrard was set to become the best-paid manager in Villa’s history.
The report went on to add that Sawiris and Edens have guaranteed the new manager funds for the winter window despite the fact that Villa have spent more than £324m in the past two-and-a-half seasons following their return to the Premier League.
Villa fans react
@villareport shared the claims regarding Gerrard becoming the highest-paid Villa boss along with the January transfer kitty.
Here is what these Villa supporters had to say in reply, with many excited about NSWE's budgetary promise.
“We are absolutely massive”
“So excited to see who Gerrard brings in...”
“January window will be an exciting one.”
“NEWCASTLE WHO???!!!!! STEP OUTSIDE”
“what a club”
“yessss”
“HERE COMES THE MONEY”
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