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01 Jul 2013 19:54:24
Aston Villa now after the signature of FC Twente's forward, Nacer Chadli
So are west brom, fulham, liverpool and tottenham
And Swansea
Well then, looking at this list of other potential suitors, we must be favorites!
01 Jul 2013 19:30:57
Apparently, Darren Bent might not join Newcastle due to the uncertainty concerning Alan Pardew.
Meh, information from a red top is almost always a lie!
01 Jul 2013 18:58:33
bannan delfouneso and stevens all transfer listed today as part of the overhaul. hopefully we get them out soon as possible so we can crack on and grab a couple more players ourselves.
The problem is that transfer listing them and getting someone to take them away is a world of difference.
Wouldn't it be a better idea to just pay up their contracts and let them go?
They can't be earning that much a week.
They're earning a lot more than what their contribution to the team is worth.
All three of them had an enquiries made about them & a bids have come in for Bannan & Fonz if what I am getting from some sources is correct.
I really hope these 3 players don't read these posts, because quite frankly, they are disrespectful to them. As we know Fonz & Bannan came through the youth & academy system and have made international appearances and Stevens was bought cheaply and played U21 for Ireland. They have been good squad players, just because PL has decided let them go doesn't mean there bad players. 2 years ago we were all singing there praises "the future of youth" remember that? I'm sure all 3 will have fantastic careers as footballers, I for one wish them luck and thank them.
Fonz is awful and on nearly 20k a week. Good riddance!
Around 6k a week actually, that's typical slate the player & get the facts wrong.
01 Jul 2013 12:05:08
The Belhanda saga is over and his not at Villa FC. N:B PL never claimed an interest!
Sources seems to imply that Villa's missing piece is the coveted No10 role ala our own Mata/Silva.
It will be one from these three BUT WHO! only PL could answer that question as the rest would just be speculation 1) Nacer Chadli 2) Victor Wanyama 3) Hiroshi Kiyotake.
In order of Preference. Kiyotake, Chadli, Wanyama
Wanayama is a def mid fielder
I think wanyama would be my preferred choice but that's only if benteke is still a villa player by then otherwise I'd choose a player with more creative flair.
Wanyama isn't a number 10 haha
Wanayama I a defensive midfeilder
Supposed Villa target Ba could allegedly be bought from Porto for a little as £2.5m.
If this is the case could the same AVFC negotiation team, last seen on a plane from France, jump on another plane, this time to Portugal and earn their money this time, if this price is correct, the lad's an absolute bargain. Please hurry as offer won't last for long.
Any news on Steer signing today?
Aston Villa and Premier League rivals Stoke have been linked with a £2.5million move for Senegal defender Abdoulaye Ba, 22, who plays for Portuguese giants Porto.
Aston Villa could face competition from top-flight compatriots Swansea to land £8.5million-rated Twente forward Nacer Chadli, after the Swans dropped their interest in Wilfried Bony.
The 2 players being looked are ba and chadli either would be excellent but for 2.5mil ba would be a steal but he is being linked with both Milan clubs and galatasary so it's not looking promising
30 Jun 2013 22:48:31
No. Belhanda. He's gone to Kiev, according to Sky
Disappointment to hear this tonight, would of been a good signing. So much for wanting to play in the premiership, money talks I guess!
It wasn't realistic anyway
Why wasn't it realistic?
Did we not almost sign him?
Infact we only missed out cus Kiev apparently gave him 80k a week instead of the 40k a week we offered him.
Chadli is the alternative, maybe.
Not even seen this confirmed on sky yet this morning or bbc
Is it any more realistic that we will be in for this Nacer Chadli feller for 8.5 million?
Swansea also chasing Nacer Chadli so I guess the competition will push his asking price and wage demands upwards
I, for one, would be interested to know the feelings of all the fans who continuously posted on here that the Belhanda deal was going to happen.
I was the one who was shot down for quoting Matt Kendrick who at the outset confirmed this was a none starter, who turned out to be right after all.
And before anybody tries to counter by saying Belhanda rejected us because we wouldn't pay big wages (or whatever waffle you choose to make up) please ensure you provide proof (press report, statement, words from the player himself) and not just 'what you heard'.
Buddy, this is your time to gloat, I remember the post, like many on this site, by that point, we assumed that Belhanda would go elsewhere, but we were vilified for trying to be logical about it, I have never seen such aggressive comments over a simple opinion about a potential transfer.
'I have never seen such aggressive comments over a simple opinion about a potential transfer'
I have to agree with that. As a big Villa fan and one who would have loved Belhanda to sign, I thought I was doing a 'service' to our fans by highlighting what was being reported in a our local press and simply relaying Kendrick's comments.
Villa fans have a reputation with other clubs of being fickle and I think the whole Belhanda saga has highlighted that (the minority in my opinion).
While we can all dream, we need to remember to be logical and realistic. Signing Belhanda would have been a major coup for us but for people to jump all over the band wagon once our name was mentioned and then literally argue the case with anyone who doubted it was quite frankly absurd.
I'm so glad the Belhanda saga is over, we can now move on in the real world once again, but before it ends, remember that AVFC have not (ever) stated that Belhanda was signing. That was those supporters who have "sources" in the know, I hope you are all suitably embarrassed by your absurd behavior, I suggest you make your sources, if they existed at all, read all the clap trap written about Belhanda signing for Villa, in the mean time, I can carry on being perplexed about Benteke, because that's quite normal isn't it?
To the guy who said he knew all the time then belhanda deal wasn't gunna happen cus Matt Kendrick said so, kendrick said PL wasn't interested in belhanda, well that was wrong because it's a fact we made 2 bids which one was excepted, so in reality we were close to signing him and the only reason belhanda didn't sign was because he went for the massive money on offer.
"sources in the know"
1st source was the Montpellier president who confirmed villa made 2 offers, one excepted.
2nd source was belhanda himself who said he'd had contact with villa.
There's proof
Seems like good sources to me.
Its a fact we made two bids? Where is there proof they we made two bids for him? You can't use the word fact without clear proof. that's poor mate, really poor.
As I recall when we were first mentioned it was in conjunction with 4/5 other clubs (kiev not being one of them) who according to Montpellier had all met his agreed price and it was up to Belhanda. Fast forward a few weeks and it is being reported that 2 clubs have made bids for him and then he joins Kiev. Are you unable to see the clear contradicton there?
While I quoted Matt Kendrick, I never once claimed it was definately not going to happen because he had said so. Please feel free to read through all the comments on this site in an attempt to find me saying this.
So the 'proof' is that it was reported that Montpellier had accepted a bid from Villa?
Im sure you are one of the clowns that chastised me for quoting what Kendrick had said.
So your happy to believe something you read, but something I read was just deemed as nonsensical journalism.
To all the sane (and true) Villians on her, is that irony or what?!
Actually mate I didn't make a comment when you spoke of kendrick denying PL was interested in Belhanda, an the reason I didn't comment was because he was talking nonsense, Belhanda had already confirmed contact with villa so Kendrick was so wrong about PL not being interested it would have been a waste of time.
You asked for proof, I said Belhanda confirming contact with villa was proof enough to me, and Montpellier's president confirming offers from villa is also proof.
The truth is the only proof you'd believe is if Lambert turned up at your door an told you we made an offer. Lol
Open your eyes an see the obvious
Again, please read my comments. I never said Kendrick denied PL was interested. I clearly said that from what Kendrick had heard (whatever his sources are) that all the talk about Belhanda was in France and there was no interest coming from the Villa.
For one so versed in 'proof' I thought you would have had the decency to review my comments before making yet another outrageous comment.
And then to use comments supposedly made by Belhanda as 'proof' is ridiculous. How long have you followed football pal? No player (worth his salt) will say a negatove about another club (loval rivalries aside) as they do not know what the future holds. It seems he was asked what he thought about Aston Villa and those were his comments which surely were expected.
Unfortunately you appear to be bitter about the whole Belhanda saga and have clearly answered my question above about how those fans who were certain it would happen are now feeling.
Get over it mate.
LMFAO can't be arsed to go thru it again. All my point was, that villa were interested and were close to signing him and it was realistic.
Seemed obvious to me
And my point was it had been reported we weren't interested, we weren't close and it wasnt realistic.
30 Jun 2013 22:17:10
belhanda has signed for dinamo kiev on a 3 year deal it has been confirmed tonight
I was the 1 that stated it was kiev last week and was mocked for it so up yours to those that doubted it
A lot of people left feeling silly with there sources tonight, They should have realised we've done all our spending early.
Well since you are obviously so well connected what other rumours do you have for us that no one else knows anything about?
Who ARE we going to sign next?
I didn't say i'm well connected mate simply that I read last week that kiev were in for him and stated it on here and got laughed at. I don't have any sources so as for future transfers i'm not too sure unfortunately. I jus sweep the internet all day looking for stories that's how I get information dudes. peace. AVFC 4 LIFE
Dear AVFC for life, honest retort, well done. With all this belhanda stuff behind us and so many rumours around in the media, I was thinking what was needed was someone to collate all these rumours / stories and post them on this site, low and behold you have stated you actually surf these sites, would you be interested? Many of us would be very grateful!
30 Jun 2013 19:49:33
It is steer, then again not many people are expected to know other peoples youth players. Also its a bit of a contradiction to call him 'your player' then say he's staying in norwich. Finally with all this in mind why are people speculating about squad numbers? Does anybody really care?
Belhander has apparently been unveiled at Kiev at half time as their new signing so looks like it was all bull***t after all.
It's true, belhanda has signed for Kiev. it's on they're official website. looks like the mail was right. shame!
It wasn't all bull***t as he stated the move to villa in the press, can only think he was offered more dosh at Kiev!
30 Jun 2013 13:15:00
Lambert going to try and sign Nacer Chadli which will hopefully persuade benteke to stay. Chadli is normal played on the wings but he can play through the centre. Which, if we sign him, will be the position Lambert will want him to play in.
Nobody knows what lambert doing sick of all bull.
We also have Tonev now who apparently can play through the middle.
30 Jun 2013 09:59:53
Gossip today states AVFC have placed a £25m price on Benteke, which was supposedly £40m last week, even though the club want him to stay, chances are it's more made up rubbish, let's hope so anyway, however I am surprised there has been no comment from the club about the situation so far. But if there is a possibility that Benetke is to leave, then we may be missing out on an ideal replacement in Cornelius, it appears he is considering an approach from Cardiff, bearing in mind we already have his potential future international striking partner in Helenius.
It was last reported that spurs were after him but nothing has been said for two weeks on the matter and now all of a sudden the papers are reporting another benteke price tag but with no report of any club after him? Any news ed cus i'm going round the bend here?
This is set to go on all window long, Looking at the potential movement of Rooney and £50 mil flop as well as Teves gone think thier will be a bit of a bidding war set to start' may result into keeping Bent, what a turn up that will be, But the big move I think will be Torres and Rooney to Arsenal Probably Benteke to Chelsea for around £35. mil
Why would Chelsea want benteke if they have lukaku! that's just silly!
Cause benteke is better
Right now benteke is better yeah but lukaku has two and a half years on benteke, lukaku will be way better when he's 22
29 Jun 2013 19:49:56
Belhanda has said he has the chance to play in the premiership and his decision will be imminent. That was a few days ago so we're all waiting patiently to hear from him or either club. No other premier league clubs have been linked to him like us so it's either Villa or Al Jazira. If we haven't got him before our pre season on July 7th, we probably won't get him.
No other clubs interested like us? I work in London and all local papers are talkin about Spurs or Arsenal.
Surely the swiftness of our signing shows why we aren't signing Belhanda as this is dragging on. If we were interested and one of the teams who've bid it would have been sorted by now. Offers have been accepted and if we were one then it would have been done.
It ain't happening!
I would be extremely disappointed if this deal did not go through
I know lambert likes signing almost unknown players that turn out good (bar Bennett) but for once could he sign an experienced player who WILL turn out good
do a Darren bent signing
Just don't drop him in 2 years
As we are one of two front runners for him and in the prem where he wants to play i'd say we still have a chance. However, could it not be the case that it's belhanda himself holding out for another prem club to come in for him i. e spurs or arsenal?
To be fair. Belhanda is a quality player who has had interest from many other clubs. Aston Villa have to be patient to await his decision but the fact that we have shown interest from a very early stage and his desire for BPL football are all good signs. Patience fellow Villains.
Response: To be fair, No one doubts Belhanda's ability, he has stated his preference to play in the EPL, so why do you think he needs so long to decide whether or not to come to Villa. If it was financial the decision would have been made already, so I think he's stalling for a champions league type team to enquire, if this is the case he will never be fully happy at VP.
Bellhanda has signed for dynamo kiev, shame I would had loved him if he came to the villa
29 Jun 2013 16:55:35
With all the rumours going round about Younes Belhanda. Is he joining or not? I know that two clubs bid have been accepted and they are supposed to be us and a club in the Middle East. Hope he joins us he is the type of player we need!
Dynamo kiev have signed him
29 Jun 2013 15:24:26
Zoggy is to be given no 14 for next season if he is still with us! Benteke no 9!!!
This is what I expect the numbers to be:
1guzan
2lowton
3luna/Bennett
4vlaar
5okore
6clark
7bacuna
8kea
9benteke
10helenus/Wiemen
11agbonlagor
12albrighton
14zoggy
15westwood
16delph
18sylla
20tonev
21bowery
22given
23fonz (if he stays)
25bannan (if he stays)
29stevens
31herd
32baker
33steed
35johnson
36burke
38gardener
39siegrist
40caruthurrs
Bent and Ireland will leave
Is that 33 Steer not Steed, typicle don't know who plays for you But and A big But STEER has had Change oh heart and is now staying at NORWICH
Lowton is 34 out of personal choice.
I wrote that list I do know the name but I'm using an iPad and
I pressed the wrong button
29 Jun 2013 13:50:57
Aston Villa accidentally release photo of Hounes Belhanda holding the no 10 shirt on a social network then remove the post! He's signing?
NZogbia is number 10 and he will not be leaving, so this is rubbish.
Which social media site what a load of rubbish
N'zog is 14
Re: Accidental release, you think AVFC would forward photo's to the media of new player prior to announcing it on the official site, some supporters need to calm down and think before they post!
29 Jun 2013 10:45:15
Younes Belhanda has till July 7th to sign for Villa otherwise the club will pull the plug on any deal and move their attentions to another ATtacking mid from France
My sources have said 3rd of July. He has been offered £35k a week after having a £10.5m bid accepted.
However he has been offered £55k with another club.
Arsenal are also believed to be interested but put him at around 8mil.
Who's your source? Why is everything so secretive, just say what you heard and from who. That way you have a chance of people believing you
29 Jun 2013 10:43:49
Villa interested in signing Victor Wanyama, Ba (Porto) and Belhanda. Not sure if all of these will come off but know enquires have been made. Players out will be the fonz, Barry bannan, given, bent, Ireland, possibly Clark, Stevens.
Cant see clark or stevens being sold.
I know he chose Celtic over Villa, when he moved from Germinal Beerschot in the summer of 2011. Not heard anything of a move for him this summer though. Maybe just wishful thinking by us.
Stevens will but Clark won't
I have to say, for those of you that think Villa need a defensive midfielder Ba may be the man, he really does look exceptional, even though he mostly play's at center half at present.
Perhaps Ba is the reason that PL has not signed Murphy after all.
Unless ba is coming in for Clark to move forward
29 Jun 2013 10:40:23
belhanda to sign Monday!
Bulls**t
Absolute nonsense
Blimey, this is tiring.
Go on then mate, how do you know
(know answer as usual I suspect)
Mendax
He is not coming Lambert said so himself
Lambert has never stated he is not signing the guy! Some of you lot are reading half a story or even just a headline and think it's fact! Come on are there any genuine links like from the fella who called the Norwich goalkeeper signing couple of weeks before it happened?
But the Birmingham Mail UNDERSTANDS Paul Lambert is not interested in bringing the £12 million-rated 23-year-old to Villa Park.
Any how even if he does state we are not interested in a player how many times has Fergie come out and said we are not going to be signing this guy and then low and behold the guy is in a united shirt for the first game of the season
Personally I like the way we go about our business and don't name names until the player has signed on the dotted line
Paul Lamberts claret & blue army!
28 Jun 2013 20:34:00
if failing to land Belhanda, Lambert will turn his attentions to bordeaux midfielder gregory sertic.
Why on earth is Lambert not signing Luke Murphy for only 1 million?
Why are we sitting back and letting Wolves or Blacburn have him?
Like yourself, I fail to understand why Murphy is not at Villa.
Hopefully he's got someone better lined up
I knew Lambert watched him so many times last season - surely he believes he can get better options or he'd go for Murphy who I believe can become a quality centre mid, especially for only £1-£1.5m
For what it's worth! My take on the Belhanda transfer saga. Rumours started nearly 4 weeks ago on this site, so you would imagine some sort of initial contact was made with Monpellier / player. Enough time for the player to decide whether AVFC was a suitable option based on the style of play i. e would it suit Belhanda. The main decision left for any player to make at this point tends to be financial, so why does it require an extended period of consideration for Belhanda. Football history shows that when a player is unsure about a move to a club and they move there, they tend to regret it. AVFC is a great club with a great history and amazing ambition, I think Belhanda is stalling hoping for a top 4 club to enter the frame, with Villa's current standing surely we only want player's that really want to play at VP of which there are many, I imagine. I may be completely wrong, time will tell.
Belhanda keeps saying good things about Villa. I hear Ireland, Given or Bent have to leave firstly to give a little bit of wage bill slack.
28 Jun 2013 11:15:07
any Villa fans know wots happening with Bent. I heard SAFC want him back. also NUFC interested. hope not. love him back at SOL
Likely to leave, Fulham, Hull and Newcastle the main touted interested clubs. Recent silence is probably due to wrangling over a fee. If Sunderland pay 7m and his 65k wages then he will probably go (if the fans forgive him) have not heard any interest from Sunderland though, but I am not his agent.
28 Jun 2013 00:20:51
Montpellier have accepted bids for belhanda from villa and al jaziir. Belhanda has stated he wants to play in the premier with Belhanda signing expect nzogbia to go maybe even albrighton as we''ll suddenly have wingers in abundance
Seems like the worst kept secret over the last 2 weeks. It's been hillarious seeing PL try to down play his interest even though Belhanda confirmed his interest, I hope the deal is done quickly, I think he's a terrific player. Belhanda thru the middle supporting benteke with weimann and Gabby out wide could be devistating.
>Scg87
I am praying this is true and he chooses us. Think he could be the last class piece of the puzzle with the addition of maybe another couple of defenders. let's hope we can look forward to a season of enjoyment and comfort after the last few years of nail biting, hair pulling & sleepless nights!
We won't be able to sell N'Zogbia as he has just had an operation on his achillies!
Nonsense, zog is going to miss the start of the season through injury, albrighton is a youth product on a low salary and finally belhanda predominantly plays in the hole not on the wing!
YES - if we do sign Belhanda then players will leave. Ireland, Hutton, Given, Bent are a given but if we start splashing on Belhanda it worries me that it could suggest an exit for Benteke. Big cash £25m which we would spend but a huge loss and I would rather us not.
Yep i'm sure that as much as we would like to see belhanda i'm sure we would all rather benteke stay
How does getting belhanda in mean we would lose benteke?. utter nonsense, we would be after a striker not an attacking cm!
Paying 12.5m won't mean we have to sell, that will take our total to just over 25m which is about what we spent last season, with the sales and getting the high earners off the wage bill we'll have made near enough 15m as well. All this nonsense of selling to buy its silly, we have to money to spend tomorrow because if we're getting rid of players on 60k for players on 15k we'll be saving close to 10m from a years wages. Add that to fee's for bent, possibly ireland, bannan and given if we get anything for him and we'll have effectively broke even in a years time. Not too mention that this is a transitional period and we're replacing most players so in a year or two randy won't have to be splashing the cash and should any of the young lads leave it will be for a huge profit. I can guarantee in 3 years time randy wikl have earny double what he spent on this team at least.
If only this was true, but if this fails which unfortunately I think it may. why not Wanyama different attack minded midfielder with a commanding physical presence with loads of room to improve
If anything, signing Belhanda would help convince Benteke to stay for another year. He'll see the ambition and want to reward the manager, the club and the fans by giving us another year of his services.
Benteke doesn't seem to want to leave. Do remember all we are hearing this is from papers who just want to make people want to read more about a headline to gain your interest & pay for their paper!
Benteke will be a Villa player next season!
If Benteke want's to stay at VP all he has to do is to confirm this on the AVFC web site, then all the speculation will stop.
27 Jun 2013 21:06:30
Liam bridcutt could be next in at the villa has had several great seasons at brighton and lambert tried to sign him for Norwich friend who works at the Amex informs me he is waiting to see what the new manager has planned down on the south coast before he makes a decision on huis future
Why are people disagreeing with this post I to have heard this come up a few times and I for 1 hope he does sign as Westwood is useless
Norwich or Birmingham fan hitting on Westwood there. Jealousy reeks on this page
Or even a Brighton or Bridcutt fan. I don't rate him, I don't think many see him as premiership standard to be honest.
No mate I'm a villain through and through I think Westwood is amazing with the ball don't really rate him without itnimwas a bit strong saying useless but I think their is a lot of improving to be done on the other hand bridcutt was solid as a rock last year as brighton is my home town I watched them a few times at home and away and no matter where he was how much stick he got (he chose Scotland so deserved it) he was awesome and the main reason brighton got where they did
I lambert does bring him in I will expect a reply from you in 2 months time saying your were right mate until then shhhhh little boy as you have no idea what you are talking about
You know guy's this is why supporters from other clubs enter this site, they often mock me and tell me how fickle AVFC supporters are, Westwood is still young and inexperienced at this level, not yet the finished item, but few Villa players are, as for Bridcutt, the only time I see him play is on a Saturday night on the highlights programme, and your right he looks good at that level, personally I would like to see Murphy at Villa, whatever happens, we should respect each others opinions, we do all support the same team.
There is a reason he isn't playing in the EPL. That's the pure facts of it.
27 Jun 2013 20:04:05
Aston Villa and AC Milan have offers accepted for Younes Belhanda. Villa have deals in place to move on the likes of Given and Bent and Lambert wants Belhanda in before Mondays return to training!
How do u no this
Several reports suggest this that villa will sign belhanda once some high earners are gone I wouldn't be surprised if he signs on deadline day
The 2 offers appear to be from Villa and a Middle Eastern club.
If this is true wouldn't he choose us over playing there?
Only problem I can see is the reported fee.
Will Randy let the manager spend 12.5 million pounds on a player now he is trying to save money?
I don't think RL has any problems spending big money on one player, as long as they are young enough to have sell on value, and belhanda defo has that
>Scg87
From the signals i'm getting - Lerner is willing to spend IF he its a wise investment. Another player i'm hearing we have made contact about is Abdoulaye Ba of FC Porto (centre back) so i'd imagine we are shipping out possibly Clark unless he fills in a midfield role now.
He's not trying to save money he's trying to balance the books, if all the unwanted high earners leave then their wages would cover the transfer fee alone.
The fee is 12.5m in euros which is 10.7m in pounds
The fee appears to be 15m euros.
Whatever it is, it's a lot of money.
Ref to Scg87, players sell on value: I normally agree with your comments, you may be right, but I'm not so sure of this one, Belhanda is unproven in the EPL, and a number of players from French L1 have not been as successful here as in France. I'm sure MON will have told Uncle Randy that Ireland was a sound investment, look how that turned out.
Yeah Belhanda is unproven in the premiership, he also won the player of the year in france and helped Montpellier to the title. That same year we all saw how good he was in the champions league as well. I have no concerns about him being a star for villa or any other team that signs him. He's got the ability no question.
{Ed029's Note - Rumours tonight Belhander is off to Dynamo Kiev
27 Jun 2013 19:57:35
Montpelier chairman has said today that there has been 2 concrete offers which they have accepted for belhanda and it is up to him to decide which 1 he picks the chairman doesn't say who the 2 clubs are but hope 1 is us at least we will soon no if it is us.
Kiev and uae club
He did actually and they were Tottenham and Newcastle
Where do you get Kiev from?
Presumably you mean Dynamo Kev and they haven't been mentioned at any time.
Have you been on the sauce?
Anyway why would he want to go there?
It is dynamo kiev actually mate. he would go there because they could pay him literally whatever he wants. they are oil rich.
It is actually kiev mate and could be his destination as they are mega rich so could pay him whatever he wants
Yes they have so get your facts right
Actually they said 2 bids made for Tottenham and Newcastle target.
Read the full story properly you fluffy bunny!
Boy's behave, there are 3 different reports.
And if I wrote a story to sell papers you guys would have brought it along with all the other lazy journalism speculation they spew out
Who ever said Kiev on this post, fair play to you! you obviously know the right people! Got it spot on! Not at all disappointed thought, Belhanda seemed like a real money grabbing prick! Good luck to ya, don't need or want you at the Villa with an attitude like that! 'I want Premier League opportunity' - so he chooses a refugee-second grade european league side! Wow!
27 Jun 2013 13:48:02
Leeds United and England u21 defender Tom Lees linked with future move to Villa.
More to follow in up coming weeks
Bannan likely to leave the club within the next 10-14 days.
Lees hands stated he would only move to big and successful club not one fighting relegation
Clearly a dirty Leeds fan! Villa are a big club and although we were in a relegation battle last season, things are looking up for the future with our young and hungry squad taking shape. A great environment for any up and coming player who actually wants to get a game!
If 'Hands has stated. ' is true, why would PL waste his time (and the club's money) on such a pipsqueak upstart? Be off with you, young man and find employment where your immature outlook on life 'ME, ME, ME!' would be better valued such as a reality tv show, perhaps? Now. go away.
Who says we are fighting relegation the season hasn't even begun yet.
Well look at the season odds for relegation battle you vile lot are 5th favourites to go Down so the 3 that went up are there the3 ones then you have stoke so it clearly dates it and I'm a Leeds fan saying this :)
Vile lot. Is this conversation about football or has someone declared war or even something worse? calm down buddy, a bit to angry!
27 Jun 2013 13:09:58
Terms with Belhanda have been agreed and the transfer fee is close to being agreed. The holdup is offloading Bent, Given and Ireland before it can be completed. Bent to Newcastle is close, Ireland is not convinced Stoke is the right move and after the sale of Mignolet, sunderland are looking at Given as he's a proven replacement. PL has also lodged an interest in Wanyama and is also monitoring Lescotts position at MC.
Damn, this is a lot of rumour in one post, if it's anywhere near accurate, well done!
How do u no about the belhanda deal because there has now been 2 offers accepted do u no for definite if 1 is ours
Given would never become a mackem, you clearly no nothing about football and the rivalry between Newcastle and Sunderland.
I don't think Given would be to worried about the rivalry. Concerns are likely to be first team games & money mainly, after all he is a footballer.
Has there never been a player that's played for both clubs then?
He was on loan at the mackems before going to Newcastle
26 Jun 2013 18:34:35
Any news on belhanda??
Hes not coming Lambert said it himself
Last I heard Lambert didn't want to sign him
Its understood Lambert wants an attacking playmaker. What I am hearing is Villa need to get the big earners off the wage bill before considering bringing such a player in.
Where did Lambert say he didn't want Belhanda? The Bham Mail speculated that he doesn't wnt him, but Lambert has said nothing!
26 Jun 2013 18:10:47
So the Jed Steer deal has been agreed, Norwich keeper joining on a free next week.
Congratulations to our fellow Villa supporter who called the Jed Steer transfer several weeks ago, someone on this site with a proper rumour, perhaps you can tell us who's in next?
Yeah fair play to him. Then some other wolly was like your wrong we are ggetting ruddy. 2 fingers up mate
That was me my friend who mentioned Steer a while back. I'm hearing Lambert is out for a new #10 sort of player - another young "Kaka" sort of player. A proper middle of the pitch playmaker like Belhanda, of which we were turned off by his price tag.
If you carry on with rumours this accurate, we are going to have to invent a secret code so we know it's you and therefore believe the possibility, as opposed to most of the other invented drivel.
The #10 player i'm hearing might be Hiroshi Kiyotake, who we have Nuremberg over his availability I understand. I'm also hearing something about Brown Ideye who is a striker.
Re Kiyotake: never really payed much attention before, I've just watched 30 mins (only) of him, I can see why PL would consider him, to be honest I think he would be a better fit than Belhanda, I know many will disagree, don't get angry it's only my opinion.
Brown is similar to Benteke, which is a bit of a worry, but he does have a cooler haircut, I think!
26 Jun 2013 14:11:49
Apparently Lambert is mulling over a £6 million bid for Stewart Downining to come back to B6.
In my opinion, I'd have any ex Villa player back par Downing.
Are we that desperate to sign a Judas like that? I can think of at least 27,000 better than him. he is just a pale imitation of the player he was when he came to Villa in the first place
I bet PL didn't mull for long.
It's Wanyama
Ha Ha
Spot on
Mendax
Mendax, Is Ha Ha an indication of cynical laughter or are you actually a character from the Simpsons?
26 Jun 2013 08:32:37
Rumours going around that Villa are after Micah Richards, would we require another defender? I personally don't believe we need him. I think we need to add some midfield quality now.
Yeah we need a dm some1 big strong runs all day and possess that killer ball from deep some1 with same qualities as say huddlestone for instance
Its not why we would sign him but moving him to cm would be intresteing (wont happen but intresting)
I'd love to see Scott parker or barry come in but let's face it we won't be able to meet their wage demands. Quote me if I'm wrong but Pl hasn't brought any player from another team in the league since he arrived so kind of fed up seeing us linked with premier league players!
I think PL probably acknowledges this is an area that needs strengthening so will probably look abroad.
In total I still think we need another 4 more players a cdm, amc a versatile RB and possibly another keeper.
Rumours are that we are after Stephane mbia from qpr! He would definetly bring steel!
Mbia is a lazy mercenary just here for the money {Ed030's Note - I agree with you about him being lazy,But he does a lot of charity work and gives a lot back to his community mate. }
Steel, yes! but he comes across to me as a bit of a hot head and his disciplinary record supports this. Do we really need a liability in the middle of the park? He has no sense of loyalty either requesting to leave qpr before they had even played their last game of the season. Definitely more suitable players out there
No chance of us signing M Richards.
Wasn't impressed with M'bia last season, seemed to make a mistake everytime I saw him. Better players available IMO
>Scg87
Richards is a good captain and can play cb. Sell vlaar and get him in
Is it just the same person that keeps suggesting we sell Vlaar or are there a collection of the morons?
Richards is on about 80k a week at city, so unless he's feeling charitable can't see him coming to VP.
24 Jun 2013 23:04:47
Cheikhou Kouyate is being monitored closely by Villa according to some reports, also talk of an relatively unknown youngster from WBA being drafted in.
Do we need any more players? Kouyate would be nice to play cdm or wanyama, but then we have sylla. If we get kouyate we might as well sell vlaar although I rate him.
What are we monitoring him doing? Lying on the beach?
An absolute pearler of a player, would be great along with the fantasita that we clearly need
Why on earth would we sell Vlaar?
I can't find anything remotely concrete about us being linked with Kouyate anywhere. As much as I would love it to happen, it simply won't if it's all unofficial rumours.
24 Jun 2013 13:40:02
The guy from Oz didn't read the post properly before posting his response then! And with regards belhanda the club have agreed terms with what the player wants in terms of wages etc but are waiting to complete the deal. Mark my words this will happen!
Consider your words marked!
Well and truly
Mendax
According to the Birmingham mail pl is not interested in belhanda what a shame if true
Lambert has just come out and stated that he "isnt interested in Belhanda".
Lambert said he wasn't interested in Dempsey last summer! Villa made a bid for him on deadline day.
Not coming? I am crying :- (
I so wanted a magic man
Don't no where the brum mail is getting this from its just what they think as there is no quotes from pl about the player. yet at the wknd belhanda said my club wants 12.8m most clubs can't pay that, England is my preferred choice but if they can't agree a price I won't go there well we are the only team from England who are in for him so I would go with the quotes from belhanda himself and say we are still in for him
Obviously you don't understand sarcasm. Nobody will come in until, at least, bent is sold. Villa's next signing won't be for another month and it will be someone that hasn't been mentioned on here.
The guy from OZ!
24 Jun 2013 10:11:10
Younes Belhanda deal update! We are waiting to move on some high earners like bent and given before completing this deal! I know this from meeting Paul Faulkner at ascot last Wednesday! He didn't go into too much detail but it was pretty clear to make out his "wait and see" comment when I quizzed him on it. Another clear message was the support from Randy with financial big deals will always be there as long as the manager wants the player and there is sell on potential at later ages! This was Paul's response to buying someone like Wanyama!!
Thanks for the update but you would have to be fairly stupid to think that villa will sign another player before the high earners are gone. I know that and i'm all the way from australia!
I would love this to be true but I just can't see us pulling this one off as he is an exceptional player and in my opinion I think a top club will come in for him! On another note I heard through the grapevine that we are interested in signing malouda on a free transfer as long he don't ask for silly money! I think he would be a good addition add a bit of experience! VTID SOTC!
I so want to believe this! But I just can't!
I am shocked that Paul Faulkner didn't go into too much detail with some fan he just met on a day out. Surprised he didn't give you the full 20 year plan. This is nonsense.
Malouda? Isn't he 32, an played no top flight football in 12 months?
Won't happen! An honestly if we did sign him I'd lose respect for PL
>Scg87
Get a grip man!
You forget that Lambert was an attacking midfielder before becoming the enforcer. If he doesn't know this position of all positions we are in deep do do.
If he sees something in Malouda then we have to trust him as he has definitely forgotten more than we know.
Why wouldn't u sign malouda? If we get him an he is willing to accept a fair wage then I would sign him! I'm not saying he would be a guaranteed starting 11 player but its a long old season and we need as much experience and as many numbers as we can get! Belhanda also is a must! {Ed030's Note - There is a signing on fee,Agent fees there is much more than wages mate,Fair point though would be a decent player for Villa.
Why wouldn't I sign Malouda?
1st> he's 33yo not 32yo like I thought
2nd> he hasn't played a top flight game in more than 12 months
3rd> when he did play games a couple seasons back for Chelsea I thought he was poor
4th> will he get ahead of Gabby, Weimann? I don't think so, then there's Tonev, Albrighton and Bacuna who will probably play as a wide men aswell.
5th reason why I wouldn't sign Malouda, I just don't think we'd get anythin out of him, pointless signing IMO
>Scg87
23 Jun 2013 16:08:31
Apparently gareth barry has been told he can leave Manchester city and his preferred destination if he is forced to leave is aston villa for a fee of around 4 million, we are also monitoring Elliot Bennett because of his contract situation at Norwich and grant holt could also be a possible incoming because he wants to leave and might hook up with lambert again
Would love Barry to come back!
Why would we sign Holt? We have Benteke, Weimann and Helenius not to mention Gabby who will play as an out an out striker if needed.
Can't see us signing anymore strikers.
Love to see Barry back, the guy is a legend. VTID
Ive heard from a source in germany that pl is sizing up a 5/6 mill bid for bremen creative midfielder elia if he is willing to work on his attitude problem
We don't need or want Barry back, and Holt is a no go he wouldn't fit in at villa, he's too old, fat and lazy reminds me of Milosovic but not as good
Why is everyone hating on Barry
You've obviously never seen Holt play he is far from lazy!
Villa don't need nor want Grant Holt
Barry would not cost 4 mil
he's 32 with one year left on his contract.
He has 1/2 years maybe 3 at a push playing at the top level.
Plus I think with the clubs ethos of not paying high wages means Barry would go IF he actually leaves City to a club with a higher wage bracket.
Don't want Barry back, he had his chance and forced a move away for money just as we were building a strong side so stuff him!
Barry left to win trophy's! Which is exactly what he did! The money was just a bonus! Some fans suck Milner's balls an slam Barry, why? Absolute fools. Barry 12 years loyalty to villa.
Barry left, GET OVER IT!
>Scg87
Opinions divided on gareth barry. I have to agree with the bitter folk on this one I don't like him at all after the way in which he forced a move away because he's a money grabbing person also he would never get in our side now was loving his nightmare performances last season. milner on the other hand didn't really force a move away did he?and he did more in 3 years than what barry did in 12 so suck on that u barry loving fools
Milner = quality
barry = laughable
Where do people get their information from, Bennett and Norwich do not have a situation to sort and Holt is not looking to move either, and to call him fat and Lazy is a comment you would expect to hear from a child, are all Villa fans Children, You people want to worry more about Spurs coming in and Taking Benteke off your books
Barry is a club legend. Anyone who thinks he was wrong to leave is stupid. He wanted to win stuff, he couldn't with us he did with city. But in all fairness he wouldn't get in our starting 11 because the younger lads will need game time. By the way if you're a fan that respects Holman and not Barry you need your brain scanned
Gareth Barry I would see as a signing, mainly for the purpose of filling that experience void in the squad, as well as a pivotal figure in the development of players such as Westwood, Sylla, Delph, Gardener etc.
Would be a good signing.
Utter nonsense. Gareth Barry is one of the better footballing options either Villa or England have had in a long time. The clue is in the word - footballer - why else do you think that footballing appreciating Italians such as Fabio Capello and Roberto Mancini feted him? Any dunderhead who can't see past that and bleat on about 'why so-an-so left the Villa'. you should be ashamed of yourselves any team worth its salt would welcome someone with ability, class and oh, yeah, experience.
Gotta agree as much as I (and the missus, shes has a majr crush on him) would love to see barry in a kit again I think its a step in wrong direction but wouldn't mind milner
Barry was the first who
Left for bigger things and waited 12 monthsnfrom when hensiwanted go out of loyalty where as Milner downing and Young decided they wanted to and went Barry was a loyal player for 12 years we should have a bit more gratitude given the game is full of mercenaries now
To the fickle villa fans slamming Barry name another player who gave us 12 years of loyalty at the most we have Gaby who's been at villa since 15 attack 26 would anyone slate him if he left no cause true loyalty and love for a club are hard to come by
Milner did more for Villa in 3 years then Barry did in 12?
Clearly from a 'fan' who has not spent much time at VP over the last 10 years.
As a 27 year old season ticket holder for 10 years, I can safely say barry is the greatest Villa player in my lifetime. He was a massive part of our relative success under MON. He left to join a club who were willing to pay him more then Villa would and to battle for trophies. Having won the FA Cup, Prem and played in the Champions League I would suggest him leaving for better things in justified.
How you can slate someone who played for us for such a long time is ridiculous and childish
Would absolutely love to have Barry back. They guy is a villa legend. Ok he left. After 12 long years of service he had a chance to win medals so left. , and now he has an FA Cup winners medal not to mention the premier league winners medal. He could have gone Liverpool the yr before but gave us one more year to try and get us in champions league. Not only that I went down to the Petrov Charity match at Halesowen FC and the guy was still hanging around an hr after it finished signing autographs and having pics taken with every fan who waned one. He is villa trhough and through and we would be lucky to have him back.
Not toention he is a quality midfield player
Barry actually said he would only leave Villa for a club playing champions league football and then up and left for city. I would have had no problem if he had stayed true to his word but left for city for the money. Yes he did finally achieve champions league football a season later but for all he knew city may never have achieved anything at the time it was a lot of ifs and buts. Fair play to him he got his wish and won silverware but for me he is well past his best and looked it last season so wouldn't like to see him wearing the claret and blue again.
For people slating Barry you need to get a reality check!
Would you honestly refuse a job which offers two or three times what you earn at the moment?
In regards to Champions League debacle any betting man would have bet that Man City would achieve CL within 12 months looking at the squad.
If not worst case scenario Man City had a lot better chance of getting CL and winning titles or cups than AV
Most ManC fans say Barry was one of only a handful of players who did them justice last season, so anyone that says he he wasn't anygood for them doesn't have a clue. When Barry went to city everyone new city would be competing for the league an playing CL footy within 12 months, it wasn't a secret that they had the money to invest in top quality players, that's why Barry went there, he like everyone else knew they'd be competing for every trophy going.
I'd pick Barry ahead of Deplh an Sylla every day of the week, his reading of the game is second to none, his passing and experience would help us to no end.
There are some so called 'fans' who talk of players (Barry) having no loyalty, I wonder if them same 'fans' were the same who wanted to sell Gabby in January. You want players to be loyal but you have no loyalty of your own! Hypocrites!
>Scg87
Thinking back I liked the way Liverpool attempted to twist our arm and bully us into the Barry sale - would not pay 10m attempted to run his contract down and then he stayed and joined city for 12m. He did us no harm and some great service
23 Jun 2013 08:36:20
Good morning Villa Fans some updates for you from the coal face Ireland is going to be finally leave for stoke fee £2. 5M Given is off to but you will have all read this morning papers so know where he's going he just needs to agree terms same deal as holman mutual agreement so no fee Bent is nearing his move to Newcastle fee £8M Spurs chasing Bentenke but no way will we let him go for the money they are offering villa will take £30 and kyle walker after the 5 new signings there are 2 more to happen both big money ones not going to harp on about them but one is the one we all want from france and one more after that see you all soon at the home of football VTID
Are you deluded!
No way Stoke will pay £2.5m for Ireland!
£1m at most.
No way Bent will leave for £8m, he has been given that price tag in order to receive decent offers. £6m at most will be the selling price.
Walker is worth minimum £10m so no way they will offer £30m and him for Benteke.
Villa will never accept a part exchange of Defoe or Adebayor for Benteke, will they Ed? Surely all this has no base as Villa don't want overpaid old players anymore! and £20m + Adebayor is just a joke! {Ed001's Note - Defoe wouldn't leave London anyway.}
We don't need kyle walker lowton is way better and consistent
Where exactly is coalface mate?
If you are going to make such grand assertions you need to back it up, just a bit
Mendax
To the gentleman who kindly offered a lift a few day's ago to Steven Ireland to Hull in his Skoda. Can you please confirm that this offer is still an option to take Steven to Stoke instead. It would be much appreciated.
All sounds good but walker will never happen
If this is real which I highly doubt it, why don't you tell us who this "mystery player" is?
Adebayor would want stupid wages villa would not do a deal end of
I would gladly take Ireland anywhere in my little Skoda, pay for a new house etc etc. Heck, he can take my Skoda too, lucky boy I say.
Let's have a whip round to stump up the fee to get Ireland away from Villa by tomorrow morning.
Mendax the coal face happens to be bodymore heath
Is that BODYMOOR heath, AVFC's training ground?
23 Jun 2013 08:21:26
Good Morning Villa Fans, tv have just reported, (Spurs to open Talks with Benteke) If a player wants to stay, Why have talks with another club, In truth, what I said earlier turns out to be right then, (He is only saying what the fans want to hear), Accept the fact He's only loyal to his Bank balance {Ed002's Note - Benteke has performed well enough this season to attract enquiries from Liverpool, Inter Milan, Spurs and Lille. Spurs will be pushing for a move but price is likely to be a problem.}
How on earth can a club start negotiations with a contracted player when their valuation is half our declared asking price? Utter crap
Spurs can't have talks with Benteke if Villa haven't accepted any transfer fee's & they won't
My God, you read some postulation in one of the red tops and you take it as fact?
I read the same article and found it interesting that the journalist said that Jermain Defoe would not be part of any deal as "why would you let go of a player who can guarantee 15 goals"
Why indeed
Mendax
I'm sure Spurs will seek permission from Villa prior to talking to the player as he is under contract, won't they? Particularly as Madrid appear to be trying to attract bale's attention through the media. As a Villa supporter I have seen a number of great center forwards leave the club, Andy G, Alan Mc etc, as much as I think Benteke is an outstanding player, no one player is bigger than the club and this may be just another rumour attempting to unsettle the player, but every player has his price, only time will tell, ultimately it will show how honorable a person Benteke is!
They can't open talks til a bid has been accepted that's just protocol. can't see them payin the 40 million valuation though.
I think there are instances when players have been given permission to discuss personal terms even if a transfer fee has not yet been agreed. Why I don't believe Benteke is in talks with Spurs I would not be too surprised if it was the case.
Defoe is not a like for like replacement so not keen on that and Adebayor is nothing like he used to be and would command a big wage that his performances don't justify
Which "TV" reported that? Absolute nonsense! Villa would have had to give permission, and there is absolutely no way they would accept cash plus Defoe or Adebayor (why would we want defoe when we don't give Bent a game? and Adebayor is so overrated it isn't funny!). Both those so called "offers" are just wishful thinking from London based journalist's who don't engage their brains before making stuff up!
Simple answer is for Villa to start pestering spuds with offers for Bale (see how they like it) cos, let's face it, he's the only one they've got who would fit in with PL's criteria.
I hate spurs mainly because of their transfer activities. I would rather sell him to Birmingham than to spurs after them taking walker back and then selling us Hutton on then giving us that tool jenas. Then again mcleish wanted them
Mate, you can't blame Spurs for looking to offload poor players and wanting to keep hold of the good ones
We were stupid enough to buy Hutton when everyone other than Mcleish and Randy knew he was useless
We should follow their example by keeping hold of Benteke (atleast for another year)
Mendax
23 Jun 2013 02:43:28
brett holman has left now its official. he has teamed up with al-nasr it and is a free transfer.
22 Jun 2013 15:46:04
Might have just seen some villa scouts on a plane from France, either that or they are die hard fans with briefcases.
If they were scouts who are they going to be scouting at this time in the season? Hardly anyone's pre-season has started yet.
Not you again. Come on, there is no game being played in France because it is Close Season
Many of us Villa supporters carry briefcases when we visit France you know, It's how we carry our lunch!
Shame you didn't ask them who they had been to see. Many people on this site will assume that the Belhanda deal is now done because Villa & France were in the same sentence.
Please say that the plane was from montpellier
They may not have been scouts but representatives/negotiators
Did they have a claret and blue lunch box in their brief case? or just all our transfer targets?
Why are they not on randys private jet, drinking mojitos? o I forgot most buisness men that are on 6 figure salaries choose to fly with ryan air instead.
22 Jun 2013 08:11:07
Paul Lambert is rumoured to be eying off Norwich midfielder, Elliott Bennett. It is unclear if Norwich would allow the move, given the history, but Bennett is approaching the end of his deal and may be open to a change of scenery himself.
There has been a growing belief within the Villa fanbase that a "marquee" attacking midfielder is the missing link, literally, within the current side.
This opinion may have formed on the basis that the club were apparently monitoring Moroccan midfielder, Younes Belhanda.
The reported interest in Bennett may put a slight dent to those hopes as Lambert may look to continue searching for cost effective, low risk high reward types.
Who writes this stuff? "Marquee" signing? We already have him, it's either Tonev, Bacunda, Okore, Helenius or Luna or hopefully all of them. If Belhanda was ever going to happen it certainly is not going to now, probably down to cost, who knows? PL has probably spent the same amount of money on these 5 as he would have on Belhanda. We won't win the premiership, but this squad will give a good account of themselves and turn over a few of the big spenders. All this unrealistic stuff is is becoming tedious, I mean how much does a player have to cost to become a "marquee" signing £15 - 20m, Do you think uncle Randy & PL are going to sanction that? Come on guys, more honest realism please.
What about a defensive midfielder to help our leaky defence? we look alright going forward on the basis that bentekkers stays.
im sorry but really don't think clark can fill the void if sylla gets injured
Finch
Marquee signing last year was Benteke, he cost significantly more than anyone else.
Is it really that audacious of a notion that we might spend the same on a midfielder, whether it be an attacking type or defensive?
Belhanda might very well be let go for around 7 mil in the end too.
Hate these aggressive types like the guy above. marquee? Etc etc. go get some sun and relax. it's called speculation and this is a rumour site if you need reminding.
No comment at all about Elliott Bennett either.
Bennett seemed nothing more than run of the mill to me. I think we have better in our reserves and junior sides if I'm honest. I saw this news report myself and I think it may be lazy journalism.
Mr Finch, you may well be correct, but surely with all the young midfield talent we have at Villa they should be given a fair chance to prove themselves this season, I'd like Clark, Baker & Gardner all given a run at def mid (if required), there's also Carruthers, Johnson & others that may now be ready for a midfield challenge, we have for several seasons been singing their praises, hopefully this will be their opportunity. In my mind Sylla, Westwood & Delph have already staked their claim to a midfield position. I do hope PL continues to support the AVFC youth system and doesn't become the outsourcing type Manager.
If Belhanda is £7mil we should buy him, last figure I read was £12/£14mil, several Italian clubs were also interested, but your comment about benteke is incorrect, most of us had never heard of him prior to joining the villa, hardly a marquee signing
Speculation or Fabrication?
More silly Villa Norwich Rumours, How many more players will you be linked with of Norwich,?up to now its 8, Norwich have already said No player is for sale at any price especially to Villa.
I think the concept of this site is to discuss rumours, not to make them up.
Haha can't see baker or gardner being able to play as a defensive midfielder!
I think sylla did a great job for villa, but although clark can play there he doesn't come close for competition for that position. we need to sign another dmc not an attacking one. We look like we can score goals against any team, its the defense that need sorting out.
UTV
Where was the "made up rumour"? Both Belhanda and Bennett rumours have been circulating.
Surely a poor attempt to discredit the post?
20 Jun 2013 22:38:17
Holman signing a 2 year deal for Al Naseer in Dubai this week (shame really gave 110% when on the pitch just needed to improve his cross a little)
N'zogbia not going anywhere as he's injured himself on holiday
Was a fan of Holman's commitment and tireless running but felt he let himself down on the ball as he lacked the quality and vision to aid the team when we were in the mire. Should we pick up a nominal transfer fee then that's a plus.
The N'Zog injury could be a blessing in disguise. Last season he showed (in flashes) some real quality and played his part in our great run over last 4 months of the season or so even if he wasnt first choice over the last half a dozen games. Him being injured until possibly the end of the transfer window may therefore result in him staying with us and hopefully performing if giving the opportunity. I do, however, think Lambert is happy to let him go evidenced by the signing of Tonev who is a similar type of player.
He needed to improve a lot more than his cross - good heart, not a good enough player. Wish him the best of luck
More sun in Dubai, maybe Holman wanted to go there to have some more aussie barbeque's?
N'Zogbia still has so much to offer! he is such a great talent on his day - but he lacks consistency as the team got chopped & changed last season.
He gave us everything when he played do not disrespect him. He was an important part of our transformation
Zog may be lazy but, technically, our best player by a mile. keep him and play him I say!
Yeah I agree, hard to be mad at a guy who gave it everything when in the claret and blue. Wish him all the best, but at the end of the day, he didn't have much upside or wasn't brimming with talent.
Villa really need a creative force in the center of the pitch to consolidate the side and link play from the midfield.
Interesting that Helenius has mentioned that "Villa see me not only as an out and out striker, but also I may play on the wing or especially in the box behind the striker".
This versatility will come in handy I think. It's going to be really interesting to se how Helenius, Tonev and Bacunda gel with Benteke, Wiemann and Gabby.
Our fans are so stupid sometimes don't disrespect him haha Gareth Barry is a club legend and 3/4 of the fans disrespect him
Thats the samefor Dwight Yorker downingnyoung Milner who all gave their all in claret and blue but wanted to move to bigger clubs
20 Jun 2013 18:40:38
Luna has just signed officially on official website :)
20 Jun 2013 18:06:29
Villa pulling the plug on the luna deal! {Ed002's Note - Actually the deal is all but done.}
A that's just why it's been confirmed then mate?
Deal is proper done now
Shame because he's awful! bennetts much better and that's saying something.
Haha!
He was given an extra 24 hours to fly home and see his family to discuss the move.
The deal has now been completed, 3 year deal.
Blimey, I hope the guy who said he is worse than Bennett has got his wires crossed.
The mere suggestion that we could have signed a fullback worse than Joe will keep me awake at night!
Mendax
Apparently he's average but it will get consistency out of him or joe Bennett and even Clark or baker can play out there.
Yea he's not great I expect him and benett to play an equal amount of games this season.
If this is correct, you have to ask "what is the point in signing him"
We already have cover in the form of Stevens
I felt more comfortable with Lichaj playing than with either of those two. So, if Luna is no better, we have effectively lowered the quality at left back as Lichaj has now left. Ohh, and we're 2 million quid down
I'm scratching my head on this one I have to say
Mendax
Everyone slating on this guy and he hasn't even played a match for us yet. I doubt many were watching him for Mallorca last season so at least give him a chance to show how good he is.
Fickle doesn't even cover these comments, the lad hasn't played yet. The Spanish league is not as hard / tough as the premier which may suit him better.
Bennett will be 100% better next season, it was huge step up for the lad and at his age he will still getting used to his surroundings. Also as someone already mentioned he may be used as left winger as he can deliver.
I have to say I have never seen him play so have no knowledge whatsoever
I am assuming the people on here who have offered an opinion have submitted an honest one (but hopefully not accurate)
I even contacted relatives I have in Madrid to see if they had any insight on the player but they offered little
Anyway, the point is it's not "fickle" to express a negative opinion about Bennett or concern about a player you have only seen a little of and were unconvinced by.
We recognise the good or great players (Benteke) by comparison with the poor ones (Heskey)
It's a fact of life I'm afraid
Anyway, let's all hope Luna is a world beater and that anyone who expressed a negative word will soon be eating them. As Villa fans I am sure they will all be happy to do so
Mendax
Give the lad a chance, wish fans would stop saying fickle because someone has a different opinion.
A lot of opinions, but let's be honest, none of us have really followed the guy. Hs about as unknown as Bacunda, Helenius and Tonev.
Lets see what he's capable of before slating him.
My housemate is a mallorca fan so iv become accustomed to watching a lot of their games last season. Luna didn't look all that great and dare I say it hutton was the best full back mallorca had!
However he's young and will only get better. He'll get my support if he works his socks off.
As for the rest of mallorcas squad I think their dmc Pina who is being linked with a lot of teams in spain for £4m and even gio dos santos would add something to the team.
Finch
20 Jun 2013 17:46:11
Looks like Holman is way to Al Nasr Club in the UAE pro league. Hopefully he will command some sort of fee for re-investment, seems a likable enough kinda of pro but tired to quickly.
Looks like only £750k
However getting his £30k wages of the bill is a bonus.
What you on about, the guy never stops running and hustling for the ball and in the early part of the season was an example to the younger players. Unfortunately he doesn't suit Lamberts style of play but will do somebody a good job. Well done Lambo with the early transfer activety now time to get rid of the dead wood and high earners so we can complete some further signings and I guess there would be 1 big surprise transfer still up his sleeve.
No, what are you on about! He started 16 league games, and whilst I agree he generally worked hard, he was substituted in 11 of the 16 games as he was absolutely knackered (i. e. he tired to quickly!). When he came off the bench in games later in the season, he was completely off the pace/out of his depth as the team had moved on from his limited ability, and looked completely disinterested.
Holman would never have been on 30k a week! 20k tops an that's pushing it.
He was a workhorse but lacked substance.
>Scg87
Fitness was a big problem, he did do a lot of running and pressing no doubt but sylla does that and manages to last 90 mins! He would've been good had he been given the time to develop to the pace of the game and get half a brain in his head. He was a lot like a headless chicken really, little bit mental and too much of a risk i'd say! Will be a great player for somebody though.
19 Jun 2013 23:49:21
The following look set to leave villa this summer
Given
Bent
N'zogbia
Ireland
Hutton
Bannan
Holman
KEA
depending on how many can be offloaded villa may reenter the market near the end of the window
I can't see all of them leaving. Hutton, Dunne, Given and Ireland are the certainties
Yeh that's just about a 'Given'. Would like to see Nzogbia stay tho, did well towards end of the season when he was given a run.
Kea is staying, not a high earner and didn't have a full season due to injury and the African cup of nations.
I'd like us to keep N'Zogbia, he has shown glimpses of his full potential but he just needs a proper run of games.
Holman on his way to Al-Nasr for a rumoured £3m
More like £1m at most.
N'Zogbia won't leave now he has been ruled out through injury till mid September.
KEA looked the part in the second half against United, Petrov was not that great in his first season
19 Jun 2013 23:36:42
I've heard from reputable sources that yossi benayoun and Sebastian squillaci are high on Paul lamberts wish list with his need for experience increasing following the departure of Richard dunne villa are in need of a cb
Yeah that would be great. It was scary last season when the kids escaped relegation. Some experience and we'll be a top side again.
Bennayoun won't come villa won't pay his wages
Squillaci is a flop why would villa want him
Lambert has said before just because he's buying young doesn't mean he's not buying experience all the players have a 100 plus league games under their belts and international caps so they have experience with Okore and Helenius having Champs league experience
Wouldnt want either of them the defenders rubbish and yossi is past his best
If he wants experience why not try keisuke Honda heard last night during the Italy and japan game he is a free agent I would rather pay his wages than irelands
Players Villa are bringing in have Europa League & CL experience. They aren't players from lower leagues much anymore.
Squillaci is terrible! He made more mistakes than Bennett last season, he's one of the worst defenders I've ever seen in the prem.
Yes it would be great if we can add 2 players with more experience, but there's no point in adding experience if there worse than the players we currently have, when fans talk of needing experience, we're thinking
a long the lines of Lescott, Parker etc, players who guarentee their performances.
Benayoun is 33, he's not good enough anymore, so not gunna happen.
>Scg87
Guaranteed a performance out of Lescott? He was awful last season for Man City and was rightly dropped.
While he would add some additional quality to our team I have doubt sover his consistency.
I don't think we need Lescott, overall & in the future - Okore can be so much better!
Lescott wasn't that bad last season. For some reason he was dropped from game 1, never made sense to me why Mancini replaced him with nastasic who was poor most times I saw him an average the rest of the time
Nastasic had a superb season, so I don't know what you were watching! he cleared up from Kompany's early mistakes easily. Lescott just doesn't cut the cloth at Citeh
Benayoun can score goals though and that is important also squillaci just had an injury hit time at arsenal he's not that bad
Sorry but squillaci made some shocking mistakes, the type of mistakes that can't be blamed on injuries, he's poor.
That's what cheeses me off about the "top clubs" eg arsenal they'd prefer to waste £5m ish on a foreign player rather than playing the likes of Bartley or the Hoyte brothers who are/were no worse than squillaci.
>Scg87
19 Jun 2013 13:12:03
mo diame to sign for £3.5m before the new season kicks off.
Can't see this transfer happening, I agree with previous comments and think PL will use Clark as main def mid when required. Clark needs to fulfill his potential this season.
What a signing that would be!
Isn't he too old for us at 26?
Also, being one of West Hams best players why would they let him go and for such a small fee?
Its a clause in his contract u should no this
26 isn't too old for paul lambert, he doesn't only sign players under 23! E. g. Ron vlaar
Because his release clause is £3.5million
Isnt £3.5m the cost of his release clause?
Would be a brilliant signing for £3.5m
Release clauses are ridiculous things really, ba and diame are showing teams why they shouldn't use them, both players are worth more than their release clauses but both managed to go cheaply! £3. 5 is a stupid clause to have anyway, every team in the prem could easily pay that as could half of the championship teams, surely on the off chance he does come good you should scrap the release clause and get the £5-6m he's worth? Baffles me!
A few PL teams have shown an interest in him. can't see him choosing Villa
Depends if we can get rid of 2 big earners (bent/ireland)
Diame is on 55k a week I can't see it happening
18 Jun 2013 21:17:12
Luna has agreed terms, deal is subject to a medical which will take place on Thursday
18 Jun 2013 15:11:23
Nicklas Helenius, the AVFC supporters welcome you to the most ambitious club in the EPL, we look forward to the next 3 years with great anticipation.
3 years if you don't have a deccent 1st season and you get stolen by a big team
So bitter!
Can I recommend a course of anti-depressants for this less than positive gentleman.
Goodness me. I have commented a couple of times about this incessant negativity that has shrouded the Villa section of this site.
I personally find that the current situation at Villa is certainly on the up. I mean it was a huge risk that Lambert took, in terms of allowing the younger guys to play and benching the more experienced over paid.
What this has done is saved us perhaps half a season in terms of time used on blooding the youngsters. They are now fully prepared to go into combat this coming season with their tails up mind you, as they really gelled in the latter parts.
This is our version of Wengers strategy of paying for low risk high reward types and it will see us playing exciting football whilst developing young talent. how else can we compete with the top clubs who can easily outspend us?
I don't get where this negative drivel comes from. things are so much more promising than two years ago
What makes villa the most ambitious club in the prem may I ask?
I think most clubs fans would say welcome to the most ambitious club in the epl but would have to say its an exciting project at villa.
I think this striker will do well for the club too.
UTV
Villa are the most ambitious team because they have a project which is similar to the one at Borrusia Dortmund, with so many gambles for one of England's most successful ever teams - it was a bold one which is continuing & big things are expected from relatively unknown players compared to a year ago - such as Benteke, Westwood & Lowton
Hey i'm not saying its a bad thing just saying far too many times over the years we have brought in a great talent who has had a good season or two then we end up selling them to a bigger team
17 Jun 2013 20:51:45
got this on good word ross turnbull was due to sign for everton deal agreed until moyes went to Manchester United moyes shook his hand and apologised, ross agent has spoke to sunderland and hull but it looks like he could be signing for Norwich as ross reckons that ruddy is going to villa
The only keeper from Norwich coming to Villa is Steer and its gone to tribunal as he is under 21
Disagree all you want lads this is not from the media this came from ross turnbull himself
Why would we want ruddy? We have guzan.
Why would ruddy come to villa? He wouldn't get a game, he's not good enough to get ahead of guzan and ruddy will want first team to keep up with a chance of getting in the England squad
Is this the same guy from a week ago clamining to be messi's cousin or something like that?
So because Ross Turnbull allegedly said he thinks Ruddy is coming to Villa, that means it's true? Why would we sign him? Guzan is far better and the keepers we're apparently looking at as backup are far cheaper than what Ruddy would cost.
Especially if you see what Norwich supporters think he is worth! £12m+, they are so deluded!
Just as well supporters don't set the transfer fees then!
£12m is the value of their starting eleven!
And the funniest thing is they class Holt in the same league as Benteke - deluded!
Although Pilkington and Snodgrass are class! i'd have them in our Villa squad!
All of the hilarious delusions spouted on our page by Norwich fans are going to sound hilarious in nine months or so. Only question is, do we post mockery on their fan page when they go down or do we leave them to take their place amongst their peers like Peterborough, Doncaster and perhaps Ipswich and banter in their own weight division?
Personally i'm leaving them too it, if they come on this page i'll reply to them but I will not lower myself to their petty standards of going onto another teams page just be pathetic about a manager! Never had a problem with norwich until we got PL and they started trying to make an enemy of them. We know what we are so let's leave them to their dreams. Just remember, this is the ultimate high for them, and a massive low for us, we'll both be back where we belong in a few years
Norwich have put a 12million valuation on Ruddy for exactly the same reason you have put a 30million price tag on Benteke, to keep other teams away from our prized assets, the are both big parts of their teams.
Benteke is one of the best strikers in the game right now, ruddy isn't even the best keeper in east anglia. Plus I can't think of a keeper outside the top 5 that's worth £12m! Begovic and mignolet included, both are worth about £10m at most.
Given is better than Ruddy but doesn't mean we class him as a £12m goalie. Benteke is a class act & Ruddy is an average player.
If Given is better than Ruddy you would not be interested then?
We aren't thts why
17 Jun 2013 16:50:38
Just herd from a reliable source that aston villa are emerging hot favourites to sign Abdoulaye Ba as a 6ft 6 centre back to lay aong side Jores okore
Are you sure your source is not teamtalk? Saw that posted by other fans on there as a player we should sign
Okore, vlaar, Clark and baker. Do we need any more CBS
I didn't know anything about this player Ba, I've just watched him on you tube for 14 minutes (highlights) and he looks exceptional, an amazing prospect, have a look.
I take it you mean PLAY along side Jores okore, we don't want any funny rumours before he even get's here.
Chris Herd? Or did you mean heard? I'd love to hear who this reliable source is
Would love this to be true but we don't need 5 centre backs so unless we have him as a defensive mid I can't see it happening
Get rid of Clark first this player is a beast as well
Villa do need 1 more centre half, vlaar was poor last year but may be better with a quality player next to him (Okore) Clark isn't good enough to be a prem centre half (maybe full back) and baker needs a couple more years to develop.
Do you think that Lambert is looking at playing 3 across the back so that they always have cover? Last year we gave away winning positions due to not having the right people in the right place. Been saying all season that Clark is a weak spot so Lambert is in need of 2 players to line up with Vlaar.
We looked poor last year with 3 at the back
I wouldn't say Vlaar was poor last season. Great leader, first season in the premiership and chipped in with a few goals. He'll be one of our most important players next season
When we played 3 at the back Clark was 1 of the 3.
Loan Clark out don't let him go. All I can say is Gary Cahill. What was MoN thinking!
Vlaar couldn't play at his best because he was telling Baker, Lowton, Bennett & Clark what to do! with Okore around he can have more freedom.
Okore is going to be a class player but the previous fella that think he will fit in straight away is on his own cloud you wanna give some respect to the lads who were top draw for the last 2 months of the season
17 Jun 2013 14:36:21
Stephen Ireland has agreed a deal wit Hull city in the reigion of 3.5million.
VinnyTheVillian
If £3.5million is correct, the AVFC negotiation team deserve a % bonus of the fee. I bet under Bruce he'll be a class act again, well he can't be any worse than he was last season, can he?
If true, I wish Steven Ireland the best of luck.
Dont mind where he goes. Such a talent but so bloody lazy.
I'll pay for a Flight/Petrol/Lunch or anything my new best pal Steve would like to make this deal happen, and if he takes Bent too then I offer my 18yr old Virgin Daughter as a thank you gift.
PLEASE let this be true!
Hope so youwatchbhim have a good season now
If £3.5million is correct, I will pay the the AVFC negotiation team a few bob myself
Ireland is exactly the type of player I hate.
Has the off field attitude of George Best with the on field effect of George from George and Mildred.
A total waste of time and money
Mendax
Haven't got a daughter, but he can have the wife + some cash!
But I've been watching youtube and Ireland looks class ;)
Are you sure? 18 year old virgin, rarer than rocking horse manure.
There was A time when he was a really good prospect at MCFC, always seems to be his attitude and commitment that let's him down, there were reports that he never wanted to come to Villa, supposedly, he even lied about the death of his gran to get out of playing for Ireland. I wish I had half his talent I certainly wouldn't waste it like he has.
Ireland looks class on you tube??? Not for season 2012/13 mate.
Righto Ireland, hop in my Skoda, we're going on a trip mate.
Id rather get in this guys skoda than Irelands Bentley that's got pink alloys.
17 Jun 2013 10:08:33
Bent is off to Hull as Newcastle are not willing to pay his wages word on the streets is £5-6 million also Ireland off to Cardiff for £2 million
Kinnear has just set up a meeting with bent to try pull his wages down £15k p/w to £55k p/w. Hull are believed to be willing to pay him £65k p/w
Please let the ireland story to be true as he is not worthy of wearing the shirt of aston villa. will be sad to see bent go as he is a goal scorer and is a good player good luck bent hope you don't come back to villa park and show lambert what he as let go up the villa
Villa want at least £7mill for Bent. Already turned down a £5. 5 offer from Newcastle. Yet to be seen if Hull have the spending money for him yet?!
Hull got a lot of spare money from being promoted as the amounts have increased this season.
Bent won't go to hull lads he left sunderland as he had a big bust up with bruce allegedly he was going out with bruces daughter and steve didn't like it
Well now he's married to Liam Ridgewell's old wife to be who jilted him 8 days before.
Can't see Hull spending a lot of the money they got from promotion. They will buy players that will see them through their first year and go from there. They won't be spending big.
Bent has a lot of suitors in the prem newcastle, stoke, fulham, everton, hull even sunderland need a new striker. he's worth 7mill and would of probably scored 15 goals last season if benteke wasnt at the club.
Bent just married in Cambridge cathedral to a lady named McClaren.
Thats a strange first name
16 Jun 2013 15:50:02
Several media sources in Spain are reporting Villa are close to signing Left Back Antonio Luna.
News has broke over in Spain via a number of media sources including Vavel, Orgullodenervion, Eldesmarque. All sources are implying that the 22 year old left back will leave Sevilla after the clubs agreed a fee for two million euros.
Can't see this guy making the grade. I want Aaron cresswell he's sound at defending and deserves a shot at the prem
As long as he's not as of a liability as Bennett
I think having another left back might just push Bennett on to better things even if Luna doesn't play.
It seems PL has faith in Bennett, hopefully this will spur him on, I hope all the supporters get behind him rather than on his back this season, he's just a kid, actually they all are!
First of all luna isn't bad. he's quick and strong
And likes the bomb down the things and
He isn't as bad as bennet
16 Jun 2013 14:59:55
Reports are surfacing that Paul Lambert and Aston Villa will continue their torrid start to the transfer window by adding Antonio Luna of Sevilla for a fee of £2,000,000.
Lambert seems intent on netting his transfer targets within a very short window, surely to allow a full preseason with a young promising side that, with this latest signing, Luna, seems to have healthy competition at every position heading into July.
Lambert, just starting his second season with Villa, is proving diligent in the transfer market with already a hand full of potential stars unearthed last season, including Christian Benteke, Matthew Lowton, Ashley Westwood, Yacouba Sylla and club captain, Ron Vlaar.
Villa fans may be reasonably content with the intent shown by Lambert so early in the offseason, and the support offered by owner Randy Lerner as the club looks to carry on momentum from an impressive finish to the 2012/13 season
Sevilla and Aston Villa have reached agreement for the transfer of Antonio Luna left, player last season on loan at Mallorca and for the English club paid two million euros, as reported by the negotiation. The agreement is total between the three parties and will be formalized in the next few hours, as it becomes completed processing the signature. Moon, 22, and internationally with Spain at youth level, will sign a three-year contract with the Birmingham club, for which receive about 1.7 million. Antonio Luna debuted with Sevilla’s first team at the end of the 2009-10 season, where they won the Copa del Rey to be a starter in the final against Atletico Madrid, and has served two assignments, the aforementioned in the previous Mallorca and Almeria.
His surname is Rodriguez not Luna.
The guys well know for diving into tackles. can't be any worse than Bennett
£1.6 million & £8k p/w wages.
He was loaned to Mallorca, the team Hutton was also on loan to and they got relegated. This guy hasn't had much action for Sevilla either, so I'm not sure about him but I've never seen him play, he's still young, it's a cheap enough fee and I have faith in Lambert's signings. UTV
Not the greatest fan of luna, struggled to even get into relegated mallorcas starting 11 last season but either way will provide healthy competition at LB. I knew we were looking at one player from mallorca last season but thought it was the defensive midfielder Pina so this deal looks pretty dead.
16 Jun 2013 13:35:28
Villa are supposedly close to signing 22 year old Sevilla left back Antonio Luna for around £3mil. He has pace and is also good going forward. UTV
Its £2 million mate
Euros not Pounds
16 Jun 2013 13:31:32
Villa are close to signing Antonio Luna from Sevilla from Sevilla for £2 million
16 Jun 2013 10:12:08
Paul Lambert is looking at Rapha�l Guerreiro as possible cover for Bennett he had a good season in the French second league (same league as Sylla came from) and is looking to play in big league this year
Do you watch low league French football or scout on fifa. If the answer I'm thinking is right we should also buy isco lmao
He Can't be very good if he is cover for Bennet
Isco is a great player hence bigger clubs looking at him like Arsenal and Man City
16 Jun 2013 01:05:30
Helenius is expected at Bodymoor heath Monday for a medical and will sign by Wednesday in addition to this Lambert wants to sign another player in the next 2 weeks but typically Villa are remaining tight lipped.
Before clearing out unwanted fringe players:
Darren Bent, Stephen Ireland, Shay Given and Alan Hutton and also Brett Holman, Karim El Ahmadi Barry Bannan and Nathan Delfouneso could also be up for sale
In addition Carruthers, Burke and Drennen are expected to have their deals extended at Villa
Lambert will want to see the fonz in preseason before he decides on his future
Once the clearout has finished Villa may add 2-3 squad players from lower leagues expect another 2-3 signings in total this summer
15 Jun 2013 09:43:43
Jermaine lens from psv is thought to be a target according to the tv app but kiev are favourites
Can't see it happening. After Helenius signs there'll most likely be only 1 more signing and that would have to be a left back. Unless Lambert has faith in Bennett. I could be wrong though there's a long time left, and a good few players to get rid of. Hopefully I'm wrong and we bring a few more faces in.
Rumours suggest that two more (inc Helenius) expected in next two weeks and then PL to review end of July presumably if and when we have cleared the decks.
Lambert will sign Helenius & 1 other & then focus on shipping out the dead wood. Then finding more new recruits to replace the dead wood.
Lambert said there'll only be one signing before he sells a few people, it won't be the last signing of the summer.
Why did 12 people agree with this post (lens to villa)? 12 stupid fools lol
14 Jun 2013 20:10:06
Is there any hope of Ireland going to Cardiff? Seen it on other pages of the rumour site.
Hope so good riddance to the greedy lazy one whos done nothing since coming to us
As much as I think we all hate Ireland for his laziness, lack of professionalism and arrogance, he was and still could be a class player! Plus he had a very good second season for us before the last season, Fans Player of The Year I believe, we gave him that, no one else!
He only won that cause he was the best of a very bad bunch lol
He received fans player of the year after only starting 12 games, shows how bad of a season we had, need to get Ireland of the wage bill as soon as possible. No point having someone who doesn't even make the bench on a high wage
His ego is bigger than his national team, to be a top player you have to be a professional and a role model. But somebody who has had one decent performance away to Chelsea under McLeish and refuses to play for his country. I'd gladly sell him if I was Paul Lambert.
14 Jun 2013 18:50:06
heard we'r after Malaga left-back Eliseu and mallorcas holding midfielder Pina. Both are available on the cheap.
Eliseu never going to happen. The guy is nearly 30 so not the type of player PL is looking for. The other guy Piña fits the bill but unlikely to sign him.
Eliseu is way too old, so it ain't happening cus. Pina is an interesting one but I hear Kouyate is the defensive midfield enforcer is the player we really want
I am seriously sick of other villa fans being so naive. Just because lambert has bought a lot of young players in an very old squad doesn't mean he's won't being in some experience. lambert know the value of experience and I think we need an experienced lb because Bennett is a pile of ****. We need experience in our mid and def if we want a mid table finish. if not we will be in another relegation battle.
His policy is not to sign these "exerience" players, why? firstly look at the mon area, e singed experienced players like warnock, dunne etc they only last a couple of seasons and then they either leave for a bigger club or retire, paul lambert is trying to build a future squad and he stated that "experienced"player "demand high wage and clubs demand massive transfer fees" and that couldn't be any futher from the truth and well all saw in the last five years
He is also building a team that will last for more than 5 seasons unlike MONS teams which disparted in just two years!
I don't want to dampen all the enthusiasm (which I share)of everyone but I think this guy, who says we need experience, has a point
I would feel so much more comfortable in games if we had Scott Parker in midfield to supplement the running power and enthusiasm of all these young guys
Mendax
I thought this in the Jan transfer window, at that time it was clear to me (or so it seemed) that if we didn't buy experienced players, we would get relegated, well PL bought young players and by the end of the season were playing really good football and AVFC are still in the premiership. PL has so far bought 3 fantastic prospects, most villians are very excited about 2014, so he was right and I was wrong and he's the Manager, so I think he deserves much credit for what he has achieved in a short period of time, and we should accept he knows more than we do.
With all the comments about a new left back, I hope Joe Bennett doesn't read this page, Because I think he will be a far better player next season, He's still only 23, I remember Cole's first season at Arsenal, he made some serious errors, to coin a phrase, Rome wasn't built in a day.
I feel a bit sorry for bennett too as he didn't play awfully all the time and showed us some good moments with bursts down the left and decent crosses. if he learns from the mistakes he made last season he could be good for us guys.
The problem with Bennett is defensively he just isn't good enough (ATM). He has shown promise going forward but is suspect going the other way which always puts us at risk
We do need experience, hence my surprise at the tonev and bacuna deals but if pl thinks those players can take us forward he will live and die by his decisions.
i believe the spine of the team is fragile and we lack devastating pace that can counter the better footballing teams but the team will evolve over time if we are allowed the time.
we need some strength and pace.
We have pace in abundance going forward. what villa do u watch? I watch the one with the quickest front 4 in the league and we were tearing teams to shreds with the quickness of our counter-attacks after xmas last season. the additions of bacuna and tonev should enhance the teams pace even further going forward next season
Gabbys pace will frighten any team and our counter attacking is the best part of our game so not too sure where ya comin from
Pace and power?
Before when I said we needed experience I meant that we mined a bland of youth and experience to succeed.
Gabby is quick benteke is quick an from what I've seen of bacuna he look lightning, so the pace is there, an don't forget we were one of the best counter attacking teams in the prem over the last 3 months.
Going forward isn't a worry for me, Defending is still s concern, a LB who can defend, and a DM who will tackle an dominate would make all the difference
>Scg87
Interesting responses to suggesting the need for experience in the spine of the team. I trust when people suggest I stay away from VP for being negative that they have never booed any player or manager? I call that negative; I can write something on a site like this expressing doubts or concern, but still back the team that crosses the white line. I reckon some folks need a hypocrisy check! As it happens I live a long way from Vp and it costs me a good wedge to get up and see the team who I first saw in the 60's when I lived in Handsworth. But I watcha lot of lower league football and some foreign stuff on TV. My concern would be that a lot of expectancy is put on Okore to solve a defensive need. Look at how many games he's played. I think he could be a major signing but needs to be able to make and learn from mistakes - not easy in Prem football. Good touch on the ball but no-one knows if he will have that much time next season. He can certainly learn from Vlaar but what if he gets a few games out again, then Okore is right in the firing line. If that is being negative - I own it. As for other comments about previous signings. lots of teams in the Championship were in for Westwood, and he looked the part. Murphy at Crewe is better - and can score goals by the way. Accept PL has bought well and not always known players -so I accept comment about "no-one else wanting them" is a bit wide of the mark. Not sure about the Chelsea-Okore hype. Yes they might have offered a contract but there is a reason they had 30 players out on loan last season. If my Citroen was for sale they might put in a bid. What I am saying is that they did not offer to sign him to step straight into their team, as we need him to. That doesn't mean he is a bad player, but nor does the arguement "Well Chelsea wanted him" stack up unchallenged. As one guy wrote it's all about perspectives, no need for anyone to go off on one. Hell if I am made to eat my words how sweet they will taste (i. e. Villa have a good season). Chill brothers!
DEVASTATING PACE! Yes Gabby can run like a hare but his 1st, 2nd and 3rd touch are so bad, it negates the initial burst of pace.
We have players who can run a bit but we don't have a direct, driving, pounding, running player anywhere near our team.
And the defence has not 'Earl Barrat-esque
Yeah bad touch can let him down but are we watching the same team? Gabby was a beast second half of the season scoring goals making goals snd running at teams from deep. gabby = pace and power Benteke = pace and power Tonev = pace Wieiman = pace Bacuna = pace and power Delph = pace Sylla = power Okore = pace and power
I think Clark will probably get a run in maybe at DM. That would not surprise me at all!
In addition to Helenius I still belive Belhanda is the missing link needed to enable us to answer questions posed by so called better players and teams such as the MUFC/MCFC/CFC/AFC/LFC, A game changer. possibly Cresswell as competition, although I believe just like Cole, Bennett will be a different much improved player next season
In fairness to Bennett I think he deserves another season to prove his abilities, if he fails then like any other player he will know the outcome, he is still only 23, the thing about footballers is, mostly, their destiny is in their own hands of feet.
I think the post about Clark is correct, if a defensive M/F is required it will be him. He has stated in the past it is his favoured position. So no excuses then!
13 Jun 2013 16:58:00
Villa have officially signed jores okore?! Get in
Theyve assigned leandro banana a winger u21 dutch
Leandro Banana. Seems legit
It's bacuna mate and he will be top notch
Bacuna
More kids, no experience in the spine of the team - lots of OTT reaction to signing players no-one else was in for. What are fans classing a good season as next year? 15th?
No one else was in for? Okore turned down chelski mate
The fact that nobody else was in for them doesn't make them bad it makes our scouting brilliant! Nobody wanted benteke, lowton or westwood and they're good enough for any team outside the top 5!
I assume the person commenting above - 'more kids, no experience in the spine of the team' - will be staying away from Villa Park next season as its negative persons like that we can do without.
Next season is about progression and compared to this season an 'average' season finishing 11/12/13 would have to be seen as progress. I personally think we can finish in the top half but if we don't do that then it is not necessarily a failure
Players no one else were in for? Tonev was wanted by Celtic and Werder Bremen and Okore rejected a move to Chelsea. Also, no one wanted Benteke last year and now he's a household name. All the players we've signed look good and the transfer window is far from over.
Hold your horses their mate. no1 was interested in benteke or lowton when we signed them and they were phenominal last season so don't get too upset yet. in lambert we trust. and we still have money left to sign probably 2 players that are bit older with more experience and we still haven't sold any1 so more funds to come aswell.
Well jore okore got offered a contract from Chelsea
Hate to sound greedy but are we in for anybody else i. e belhanda? And are we still chasing helenuis?
No-one else was in for? Okore? he turned down Chelsea for Villa. Chelsea aren't exactly Brentford for turning down.
Helenius will be a Villa player within the next 8 days I hear. Bent seems to be edging ever closer to Fulham in a £6m + add ons deal. Ireland I hear is interesting Mark Hughes at Stoke for a fee of about £1-2m.
I hear Villa's tour of Germany is mainly to find out about any players first hand in Germany that Lambert can spot in their friendly there.
Reply to the post "More Kid's" Seriously Buddy, are you an AVFC supporter, do you not feel the antisipation and excitement for 2014? because if you don't you need to check to see you have a pulse. We won't win the premiership, but the style won't be boring, time for everyone to support the club, there's been to many years knocking it.
I must say, there is an unusually high amount of negativity (or trolling I guess) going on here in the Villa section of the site.
I for one am on a high at the moment as we are getting exactly what we have been asking for since the MON days.
Lambert is moving swiftly and positively for young targets who have international experience (even if it is u 21 level) in order to try and bind them together through the offseason.
Some will argue that Joe Bennett and KEA were poor buys, but what about the rest? Vlaar, Benteke, Lowton, Westwood. if we get that same hit rate out of this latest batch I think most would be happy.
All this whilst trimming the overpaid outcasts out of the picture and in time to have the entire preseason together.
Hard to tell if some of you negative guys are trolls or real fans, but I guess its all about perspective I guess.
I simply see the club on a roll currently, with the last third of the season and all of the wins and now real swift movement in the transfer window.
I think ti proves that Lambert is driven and that he is keen to get to work
I don't think we'll get belhanda now. I'd focus on getting bentekes contract sorted and a lb my preference would be ipswichs cresswell
13 Jun 2013 16:43:56
We've just announced the signing of jores okore! Welcome to villa
Denmark 0 Armenia 4 okore played 2nd half
It was 2-0 when he was bought on, name on defender in the world that would come on and change a game that his is losing 2-0 at half time please. If you can then could you also bare in mind how old this player might be
There's another 10 players on the pitch!
Watch the highlights of Okore vs Chelsea because he was superb! he even rejected Chelsea's approaches to sign him.
Congratulations Daniel Johnson, from all Villa supporters, you deserve it.
You can't blame a player for two goals it's a team game plus Armenia are producing some better players. Look at that chap Liverpool were chasing as a successor to Gerrard. He scores a lot of goals at international level. {Ed052's Note - MK isn't a replacement for Gerrard}
Denmark should be beating Armenia everyday of the week but this is only one game, so don't judge okore on it.
He's got all the attributes to be a top CB, I would have prefered a more experienced player ie Lescott, but okore looks the part
I ment a future replacement ed
Am I the only person who isn't half fussed about experience? Yeah we could go and sign players good enough to get us to up the table but they won't improve, i'd much rather buy players that are nearly as good as these 'experience players' now and watch them turn into twice the player than any of these old expensive guys. Not to mention the fact that buying young and building will make us money like benteke for example (if we sell him) instead of buying old players and making a loss, like given and dunne
I am all for going with younger players and allowing Lambert and his staff to grow the team.
The issue you have is when things start going bad most fans (not me) jump on the lack of experience band wagon.
The main thing should be that players are giving there all which doesn't matter how many years you've played the game. If we lose 1-0 but have gave our all then no one can complain. Gabby will never be a world class player but will always be a Villa legend because he gives his everything all the time.
What a laugh is that the same Armenia who lost to malta last week if he can't defend against a team like Walsall hows he going to defend against a team like wba
Gabby has all the potential to be a great player as he did a few years back. But due to McLeish & Houllier - he just has not developed quick enough & now not being played as a solid striker - he is spending more time adapting than perfecting.
The Baggies flattered to deceive last season and found their true level in the final weeks of the season when they lost game after game and only got a point from united because they where in the holiday mood. Think Okore will be more than a match for the Baggies and for the majority of strikers in the premiership.
Thanks for your positive contribution Mr Negitive. Have you never had a bad day at the office? Are you going to be happier when at VP because we will.
Whats your definition of "GREAT"? Lol
Gabby doesn't have nor ever has had the potential to be a "great" player, he's been a good player but will never be anythin more.
>Scg87
"Great" much better than average but short of world class = Gabby, Soon to be Villa legend.
To Mr Baggie, welcome to our page, in reference to your innuendo about okore's ability playing at international level. Is life so bad at WBA these day's that you have to try to create comment about something as daft as this.
The measure of each teams ability will be decided at the end of next season, at VP we are very positive, but your most valuable asset is your Manager not your players.
Gabby looks much better as a wide left player he was bossing it at the end of last year. I think he should have been in the England team the other week to be fair. I remember posting on this site last year every 1 was saying get rid of him but not me as on his day gabby is unstoppable.
L Ronaldo. C Ronaldo. Messi. Zidane. Romario. Ronaldinho. Rivaldo. Figo
There great players, let's reserve the word "great" for them
>Scg87
Disagree, these are world class players, As discussed previously, Gabby is very nearly great!
Lmfao! Gabby is not a great player! An the fact you think he is, makes me wonder if you have actually seen him play a game.
World class an great are IMO the same meaning.
>Scg87
13 Jun 2013 16:38:59
Confirmed signings of Jores Okore and Leandro Bacuna, very exciting times ahead!
13 Jun 2013 16:32:57
With Okore definitely in the bag, and Helenius and Bacuna seemingly to follow, we still need a LB, and one stand-out signing, who is a big name i. e. Belhanda
Villa won't sign 3 wingers
Belhanda isn't a winger so I don't get why you said we won't sign 3 wingers
And Bacuna isn't a winger he's a box to box midfielder
Bacuna can play both but prefers the box to box cm position
Bacuna can play in midfield or on the wing, but I think has spend more time on the wing.
Belhanda plays as a winger and central
13 Jun 2013 12:51:49
Gareth Barry could be coming back! Pellegrini doesn't want him and he is interested in returning to villa! Would probably only be on loan though. Tottenham also interested
Wouldn't honestly want him back. I rate Westwood & Delph as a better partnership.
Now Ashley Young I could deal with returning to Villa, but Barry not a chance, no thank you! I hope this is bullish*t!
Stay and rot at city barry u traitor. he is not even half the player he used to be. cryin with laughter last season at just how awful he was. would be nowhere near our first team. AVFC!
Totally against Lambert's transfer policy. Too old and on massive wages. This is a none starter and with the stick with give Barry why would he want to come back. I for one would not welcome or want him back. The new breed did a fine job in the final 3rd of the season.
The 12th Man
Why are you all hating on barry yeh he let but on good terms. get a grip for gods sake
Although Barry would add some experience to the side it just doesn't fit with the Lambert model.
Barry the traitor? Has he not won the league and FA cup since he left us? Seems pretty justifiable to me. Shame some fans will never get over it. the same fans who would take Milner back even when he did the exact same thing!
Some years back Bruce Rioch left Villa for Derby but was always welcomed back to VP as a hero. Players move on, even managers move on, we are bigger than the persons from Canary land that come on here and winge about Lambert. Barry did nothing wrong. Indeed after the debacle from scouseland he played a full part for us the following season before MCFC made an offer that any one of us would have accepted. Barry was 100% Villa, treat him as such.
2013/14, Let all villa supporters show humality and applaud all ex players and let the team show them just what there missing.
People are saying he doesn't fit lambert s policy but aren't you all the ones that want an experienced midfielder. Stop being hypocritical
These so called fans who slam Barry for being a "traitor" are persons! He gave villa 12 years, which is more than most ever gave us.
Barry deserved to move on an play for a club that was gunna compete for trophy's. Get over it!
>Scg87
I personally know gareth Barry and he's a good lad who was great for us so grow up plastic fans
Absolutely. Anyone who criticises Gareth Barry's ability or his stickability (when you consider he was there during the exceedingly dark days of David O'Leary) need their heads examined.
100% Villa - give the man some respect.
Barry is a villa legend who needs to be treated with respect.
13 Jun 2013 12:51:28
South African reports suggest Aston Villa have enquired about the availability of Kaizer Chiefs and South African number 1, Itumeleng Khune (26) who has been priced out at between R20-25million (£1. 2-7m).
Khune has impressed at international stages for his country in Confederation Cup, 2010 World Cup and recent African Cup of Nations.
With speculation of his future in doubt, many European clubs are curiously watching over his availability.
He is too old for our pre school.
He's 25
What's happened to Jesus the Spanish goalie?
Is that deal off now?
Still in Villa's sights. Khune is just a possibility, as an asking price has been set.
Khune was rumoured in South African press in April that Arsenal had been impressed in his performances in the recent AFCON. Rumours cleared, as speculation on Arsenals goalkeeper problem could result in a bid for the talented keeper.
His strengths include distribution, arial ability, punching out, quick feet and jumping.
I've knew about khune for a while now and think we should got him at an earlier stage in his career
Wouldn't this RSA keeper want first team footy? Cus I don't think I'd pick many keepers ahead of guzan, especially a keeper who doesn't play at a high level week in week out.
For me
No1. Guzan
No2. Siegrist
>Scg87
Yes I really want to see seigrist a chance
13 Jun 2013 12:48:23
Simpson will be joining us on a one year deal to help improve the defense
Ashley Young is not signing for us but he may be coming back on loan
Also heard jolean lescott is wanted by lambert
I bet NONE of these happen. especially the latter 2. for so many reasons I can't be bothered to list them all!
How many players has lambo signed from prem teams? Duh!
How would Simpson help improve our defence when he's sitting on the bench!? Cus he would not get ahead of Lowton.
Why would Simpson sign a 1 year deal you plank! He could break his leg an his career could be finished, all players want long term contracts.
>Scg87
Simpson is no better then Ireland attitude wise, I blame his nurturing at manu
13 Jun 2013 08:53:32
Leandro Bacuna - FC Groningen.
Strong rumours that a bid has been accepted for this young Dutch Winger
With all these rumours about AVFC persuing wingers I wonder how the now fully fit Albrighton feel's. Not so long ago described as future England cert.
I don't understand why we would buy another wide play.
He's not a complete wide player, he plays centre midfield for the majority of his career, with the ability to play wing (both feet) and wing full back (both sides)! great addition if you ask me! Versatility in abundance!
Yeah papers reporting he is having a medical later today.
Albrighton is not even Premier League Class. We need 4 decent wingers, Gabby, Wiemann, Tonev and Bacuna if we want to get back to where we were
After signing Tonev who can play on the wing I am surprised to see us chasing another winger (one newspaper goes as far as to say he is having a medical today!) as we had the most of our success last season without much width. Whilst Gabby and Weimann played 'wide' they in no way played as Wingers. I would be surprised if Lambert changed the set up of the team from how we finished the season.
With regards to Albrighton, he is very much in the Bannan mould for me, as in not going to cut the mustard at this level. He lacks pace and his distribution is too inconsistent which are not ideal for a wide man.
Because we haven't got a quality wide player that the club.
Bacuna has signed now. He can also play at Left Back, he is known for great crosses into the box & blistering pace. Potential for him to play in many positions.
So much for Belhanda? Shame but could never see it!
Lambert might still sign Belhanda but I doubt it now - I think if Holman leaves then Belhanda will be bought.
Guys, I hope your not expecting to much from Tonev an Bocuna, I see them as squad players in the first season coming off the bench mainly.
Im still hopeful we'll sign Belhanda but losing hope of that.
We still need a LB and I still want a CM/DM to play s long side westwood
>Scg87
Yes scg87 but everyone thought the same about Benteke, Westwood & Lowton as well. But look what happened there!
I hope bacuna an tonev can produce like benteke an Westwood have, I am optimistic but that's not likely, so let's have some realism. because we could be setting ourselves up for disappointment
>Scg87
Weimans not a natural winger and so because we've sign him he won't be played their andymore
13 Jun 2013 07:20:11
Winger we are linked with is Leandro Bacuna
13 Jun 2013 11:13:29
I hear from several sources, Lambert has serious interest in a Blackburn Rovers youngster O'Connell and a young left back from Sheffield Wednesday, !
12 Jun 2013 19:47:47
Aston Villa looking at 26 year old Danny Simpson as competition for Matt Lowton at Right Back.
He got released from Newcastle so on a free, and was only on 10k a week at Newcastle due to never getting an improved contract since joining in 2010.
Looks like a good squad player but lowton is a lot better and he will keep Simpson out the team
He will probably want 1st team football week in week out
Would be a good replacement for Alan "Mutton"
Do we not have chris herd to cover in this position, I think left back is priorty.
Would be a solid signing, bit of a thug player but I think Lambert would get that under control and on 10-15k a year would be ideal! Only as cover however (or cup run) as Matty Lowton is our main man!
Don't think we need Simpson, he's got an ego he's not good enough to have.
It was only 12 months ago Simpson rejected 30k a week from Newcastle to extend his contract (if reports are to be believed) so I think he'd want more than 15k a week.
>Scg87
Yea will be hard for any player to dislodge lowton from the team, I think we should buy a versatile centre half who can play at rb.
Lowton for England!
12 Jun 2013 18:14:16
So basically we are buying the Danish national team this summer!
Christian Erickson next?
What 2 players? I'm sure its a 11 a side game.
Erickson would be amazing
but I highly doubt lambert will singh him
12 Jun 2013 13:20:00
Nicklas Helenius has stated his desire to leave Danish club AaB, amidst reports that Aston Villa have agreed a fee for the striker.
Helenius, who has two caps for his country, scored 16 goals in 33 league games last season after netting 14 times in 2011/12.
The striker was voted Denmark's Player of the Year on UEFA's website, and is expected to fly in for a medical at Villa Park once the two clubs agree a fee. That is something that the player clearly wishes to happen
12 Jun 2013 17:22:02
Viktor fischer is the winger we have agreed a fee for.
Fischer 1 of europes top prospects. a few reasons for not believing this story. 1. ajax have champions league football 2. he will cost a BOMB and finally he is a winger but we already signed tonev.
Nearly every club in europe want him!
Surely not?! He stated he was not interested in leaving Ajax, snubbing interest from Manchester United Milan et all not three months ago!
If that's true that would be class
AFC Ajax forward Viktor Fischer has revealed he is not thinking about leaving the Amsterdam Arena in the near future, tv reports.
Fischer, 18, has enjoyed a fantastic debut season with the Dutch Eredivisie giants in 2012-13.
The 2012 Danish Talent of the Year and 2012-13 AFC Ajax Talent of the Year is reportedly being monitored by the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.
Fischer’s team-mate and compatriot Christian Eriksen has also been linked with a summer move abroad.
However, Fischer is not ready to quit Ajax, and rightfully so.
Not going to happen, Manchester United and Chelsea tracking him and last month he quoted.
“I have a lot to learn in Amsterdam, ”
“I think I’m a wise guy. Only when you’re 25 do you show how good you really are.
“I have accomplished nothing here. It would be arrogant if I thought I was done here. ”
He will not be coming to Aston Villa.
My sources believe our next target is the winger Leandro Bacuna.
12 Jun 2013 16:26:11
Aston VIlla to resign ashley young from Manchester United after moyes tells him he's not in his plans for the year
Unless this is a loan I can't see us paying the amount they would want (guessing 15+)
Wont happen wages to big and man u won't let him go after just 1 season
Haha good one! Going to take a pay cut too is he?
Yeh, right! Like that's going to happen!
Wages way too high for Lambert
Again cannot see it. I find Belhanda quite a stretch of the imagination but Young is a non starter. The wages alone are going to be huge, on top of that he was a little on the 'flash' side when we had him, with little to prove now he is not a Lambert signing.
We will likely only add to Tonev with Okore, Creswell, that Danish CF, Murphy and one other player maybe a couple of very young obscure players after that to fill the squad up.
No chance.
Now injury prone and on £100k a week.
Include that to a minimum £10m transfer fee Aston Villa are not interested.
Nor are they interested in James Milner or Gareth Barry before anyone else suggests they are.
Two actually, can't see it happening, if it is to happen I think he's more likely to join either Spurs or Arsenal.
Noway he left villa when he was needed and now he is a surprise target I doubt this very much he is not good enough for us now let him rot at utd where he wanted to be up the villa
He has been at united for 2 seasons not one
It's been two seasons
Id be happy to have him back but can't see it happening
Leandro Bacuna is our next new signing.
Has someone just said he is not good enough for us now?
A fully fit Ashley Young would be one of the first names on our team sheet. Just imagine his distribution to Benteke and Weimann
Look youngs good gabby is better now and we have signed tonev
Why sign him now
I never rated him as a player he is rubbish he can't go past players. can't tackle. he dives for fun glad he left us. he would be rotting on our bench getting paid silly money for nothing he wouldn't get into our team. if he signed for villa who would be dropped? I say no one because he is no better than what we have already fact up the villa
Should buy briddcutt for 2 mil and ros on loam
Who ever just said Gabby is better than Young, mate your clueless!
Most on here in January were saying we should get rid of Gabby because he was useless an finished. Gabby is a good player and is effective when he's on form, but he's not half the player Young is.
An Young will not be coming back
>Scg87
Sorry ill rephrase my words
Gabby will be better than young
bacuna will be better than young
also look at tonev he is the new hitzelspurger. hopefully
12 Jun 2013 09:04:16
Morning papers indicae that we have had a £4m bid accepted for Jores Okore
Hopefully a attacking midfeilder defensive midfeilder and left back to be added to!
He is travelling to Birmingham now for a medical - official!
Apology to Mr and Helenius, I said yesterday I thought he played like Crouch, I was wrong, I've watched him again on Youtube and I'll change my medication! I now believe Pl "is" outstanding, I've supported AVFC for 40 years, good & bad, in the last week I've felt fustrated by all the posts wanting Benhalda, I could'nt work out how he would benefit the team, so now he's clearly not coming, instead PL is buying someone who appears to be a perfect fit into the line up, the likes of Terry, Ferdinand & other big C/Hs are going to struggle with this player, mark my words.
Its times like this that you have to tip your hat to the organisation that Lambert has installed at Villa.
Seems to be a real sense of direction in that he wants to get new players in asap in order for them to acclimatise at the club and also bringing in young hungry players with international experience.
Loving the momentum from the last third of the season past and the fact that we are not dicking around ala MON days with transfers.
Who says Bellhanda Isn't coming it takes a while to sign a player you know so stop expecting everything to happen at once
11 Jun 2013 19:59:43
Villa are close to agreeing deals to sign Jed Steer from Norwich, Jores Okore & Nicklas Helenius. It is also understood Villa are looking at signing another winger which is believed still to be Younes Belhanda.
I take it the Cresswell transfer is not going to happen then?
Other Premier clubs now chasing his services apparantly.
Honestly never heard of Jed Steer but if he's highly rated I doubt Norwich will sell him to Lambert
Just adding a bit more meat to the bones of what I first posted here - we've had a £4m bid accepted for Okore.
Rumour has it Mike Ashley wants Darren Bent. I'm hearing that Papiss Cisse could be offered in exchange - which to me would be folly as we don't need another striker, especially one which will add nothing we don't already have/getting.
I have it on a very reliable source that pipis cisse wants to leave england fullstop, so can't see this happening.
However bent to newcastle/fulham/stoke will happen.
Maybe not Cisse but Cabaye would do nicely ;)
Leandro Bacuna is the next one i'd like to add to the list of players we shall sign. Okore is flying in for a medical today & will also have to complete a full medical before having his move completed.
Bacuna is a dutch 21 year old winger.
11 Jun 2013 17:04:04
Deal nearly completed for Danish striker nicklas helenius, rising star from aalborgs has been attracting attention from a host of top European clubs but villa have stole his signature with the attraction of Paul lambert giving youth a chance.
Helenius is known as a bulky tall striker with a lot of ability with his feet. Will be interesting to see him line up with Benteke or have Helenius/Benteke on the bench as another option with Gabby & Weimann also on!
6'5'' bean pole, who plays like Peter Crouch when he arrived at AVFC, check Helenius out on Youtube.
Unusual style of play, hopefully he can head the ball as well!
Looks like he plays a lot better than Peter Crouch mate but maybe that's because he's playing in a much lower league. He seems to be a great talent regardless
Never seen this Helenious play a full 90mins but you only have to watch
2 mins of him on YouTube to see that the only comparison to Crouch is their similar in height. Irony is all the highlights of seen of him since yesterday, I havnt seen him score a header and considering his size, that's a surprise.
Helenious looks quick, sharp turning with the ball, has fantastic quick feet and has a powerfull shot on him.
Could be another Gem.
>Scg87
Helenious reminds me of john Carew when he was between 23-26, quick ish strong, can run with the ball, eye for goal and looks a handful when he attacks the ball in the air
Helenius is known as the young & rising Ibrahimovic - seems like a £5m deal this is, will be an absolute steal like with Benteke!
Hoping he's a hell of a lot better than crouch was here. didint play well for us with a poultry goal return of 6 in 30 odd games (awful!). so hoping helenius will be waaaaaay more effective for us.
Poultry goal return? Don't bring chickens into it, that would be a fowl thing to do
Stop with the clucking puns please. Helenius would be an eggcelent signing
Looks great just saw him on YouTube but remember boskow ballaban.
I can't spel
Does that mean we are poaching Helenius?
Atleast we're only paying a
million quid ish on helenius instead of the crazy £6m that we spent on balaban
Plenty of goalmouth scrambles ahead then
Eggactly
11 Jun 2013 17:07:20
Aston Villa can confirm that the Club are in negotiations with Aalborg BK for the transfer of Danish forward Nicklas Helenius.
This kid looks quality yeah its a big step up but so was benteke from Belgium league but if we can get benteke to sign and then buy Jesus, back up right back, jores okore, cresswell, murphy, belhanda and helenius we will be quality next year. and if this can all happen b4 the 7th July b4 pre season even better
When u say we should sign jesus do u mean carlos cuellar? lol
No he means Jesus Fernandez the Real Madrid 3rd/4th keeper.
11 Jun 2013 16:20:39
Defabet is now the official sponsor of Aston Villa
Sounds/looks like Daft! Lol
that's gunna look silly on our shirts
>Scg87
You seen new kits?!
Yeah seen the new kits, an the away kit is vile! Atleast the home kit is based on the 81-82 kit.
>Scg87
10 Jun 2013 10:41:44
Any news on belhanda ed? Love to see him at villa!
He's not coming - another AVFC mythical bid for a player - go and sign Murphy now, before he goes to Norwich or Fulham or somewhere else
Belhanda isn't mistrue though. Villa usually come out & quash such rumours and then it appears on all the major national papers but it hasn't because the Express & Star don't have any proof at all.
E&S article was laughable, the only quotes they had were from Belhanda saying "I am aware of Villa's interest in me", then the express went on to say belhanda wasn't on PLs wish list. Contridiction or what lol
Rubbish paper just giving an opinion, no insider info
Montpellier president was quoted saying villa had made a bid for belhanda, so why would he lie?
>Scg87
Again, people are arguing that we must have put a bid in for Belhanda as the club haven't denied the rumour.
Lambert hasn't made any comments on anything lately (not even commenting on Tonev) with all reports suggesting he is/was on holiday. When he is back in the 'press circle' I would imagine the first question he will be asked would be about Belhanda.
I have said numerous times that I think Belhanda would be a great signing but personally feel Lambert will distance us from the reports as it is a none starter.
To people to say we have made an offer which has 'obviously' been rejected; the fact the Montpellier president said he had accepted offers from 5 clubs (of which we are supposed to be one) doesn't really stack up.
For me I just don't think its happening and was never going to.
The E&S claimed that we wouldn't sign him because Benteke was staying
Bellhanda is coming
I'm sure it'll be the first question Lambert gets asked when he gets back from his holiday & then he'll say what the situation is.
10 Jun 2013 13:57:58
Villa interested in Robson-Kanu, Aston Villa want to bring in Real Madrid's fourth-choice goalkeeper Jesus Fernandez, 24, to replace departing second-choice Shay Given
Great let's sign players from relegated clubs that will really help us lol
He scored 7 goals last season, which is really good considering he's a winger and he was playing for one of the worst teams, in a better team he could do better
So I'm guessing u wouldn't want any of qpr's player? Remy, mbia or Julio cesar aren't to your liking. Even reading have some good players, Alex Pearce!
I like Robson-Kanu but after signing Tonev not too sure Lambert will sign another winger. I expect us to play the system we played at the end of the season and with that Tonev I would assume would be the winger off the bench to add a different dimension.
I have no problem signing players from relegated clubs. Players like James McCarthy, Maynor Figueroa, James MCarthur, Chris Gunter, Adam Federici, Alex McCarthy, Alex Pearce, Adrian Mariappa, Hal Robson-Kanu, Adam Le Fondre, Stephane Mbia, Nedum Onouhoa (too name a few) would all increase the quality in our overall squad
I like kanu, I think he's a good player but we should only think about signing him if zog an holman leave
>Scg87
James Macarthur would be a tidy signing for the club as he can add a bit of steel to the midfield. I was really impressed with Sylla and think he was a bit of an unsung hero in our survival push, but if he gets injured wev no player with similar attributes.
10 Jun 2013 11:40:00
Todays Express & Star claims aston villa NOT interested in signing belhanda. so all previous posts on this subject were lies. can't say i'm surprised but I am disappointed
I commented on here a few days ago that Matt Kendrick (Birmingham Mail) had reported the same thing and was shot down with comments citing 'Faulkner was in Morocco meeting Belhanda' and 'Villa confirmed they have made a bid'.
Be interesting to see how this materialises but if he doesn't sign and Villa confirm they have made no attempt to sign him then it will make some fans look silly.
I really rate the lad and think he would have been a fantastic signing for us but some fans need to be more realistic. Someone starts a rumour that we are interested in a player and then hoards of people believe it as gospel and dispel any comments made that do not agree with what they believe. that's ridiculous
Express & Star said Weimann wasn't signing a new deal.
They have no evidence always & have no quotes or base.
Express and star say it, wow then it's 100% true and everyone else is a liar.
So because a newspaper comes out and CLAIMS that we aren't interested in Belhanda, that means it's true? Montpellier's president confirmed we had made a bid. Who bids for a player they aren't interesting in?
It is a very sketchy article if you read it properly, the author doesn't name any sources of where he gets his information, no quotes from Lambert or the Club.
Im not sure about that. most likely means that Villa reps couldn't get the thing done. Or it means he was using Villa as a tool to drive the value/interest up.
Where there is smoke, there is fire.
So becasue two newspapers suggest we're not after him, all other reports are inaccurate? Come on mate get a grip.
Nobody on here knows if we will or will not sign him for sure, but to try and suggest others are lying based on two reports from the Express and Star is comical.
Fingers crossed we do as he looks decent but i'd suggest we all just wait for an official report or at least a sniff of a medical being booked.
UTV
I bet the interest in Belhanda was if Benteke went
If everything the papers said were true, the football transfer market would be mental! Don't believe everything you read!
Im perfectly willing to believe that Villa have not lodged a concrete interest. Agents, owners and fans can hype a deal that turns out to be empty.
For people to sarcastically state that 'it was in the paper so must be true' I have to wonder where you get your sources from then. You are suggesting that something in the press can simply not be true but are prepared to believe idle gossip?! Surely they are both as truthful and untruthful as each other?
Please read below, there are comments from people stating that Villa have confirmed a bid has been made and that Faulkner was in Morocco. I am not stating that these people are lying simply that they chose to shoot down what I had heard (about the deal not happening) with something which may or may not be true based on something they heard. (Ironic or what!)
What I do find interesting in all of this is that Villa have not commented either way. If we wasnt interested then Villa may have released something to say they weren't (although they aren't obliged to)
Clubs often do this to spark fresh interest from bigger european clubs. He was linked with Spurs and Arsenal only 2 months ago. Same situation we had with Countinho in January.
We'v been very open about our transfer targets so far this summer. tonev deal was reported a week before he signed, I expect 1 of the okore or belhanda deals to come off also. if they both do we'll be a very good team next season even if benteke leaves belhanda will be able to get 10 goals from the middle of the park to ease pressure from the forward line.
Owner of Montpellier is a decent source
You cam't just claim everyone with a different opinion to one in a local paper is a liar
If an agent or an owner comes out and says we have bid for a player and we actually haven't we always come out and so no this is wrong we have no interest seeing as we haven't come out and said anythink I would say the belhanda transfer is true
08 Jun 2013 21:01:50
Ed, are Aston Villa looking at Abdulrahman? Quality player, would love to see him link up with Benteke. {Ed001's Note - I don't think so.}
09 Jun 2013 14:40:14
Avfc looking at signing will hughes from derby before kit launch next weekend
Personally I think Hughes is quality, but I wouldn't pay over 6 million as we could have another Delph on are hands when he first came, overall though he would be a great addition to the squad!
Not if they sign Belhanda, besides Murphy is a better prospect for Villa and would undoubtably be cheaper.
Got to say it as taken a fair bit of time but I thought Delph was excellent at the tail end of the season we all know lambert is going to take risks in the transfer window and a few more like Lowton, sylla and benteke and ill be over the moon
Will Hughes is the best young player in England outside of the prem he would fit like a glove
Not mentioned on this site yet, Nathan Baker-new contract, excellent potentional, home grown, sound investment.
Dale stephens is better than will hughes
I think Baker could be a top player for us in the future but feel he isn't ready for the first team this season. He is still a bit naive and does tend to lunge in.
Needs to develop his game (which will hopefully come with experience) before he is a nailed on starter
W Hughes is one of the best under 20 players in Europe, Murphy an Stephens don't come close to the potential that Hughes has, just watch him play, it's so obvious! He's a future star!
>Scg87
To the Hughes fan above, you may well be right, he may be brilliant and have outstanding potential but my point was, why would avfc buy him & belhanda, they are both young & would compete for the same position, along with other young existing players, stifiling development. I would prefer we bought Hughes but I seem to be in the minority.
I disagree that they would compete for same position as hughes is more of a dictator who will sit a bit deeper lookin to control the game spraying passes and breaking forward from deep whereas belhanda would be 1 of the 3 behind benteke if signed
My point, Hughes breaking forward (one of his assets) into the space where Belhanda is already, buy Hughes or Murphy or Belhanda at the right price, but only 1 of them, but whatever happens don't forget the talented young mf's we have at Villa already in need of games. Is Hughes that much better than Westwood/Sylla/Delph/Gardner + next gen boys.
Hughes may not be as good as Westwood, delph or sylla right now but I promise he will be within a year 2 years an I'd say Hughes would be far more creative than delph an sylla but not as good defensively.
Hughes is a CM, Belhanda is pimarily an AM/winger, so I don't think it's a matter of one or the other.
>Scg87
Hughes's isn't better then Westwood or Delph in my opinion.
I think his attacking qualities would add something to our team (similarly to Belhanda) but wouldn't be prepared to sacrifice a starting place for Westwood, Delph, Gabby or Weimann to accomodate him
Hughes is 18, right? I don't think anyone above has said he would start ahead of Westwood sylla or delph right now. I think some are looking at the bigger picture, looking 2 years ish down the line when Hughes will be 2-3 times the player that delph an sylla are, an buying him now at a 'low ish' price would be a shrude signing for the future.
Hughes is only 18, with bag's of potential, no one has said that we would'nt want him at Villa, potentially he will be fantastic (in time), this conversation started with "buying only one c/m at the right price", AVFC may well be making an offer but will he want to come to a club with so much competition from potential talent? if he does he'll be welcomed with open arms.
09 Jun 2013 10:27:22
Belhanda to sign for villa Tuesday!
Also okore but may have to wait an see until friday for this one. Utv.
Finch
Just need to complete those deals and sign Cresswell done, and to renew a contract with Weimann, and it's a top 8 finish for us next season
Villa Representatives in Morrocco negotiating with Younes Bellhanda and his representatives to tie the deal down quickly.
I heard okore is going to Chelsea?
I heard that too about the Villa reps in Morocco, and I hope it is true, as we do need to move fast to stop a champions league/ europa league team from stealing. If e do take too long, like we did for Dempsey, it could all fall through
Okore declined a move to Chelsea in Jan transfer window stating "he wanted first team football" apparantly he is happy playing in Denmark learning the game.
He sounds to good to be true!
With seemingly Jesus Fernandez coming in as a new keeper to replace Given & Weimann has signed a new 3 year deal. Now to sign Belhanda & Okore & we'll be a force next season for sure!
Wonder where this "info" came from?
Just being reported that Villa have no interest in the player. So either Villa were rejected hard, or there are some lies being told.
I put this kind of rumour in the same category as the Clint Dempsey one last year. Cloak and daggers from Villa trying to show "ambition" by apparently being interested in big name signings to appease the fans.
Message for Finch, what happened mate, Where's Belhanda?
08 Jun 2013 10:00:15
So Tonev is the first signing through the door for 3.2m euros £2. 75m and 25k a week wage he's 23 and scored 5 goals last season not bad for a winger looks like he might be a coup let's hope Bellhanda signs soon too and hopefully the likes of Murphy, Cresswell, popov, Martins-indi or Dragovic and I can see Villa having a more competitive mid table season. with continued rebuilding to take villa back to challenging for Europa football were we was 3 seasons ago
I think we may be getting Jores Okore who is a 20 year old defender from Norway, who villa apparently offered 3 mill for which was rejected but villa will be looking to up the offer, looks like a great prospect
He's danish mate but I do hope this transfer goes ahead he's strong, quick and can play his way out of trouble calmly and effectively. No sure why none of the big teams have tried to snap him up but if they're holding out for £5m we should give them it straight away! Looks like a bargain to me.
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08 Jun 2013 08:37:01
Younes Belhanda, Jones Okore, and Awron Cresswell are three remaining targets, but cover for right back is needed, and then ite just about getting Bemteke and Wiemann to sign deals
Should also try to sign Luke Murphy. Has had an influential season and if he turns out like Westwood no-one will be moaning. It looks like Belhanda has chosen Villa as his first choice and we will just have to wait and see do the others.
You mean Jores Okore, Aaron Cresswell, Benteke & Weimann I presume?
You presume correct, sorry it's because of the stupid iPhone autocorrect
I'm not bothered about murphy really
Benteke is a MUST. Okore could be good and I would welcome Creswell and Murphy too see them improve.
If we landed Belhanda it would be amazing!
Weimann on the other hand. Has come on in leaps and bounds over the past few years. But if he wants to bend Villa over a barrell then let him go. I hear Norwich want him! lmao - let him go! he has talent but is far from a top striker and would not get the chances Villa have given him elsewhere so let him have his money join Norwich and become the high earning championship striker he may badly want to be. otherwise give him a new contract and show him some talent to push his game and his humility.
Murphy, reminds me of dennis Mortimer, he carries the ball that extra 15 mitres, makes the pass that makes the difference, I think that's what's been missing. I think he would be a really good signing.
Does anyone think there is anything to read into regards belhanda not playing for morocco last night (sat 8th) nor being a sub
Weimann has signed a new contract - Officially! With Belhanda sources just getting stronger. Belhanda, Weimann, Benteke & Gabby - even better going forward!
Now to sort our shoddy defence & sell off the dead wood!
Weinmann still to agree terms, where is Tonev in your forward line up?
07 Jun 2013 22:30:40
Barry Bannan is also set to leave the club.
Does he need dropping off anywhere
He's a good back up he won't be sold
I don't know where he goes really
He's nowhere near good enough for the Prem (even as back up) and I suspect his stature will be even more of a handicap in the Championship
Mendax
Should be able to sell him to a top champ or footballing prem team. He is techinqually very good, he has great ball control and passing and could be a good buy for someone but needs to learn other elements of the game to play for Villa.
We rated him as one of our best young players a year or two ago.
Swansea or Leicester why not 2.5m and we could all be red faced in three seasons if they develop him well
I will take him anywhere he wishes to go
I think he's ok to drive himself now, he's got his license back!
07 Jun 2013 22:28:54
Aston Villa are said to be after the following players:
Troy Deeney - Watford
Shaun Maloney - Wigan
Younes Belhanda - Montpellier
Adam LeFondre - Reading
Will Hoskins - Brighton
Junior Hoilett - QPR
They aren't all confirmed, just what I have heard.
Hoilett won't happen now Tonev has come in and Bellhanda will happen providing N'zogbia goes to Monaco
What about Popov, Murphy, Cresswell, Martins-Indi, Dragovic
We will not get any of those. none of them good enough anyway apart from belhanda obviously
The top list ridiculous the 2nd list a lot more feasable with much better players. only belhanda from top list is good the rest rubbish. could do with all from 2nd list though.
I think Maloney and LeFondre both proved they are good enough last season
Maloney hmmm maybe but he's getting on a bit now. as for lefondre il jus sit here and laugh all day thinking of him at villa. need someone a lot better. we won't get anywhere signing players of his calibre he can't even get in readings team and i'd like to think we are aiming a lot higher.
Popov has already said villa are in close talks with him plus petrov has reffered him to Lambert
If we want to survive relegation we shouldn't be signing players that just got relegated. Its as simple as that!
An example of a relegation player we've signed is Ashley Young & Stewart Downing! They haven't done too bad considering they were relegated have they now!
I don't understand why Maloney keeps getting mentioned, previously when at Villa, he was inconsistant and left stating he was home sick. What's changed?
Le Fondres goal to game time ratio in the Prem is decent. Don't think he would be as bad a signing as some are sayin as a 'goal poacher' off the bench
The only good thing young and downing did for villa was made a bit of money. I don't care what anybody says, the only reason we used to be such a force is because of milner and the defence! Young had one good season then became greedy and downing is the only winger I have ever seen that cannot beat the first man with a cross. Where are they now? Out of the three milner is the only one who plays regularly and consistantly, as well as being the only one constantly being capped for england.
Young an Downing did nothing for villa? Lmfao!
Having no knowledge about football is one thing, it's all about opinion but Some people really are jealous an bitter!
Downing was outstanding for villa, especially in his last season for villa an Milner wasn't even there at that point.
Young scored goals an made goals, he was winning games on his own at times.
>Scg87
Young was superb for Villa! His set pieces and general delivery were better then anything we have had at the villa before or after over last 15 years or so and for anyone to question his impact on the team is ludicrous.
Should any new signing perform like Young did then 90% of Villa fans will be well chuffed.
As a lower league watcher, and Crewe hater - most folks will tell you Murphy has more potential than Westwood. Having been at the Villa - Chelsea game I thought Westwood had developed well - not out of place, so what could Murphy do? And he can get a few goals as well - sign him quickly!
By the end I was glad to see the back of young. He lost us as many games as he won us by being greedy, shooting from stupid angles when he could've assisted a tap in and his inability to dive was boring. Downing was a good player but if you can't see that he used us to pay his medical bills then buggared off you are blind. Like you say its an opinion and this is an opinion of somebody that hasn't missed a home game since before young and downing were at villa.
Not being funny but it wasn't downing's fault we spent £10m on him when he was injured, an we got his high level performances on a consistant basis and we got £20m out of his transfer so he didn't owe us nothing. Some fans expect players to have loyalty towards clubs but when it comes to showing loyalty towards players some "fans" forget that word
FYI I've had a season ticket for 8 of the last 10 season, so I saw a fair few home games myself.
>Scg87
It was £12.5m, we then payed £2.5 million for him to spend 3 months in american trying to fix himself. He was sold for £17m plus add-ons which weren't activated because he didn't play enough games. So we made £2m out of downing and considering they still owe us a fraction of that we're still at a loss. He had one good season for us and let's be honest, he's a bit better than shaun maloney.
To the guy who said he hasn't missed a home game since young signed for villa. You say young only had one good season? Young probably scored between 8-10 goals a season 4 seasons in a row, aswell as 10-15 assists a season, doesn't sound like you even saw him play to me, maybe you were at the wrong ground lol
On Downing, decent first season, exelent second season, one of the best players in the prem that year, an if we can all get passed being bias die hard AV fans, then we can all agree the reason Downing left was because he saw us fighting relegation for the next 2 seasons.
Doesn't really matter what we paid for Downing, he didn't set the price did he? An it doesn't really matter if we have recieved all the money from Liverpool or not, that's the club reps who agreed to that silly add on method of payment.
Facts are Young, Milner and Downing were great for us, yes we'd have all liked to keep them, but they had ambition that we couldn't match at that point in time
>Scg87
10 Jun 2013 15:48:53
Lets not get into the whole have or haven't been to every home game for 7 years because I know I have. All i'm saying is in my opinion the defence and milner where the main reason for our success, if we still had those, anybody could do young and downings job which is exactly what albrighton did. Also as for the young scored 10 goals for 4 season that's a lie as he only hit double figures once. Both our wingers have scored more goals this year than young did in any season for villa, despite playing less games due to lack of european football!
I said young scored between 8 to 10 goals a season 4 seasons in row, not 10 goals in everyone of them seasons which I was right about cus I just checked :)
An I'm guessing Young got far more assists than Gabby and Weimann have.
07 Jun 2013 22:15:58
Hewing news that a new signing is set to be announced next week. I think it will either be Younes Belhanda or Luke Murphy. Belhanda has labelled Aston Villa as his first choice according to a French Radio. And Luke Murphy has been heavily linked with Villa during the season.
According the Morrocan media Villa representatives are in Morroco talking to Belhanda so hopefully that could be him.
I cannot see how or where Belhanda will fit into the team, unless there is going to be a complete change in the style of play. As another option, his cost will be prohibitive. He is not the type of player I would have thought PL would have favoured, however, stranger things have happened.
In Lambert we trust.
Lambert was after Coutinho in January remember, obviously he has a plan in mind. Maybe make to the diamond formation?
Yes he wants to play a 4-2-3-1 last season at the end he was playing a 4-3-2-1 but I think he will use both next season Millzy B38
Coutinho is a skilled passer, fantastic through balls, Belhanda appears to be more of a shooter? not sure he will be a great team player, hopefully I'm wrong.
I'm guessing PL has the 4-2-3-1 formation in mind, with gabby belhanda an weimann as the 3 supporting benteke, belhanda will fit in no problem, he's quality, scores goals makes goals, just what we need from the AM position
>Scg87
07 Jun 2013 16:16:59
Great news tonev passes medical
Signed for £2.5m, hopefully Popov will follow him. Any news ed?
Buzzing :) great signing! Onwards and upwards! UTV VTID
That kid is a good footballer we've done well to get him god bless ya stan
Hopefully the next best thing since Ashley young
He's signed three year deal wop wop
I think we might have purchased a little gem here!
Awesome signing, looks like a game changing player wev got. Would also like to see free agent Franco Di Santo snapped up for competition too.
He as signed get in there lol
Close source saying that popov is due for a medical on Sunday. Can anyone back me up on this?
Popov will follow, he did an interview that got roughly translated into him saying he's looking forward to opening talks but he said 'these things take time, a deal might not be done until the 31st of august, the tonev transfer looks to be moving a lot faster and I hope I can follow alex to villa, we're both very excited at the prospect'
07 Jun 2013 01:07:22
First offer of around £20 million will see benteke off down London to either Arsenal or Chelski. This will depend if Arsenal will pay the high salary he wants (approx £80 grand a week). If not it's of the Chelski as we all know they have money to burn.
Chelsea don't want Benteke & Arsenal don't either! He isn't leaving now & it'll be next summer if he does at all.
You obviously didn't pick up on yesterday's news that Villa have valued Benteke at 40m minium
With Arsenals main targets being rooney & fellaini, and the FACT that Chelsea have just submitted bid's for Hulk and Cavani. Yeah right, Benteke needs to be considered a prooven world class player before a big club buys him at the moment he would be considered a gamble.
Don't Run Before You Can Walk.
And Carroll was sold for £35m by Newcastle, Liverpool were ripped off good and proper there, Benteke is worth no more than £10mil
Media is a wonderful propaganda spreader better than the fans
No more then 10m? In todays market?
Of course he is!
Benteke is worth no more than 10 mil. Are you an absolute fool
Here are some examples of players that were sold for more than £10m in the last few years, these are just off the top of my head:
Matt Jarvis
Steven Fletcher
Stewart Downing
Jordan Henderson
Andy Carroll
Gervinho
Joe Allen
Peter Crouch
Benteke is a lot better than all of these players so based on the highest fee payed there, which is £35m for Andy Carroll after scoring 11 goals in 20 games for newcastle he is worth near enough £40m. yes it is a lot of money for a player with only one year of prem experience but blame liverpool for that. I can assure you if the fee is anything less than £20m there is no point in us selling as we will never get a player as good for that money unless we take a big chance like we did with benteke. and even if the £40m isn't a fair valuation its a very good 'hands-off' warning. spurs are constantly doing the same with bale so why shouldn't we!
In todays Market after the season he has had he is worth bout £25 mill. He doesn't look the kind of player that will just fizzle away either as he wants to be in the belgium squad so he has something to aim for and will spur him on. will be worth more this time next year especially if he has a good World Cup.
Manchester city have just payed 34m for fernandinhio, and he is 28 so Benteke who is probably a better player than fernandinhio and 5 years younger with 3 years left on his contract would fetch easily 34m, compare this also with what Liverpool payed for Carroll and then try and tell me what he is worth.
So Aston Villa have put a 40m price tag on him because that is how much he is worth to our club, and if you disagree your wrong.
Why react? This whole Benteke thing is a PR stunt by our board!
Right, whoever said Benteke is only just worth £10 million, you're a moron. The person who just said that Bentke is worth more than £40 million, you're also a moron.
Strikers at the top levels should be price-tagged by the number of goals they scored last season, so about £1 million should be added for every goal they score. Benteke scored 18 league goals or 23 if you count his cup goals as well. So, in theory, Benteke should be worth around £15 million (minimum)- £25 million (and that is pushing it).
The only clubs that are really going to be interested in Benteke are Spurs and Arsenal.
Spurs- Adebayor has been off this season and are looking to get rid of him, leaving them with just Defoe as their only striker. I've also heard that Spurs want Andi Weimann from Villa as well, to open up the striking options.
Arsenal- Giroud, good player, hit and miss all season. Walcott, can he really be classed as a striker. no, not really. Podolski is apparently going back to Germany, probably Borussia Dortmund. Arsenal will probably looking for another striker.
Benteke, won't however, go to Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea or Liverpool. Liverpool can't afford another flop like they got with Carroll, no dis-respect to Carroll he's a terrific player but he was never going to fit at Liverpool this season with Brendan Rogers coming in, hopefully he'll go somewhere good, he deserves it. And the two Manchester Clubs have great Strikers anyway, and if they were going to get someone else in, there going to get a proven striker. Chelsea are going to look elsewhere.
I think your pretty stupid if you can't agree with the majority of things I've just put. Not even a Villa fan. Up the Walsall.
Dean Smith's Barmy Army.
Rubbish 15m for Benteke reason is he can easily have a rubbish season next year and flop.
What villa value Benteke at and what they get are 2 different things. In football money talks and £20 million now is better than him leaving for free in 12 months time.
If its £1m per goal why wasn't carroll bought for £11m?
Million pound a goal?u r unbelieveable mate u think u know it all. u think strikers are judged on goals only? benteke is valued 40mil by villa for the reason that they won't sell him for less. it is the SELLING clubs valuation that matters and nothing else. and what person thinks he will leave for free next year when he has 3 years left on his current deal?u clearly know NOTHING
06 Jun 2013 21:15:41
Lambert has apparently set his sights on Omar Abdulrahman, would be a real shock if he pulls this move off!
Looks absolute class skills like ronaldinho leighton vtid
His not ready for the prem belhanda is mush better
Get both to replace ireland and bannan
I can't think of a more unlikely type of player PL would try to sign.
I agree lambert would not want abdulrahman very good with ball but would NOT keep up with pace and physicality of prem no way.
06 Jun 2013 16:36:29
according to a French radio station, Belhanda has 'chosen' Villa, whether that means he has chosen them as the last place he would ever sign, or where he wants to play next season is yet unknown, VTID UTV
Matt Kendrick from the Birmingham Mail has stated from his 'reliable' sources that the Belhanda deal will not be happening and the positive noises are all coming from France and not Aston Villa
Yes but Villa have announced they have bid for the player, so shows how much "Mr Villa" knows.
Yeah because Matt Kendrick knows every thing. jafooley!
Despite Paul Faulkner being in Morocco talking to Belhanda? Strange that isn't it!
Where have Villa announced they have made a bid?
And Faulkner is in Morocco? Is this the same Faulkner who was in London yesterday getting re-elected to the FA Council?!
Guys we can't just make statements on the back of what we want! I want Belhanda as much as everyone else and was just reporting what MK had said
06 Jun 2013 15:57:34
Andy Carroll plus 5 m for benteke
Lolz - 10-15m and Carroll from another mid table team and maybe Villa would accept.5m is chicken feed, you pay him that in wages every season.
As to whether he would want to play for Liverpool - I doubt it. If he did he would prove himself a mercenary and leave next summer for someone else's outcast plus 5m no doubt
Andy carroll plus 5m for Bent!
06 Jun 2013 14:19:21
Belhanda still interested in signing for Villa, however cost will probably step in the way, and if bigger clubs come in doubtful we will be first choice. Would be a great signing as well as Aleksandar Tonev. Europa League next lads UTV
He has apparently chose us!!! over all the others. so happy if true
RMC Sport (which is the French equivalent of a web site has announced that Aston Villa are Belhanda's choice club & will begin talks next week! Buzzing!
If we get belhanda, cresswell and either zouma or okore we will have a strong team for mext season now that deplh, westwood and sylla have got some premier league experience this should be the line up
-------------------Guzan------------------
Lowton--Zouma/Okore--vlaar--cresswel
-----------delph---------sylla-------------
---------------belhanda-------------------
Weimann------benteke------agbonlahor-
Agreed but we have to stop dreaming about zouma because it won't happen unfortunately
You'd play sylla an delph ahead of Westwood??
LMAO
I'm I the only one thinking Westwood is a guarented starter over Delph or sylla
Westwood for me is the best ball player we've got and should be one of the first names on the team sheet. Definate first choice midfielder and possible captain of the future.
Delph is the definite starter out of the 3. non stop engine, doesn't shirk a challenge, runs positively with the ball, great left foot and pretty quick. future AVFC captain for sure. a legend
Westwood should play without a doubt
I think ot should be Delph and Westwood. Sylla isn't constant enough to play week-in week-out.
Yep delph and westwood. sylla is great cover though
Gardner?
Gardner will get game time I am sure. But if we continue to prosper at this rate - we'll be CL contenders in 2 or 3 years!!
CL contenders? We seem to be heading in the right direction, but going from relegation survivors to competing for 4th in a few years is a long shot. Especially with the spending power of the current top 6.
06 Jun 2013 13:32:28
Sources in Denmark suggest that Aston Villa have had a £3million offer rejected for Ivorian-born defender Jores Okore, who plays for Nordsjaelland in his adopted country.
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan is emerging as a loan target for Championship side Leicester City, despite breaking back into the first-team at the end of last season
And Villa have slapped a 40m price tag on Benteke to attempt to fend off bidders wanting to snap Benteke up on the cheap
Not sure about Okore bid although it is in danish papers. However all is true in that post except leicster city I don't know that for sure but a prem or championship loan is what Bazza needs
06 Jun 2013 11:38:15
How true is the ireland going to stoke deal? I hope 101%
06 Jun 2013 10:09:43
Paul Lamberts top transfer targets for 2013/14 season are:
Younes Belhanda - creative playmaker to assist Benteke
Jores Okore - Rock solid at the back to play with Vlaar
Aaron Cresswell - To replace the shakey Bennett. Very similar to Lowton.
Aleksandar Tonev - young and creative highly rated by petrov
"The French side have slapped a £12million price tag on the midfielder who has told Villa he is ready to snub Inter Milan, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray to sign for them. "
Seems Belhanda is looking more likely with every passing day!
I heard we are looking at bringing in Danny Rose instead of Cresswell, but Cresswell would be a good addition & would push Bennett.
Thanks for a very insightful post.
Nice list, it would be exciting to start 13/14 with these players, personally I would like to see Murphy & Cornelius rather than Belhanda at AVFC.
Danny rose would be a great signing. (i know people will disagree) but i'm not sure left back is as much of a priority as we think. we got bennett who I don't think is that bad and will get better also we have young stevens who was ok til he got injured and although they're cb's clark and baker can both slot in at lb to an acceptable level if needed aswell.
I would not want danny rose playing for Villa
I disagree, the leftback position is very important. As we don't play with any wingers, our full backs are the only source of width for us. So a good left back in the mould of lowton, would give us good balance. Also a strong centre back is needed as we leaked way to many goals.
Agree with baker filling in at cb but for you to put that Bennett ain't that bad is laughable it really is! He stuck out like an inept sore thumb that put loads of pressure on Clark and vllar.
If you want confirmation of this then watch us against man u from the kick off and you will see what the rest of the league see's!
I don't agree with the statement that Baker and Clark can play LB to an acceptable level and feel a new LB is as much a priority as a new CB. Not necessarily to come in and kill Bennets chances but to enhance his game. Cresswell and Bennett vying for that 'Number 3 Shirt' can only be good for us.
Unfortunately Enda Stevens just isn't good enough for this level.
Why not mate?surely all villa fans want a better squad and rose would be our no. 1 left back if signed.
Benteke won't be there by all accounts so I wouldn't start planning who will be playing with him just yet!
If you look at where teams attack most against a Villa side, its all on the left as their wingers target Bennett which pushes Sylla back to help Bennett.
What happened to the Luke Murphy Deal as well?
Which team have you been watching? Sylla always plays on right side of the 3 central midfielders. Not sure how he gets pushed back to help Bennett from there?
Delph should be pushed back but he's too busy missing sitters xD
Dont diss delph please lol he will be our best player in a few years providing he stays injury free
05 Jun 2013 19:42:48
Benteke & Weimann are in the Villa kits for the new season - you'd expect that that means they'll be at Villa Park next season then!
Villa want 40m for benteke he will be here for 1 more year at least
With Villa putting a £40m price tag on Benteke, I don't think he will be going anywhere at all now.
Benteke priced at 40 mil
I doubt Benteke will be sold now. Even if we do pull off the signing of Belhanda, Villa bid for Coutinho & Dempsey in previous windows & that was in addition to Benteke, why would the same sort of player wanted to help Benteke be a replacement for him?
Nope not necessarily, suarez was in the new liverpool kit and he's off!
Would still rather keep benteke but if we get 40 mil for him we could get a very strong squad. so either way, we ain't getting relegated. will finish between 9th and 12th I reckon.
Benteke has taken to twitter to say he wants to stay at Villa. So what I don't understand is why don't the press stop with the quotes which the player has dismissed as untrue?
40 m is ridiculous more like 15-20 m be honest
How is 40mil ridiculous when torres was 50 and carroll 35?benteke far far better than both. only thing ridiculous is the price tag too small if using the torres carroll scale
Think your missing the point, It's a back away unless your going to pay stupid money quote.
His only just 22 has a lot of playing time left that's why his worth 35-40m he will be the new drogba
How much is benteke worth? Well if lukaku was bought a few seasons ago for £19 million, without scoring a single premiership goal. How much is Benteke worth? Benteke is in the Belgium starting line up, whereas lukaku is on the bench. How much is Benteke worth? I hope this puts it to rest all those who say Benteke is worth only £10 million, when in fact his worth a lot more.
Teams can value their players at whatever they want. Look what spurs did to keep modric. Simple logic
05 Jun 2013 12:05:53
Aston villa set to bid 10 million on Danish superstar Andreas Cornelius as Aston Villa are set to sell Darren Bent herd this from some close sources to Aston Villa
I also herd this rumour from a reliable source but I heard it was only an 8 million bid
No chance as Stoke and Everton are after him
I have recently herd that Aston Villa are in poll position to sign him for a cheeky 7 million as Bent is on his way out
And just were is Bent suppose to be going? Surely your 'close source' told you that?
Who's the guy that put no chance?! Your telling me he would turn villa down for stoke loool because they play such attractive football don't they
Why on earth would anyone rather go to stoke than villa?ridiculous lies get spread on this. I want to see some REAL stories please not a load of fake crap. been linked to about 20 players in last month and signed NONE. SORT IT OUT
Villa are looking better than Stoke do & Everton will either totally sink or soar next season!
Cornelius is more Arsenal's sort of player, young, lots of talent & a small enough price tag.
Berbatov wants out of fulham, bent will go there and take over berbatov's wages
Yes this rumour looks very reliable as I have herd his name tossed around a few times aswell really hope so he looks really talented but I would rather just keep benteke
I mentioned this on the banter page that he would be a great signing
05 Jun 2013 09:55:13
Christian Benteke is set to sign an improved contract as Aston Villa have told him he will be sold after the world cup next year, villa know they carnt keep hold of him but the know that they can get top dollar for him in the world cup transfer window. Christian also feels that he owed a debt of gratitude to Paul Lambert and has stated he will stick around for one more season. The more speculation the higher his value will rise.
As much as I'd love this to be true I don't believe it, far to much speculation about him leaving. how do you know this?
Okore, belhanda and benteke for another season and i'd be over the moon!
Says it all that you would rather believe that he is going due to speculation, instead of believing that he will stay at the club you support. He won't be sold this transfer window, and my source is not relevant only the information I am provided with.
As I said, hope it's true!
Why would he sign an improved contract, probably a 4/5 year deal, if he was going to leave the next season?
The club could just dig it's heels in and keep him there til his contract dwindles down to 2 years then sell him?
He is on a tiny wage at the moment, rumoured to be around £25k-£30k p/w. If he is our star player he wants £60-70k p/w.
Who are these mindless people who have nothing better to do than make up lies, Benteke will not sign a new contract he knows that the top 6 clubs are looking at him, as well as clubs in Europe, what has a better pull on him, the Saltley Gasworks, HP sauce the Bull ring Tipton Flyover, Birmingham has nothing to offer him
Because not only will he be more likely to stay if we double his money but also all of the best young players this season are getting improves contracts. Lowton, westwood and weimann are the others I believe. Not to mention the fact that if he signs a contract other teams will no to keep off
I think even if he will leave next summer he will still sign a new contract here. Why would you stay on 25k for 12 months when you can get 40/50k for the same period in time.
Unfortunatey loyalty in football is almost non existence these days and if Benteke stays this season and signs a new 4/5 year deal I still expect him to go next summer (if he has a season similar to this one) and I wouldn't be surprised if teams try and get is sorted before the world cup kicks off because if he performs in Brazil then his value will be even higher.
Benteke will stay and the Hp sauce factory shut ages ago, now its made in the netherlands so why make a stupid pointless remark like that. Keep to football rumours.
Villa will give Benteke a new deal, up his wages & he will leave next summer but they can just use the new contract of Benteke's as a bargaining chip to get another few million next summer!
These mindless people that supposedly make up lies? How can a rumour be a lie its not the truth or a lie, nor is it a fact. IT IS A RUMOUR, hence the name of the website.
Maggots for Brains.
The reasons Benteke would sign a contract extension are simple
> More money
> To put a reasonable fee release clause in his contract
> An agreement that the club will let him go to a CL club if they offer a good deal
05 Jun 2013 09:09:24
Villa this morning are rumoured to be discussing a transfer for Jores Okore, of which there will be a rumoured £3m transfer fee.
Finally! a solid centre back! Apparently the cost will be closer to £5m than £3m though. With the additions of Belhanda, Popov & Tonev looking likely - Villa look to be making strong additions for next season! Up the Villa!
The fee was rejected apparently. But their is a mutual respect between both clubs ands they won't rush the sale with villa but it looks like a possible deal just a waiting game.
Danish media are now reporting a fee in excess of 3m has been accepted
05 Jun 2013 08:13:34
Alexsander Tonev will travel to Birmingham on Tuesday to finish the deal of joining Aston Villa.
Well it's Wednesday now and nothing?
I'm guessing they mean next week as this was posted today
Too late he's passed his medical, packed his bags and gone on holiday.
05 Jun 2013 00:47:31
Aston Villa have signed Younes Belhanda for £13m
You mean we've made a bid!
Its like reading the script for JACKONORY when you read the comments on this site, Wake up Villa fans, its silly season time
04 Jun 2013 19:03:09
Do you think the Belhanda rumours are true Ed? I really hope so- would show Benteke and everyone our ambition {Ed001's Note - there has been interest from Villa and Newcastle throughout last season, so it would make sense if they were true. Villa had him watched multiple times, though it could be the media know this and are just speculating. I am not sure, I don't know anyone involved there to try and get info from.}
"Aston Villa is a great club with a big history playing in the best league in the world, so let's see what will happen. " From Belhanda himself when asked if he was moving to Aston Villa FC.
04 Jun 2013 10:19:12
Chelsea now look at Benteke, Can Villa really have any hope of keeping him?
Benteke will know Chelsea have Lukaku who Mourinho has said will be playing in Chelsea colours next season - why would they require Benteke!
While they will have Lukaku there are doubts about Torres's future and Ba has not really brought forward his Newcastle form. Although I never started this post I can see that Chelsea possibly would be interested
Lukaku & Benteke play the same way - having 2 of the same types of players is madness. Torres will be a Chelsea player next season!
He hopes
Madness?
Lukaku snaps his leg during the first minute of the season and is out for 9 months; having an ideal like for like replacement seems sensible to me (and visa versa)
Villa - Fulham @ VP. No Gabby and we lacked pace and a threat breaking on the wings. A similar player would have fitted into the team and enabled us to play the same way.
Villa - Chelsea @ VP. Once Benteke was sent off the game changed because we had no outlet of his ilk (pace, power and ability). We pushed Gabby through the middle and the whole dimension of the team changed. Yes we only had 10 men but we were on top and if we had been able to sacrifice another position (CM/LB) and bring on a like for like striker we would have won that game in my opinion.
While I am an advocate of Plan's B and C, I see more sense in having more players that fit Plan A.
Not so mad after all.
04 Jun 2013 09:56:21
I am excited about the prospect of belhanda joining from montpellier I've just been reading it on my iPad. There president saying villa are the only English team to have made an offer. If we sign him and a few more quality players I can see top 10 battle for us next year
Utv
He's class 7m is what we've believed to have offered
He's valued at £10m plus so it'll take more than £7m plus I can't imagine no other clubs have made offers for him
Sounds like £12m is the price required. A chance that it could be a little lower but with all the competition for his signature 7m is far too low an estimate in my book. If Villa did land him though I would be delighted.
Just Cresswell, Murphy, Belhanda and centre half possibly another centre forward too and we will be in great shape. provided we keep Benteke
The problem is have you seen the other teams who have bid. Ac, Inter, At Madrid and Galatasary. Can Lambert really convince him to come?
What a signing if he can!
Montepellier have stated he can leave for 12-14m euro's roughly around 9m-11m
We could chuck I N'zogbia as part of a player plus cash deal
He was in the French tots last season and clubs where going to bid 25m+ for him, the only reason he stayed is cause they won the league and got a champions league place. If we get him I honestly think it is another benteke deal where he will be absoulty class UTV!
Spurs fan here. Saw that you have been interested in Belhanda on numerous websites so I thought I would visit the page. And I totally agree with this. I know you struggled this season but i've noticed when you play at your best you can beat anyone and could challenge top 10 next season but consistency will be key which you lacked this season. However, I believe there is real quality in Aston Villa and you have a fantastic manager. You're team is also very young with the likes of Benteke being aged 22 I believe. I think u need to strengthen in places such as attacking and Belhanda would bring creativity and he has a good shot on him too! And I also believe you need to strengthen your defence. Centre backs should definitely be key this summer for you. You probably are linked with many and I don't know who they are but I think you should try and get steven caulker on loan. I'm not just saying this as it would benefit my beloved spurs but he is a young, fast solid defender who has great aerial ability.
I think if you make these signings along with other players for depth or maybe even to start for you I think you could do well next season and shock people
Hope he does come and maybe he will he has said he wants to play prem football we are only club from prem to bid and he wants a club with big history check again. And if he doesn't come o well move on gtta realise the good fact about this move we are willing to spend 11m on 1 player can only be good and a sign randy is getting the cheque book out again. maybe al hamidi can have a chat with him plus tonev looks quality not sure bout popov
04 Jun 2013 09:17:58
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has claimed that Aston Villa are one of five clubs to have made a bid for Younes Belhanda. The other clubs reported to have lodged an offer are AC Milan, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray.
(errm, who would I join? A relagation fight or champions league football? )
Its spelt relegation mate
I think Belhanda would be a real coup for us and a statement of intent from Lambert to the likes of Benteke.
However, in a straight fight it would appear that all the other clubs interested have more to offer.
I really believe we will be nowhere near relegation come the end of the season
How ever you spell it we know the meaning, and with out Benteke and Wiemann that's your direction
We'll see mr keyboard warrior
Its spelt weimann lol and he isn't all that important and could easily be replaced. I do like him but he's a bit of a headless chicken and also arrogant
Sounds like a Norwich fan. lol
Worry about your own top scorer trying to engineer a move to a bigger club. its Hearts of Melbourne isn't it ahahah small club
The season is over, and still fans from other clubs come to our rumours page.
We know what you are; We know what you; Obsessed with Villa that's what you are
RVW is the top striker and without benteke or wienann I can't see where villa will get goals
You're right there. As with them we'd only have 9 players on the pitch, oh hang on a second no, we'd have two other strikers playing in their position. And unlike that small club on the A14 somewhere east of here, I can't remember their name, villa are actually a big club with obvious potential meaning we can lure top players here! If you still don't agree that we are twice the club you ever will be look at our last 10 sales and look at your last 10 sales!
Gabby, Drennan, Bent, Burke
If Villa sell off anyone - we always have a backup plan. You don't sell someone & then just pocket the cash & buy no replacement if its your star player.
04 Jun 2013 08:34:19
The Montpellier chairman has declared that four clubs have made concrete bids for Younes Belhanda. Those clubs are AC Milan, Inter Milan, Galatasaray, and Aston Villa.
Belhanda is a 23 year old Morocan attacking midfielder and would be a fantastic signing, however it would be very difficult to sign him as we don't offer championsleague football however he said he would preferably play in either England or Germany, and play for a historic club, maybe there is a chance
5 clubs have enquired bout him but Villa are the only club to of made a formal offer as qouted by their club president yesterday
04 Jun 2013 08:10:59
Villa are closing in on signing Belhanda in an attempt by Lambert to show the ambition of the club to the star players of Benteke & Weimann.
04 Jun 2013 07:59:02
Aston Villa have bid a concrete offer of £13m for Younes Belhanda which was announced in a press conference last night as the Montpellier President Louis Nicollin announced the deal.
Belhanda is now set to travel to Birmingham to discuss personal terms of a move. {Ed002's Note - You are a little wide of the mark. There have been recent offers from five clubs although one has subsequently stepped away from the table. Belhanda will move this summer but he is not yet on his way to AV for any discussions.}
03 Jun 2013 18:51:56
Popov & Tonev are expected to have medicals in a week's time & then wrap up deals to join the Villa on 1st July.
Popov from west brom doubt it very much
Hopefully with Popov, Tonev & Belhanda we'll be a great side next season! Hope we can get a new left back & centre back & I really think we'll be a top 10 side next season!
Not that Popov mate haha, we want a good player, not some bloke from WESTBROM haha. the Popov from Kuban in Russia buddy.
A few suggestions on twitter say that Tonev has arrived in the UK
03 Jun 2013 18:30:55
Kurt Zouma mark my words you heard it here 1st i've just put £500 on him joining the Villa as I know a guy who has told me thing which sound very interesting.
Sounds like the words of a bent bookie
Your friend might have just made you look like a complete person
You are the same guy who posted that other false line about Zouma. It ain't going to happen, not on any day of the week that has the letters YAD anywhere near the end of their structure.
Quality young defender could do with a strong youngster like him to strengthen the defence
Buddy, I so hope your confidant is correct, the thought of loosing £500 on a rumour would destroy me.
I think you have not really put that bet on. It would of been more believable if u said 50
My mates just told me David villa is signing because it's his last name :/ fool
Waste of money, on the bet not the player, he's class
03 Jun 2013 10:44:59
AVFC set to sign Saint-�tienne ace kurt zouma as he is coming into the last year of his contract. Kurt is said to be really happy about joining the premiership and said it will be a exciting challenge.
If true then best signing possible. mark my words zouma will be world class and I bet he will gain over 100 france caps by time he retires. only 18 but I really would have thought he will go to a top club unfortunately
Great prospect but if available I would assume a top European club would snap him up as one for the future (similar to Varane and Real Madrid a few years back)
He's going to Russia allegedly not AVFC?
Mark my words Cobblers, he will never wear the Villa shirt
I wonder how many people base their future star predictions just from playing Football Manager? Lol
He's close to joining Anzhi mate
Funny u say that I had zouma for villa from age 18 til he retired on football manager and he was SOLID. but seriously I have watched him 5-6 times for st. etienne this season on espn and he is actually class.
Football manager NEVER lies. seriously. anyone that plays it enough will know this. ha
In fairness I have him on fifa and fifa manager and he's just as good on all of those so he's definitely rated by EA and SEGA lol
Doria for botafogo would be a class signing
In fairness I have him on FIFA, lol come up with some real Intel. Put your smart phone down and get back on your PlayStation Muppet
Cherno samba sign him up!
02 Jun 2013 16:50:58
Tobias Levels is rumoured to be a target now.
02 Jun 2013 10:40:09
Any news on benteke?
Official enquiry from Liverpool, who were quoted £20 million. Also interest from Arsenal and Spurs. Realistically, he is likely to be sold this summer for about £15 million, maybe less
Lambert & Lerner will be looking for £30m for Benteke, no question about it. He is raw talent that will fit in anywhere, but hopefully he will honour his contract. As Lambert stated " he is under contract and will not be going anywhere. "
What planet are you? he will not be sold for under 20 million. if someone wants him now then I would ask for 30 million.
Realistically, if we sold Barry for £18m & Milner for £24m + Ireland. Benteke is worth £30m.
You are of course taking the Mick?
Liverpool sold Torres for 50 mil and bought Carroll for 35 Mil.
If we do sell, those are the kind of figures we should be negotiating around
Mendax
If Liverpool paid £19m for Downing, then CB will be £20m at the very least.
But considering they have zip Euro football next season and are in decline, why would he go there? Surely he would stick it out for a better move?
We would be daft to sell for anything less then 25m!
There's is the inevitable threat of Benteke being in a strop next season and not givin his all but with a World Cup coming up and potential bad attitude rep it could create I don think he will.
If he goes then so be it as long as its on our terms
Nope. None of those previous transfers have any relevance to what clubs will offer for Benteke.
An unsettled player, with just one good season in the PL. means Benteke is worth about £10 million. Given he is under contract and that strikers come with a premium, means clubs might pay £15-20 million.
If we are using this scale, Suarez will be sold for 4million to Real Madrid
If Liverpool say they want £50m + for Suarez, we know they'll have money. Also, Spurs don't want Benteke they want Damiao & Arsenal have lots of cash & Villa will know that & up their prices like we did with Man City.
Benteke twice the player torres is so theoretically we want 100 million. u scouse jokers 15 million in your dreams
Arsenal have jus signed yaya sanogo young french striker in same mould as bentekkers so I seriously doubt gunners want him.
These moronic opposing fans thinking benteke is gunna be sold for £15m are showing they have no knowledge about football whatsoever! Absolute fools!
>Scg87
Why do scousers think every player in the world wants to join them get real their best player will be off soon suarez using Liverpool now a little club to engineer a move to a big club benteke getting slagged to the ground nothings happened yet so get off his back he's going nowhere
Don't talk crap, Benteke will go to the highest bidder, he is in this game to make a living, get rich and retire young with Millions in the bank, Villa get ready to wave him good by, on deadline day.
I don't think many Villa fans disagree with the fact that Benteke wants to earn millions and play in the Champions League.
What almost all disagree with is the pitful valuation that some Liverpool fans have on a player who had an outstanding season, is young and also has three years remaining on his contract.
Villa fans have become used to selling its best players, so I don't think that is at all relevant in this discussion
Why be a fan that says they're going to sell our best player, support him or get on the bus and go up st Andrews
4 of the top 6 clubs are now prepared for battle over Benteke's signature, Spurs are leading the way with a bid of £23. mil
He is worth 15 million no more he has only played 1 season in england ba cisse jellavic all scored goals in there first season but haven't been as good in there 2nd
I like how people say is "worth" this or that amount.
He is "worth" whatever price Villa put on him, especially with three years left on his contract lol
Irony!! :) Liverpool fans saying benteke is only worth £15m cus he's only had 1 good season, Liverpool were stupid enough to pay £35m for Carroll after less than 1 season in the prem lol
Totally agree, they should all buy a copy of "football for dummies " as they don't know what they're talking about.
02 Jun 2013 10:19:22
Liverpool have enquired about the availability of Benteke. Almost certainly a sign that LFC know Suarez will be gone in the summer, with both Real and Athletico bidding £35 million.
No idea what the Villa response was to the enquiry but all the indications are that Benteke wants to leave. Would have assumed he wanted a club which qualified for the Champions League but maybe money will be the ultimate draw for him.
Looking at £15 million move maybe closer to £18 million
Shove that 15-18m up your arse, no less than 25m
Lmao in your dreams £15 million? and why the hell on earth would he want to join the pool with no europa and champions league, get real. Don't believe the hype and stop believing everything you read you amateur. He's not leaving this season. Period!
We REALLY don`t want him thanks. not even on a free. He reminds me of Heskey. Maybe Stoke will take him off you.
Regards LFC
He won't go for 15 million, over 20, he's class and is only going to get better, plus Arsenal and flopspurs are in for him too.
No way he'll go for less than £20m
It will be 25million plus if he goes, Lambert has said before nothing under 25mil. Why would we sell a player who is going to be world class in year or so for 15/18mil? fans of other clubs are so deluded if you think we will sell Benteke for anything near 15/18mil.
More naive fans sadly.
Benteke wants to leave. More reports linking him with Spurs and Arsenal. But the Liverpool enquiry occurred in the past 48 hours.
As I said - if you can read - that the lack CL football may be a factor but in the end, money is everything.
And you are kidding yourselves if you think Benteke will be sold for more than £20 million.
Now everyone knows he is unsettled, the price will drop
"Lmao in your dreams £15 million? and why the hell on earth would he want to join the pool with no europa and champions league, get real. Don't believe the hype and stop believing everything you read you amateur. He's not leaving this season. Period!"
Ed - any way we can frame this amateurish comment for future reference? Something to laugh at when Benteke is sold for £15 million in the summer
"He won't go for 15 million, over 20, he's class and is only going to get better, plus Arsenal and flopspurs are in for him too. "
Yep. Reported this morning. But the price will drop now that everyone knows Benteke wants out. Expect about £15-20 million, paid over 3 years
You REALLY don't want him? despite him single handedly ruining your defence both times we've played you and scoring a hat-trick in 180 minutes against you? its quite clear that you're only saying you don't want him because you won't get him. any team in the world other than maybe barcelona and bayern munich would love benteke in their team.
Benteke is a villa player & doesn't want to leave but shall leave in the summer of 2014 probably!
Remember those days not long ago when scousepool tried to get hold of Gareth Barry by devious means. Same tactics and the result will be the same. Unsettle the player then miss out totally as another club come up with the money. Benteke will stay and play his part as a Villa player this coming season and then he will sadly move on, but not to scousepool. The big 4/5/6 all use the same tactics, hint, rumour, nudge until the player believes everything that's going on.
Many years ago Steve Hodge left Villa and went to Spuds following a world cup where a Spuds manager was involved with the team. He came home and packed his bags down to the lane. Remeber Yorke, walked into Gregorys office and told him that he was going to play for MUFC. I don't believe that they were given permission to speak to him let alone agree a transfer.
Great by media standards that's Liverpool out of the running, one there fans said they don't want him. That is pritty much the standard of the storys your taking as fact.
I'l gladly keep our "new heskey".
More reports. have you read them? Its the same report rehashed again and again. He may go but to say were naive, I think you should start reading more then just the headline.
Is there actually a Liverpool fan who just said they don't want him and that he reminds him of Heskey?
What an absolutely delusional moron!
LMFAO
Downing wanted out of Villa
Went to Liverpool for 20mil
Benteke is 100 times the player that Downing is.
Thanks for playing and good luck trying to replace the parrot Suarez. he wants out too by the way, I guess he's worth 4mil now
Liverpool may not have the lure of CL football but the are a lot closer to it than Villa, they are a much biggger club with much more potential.
That may be true but what we're all saying is why would Benteke chose Liverpool when he has been linked to a range of better clubs who can offer champions league football. He'll go nowhere unless someone pays £25m which in todays market, is easily affordable to these clubs.
Liverpool don't want a big guy up top as we've seen with Carroll. Idle speculation by bored scousers living in the past
Like the comment signed LFC about the similarity to other strikers. don't want him! Your sign off says it all. Little F. Chance.
Another story to sell papers, you read what ever nonsense is in the sun, mirror or any other paper. For example the sun wrote a story about falcao, by a sports journalist that went to university got a degree in sports journalism and he still Diddnt have the initiative to realise that falcao was in fact Colombian not Argentinean!
02 Jun 2013 09:41:29
Music to my ears. I've just read Swansea want Barry bananan for 2 mill! I'll drive him there myself
I'll pay your petrol money
If bannan is sold this summer I will throw a party at my place, details of which shall be confirmed after sale completion. I actually think that if paul lambert had have realised how awful he was sooner as in pre-season sort of time and bought in sylla we'd have been a lot further away from relegation!
Are we talking about our invisible man? Great shame but he has not fulfilled the hopes that everyone had for him.
Have never rated Bannan as he has never had the pace, brain or quality to compliment a slick attacking team which Villa are (when at our best) and will never be a top player. He may actually fit in with Swanseas style of play (keeping the ball in Midfield) but to get 2m for him is happy days for us and adds a bit more into our coffers.
Laudrup has an eye for a quality player. Barry Bannan is a very talented lad and he will prove this in the Swansea side. Shame that VP did not get behind him.
I rate him, I think he needs a loan to a prem team
02 Jun 2013 00:07:13
Aston Villa set to offload both Ireland to stoke and Bent to Fulham/QPR. The villains also will sign Luke Murphy and Aaron Cresswell once we seal contracts with the likes of Benteke/Weimann/Lowton.
The new kit to be revealed on the 14th June.
01 Jun 2013 21:06:41
3Three of 6Six players soon to be joining the ASTON VILLA FC revolution.
Alexandar Tonev
Memphis Topay
Cresswell
Topay or depay?
Its depay and can't see psv sellin 1 of their top youngsters
Cant find anything about 'memphis topay'. are u sure the spelling is right?
Don't you mean Memphis depay
I think you mean Memphis Depay the PSV player
Topay? Whom exactly will Memphis be paying? If you mean Memphis Depay? He is staying at PSV.
Memphis Depay you mean, yup that would be one of the signings of the season and would make Paul Lambert a Transfer Window Messiah, however it's very unlikely but I would "absolutely luv it", he would fit right into our attacking nature and has blistering pace
The player from psv we'r after is dries mertens. Surely if we can get him in it may convince bentekkers to stay
There's so many young good players as well as the like of dries mertens and eric pieters at PSV. i'm not sure anybody knows who we're after.
01 Jun 2013 03:35:01
Aston Villa have seemingly landed their man in Alexandar Tonev as the club have now agreed a fee of 2.5mil with Lech Poznan.
Two or three more signings of this nature should see Villa add the right amount of spice to a young and hungry squad and should see them push for a top ten position in the league this coming season
01 Jun 2013 09:16:33
Aston Villa have agreed a GBP 2. 5 M deal with Lech Poznan to sign Bulgarian winger Aleksandar Tonev, according to media reports.
The 23-year-old winger, who has played 11 times for his country, is expected to finalize the transfer this weekend.
According to The Sun newspaper, sources close to Tonev say the lure of the Premier League swung the deal for Villa ahead of a host of top European clubs.
Recent reports suggested that the likes of Celtic and Werder Bremen were also in negotiations for the promising Bulgarian.
Meanwhile, it has also emerged that Aston Villa are interested in snapping up another Bulgarian international. Paul Lambert's side may sign Kuban Krasnodar striker Ivelin Popov, according to Russian media reports
Talks have begun for Villa to sign Popov it seems!
There in talks but that's it the club has agreed a fee with both Celtic and Aston villa its now down to the player on who he wonts to play for
Well the only thing Celtic have over us is champions league football, and they are never going to win it, so that leaves either recognition and/or the ability to play against world class players, but I think you would get more recognition with the World Cup coming up by playing I the EPL, and you would play against more world class players, we also have the ability to pay higher wages, Birmingham is a better place to live than Scotland and finally, we have Petrov, who is Bulgarian and was playing for Bulgaria when Tonev was a teenager so he will be a role model - he is ours