14 Jul 2015 19:40:11
Have you ever thought about what would happen with all these players that Villa are bidding for at the moment should a super rich buyer were to be announced. Instantly their asking prices would shoot through the roof so I am not too surprised that we are hearing that the deal as fallen through, it could possibly save millions. Also making it appear that we are prepared to keep Benteke makes other clubs realise that they will have to pay 32 million if they want him. There is a lot of games played within football these days, just a thought.

1.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 20:13:43
Totally agree.
Watch this space!!

2.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 20:40:57
I seem to recollect Randy getting getting back on his jet and flying home when a deal with deadly fell thro, only to fly back a few days later to complete. I am sure there is an element of bluff going on from one party or the other so I wouldn't be too surprised if something contrary were to be announced.

The 6 week exclusivity period was released by the club, timmys comments, albeit maybe 100% accurate, don't hold the same gravitas.

My gut feeling - keep watching this space, because it ain't over till its over.

3.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 20:45:42
My thoughts are this Flackie,the deal itself as been shrouded in secrecy since day one with people neither being told anything at all about it's progress nor indeed the buyers identity, so now all of a sudden how is it that everyone is stating that it as fallen through. I have not read anything of this coming from Lerner himself or from anyone who is directly conected to the deal, so until such time that an official statement is released concerning the deal I myself will be remaining sceptical on what I am hearing.

4.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 20:47:27
My thoughts are this Flackie, The deal itself as been shrouded in secrecy since day one with people neither being told anything at all about it's progress nor indeed the buyers identity, so now all of a sudden how is it that everyone is stating that it as fallen through. I have not read anything of this coming from Lerner himself or from anyone who is directly connected to the deal, so until such time that an official statement is released concerning the deal I myself will be remaining sceptical on what I am hearing.

5.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 21:28:37
Sherwood said "I think it's dead now, to be honest." Please note the use of the two words "I think" which is not really stating that he knows anything for sure and the press just fill in the blanks to make the story how they wish it to be perceived.

6.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 21:40:50
I reckon you may have a point there, I think Sherwood is pretty clever with his press releases, taking pressure of players etc. I think his statement about Benteke's release clause at the end of the season was masterful. Chased away all the jokers and laid it out straight, either you pay or forget it.

Maybe this is another ploy of his, as you all have mentioned above.