28 Jul 2013 09:06:46
Leaked news from villa scouting team.
No1 priority from Paul Lambert is to get a Quality Attacking Midfielder.
Nobody really knows who is on the shortlist.
This is not a rumour but fact, HoweverGeorginio Wijnaldum seen talking to our scout as recommended by Bacuna
Wijnaldum is a terrific PROSPECT he is no where near developed enough to be expected to take on a huge role in my opinion.
I have mentioned it before, he has a very high ceiling and has oodles of ability.
Polar opposite to someone like Dempsey for example (who has also been mentioned in another rumour below).
I have to make myself clear, I am a big fan of the lad, but it would worry me slightly that he might be thrust into what I would consider "the missing link" role for us.
Massive upside might be enough to sway Lambert and I wouldn't be over critical if we went through with it as I trust Lambert.
Leroy
Wijnaldum would be the perfect signing I think, paul lamberts type of player too.
does anyone know if the newport county game is on avtv or if there is anywhere to watch it?
To Leroy. I agree with most of your posts especially when things are eloquently put with intelligence rather than a follow on diplomacy of already existing media waffle.
But the question is who would you recommend if given the chance a marquee signing of high ability/prospect AM under 24yrs
I seriously believe grealish will be a superstar and save the club a potential 20 million purchase the boy is that good I went down and watched him yesterday against newport and the boy was on another planet to everybody else newport resorted to just kicking him and he still wanted the ball all the time I can't wait to see him break through to the 1st team
I have commented in the past about how good Grealish will be, the kid has a huge amout of talent. I regret to say I haven't watched him so much recently, would you now say he is ready to step into the first team this season?
I think he should definitely be dipped in and out of the 1st team this season he took a few whacks yesterday and was more than up to the physical battle I was very impressed
Hello to the above commenter. and thanks (i think :)) for the feedback.
If I was given between 10-15mil (as that is what I consider the minimum amount it would take to obtain a marquee signing in today´s market), I would attempt to bring in one of the following -
Son Heung Min (Hamburg)
Totally two footed, ridiculously high work rate, great motor and already 13 caps for South Korea. Recently was purchased however and signed a 4 year deal.
Regardless, he is amazingly skilled and lethal in front of goal and very versatile. Will be a star.
Florian Thauvin (Lille)
10 goals from midfield in Ligue 1 (probably the most obtainable and cheapest option listed here - Arsenal sniffing around).
Adem Ljajic (Fiorentina)
Some may remember him from a bungled transfer that never went through with Man U as the terms were being investigated by FIFA.
8 goals 8 assists this season past and is a real playmaker with excellent passing range. Potentially a trouble maker though as he has been involved in a few controversies including refusing to sing the Serbian national anthem before one game and abusing his then coach.
Skill is certainly there to be seen.
Erik Lamela (Roma)
15 goals from the attacking midfield position and has great tenacity ala Suarez. deadly in front of goal and excellent dribbling skills which allows him to take on almost any defender one on one.
These guys I think can be difference makers and I would probably add Wijnaldum to the list as I really do rate him.
Soon is the best player of this bunch, but it is higher unlikely/near impossible to obtain him I think.
For some reason I watch a bit of La Serie A despite the style, I have actually grown quite fond of it as there is a lot of drama and is pretty entertaining. I will expect many to give me stick about it, but I stand by it :)
Leroy
Cheers Leroy, as ever very astute/informed and summarized. Much obliged.
Every player named would definitely add some positive attacking influence. Villa are now a team waiting for a catalyst an enigma of a number 10 AM diverse two footed with the ability to make things happen let's hope we get it.
Everybody knows its the one thing we are missing, from paul lambert, to the clueless daily fail. I just hope we can get somebody in at least by the liverpool game if not before. I have a lot of trust in lambert but I really hope he doesn't go too risky, we don't need a huge name, but somebody that will clearly make a difference and add a completely new dimension to our game. I also hope the guy we bring in can strike a decent free kick as well, as I can't rememer us scoring directly from a free kick since ashley young played for us (please remind if we have)
Hi Leroy
I am not trying to be a smartarse here I promise you, just genuinely interested
How do you know so much about these players?
Do you really watch all these leagues?
I think if we are to get players like this we need to get in early, as we did with Benteke
Last time we scored from a free kick I believe was Charles nzogbia
Son and Lamela aren't realistic targets, especially not at that price.
Westwood scored a freekick a week ago. friendly but still. we need a david silva type player obviously not silva. I like Jano Ananidze but he recently went out on loan I think. someone who thrives on assists is needed
kev
Yep n'zogbia v west ham such a crucial goal at villa park in a 2-1 win
Oh yes I totally forgot! Thanks for refreshing my memory, but you know somethings wrong when you have to strain to remember one.
Mendax, its the culmination of having a real interest in football (and indeed just about all sports) and having a very understanding missus :)
I just stream all kinds of matches over a weekend, watch highlights etc. i'm pissed that tv has had an injunction set in place to see that streaming site "firstrowsports" will be prosecuted if they stream the premier league.
Might have to turn to the dark side and subscribe to AVTV : (
Leroy
PS I would love to ask for the person or persons that disagree with my opinion of who I would try and spend 15mil on for an attacking midfielder, to state their opinion or perhaps even give some constructive criticism.
Perhaps even offer up some names of his own?
Leroy
Leroy, the players you mentioned would be welcome at villa and you defo gave a great scouting report on them but Lamela and Min are completely unrealistic. Lamela will probably cost £20m and ask yourself if he'd come to us, when most think will be still fighting relegation and Roma will be competing for Serie A.
The others you talked of would be more of a gamble an are more about potential than current ability.
I'd take Wijnaldum over all of the players you named, purely because I think he'd give us more flair and unpredictability than the others
in saying all that, I find it hard to believe we'll sign any player for more than £8m which would rule out wijnaldum and others named. Capoue who isn't a flamboyant AM but is a fantastic all round CM and is available for £9m apparently who I think would make all the difference for us, yet we're not interested.
>Scg87
Scg87 - really cool to hear you opinions and I agree entirely actually. I was asked (by someone without a name) who I would purchase as a marquee signing under the age of 24.
I gave my answers based on that and clearly Lamela and Min may require more money than 15mil.
Im not at all interested in this "agree"/"disagree" aspect of this site, ala "liking" something on . to me its meaningless, I am here for the banter and opinion from fellow Villa fans.
So thanks for sharing, you made excellent points of which I am in agreement with each of them.
I would also add, that just about any player at 21 years of age is a gamble. I mean, we were told not so long ago that Barry Bannan was the next coming of Xavi/Iniesta, now we can't even get rid for 750k! :)
Same as Benteke could falter (although it doesn't look as though it will happen) and go through a "sophomore slump" as they call it.
Leroy