18 Jul 2013 19:27:49
Benteke told fans today when asked if he was going to stay now, he said "It is a strong chance I will be staying at villa"

1.) 18 Jul 2013
Dream on

2.) 18 Jul 2013
How do you know this? Pray tell

3.) 18 Jul 2013
Well if my wife asked me if I was having an affair I would say NO,

Even if I was.

True

villadave

4.) 18 Jul 2013
Yes and he's gona be playing upfront with pele hahaa. got to love some of the bs people write on here

5.) 18 Jul 2013
We will see. he may stay but a massive apology followed by a great energetic and commited start to the season would be needed if he wants to be accepted by the fans, management or executive of the club.
I hope you have puckered your lips Chris.

6.) 18 Jul 2013
Absolute rubbish!
I watched a video from smart phone online when benteke left bodymore Heath and he did not say a word to fans. He signed autographs when driving away and had a very big smile when one fan mentioned Tottenham!

7.) 19 Jul 2013
I've also seen the video, he mutters one word hen a fan asks for a photo and then just keeps smiling like he was actually listening to them. They sounded a bit desperate though!

8.) 19 Jul 2013
Had to laugh villadave. thanks for making the mood a little lighter :)

9.) 19 Jul 2013
"Christian Benteke has pledged to train hard and give his all for Aston Villa despite the uncertainty surrounding his future with the club. "

10.) 19 Jul 2013
"When we first approached I asked the question 'will you be staying?'

"He looked at Sylla, had a very big smile then said 'I will'. I'm unsure if the smile was that Sylla knows he's leaving or that he convinced Benteke to stay. "
So - he did say a word to the fans!

11.) 19 Jul 2013
If he stays it won't be because of sylla or villa it will be because spuds won't pay and that will be the only reason

12.) 19 Jul 2013
Spuds lookin at soldado too now. surely they won't get both and seems as if they are more interested in the valencia star than benteke. we are miles off sorting any kind of deal yet whether we keep him or get rid. who knows?

13.) 19 Jul 2013
IF you want to know what negotiations are like - look at our sightings page!

14.) 19 Jul 2013
Credit has to go where credits due. A lot of people didn believe this chap but he was right. Jog on spurs! Up the villa

15.) 19 Jul 2013
Well well benteke signs new deal. I literally cannot believe it. F U Spuds ha

16.) 19 Jul 2013
There you go then lads! told you it was happening & it has - Benteke new deal until 2017, he just wanted to push for more money I guess!

17.) 19 Jul 2013
Benteke signs a new contract, gutted tbh not because I wanted him at spurs but because it was nice having banter with another club for once. Couldn't he have waited another week or 2?

Best of luck next season to all Villa fans loved all the abuse and positive comments from you guys. PL is doing a great job and in a couple of seasons we may be fighting it out for a top 4 spot.

Much love Villa fans
P. s you might want to apologise to OP as apparently he was spot on.

18.) 19 Jul 2013
Thank you! it was via an old friend of a source I heard a new deal might be on the cards & he was staying. I should probably get a sign off name now, I got Steer right too - i'm on a roll!

19.) 19 Jul 2013
Looks like Dave's cheating on his missus then.

With bentekkers back on side I feel we just need one more signing (attacking mid) and we could be a top 10 team next season.

Utv, lambo is a legend.

Finch

20.) 19 Jul 2013
With benteke staying, and bale wanting out -the spuds will be ordinary

21.) 19 Jul 2013
Villadave we've all told your wife were not having affairs behind her back.

22.) 19 Jul 2013
And this is my new name on this forum (I was the one whom said benteke was staying & about steer in the first place!)
Lambert is apparently set for a little bit of a pay bonus for securing Christian Benteke according to what I am hearing!

23.) 19 Jul 2013
I think Lambert has promised some big name transfers in order for benteke to stay. More to come in the next few days

24.) 19 Jul 2013
Erickson. ?

25.) 19 Jul 2013
Now that all is sorted who do you think should be this all important attacking midfielder? kiyotake rumours went dead. I like hiroki yamada young and cheap

26.) 19 Jul 2013
He deserves it, if he can get him to stay next season, and then some too, i'll give him my family to work as his personal slaves.

27.) 20 Jul 2013
I really doubt whether Lambert needs to add some more big names to the squad because that isn't our style anymore! What I am hearing is a few more potential gem's from Europe, reportedly a striker & a playmaker.

28.) 20 Jul 2013
The eriksen that jus moved to milan? don't think he woulda come here regardless

29.) 20 Jul 2013
Lambert is a legend, he could talk your wife into bed. Good work Paul. {Ed001's Note - I heard he is that good a talker, he could convince you to bring him brekkie in bed the morning after he slept with your wife.}

30.) 20 Jul 2013
Can u give any names of those 'gems' u mentioned please dutchvillan?

31.) 20 Jul 2013
Nothing solid right now sorry mate, he is looking even further into the Eredivisie & possible recruitments there but no solid evidence on names right now mate - i'll keep you updated with what I hear!

32.) 20 Jul 2013
Appreciate the reply dutchvillan. shame no names in the offing but i'm sure we will hear something soon. cheers mate

AVFC 4 LIFE

33.) 22 Jul 2013
All though he has signed a new contract means nothing come January, Spurs will be back when Bale goes to Madrid, And Villa will get around £35mil for him, the club are happy to let this happen.

34.) 22 Jul 2013
If levy refused to pay £25m, what makes you think he'll then pay £35m!

35.) 23 Jul 2013
Now he has signed a contract he will have 3 years left, and he will have played 2 seasons in the prem. £25m is a risk after a year as he could be a one season wonder, but if he has another good season in the prem and doesn't get second season syndrome he has to be worth £30m.

36.) 23 Jul 2013
My point exactly