Re: Summer transfers speculation thread (all links in here until it's official)

by Villa_Dan Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:15 pm

KMitch wrote:I still think the plan is to sign Adebayor on deadline day. Pretty sure he'd bang them in for us left and right with the creativity we have in the team now. I think he wants to come to us, but Levy is playing hardball with the fee, as usual, and we'll call his bluff at the last moment.

This wouldn't surprise me either, just hope we have a back up plan

by Cha Ching Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:25 pm

KMitch wrote:If we pull off signing Ljajic and Lescott, Sherwood will have signed an entire new team, minus a keeper this offseason

Crespo - Richards - Lescott - Amavi
Veretout - Gueye
Adama - Ljajic - Sinclair
Gestede/Ayew

I just hope they gel and and all work out soon, unlike when Di Canio and Sunderland tried this a few seasons back.

Bunn?

by KMitch Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:01 pm

Cha Ching wrote:
KMitch wrote:If we pull off signing Ljajic and Lescott, Sherwood will have signed an entire new team, minus a keeper this offseason

Crespo - Richards - Lescott - Amavi
Veretout - Gueye
Adama - Ljajic - Sinclair
Gestede/Ayew

I just hope they gel and and all work out soon, unlike when Di Canio and Sunderland tried this a few seasons back.

Bunn?

I totally forgot about him. Hahaha.

Yeah, then Sherwood will have signed a completely new team.

by Guest Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:11 pm

Villa_Dan wrote:
Joppe84 wrote:Would still need a right back. I'd LOVE Ebolo, but we really really need a right back.

We have Hutton, Bacuna, Crespo, Richards who can all play RB. We don't NEED a RB.

Right.

by **De Kuip** Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:18 pm

Sky Sports 19:01
VILLA 'FAIL IN GERVINHO BID'

Aston Villa have failed with a bid to land ex-Arsenal forward Gervinho from Roma, according to the Daily Star.

The former Arsenal striker has scored 20 goals in 72 appearances since joining Roma in 2013.

I'm not too gutted about this TBH.......

by Mazrim Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:49 pm

Not too convinced it's anything but a load of bollocks either.

by mefromhere Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:42 pm

Kozak proved tonight he is the best forward we have for bringing the creative, tricky players into the game. Gestede may prove to be in the future but for now Kozak is the man and I hope Tim took note

by Guest Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:03 am

Can you just buy Tom Heaton already. I'm getting annoyed now.

by jeffvilla Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:05 am

With you mefromhere, I have always rated Kozak. Its a bit like crouch when we had him, appearances he is long and gangly and you would not thinks he could hold onto the ball. Last night proved that not only can he hold up play when necessary, but has a blistering shot. I would rather play him than Gabby at the moment.

by ViewFromT2 Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:57 am

mefromhere wrote:Kozak proved tonight he is the best forward we have for bringing the creative, tricky players into the game. Gestede may prove to be in the future but for now Kozak is the man and I hope Tim took note

I actually thought he was poor when he came on in terms of making an impact, but did play a lot better in extra time.
Carroll made a superb save from his shot late on, he proper connected with that.
I would hope Gestede proves to be a far better striker for us but Kozak could be useful over the season.
However, ideal scenario is to sell him and bring in Charlie Austin or someone similar.

by 1Elliot Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:07 am

Sky Sports suggesting the Baggies in for Austin as a replacement for Berahino......... Please not to them, get him in Mr Fox he will be an asset to this young exciting team you are building...

by ViewFromT2 Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:17 pm

Can see Austin going to West Brom ONLY if NOBODY else tries to buy him....and I mean NOBODY!

Berahino will go on deadline day to Spurs...Jeremy Peace thinking he's outfoxing Levy....he may well wrangle an extra few quid for the kid but £25m in the bank ain't gonna score many goals is it?

Think Rondon/Lambert proved last night, in a full strength Albion side against Port Vale...they ain't gonna get the goals to keep them out of danger this season....gonna love watching them struggle!!

by DelboyVilla Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:10 pm

1Elliot wrote:Sky Sports suggesting the Baggies in for Austin as a replacement for Berahino......... Please not to them, get him in Mr Fox he will be an asset to this young exciting team you are building...

Spurs not going to increase offer according to Sky?? They will be stuck with a sulking player methinks?

Norwich have had bid of 10m rejected for Afobe? He not a cheap option then?

We need a striker though Gabby/Kozak not good enough. What about Joel Campbell from the Arse? Especially if they sign a new marquee striker?

by Villa_Dan Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:18 pm

I think Albion bought Rondon with the future Berahino money. Now Peace is just waiting for a bigger offer.

I hope one doesn't come in because he strikes me as a spoilt little bastard of a player who will just do nothing now they rejected his transfer request.

Baggies fan at work emailed me yesterday saying he's worried they won't see him now

by DelboyVilla Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:49 am

One piece of deadwood gone apparently as Tonev is off to Frosinone in Italy!

Row Z season ticket sales have now increased at VP!

Don't let the door hit ya, where the good Lord split ya!

by FoxyAV Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:52 pm

DelboyVilla wrote:One piece of deadwood gone apparently as Tonev is off to Frosinone in Italy!

Row Z season ticket sales have now increased at VP!

Don't let the door hit ya, where the good Lord split ya!

THANK FUCK FOR THAT!! Very good riddance, let's hope we didn't have to pay them too much to take him.

Now for N'Zogbia.

by KMitch Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:55 pm

N'Zogbia will be the departure I cheer for the most. Reportedly is on 50k/week wages, which will free up funds for another player's salary.

by DelboyVilla Thu Aug 27, 2015 2:15 pm

KMitch wrote:N'Zogbia will be the departure I cheer for the most. Reportedly is on 50k/week wages, which will free up funds for another player's salary.

He has today been linked with an Arab team. I live in Saudi and can vouch that they have more money than sense here. Plus Zog likes Dubai doesn't he?

by VTID85 Thu Aug 27, 2015 4:28 pm

DelboyVilla wrote:
KMitch wrote:N'Zogbia will be the departure I cheer for the most. Reportedly is on 50k/week wages, which will free up funds for another player's salary.

He has today been linked with an Arab team. I live in Saudi and can vouch that they have more money than sense here. Plus Zog likes Dubai doesn't he?

Bani Yas Sports Club, apparently they have space to waste in their "foreign players" quota.

Kojak has reportedly declined a move to the Hoops. I really can't see him being a factor for us again this season, particularly if we do swoop for a new striker before Tuesday so bit disappointed that potential monies could be tied up in him just sticking around for the sake of it.

by avfcjoe Thu Aug 27, 2015 4:34 pm

Foreign Keeper and a Striker before deadline day......

by Guest Thu Aug 27, 2015 4:41 pm

FoxyAV wrote:
DelboyVilla wrote:One piece of deadwood gone apparently as Tonev is off to Frosinone in Italy!

Row Z season ticket sales have now increased at VP!

Don't let the door hit ya, where the good Lord split ya!

THANK FUCK FOR THAT!! Very good riddance, let's hope we didn't have to pay them too much to take him.

Now for N'Zogbia.

The price of footballs will rise in the Brum area though

by VTID85 Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:34 pm

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/you-having-a-laugh-paul-9940696

The Mail debunking Lambert's laughs.

by thegaffer6 Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:02 pm

"The comments are almost as defensive as Lamberts negative tactics" ️Hahaha go on Brum Mail!!!!

by VTID85 Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:34 pm

The Mail really is a snakey paper, but it did tickle me.

by Villa_Dan Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:42 pm

That's literally the best article I've read in the Brum Mail in years

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