Jordan Veretout - gone

[aj2k77]

Imagine waking up to find we've signed Veretout and gave them Nzog as part of the deal.

[pauliewalnuts]

N'Zogbia is being a bit vocal and odd on twitter.

Has tweeted two one word tweets this evening (normally never tweets).

One was "Politics", the other was "Blessed".

The second one triggered some amusing responses from Villa fans, one of which was, "why? Have you just changed your name to Jordan?" which actually made me spit wine over the cat and a bit of the sofa.

[Goldie.7]

Imagine waking up to find we've signed Veretout and gave them Nzog as part of the deal gone.

Just that alone would make it a glorious day.

[PeterWithe]

Perhaps he is watching Flash Gordon.

[Sexual Ealing]

http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/06/14/scout-report-jordan-veretout-nantes/

A Balanced read, includes this:

"What does the future hold?

With a relatively low release clause, it would be no surprise to see Veretout moving on this summer. The player has stated a preference for Spain and its focus on technique, with Atletico Madrid a rumored destination. One could easily imagine Veretout as a long-term replacement for Gabi, adding depth alongside Saul Niguez if not figuring in the starting XI immediately. Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Newcastle have also been mentioned as potential destinations. Wherever the player’s future lies, he has stated that were he to leave Nantes, it would only be for a club with a newly jetwashed stand or European football on the table, limiting his options domestically. For this writer, however, another season in Nantes would probably suit Veretout best, as despite his superb start to the season, he still hasn’t, for me, demonstrated the particular level of aptitude necessary to succeed at a club that is demonstrably bigger than Nantes, be it abroad or within the confines of Ligue 1."

Who knows...

Can't see much wrong with that.

[bugdozer]

Proof, if proof be need be:-

[pauliewalnuts]

http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/06/14/scout-report-jordan-veretout-nantes/

A Balanced read, includes this:

"What does the future hold?

With a relatively low release clause, it would be no surprise to see Veretout moving on this summer. The player has stated a preference for Spain and its focus on technique, with Atletico Madrid a rumored destination. One could easily imagine Veretout as a long-term replacement for Gabi, adding depth alongside Saul Niguez if not figuring in the starting XI immediately. Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Newcastle have also been mentioned as potential destinations. Wherever the player’s future lies, he has stated that were he to leave Nantes, it would only be for a club with a newly jetwashed stand or European football on the table, limiting his options domestically. For this writer, however, another season in Nantes would probably suit Veretout best, as despite his superb start to the season, he still hasn’t, for me, demonstrated the particular level of aptitude necessary to succeed at a club that is demonstrably bigger than Nantes, be it abroad or within the confines of Ligue 1."

Who knows...

Can't see much wrong with that.

Ha ha, excellent stuff.

[Tuscans]

Proof, if proof be need be:-

Not really...

[KRS]

Surely Liverpool must have done all their spending by now?

[villadelph]

So Mercato is running that cheesy picture of a fan in last years home kit claiming that it actually is Veretout.. doesn't look like him to me.

[Holte L2]

French article, claiming deal done

http://www.ouest-france.fr/fc-nantes-jordan-veretout-choisi-aston-villa-3588087

[SirSteveUK]

PS: Porcelanosa!

I've always thought that name sounds like Polari.  That's what Julian and Sandy would have called the toilet.

My God ! Julian & Sandy ?  You must be as old as me.....😀

[Ron Manager]

Well here is a player I have actually heard of and rate, I doubt we will get him though he is a much admired player in France, Physically able to complete, aggressive and skilful, I do hope this is true a move for him would be very exciting,

[adam#1]

French article, claiming deal done

http://www.ouest-france.fr/fc-nantes-jordan-veretout-choisi-aston-villa-3588087

Does that also say we've signed Mendy??!

[passitsideways]

French article, claiming deal done

http://www.ouest-france.fr/fc-nantes-jordan-veretout-choisi-aston-villa-3588087

Does that also say we've signed Mendy??!

From what I can make out on that article, they'd be referring to Nampalys Mendy also of Nice, who's been linked with a 10 million euro move to Leicester.