Charlie Adam

[PaulTheVillan]

I hope we sign him, but he'll go to Liverpool.

[Macho Man Randy Savage]

Probably going to Liverpool as they are signing up all the known British talent but would be a good signing for us.

[KRS]

Last I heard, Liverpool want him and have placed bids but Blackpool are insisting on about £10m for a championship player with 1yr left on his contract. From what I understand, Holloway and the chairman receive a percentage of any transfer fee so they are holding out for the highest bid.

Liverpool have already spent approx £80m in the last 2 transfer windows so surely their spending must end soon. If Blackpool hold out and we manage to keep hold of Downing, then I can see Liverpool switching to alternative targets...saying that, they could easily get the Adam deal signed and sealed within the next few days if they meet Blackpools valuation.

[tommy_boy]

I think Adam is a significant improvement on what we have. He is a top premier league player, he can offer many assists and goals. The only problem I see, is that Bannan might not get a clear chance, because they are very similar players and Adam is still 25. Or maybe Bannan can thrive as a backup of Adam. I would take Adam for 10m. But more important is to get a GK, RB and a third Winger

[maidstonevillain]

The next Sidwell. In my opinion.

[Legion]

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[KRS]

Get the deal done as quick as possible please Randy.

[Somniloquism]

He always looks at least a stone overweight to me. Not the most mobile or hard working player. You'd need a workhorse or two in midfield to accommodate him.

Didn't someone already mention he is a Barry replacement?

[pauliewalnuts]

I can't believe he's only 25. Looks about 35.

[Diablo]

25?! Bloody hell he's had a hard paper round! Get him signed, (hard paper round or not) think he'd do a grand job for us.

[PaulTheVillan]

Didn't realise he played under McLeish before.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Great at the dead ball stuff, but we've got one of the best young prospects IMO in Fab Delph. I'd pick him every time and nurture Bannan. No good having a brilliant Academy/Youth set up if we don't use it!

[Ross]

I wish Charlie Adam success during the interview process ;-)

[KRS]

If its true, I didnt expect us to move so quickly which clearly sends out a message of intent or a way to appease the fans. If hes worked with AM before then lets hope thats a good thing and a deciding factor. Even the most anti-AM fans must see this as a good thing if it comes off. Hope we manage to land Adam, quickly followed by bids for Foster and N'Zogbia (after all...we are in Dave Wheelans good books!).

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

If its true, I didnt expect us to move so quickly which clearly sends out a message of intent or a way to appease the fans. If hes worked with AM before then lets hope thats a good thing and a deciding factor. Even the most anti-AM fans must see this as a good thing if it comes off. Hope we manage to land Adam, quickly followed by bids for Foster and N'Zogbia (after all...we are in Dave Wheelans good books!).

Did you see Whelan's comments re us today?
Reckons Martinez is too good to manage a club like Villa and he'll be at one of the really top clubs in the future!
Knob! Has he been talking to Gollum?