January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[The Laughing Policeman]

If Keane is coming here for a couple of months, why is he doing fitness training at Spuds 'til Jan 20th?
Surely it would be make more sense for him to train at Bodymoor Heath and get to know his new team mates before he actually plays a game.

[Shrek]

Ask any West Ham fan what they think of Keane after his loan spell there last season. The impression I have been given is that he sauntered around not caring about any element of his performances because he knew his time there was short. He barley set the SPL alight a few years back and that was yet another "Dream Move" to the sixth team he'd supported since boyhood. I'm hoping that Celtic do come in and 'hijack' the proposed move as I'd be much happier getting a proper look at Weimann, to be honest. We've got very little to lose this season as the first half has drained a lot of enthusiasm from the stands so give the lad an opportunity for an extended period.

I have to pull you up on that one, he got player of the year in the SPL and got near on a goal a game.

But yes he is shit and not worth it, I'd rather have JPA back on loan.

[Small Rodent]

Not even in Sainsburys basics, we are firmly in Lidl (pronounced Leeedl by the way, as I was told repeatedly in Berlin) at the moment.

Lidl does a lot of food better quality than Sainsbury.

[mal]

how is the late robbie keane a boost? Landon donovan is a half decent player. Keane is arse. He had to go to to yankland to get a game. Blimey juan pablo Angel would have at least stirred the memories and he was pretty bobbins all told even in his prime.  rather have uncle bob back.

is too true. I shall be glad when he's been put out to grass as am heartily sick of the transfer window open= robbie keane to Villa rumours. Still at least nobodies mentioned Bentley yet now he's found his level.

[JJ-AV]

If we can shift Collins to QPR/Sunderland for £6m as reported that'd be a good start.

Don't spend it, make do with the three we're left with and go for Samba in the Summer (and another to replace Cuellar).

[Rick_avfc]

The Bent to Liverpool rumours are getting stronger with Lawro saying on radio 5 last night that there are massive rumours in Liverpool that the deal is done.

[Somniloquism]

I see Cahill seems to be getting a bit greedy now. £70000 p/w isn't enough for him. Anyone would think he was 1st choice England Defender and has been playing CL football week in / week out for one of the top teams rather then not playing very well at Bolton.

[JUAN PABLO]

The Bent to Liverpool rumours are getting stronger with Lawro saying on radio 5 last night that there are massive rumours in Liverpool that the deal is done.

hope that twat is wrong .   I dont trust AVFC including AMC with the money anyway at the moment .

[JUAN PABLO]

I see Cahill seems to be getting a bit greedy now. £70000 p/w isn't enough for him. Anyone would think he was 1st choice England Defender and has been playing CL football week in / week out for one of the top teams rather then not playing very well at Bolton.

mAybe we can give Chelski , Collins at 6 million and they will give us a loan of Malouda

[ktvillan]

The Bent to Liverpool rumours are getting stronger with Lawro saying on radio 5 last night that there are massive rumours in Liverpool that the deal is done.

I suppose it makes sense.  Liverpool are struggling to win home games despite creating tons of chances as they don't seem to have anyone who can stick it in the onion bag consistently.  There a very few who can do that as well as Bent.

[Rick_avfc]

Talksport have put on their website that Aston villa have told them that Darren Bent is not for sale at any price!  They have not been contacted and that no bid will be entertained.
At last our club have opened their mouths.

[pauliewalnuts]

Talksport have put on their website that Aston villa have told them that Darren Bent is not for sale at any price!  They have not been contacted and that no bid will be entertained.
At last our club have opened their mouths.

Hmmm.

ALEX McLeish has insisted Stewart Downing is “not for sale” after Randy Lerner rejected Liverpool’s £15 million bid for Villa’s star of last season.

McLeish remains determined to hold onto Downing despite Kenny Dalglish testing the claret and blues’ resolve with an offer for the England winger.

But Liverpool – who completed the signing of former Villa midfield target Charlie Adam from Blackpool yesterday – are unlikely to be deterred easily. And McLeish and Lerner could have a major dilemma on their hands if Downing forces the issue and the Reds return with a bid nearer to £20 million.

Villa’s new boss had a conversation with Downing last week and will meet the former Middlesbrough favourite for a more detailed discussion tomorrow.

McLeish is reluctant to lose a second star player just weeks after Downing’s international team-mate Ashley Young joined Manchester United for £16 million.

Villa are adamant they have no desire to sell Downing who cost £10 million, rising to £12 million, when he arrived on crutches with a fractured foot two years ago.

“He had a magnificent season last year and really came to full maturity as a top player,” said McLeish.

“I understand why there’s teams interested in him and that is what happens when you play well consistently.

“His performances last season were top drawer.

“That’s why he’s not for sale. The club don’t want to sell him. I spoke to him briefly last week and I intend speaking to him again when all the lads are back in for training.”

http://tinyurl.com/7deryl5

[PaulWinch again]

Talksport have put on their website that Aston villa have told them that Darren Bent is not for sale at any price!  They have not been contacted and that no bid will be entertained.
At last our club have opened their mouths.

Hmmm.

ALEX McLeish has insisted Stewart Downing is “not for sale” after Randy Lerner rejected Liverpool’s £15 million bid for Villa’s star of last season.

McLeish remains determined to hold onto Downing despite Kenny Dalglish testing the claret and blues’ resolve with an offer for the England winger.

But Liverpool – who completed the signing of former Villa midfield target Charlie Adam from Blackpool yesterday – are unlikely to be deterred easily. And McLeish and Lerner could have a major dilemma on their hands if Downing forces the issue and the Reds return with a bid nearer to £20 million.

Villa’s new boss had a conversation with Downing last week and will meet the former Middlesbrough favourite for a more detailed discussion tomorrow.

McLeish is reluctant to lose a second star player just weeks after Downing’s international team-mate Ashley Young joined Manchester United for £16 million.

Villa are adamant they have no desire to sell Downing who cost £10 million, rising to £12 million, when he arrived on crutches with a fractured foot two years ago.

“He had a magnificent season last year and really came to full maturity as a top player,” said McLeish.

“I understand why there’s teams interested in him and that is what happens when you play well consistently.

“His performances last season were top drawer.

“That’s why he’s not for sale. The club don’t want to sell him. I spoke to him briefly last week and I intend speaking to him again when all the lads are back in for training.”

http://tinyurl.com/7deryl5

Yep that's what I thought, makes you think they're trying to encourage a bit. But hopefully I'm in a cynical early January mood and the club is making a genuine statement if they have made a statement at all.

[Rick_avfc]

oooops, i spoke too soon 

[pauliewalnuts]

At the end of the day, if the club don't really want to sell him, they just need to reject any offers.

If we don't, where does this end?