January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[Greg N'Ash]

Mebbe one of the mods could transfer this thread to the villa memories section then we could all reminisce when we bought bargains. Or Anyone. Either way we need a new thread entitled "Aston Villa Firesale - Everything must go"

You won't be saying that if Robbie Keane rocks up at Villa Park.

aye. It will be like a new Back to the Future where Marty's turned up in 1998

Goals?  Where we're going, we don't need goals.

heheheh

Dear Robbie, On the night I travel back in time you will  sign for Villa. Please do whatever is necessary to prevent this terrible tragedy from occurring. Your friend, Marty.
[Writes the words "Do not open until 2012" on the envelope]

[villadelph]

I like the Ki-Sung Yeung speculation. I think he's a good central midfielder that could thrive in the Prem. He's confident on the ball and very composed, he has a great eye for long passes on the floor and has a hell of a shot. I'd take Wanyama too.

[eastie]

What a pity we seem to waste money on below par under performing players while newcastle seem to have scouts who can pick up gems on the cheap ,ba, ben arta,cabaye, etc are top top players who cost a fraction on some of our so called stars.

Oh for the days when we could pick up a hungry dwight yorke or shaun teale etc on the cheap.

[brontebilly]

As long as we bought a good replacement it wouldn't bother me if Collins left. I'm sick of seeing him hoof the ball up the pitch.

He is still a pretty solid defender though. Crap on the ball and a bit brainless at the best of times but I don't think he is as bad as some here are making out. The likes of Onouha are no better on the ball. We should keep him until the summer anyway.

Depressing times to be a Villa supporter. We are the epitome of mediocrity and all ambition has been stripped bone dry from the club.

5 year plan cheers Lerner.

[Greg N'Ash]

Chelsea, Aston Villa and Malaga are reportedly keeping an eye on out-of-favour Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios.

[Dave]

Big 'yes please' to Barrios.

[garyshawsknee]

Kendrick just tweeted that talks with Galaxy going well,Keane could be in line to make debut against Everton....ye gods.

[Rick_avfc]

Kendrick just tweeted that talks with Galaxy going well,Keane could be in line to make debut against Everton....ye gods.

I saw that this morning too.  Surely with him coming in, someone will be going out?

[Greg N'Ash]

Kendrick just tweeted that talks with Galaxy going well,Keane could be in line to make debut against Everton....ye gods.

I saw that this morning too.  Surely with him coming in, someone will be going out?

the fans?

[Rick_avfc]

Maybe Greg.
QPR have reportedly bid £3m for Collins.  I think we can demand a little than that.

[Greg N'Ash]

dunno. don't want to risk him staying by overpricing him.

[andrew08]

dunno. don't want to risk him staying by overpricing him.

lol and agree.

It's not about the cost or resale value of players though is it, don't we just want to reduce the wage bill percentages against turnover ? I would assume then that evey player sold means we're buying another.

[Concrete John]

I don't know much about Ki-Sung Yeung, but from what I've heard he seems to be the type we should be targeting.  Young-ish, but not so young he couldn't come in and play straight away, good ability and from a league below PL standard, so the fee and wages are manageable.  Players sub 25 years old for £5-10m is the way we can build again.

As for Collins, I'd be amazed if he went for £3m.  Take away your own personal views of him for a minute, but we're talking about a CB starting regularly in the PL, and an international, who's still only 28.  We'll get at least the £5m back we paid for him. 

[pedro25]

I thought Cahill was off for £8mill, in that case £3mill for Collins is great for us.

[ozzjim]

I would love 5 million back on Collins, he is so quick to hoof the ball it gets depressing. QPR can afford 6 million. More worryingly though, the Daily Mail article says he is in talks over a 2 year contract extension! Yikes.


As for Keane - 750k for 6 matches. If we have trouble with our wage bill then that is complete and utter insanity and Paul Faulkner as CEO should be putting the kybosh on it!