Summer Transfer Thread: Speculation, Lies, Absolute Cr*p and Bosman Rumours

[nigel]

I think Luc Nilis was a brilliant signing at the time.  That goal against Chelsea showed his class but the way he moved in that match, finding space etc. would have been great for the younger players at the time to have worked alongside.

All dashed that afternoon at Portman Road.

He was our Bergkamp.
Didn't we nearly sign him too?
He was probably my all time favorite non Villa player.


Luc Nilis was a brilliant player and his injury was so cruel. He was a world class finisher, who was genuinely a two footed player. We were robbed when he got injured. He was the last true marquee signing.

[N'ZMAV]

Seriously.... When are we signing Dan Gosling?...

[Mazrim]

There's an announcement on a signing this afternoon according to Tim Abraham (E&S).

[saunders_heroes]

Mathew Lowton, apparently. Never heard of him.
Not very exciting these signings. We seem to be doing things on the cheap these days.

[Mazrim]

Re: Lowton. Versatile right back who can play across the back or in midfield. Sheffield United fans claim he is somewhere between Walker and Naughton in ability.

[willywombat]

Mathew Lowton, apparently. Never heard of him.
Not very exciting these signings. We seem to be doing things on the cheap these days.

You mean like when we signed the like of  Frank Carrodous,Andy Gray, Kenny Swain, Chris Nichol etc?

[saunders_heroes]

Mathew Lowton, apparently. Never heard of him.
Not very exciting these signings. We seem to be doing things on the cheap these days.

You mean like when we signed the like of  Frank Carrodous,Andy Gray, Kenny Swain, Chris Nichol etc?

I admire your optimism and I hope you're right, but I've not been impressed with the players we've been linked with so far. Nothing too exciting so far.

[supertommykN'iba]

Mathew Lowton, apparently. Never heard of him.
Not very exciting these signings. We seem to be doing things on the cheap these days.

Lambert has a great record of picking up players from lower leagues and seeing them produce. Main thing either way, is that this would be our 3rd signing and it's 6 days into Transfer Window.

[Concrete John]

If he is somewhere between Walker and Naughton in ability, then I'll be mnore than happy!

Is he our new Delaney?

[damon loves JT]

Sheffield United fans claim he is somewhere between Walker and Naughton in ability.

Yes, Roy Walker

[Toronto Villa]

There's an announcement on a signing this afternoon according to Tim Abraham (E&S).

I'm guessing it's the return of the Brad

[Tuscans]

According to the Daily Mail 4 minutes ago its Lowton...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2169653/Matthew-Lowton-signs-Aston-Villa.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[Tuscans]

Scored 6 goals last year and 4 the year before that....not bad for a right back.

[Concrete John]

It might turn out to be a double signing - Lowton AND Guzan?

[stubbsyandy]

From the Telegraph:

Villa manager Paul Lambert wants to sign Rennes' £2.5m-rated midfielder Yacine Brahmi. (Sun)

Fiorentina are unlikely to sell Aston Villa target Juan Manuel Vargas, 28, this summer after both clubs failed to reach the Italian team's £12m asking price. (talkSPORT)
 
Aston Villa hope to complete a move for defender Massadio Haidara. (Mail)

In: Matthew Lowton (Sheffield United, £3m), Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar, free), Karim El Ahmadi (Feyenoord) Out: Emile Heskey (released), Carlos Cuellar (released), Brad Guzan (released)