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

[The Man With A Stick]

I'd give Dunne a piggyback to Shepherds Bush myself if it meant getting him off the wage bill.

[Mazrim]

Come on Villa. You better have something up your sleeve.
Be about it already.

[eastie]

Well, Sissoko won't be earning £75k a week at Marseille, I'm sure.

One or two around us strengthening now. QPR close to pulling in a couple of good players, Southampton reportedly giving a medical to the Norwegian CB Forren. One of the most highly rated young defenders in Europe for £4m.

I heard forren was on a weeks trial at liverpool last night? If he goes to saints he will be a good signing for them.

[Concrete John]

Sissoko in this week and Vlaar back and we'd immediately look a more solid side.  And it would also give a much needed confidence boost!

Sissoko will be going to Marseille. Deal agreed.

Is that confirmed?  Fucksticks if it is!

[Surrey Villain]

Its smokescreen time!

[eastie]

Sissoko in this week and Vlaar back and we'd immediately look a more solid side.  And it would also give a much needed confidence boost!

Sissoko will be going to Marseille. Deal agreed.

Is that confirmed?  Fucksticks if it is!

Well at least we had a bit of transfer link activity for about  40 minutes...

[Concrete John]

From the BBc Gossip page:-

Coach Roberto Mancini will step up Manchester City's search for a new defender if Vincent Kompany loses his red card appeal, and the champions could target Borussia Dortmund pair Neven Subotic, 24, and Mats Hummels, 24.

Full story: Daily Mirror 
Signing two defenders seems a bit OTT to cover a (presumably) 3 game ban.  So if true this might hasten Lescott's exit.  That doesn't mean he'll come to us, but one to keep an eye on with the outside hope of possibly a loan deal.   

[The Man With A Stick]

Hey, at least it shows we're trying to get someone in.  Probably.

[Concrete John]

Hey, at least it shows we're trying to get someone in.  Probably.

I never had any doubt we're trying, but my concern is how much we have to spend and our ability to attract the right quality of player at the moment.

[eastie]

From the BBc Gossip page:-

Coach Roberto Mancini will step up Manchester City's search for a new defender if Vincent Kompany loses his red card appeal, and the champions could target Borussia Dortmund pair Neven Subotic, 24, and Mats Hummels, 24.

Full story: Daily Mirror 
Signing two defenders seems a bit OTT to cover a (presumably) 3 game ban.  So if true this might hasten Lescott's exit.  That doesn't mean he'll come to us, but one to keep an eye on with the outside hope of possibly a loan deal.   

Lambert said. Villa fans are in dreamland if they think lescotts an option .

[PeterWithe]

Matt kendrick has tweeted saying in his opinion this link is 'possible' rather than 'probable'

Also says hes hearing that sissoko may now be marseille bound.

Oh well that was nice for the 25 minutes it lasted.

But what a 25 minutes, I'm going to vote him Player of the Season.

[PaulWinch again]

For fucks sake Villa, do something.

[VillaAlways]

From the BBc Gossip page:-

Coach Roberto Mancini will step up Manchester City's search for a new defender if Vincent Kompany loses his red card appeal, and the champions could target Borussia Dortmund pair Neven Subotic, 24, and Mats Hummels, 24.

Full story: Daily Mirror 
Signing two defenders seems a bit OTT to cover a (presumably) 3 game ban.  So if true this might hasten Lescott's exit.  That doesn't mean he'll come to us, but one to keep an eye on with the outside hope of possibly a loan deal.   

Lambert said. Villa fans are in dreamland if they think lescotts an option .

Yes,going down is a lot better option for the sake of an expensive short term loan.Does Randy even know about the TV deal,he's behaving like he doesn't!!

[PaulWinch again]

Forren is highly rated, it'll be very annoying if Southampton sign him.

[Chris Jameson]

I just wish they'd hurry up and sign at least one player I've never heard of.