Concrete Ron

[pauliewalnuts]

I suppose the question is, does our club actually want to keep him ?
If there is ANY truth in this, then it makes you wonder.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ron-vlaar-fit-7617366

If that's the case then I reckon we've decided he can go.

What possible reason is there for there not having been discussions?

[curiousorange]

That attitude is just bizarre. It's like Lambert is just hoping to get around to it one day.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Regarding Carlos Sanchea, this bit suggests he won't be the last to sign before the end of August:-

Villa want to sign him and are determined to add at least another player before the transfer window closes at the end of August.

Suppose Gnabry is one of the potential additions.

[silhillvilla]

That attitude is just bizarre. It's like Lambert is just hoping to get around to it one day.

I'd imagine it's out of his hands? Can't be any other explanation ?

[CJ]

Didn't Lambert say a couple of weeks ago that he'll talk about a new contract for Vlaar AFTER the transfer window shuts - which is a bit bizarre and suggests he's waiting to see if/what offers come in. Can't see Southampton as a realistic option - they've lost a good manager and had a fire sale of their best players so I think they'll struggle this season. If van Gaal comes calling that would be a different matter

[peter w]

Maybe he wants to see his committment? Maybe to see what offers come in? Maybe Vlaar, or his agent have said they'll wait to see if any offers comme in from the top teams and if nothing he'll sign a new contract. Maybe the club want to concentrate on signings before the transfer window before the contracts?

[curiousorange]

Didn't Lambert say a couple of weeks ago that he'll talk about a new contract for Vlaar AFTER the transfer window shuts - which is a bit bizarre and suggests he's waiting to see if/what offers come in. Can't see Southampton as a realistic option - they've lost a good manager and had a fire sale of their best players so I think they'll struggle this season. If van Gaal comes calling that would be a different matter

I wonder if Van Gaal is that bothered. He rated him at international level, but with a year on his contract and his age, I'd imagine United could have made a take it or leave it offer. Even if he only gets to play CL dead rubbers and games against Burnley, Vlaar would be mad to turn down a move there. The fact that it's only Southampton who are seen as serious contenders makes me think United don't want him.

[Ryu]

Southampton have just signed a CB and given Fonte a new contract, doubt they'll be in for him despite their new manager appearing to be the Dutch Harry Redknapp.  I think in all honesty Man Ure will be looking for bigger fish.  I just can't see anyone offering us anything like a fee worth considering for him.  And if he leaves on a free in a year so be it.

[paul_e]

I imagine united' priority is for a left footed centre back to play in a back three

I doubt they'll take Nathan baker though

They've pretty much wrapped up Daley Blind for that, then shaw will play as the wing back outside him.  I can't see any other reason why you'd sign 2 left backs for a combined £50m.

[Chris Smith]

I suppose the question is, does our club actually want to keep him ?
If there is ANY truth in this, then it makes you wonder.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ron-vlaar-fit-7617366

If that's the case then I reckon we've decided he can go.

What possible reason is there for there not having been discussions?

We have no Chief Exec might be one reason? I am guessing the decision making process is now a little more complex.

[Clampy]

Maybe he wants to see his committment? Maybe to see what offers come in? Maybe Vlaar, or his agent have said they'll wait to see if any offers comme in from the top teams and if nothing he'll sign a new contract. Maybe the club want to concentrate on signings before the transfer window before the contracts?

There is a very good chance all of he above is the case. After the World Cup he's had, any agent worth his salt would tell his player to hold off signing a new deal at a club where he's in his last year. Maybe the player himself wants to see what direction we're going in before he commits himself.

[brian green]

If Southampton offer the same sort of silly money they did for Long I would bite their hands off. Baker and Clark will be nowhere near as aimless with some real men around them and the opposition getting snake eyes from the Irishman.

[PaulWinch again]

If Southampton offer the same sort of silly money they did for Long I would bite their hands off. Baker and Clark will be nowhere near as aimless with some real men around them and the opposition getting snake eyes from the Irishman.

If we ended up with Baker and Clark as our centre half pairing we'd go down. Baker in particular is nowhere near good enough.

[Clampy]

If Southampton offer the same sort of silly money they did for Long I would bite their hands off. Baker and Clark will be nowhere near as aimless with some real men around them and the opposition getting snake eyes from the Irishman.

If we ended up with Baker and Clark as our centre half pairing we'd go down. Baker in particular is nowhere near good enough.

Why would that happen other than injuries?

[andyh]

I suppose the question is, does our club actually want to keep him ?
If there is ANY truth in this, then it makes you wonder.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ron-vlaar-fit-7617366

If that's the case then I reckon we've decided he can go.

What possible reason is there for there not having been discussions?

We have no Chief Exec might be one reason? I am guessing the decision making process is now a little more complex.

We seem to be managing other signings though (sanchez supposedly). I'd have though retaining a player is 'easier' than bringing in a new one?