Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[SoccerHQ]

I think there's a good chance we'll be in for the other lad from Crewe, whichever division we're in. Plus we,ll have Gardner back.  Bt I'd still want a more physically dominating central midfielder in there. And we obviously need a centre back.

Wouldn't be surprised to see something like:

In: first choice centre back, first choice option for defensive midfielder, number 10 or wide option, back up big centre fwd - a youngster for when benteke goes.

Out: lichaj, herd, Dunne, bannan, Ireland, fonz

Nd try and hold on to benteke and weimann

Yes his name is Luke Murphy. Watched him today and he's certainly of a more physical build than any of our lower league signings so don't think he'd look lightweight in the prem.

[LeeS]

There is paper talk that Man City are having a clear out this summer. That in itself is unsurprising because they epitomise everything vile about modern football and will be looking for a quick fix rather than laying solid foundations. However, if Milner is on that list I'd take him back in a shot. I think he'd fit in perfectly with Lambert's style of physical, attacking play. And I reckon £10m should be enough to get him.

Add a similar value centre back and a handful of lower league gems and we'd be well set for a big improvement next year.

[richard moore]

There is paper talk that Man City are having a clear out this summer. That in itself is unsurprising because they epitomise everything vile about modern football and will be looking for a quick fix rather than laying solid foundations. However, if Milner is on that list I'd take him back in a shot. I think he'd fit in perfectly with Lambert's style of physical, attacking play. And I reckon £10m should be enough to get him.

Add a similar value centre back and a handful of lower league gems and we'd be well set for a big improvement next year.

Yes, they made a big mistake in realising that you have to clear out a good number of your mercenaries every season whilst keeping the few who demonstrate any real commitment towards playing for you. Chavski had this down to a fine art in their most successful years. Not that I include Milner in that bracket. I'd also have Barry back as a holding midfielder for a year or two and suspect he would be very conducive to a move back to us

[jonzy85]

Lescott would be the ideal signing from Man City. Not completely implausible either. He has clearly fallen down the pecking order, has said he needs regular football to keep his England place and of course is/was a Villa fan. He would have to be willing to take a big cut in wages, but I guess he will be resigned to that if he is thinking of leaving.

[Concrete John]

Anyone leaving Man City on the club's request will be walking away with a big pay off, thereby negating their drop in wages.  I think Lescott would be a great signing.  Ambitious, but not totally un-realistic. 

Milner I think will stay as Macini seems to like his versatility. 

[cdbearsfan]

I'm not sure Mancini will be there to make a decision.

[eamonn]

I'm not sure Joleon gives a stuff about us anymore for the way we disposed of his big bro Aaron back when Big Brother was just that and for the way our fans laugh and mock his forehead. Wasn't there summat about his kneecaps and Percy's gangster mates too?

[The Left Side]

I think we'd all welcome Lescott and Milner (not gonna happen) or Barry, but if I had to pick one I would want a centre back signed up.

[SoccerHQ]

I'm not sure Joleon gives a stuff about us anymore for the way we disposed of his big bro Aaron back when Big Brother was just that and for the way our fans laugh and mock his forehead. Wasn't there summat about his kneecaps and Percy's gangster mates too?

Yes yes but that's more Yam Yam way.

Lescott would be a great signing but I feel he'll go back to Everton if Moyes stays.

[pauliewalnuts]

I'm not sure Mancini will be there to make a decision.

I'd be amazed if he was.

[Concrete John]

I'm not sure Joleon gives a stuff about us anymore for the way we disposed of his big bro Aaron back when Big Brother was just that and for the way our fans laugh and mock his forehead. Wasn't there summat about his kneecaps and Percy's gangster mates too?

Yes yes but that's more Yam Yam way.

Lescott would be a great signing but I feel he'll go back to Everton if Moyes stays.

Is there not still some bad blood there from when he left?  Plus more chance of playing with us, which will be his priority in a World Cup year.

[eastie]

I'm not sure Joleon gives a stuff about us anymore for the way we disposed of his big bro Aaron back when Big Brother was just that and for the way our fans laugh and mock his forehead. Wasn't there summat about his kneecaps and Percy's gangster mates too?

Yes yes but that's more Yam Yam way.

Lescott would be a great signing but I feel he'll go back to Everton if Moyes stays.

Is there not still some bad blood there from when he left?  Plus more chance of playing with us, which will be his priority in a World Cup year.

I think moyes will be gone next month - lescott would be a great signing and i hope we are in the race for him .

[saunders_heroes]

There is paper talk that Man City are having a clear out this summer. That in itself is unsurprising because they epitomise everything vile about modern football and will be looking for a quick fix rather than laying solid foundations. However, if Milner is on that list I'd take him back in a shot. I think he'd fit in perfectly with Lambert's style of physical, attacking play. And I reckon £10m should be enough to get him.

Add a similar value centre back and a handful of lower league gems and we'd be well set for a big improvement next year.

If they're having a clear out I'd take Lescott off their hands. The defence is the most important area to strengthen. He'd be a great asset.

[not3bad]

Lescott would be an appropriate replacement for Dunne, though hopefully a lighter one.

[eastie]

Top targets for me would be lescott and Barry - with just those signings alone i think we would become a top 10 team - i expect there will be a few fringe players going out of the door as well but the nucleas of a good side is there - spend wisely this summer and we could have a much better season next year.