Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[tomd2103]

I'd be raiding Wigan for Figueroa, McManaman and McCarthy if they go down. All could really add something to our squad.

Still think he would be a great signing for us and would be my number one midfield target.  Only 22 yet has made nearly 200 professional appearances for Hamilton and Wigan. 

[VinnieChase84]

Think if city do get rid of Lescott then he would take a pay cut to join us. The experience we need at the back

[OCD]

I agree N'Zogbia can join Dunne, Ireland, Hutton and Bent on the outward bound list.

Yep I agree, and you can add Given to that list too. 60k a week for the most underused position in any football squad is frankly ludicrous.

It would be if that's what he was being paid. The figure talked about when he first signed was £40k - the issue was giving a 35 year old a 5-year contract. He's still got another 3 years to go and only plays cup matches.

[danno]

I agree N'Zogbia can join Dunne, Ireland, Hutton and Bent on the outward bound list.

Yep I agree, and you can add Given to that list too. 60k a week for the most underused position in any football squad is frankly ludicrous.

It would be if that's what he was being paid. The figure talked about when he first signed was £40k - the issue was giving a 35 year old a 5-year contract. He's still got another 3 years to go and only plays cup matches.

Would paying him a big part of his contract to leave, then paying a transfer fee and wages for a new keeper actually be
any cheaper?  Or to put it another way would it save enough money to improve us, to make it a worthwhile exercise?

Paying up half of Shay's contact to then sign another guy on a 12month deal seems daft, as does signing a young up and coming keeper who is even more likely to get frustrated with not playing. Having an elder statesman in the dressing room who isn't a complete bell-end may actually be more valuable to us than we realise.

[Steve R]

Lescott's a lovely lad, comes from a real nice family and is currently one of the best centre halves in the league.

But are we really going to offer a sizeable contract to a 30 year old? He's hardly going to accept 2 years with an option of a further 2.

[ozzjim]

I would think 3 plus 1 Steve would be realistic and you would think he will go to 34 35 without issue looking at him.

[ozzjim]

I wonder if Junior Hoilett on a free, as is rumoured due to his wages at QPR, would be worth a punt. Lambert could get some form out of him he would be an exciting option challenging for a spot in that front 3. I would love Remy but think he is Arsenal or Liverpool bound.

[danno]

I wonder if Junior Hoilett on a free, as is rumoured due to his wages at QPR, would be worth a punt. Lambert could get some form out of him he would be an exciting option challenging for a spot in that front 3. I would love Remy but think he is Arsenal or Liverpool bound.

right age bracket and will have something to prove after this season.

Wouldn't be surprised if West Ham or Fulham got him though. Was he a big sam signing at blackburn?

[Steve R]

I would think 3 plus 1 Steve would be realistic and you would think he will go to 34 35 without issue looking at him.

It's probably not unreasonable to expect a few years out of him, maybe I'm being pessimistic after the likes of Heskey, Dunne, Given and a fair few before them.

Whatever club he goes to I'd certainly be confident that he's professional enough to go there to play football rather than just turn over money at a relaxed pace.

[ozzjim]

I would think 3 plus 1 Steve would be realistic and you would think he will go to 34 35 without issue looking at him.

It's probably not unreasonable to expect a few years out of him, maybe I'm being pessimistic after the likes of Heskey, Dunne, Given and a fair few before them.

Whatever club he goes to I'd certainly be confident that he's professional enough to go there to play football rather than just turn over money at a relaxed pace.

I think he has got the possibility of being England's main defender at 2 major tournaments over the next 3 years, so should be trying to play as many games as he can.

[tomd2103]

I wonder if Junior Hoilett on a free, as is rumoured due to his wages at QPR, would be worth a punt. Lambert could get some form out of him he would be an exciting option challenging for a spot in that front 3. I would love Remy but think he is Arsenal or Liverpool bound.

Not for me Ozz and I would go as far as saying that he is exactly the kind of player we don't need at the club.  Went to QPR for the money and has been nowhere to be seen when the going got tough there.  I've liked the look of Andros Townsend every time I have seen him play this season and he might be worth having a look at.

[brontebilly]

I'd be raiding Wigan for Figueroa, McManaman and McCarthy if they go down. All could really add something to our squad.

Still think he would be a great signing for us and would be my number one midfield target.  Only 22 yet has made nearly 200 professional appearances for Hamilton and Wigan.

Id avoid McCarthy like the plague. Have watched him closely for years as soon it was released that he could play for Ireland. He was being linked with the likes of Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Barcelona when he started at Hamilton. Yet when it came to his big move he ended up at ahem Wigan. Saw a report at the weekend suggesting Man Utd were interested in him, he is more likely to end up at another relegation dodging side. He certainly has ability dont get me wrong. But Trapatoni has it right about him, he lacks courage and presence in midfield. Tidy when there is no pressure on him but at the same time doesnt break forward and get goals. Doesnt get much tackles in, doesnt create goals. Despite 4 years experience in the league, Id rate Westwood a better prospect and Wigan will get stupid money for McCarthy in the summer. Let it be Liverpool or someone else. The star in the McCarthy camp is his agent as the lad has been well and truly built into a player he is not from the day he started playing senior football.

[ROBBO]

We will not sign anyone that doesn't have a sell on value.

[ozzjim]

I wonder if Junior Hoilett on a free, as is rumoured due to his wages at QPR, would be worth a punt. Lambert could get some form out of him he would be an exciting option challenging for a spot in that front 3. I would love Remy but think he is Arsenal or Liverpool bound.

Not for me Ozz and I would go as far as saying that he is exactly the kind of player we don't need at the club.  Went to QPR for the money and has been nowhere to be seen when the going got tough there.  I've liked the look of Andros Townsend every time I have seen him play this season and he might be worth having a look at.

Maybe re Hoilett, but I think there is a very decent player in there.

[LeeB]

Lescott's a lovely lad, comes from a real nice family and is currently one of the best centre halves in the league.

But are we really going to offer a sizeable contract to a 30 year old? He's hardly going to accept 2 years with an option of a further 2.

I agree.

I'd like him, but I just don't see us making that kind of signing.