Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[KevinGage]

I wouldn't have thought Fulham would be huge payers either.

Signings like Berbatov, Ruiz, Rodallega, Petric, Risse, Emanuelson and co suggest otherwise.

[neo_Villan]

Spuds want Rose back next season apparently. I think they are shipping off Assou-Ekkoto (sp?) and he seems a natural replacement.

[BenEeles]

If we're all talking about replacements for Bent I could see Lambert going back for Jelle Vossen, who he was scouting when he found Benteke originally. He's Benteke's old strike partner back at Genk, looks a prolific goalscorer in the Belgian league, played for Belgium a few times as well. Can't imagine him costing more than Benteke so would be an ideal replacement for Bent.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelle_Vossen

[Salsa Party Animal]

and Paul can ask CB if he want him to bring in JV to Villa Park as he know his game well.

[ozzjim]

As said on another thread, I really do not get the Rose love in on H&V. He is a decent player but no more, and defensively he is woeful.

[OCD]

One thing that Spurs seem to be doing well is loaning out players that are close to being ready and then bringing them into the squad the following season - Walker, Naughton and Rose looks like being the next. Andros Townsend will be much better off after his spell at QPR too. We've not had the benefit of doing the same but that's what we need to be looking to do with our players so that they are ready to take that next step.

[SoccerHQ]

Providing we can get rid of the likes of Bent, Ireland and given (easier said than done of course) that will free up a shed load of wages and Dunne, who's on 50k a week, will probably also be released.

So while I don't want us to blow the wages bill up again to unsustainable levels, it would be good with the new tv deal to push the boat out a little bit more.

Some targets:

Diego (Wolfsburg)- Would be that midfield attacker we probably lack. Still only 27 despite being around forever and has played for Aletico Madrid, Porto, Weder Bremen and Porto in his career aswell as about 30 Brazil caps. Think he has 1 year left on his contract at Wolfsburg.

Dusan Basta (Udinese)- Saw this lad play for Serbia against Scotland and Udinese are my favourite Italian club, gets up and down the right wing no problem (Udinese play him as a wingback so could offer Lowton some support) Looks a bit like Dirk Kuyt.

Paul Scharner - Could be cheap back up for defensive midfield and central defence if Wigan go down.

Douglas (Twente)- Out of contract, previously linked to him, man mountain at the back.

Pilking......sorry got excited....Russell Martin (Norwich)....wouldn't surprise me if this is our first summer signing. Solid player who can play right back or central defence.

Figueroa (Wigan)...Not as good as a few years ago but probably be more solid than Bennett, on a free aswell. If money was no object, I'd seriously try to tempt City into a season long loan for Kolorav with them paying half his wages like they did with Adebayor.

Vydra (Watford)- Goals dried up but look electric earlier this season. He would be a replacement for Weimann but hope all is well in that respect and he signs a new deal.

Lukaku- Again only if Benteke leaves.

No idea for central midfield.

I feel Lambert's two summer signings which I'll judge him on will be the centre back and central midfielder he signs. If he can get both spot on and keep the strikeforce together, I feel we'll have a good season even if we have other weak areas in the team.

[OCD]

I feel Lambert's two summer signings which I'll judge him on will be the centre back and central midfielder he signs. If he can get both spot on and keep the strikeforce together, I feel we'll have a good season even if we have other weak areas in the team.

When he signs those players none of us will have probably heard of them and will have to wait until we see them. So there could be a long wait before he could be judged on those.

[SoccerHQ]

Perhaps Lescott will be revisited? Although I feel he'll end up at Everton again.

[Concrete John]

If someone like Lescott doesn't happen, then Douglas would be an excellent overseas option for CB.

[RossLeach]

I feel that I can start reading this thread now without jinxing anything.....

[Matt Collins]

Me too.

I'd never heard of any of our signings this season and it may well be the same this time. I'd say the priorities would be:

1. Dependable central defender, preferably premier league proven. Candidates: bassong, lescott but I can't see it, take a chance on skrtel, or someone from abroad I've never heard of.

2. More defensively reliable left back to comlete with bennett, or just a better left back to replace him: assou-ekotto, rose, or someone from abroad or div 1. Don't know who.

3. A central midfielder. I'd have said a defensive one and still might. But an option to play the more attacking of a three without leaving us as open as cnz does may be the higher priority now sylla and delph have stepped up.maybe the lad from Crewe.

4. A new version of benteke for when he leaves. Back up for next season.

[tomd2103]

One thing that Spurs seem to be doing well is loaning out players that are close to being ready and then bringing them into the squad the following season - Walker, Naughton and Rose looks like being the next. Andros Townsend will be much better off after his spell at QPR too. We've not had the benefit of doing the same but that's what we need to be looking to do with our players so that they are ready to take that next step.

They have had the luxury of loaning players out to Premier League clubs so that they can get a good idea of how they fare in the top flight.  Walker, Naughton, Caulker, Rose and Townsend have all had spells on loan at Premier League clubs which will have given Spurs a good idea about their suitability for the league.  Unfortunately, I can't see too many Premier League teams being interested in taking some of our younger players on loan.   

[ozzjim]

One thing that Spurs seem to be doing well is loaning out players that are close to being ready and then bringing them into the squad the following season - Walker, Naughton and Rose looks like being the next. Andros Townsend will be much better off after his spell at QPR too. We've not had the benefit of doing the same but that's what we need to be looking to do with our players so that they are ready to take that next step.

They have had the luxury of loaning players out to Premier League clubs so that they can get a good idea of how they fare in the top flight.  Walker, Naughton, Caulker, Rose and Townsend have all had spells on loan at Premier League clubs which will have given Spurs a good idea about their suitability for the league.  Unfortunately, I can't see too many Premier League teams being interested in taking some of our younger players on loan.   

It will be interesting who Whelan goes for to replace Roberto when he walks at the end of the season, as I think they are a good place to send a couple of our kids in the Championship, should they drop of course.

[eamonn]

If we could buy Rhodes and sell Bent at little or no loss, and likely save a lot on wages, I'd go for it.