Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[not3bad]

Our first signing: www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/story-19045867-detail/story.html#axzz2TwsQyCsS

Well, we've poached another youngster!  I hope Torquay will be putting a statement on their website!

[nigel]

Apparently, Mbokani from Anderlect wants a move to the Prem and Villa are one of the front runners

[Clark W Griswold]

Out;
Bent (because he's an expensive reserve at the moment)
Dunne
Given (see Bent)
Lichaj
Bannan

In;
2 X CB (to go straight in)
1 X Wide playing forward (to genuinely challenge)
1 x RB (reserve)
1 x GK (reserve)

So you want to keep Ireland and Hutton?

To be fair i'd completely forgot about them! Haven't been attending as much recently in my defence. And no i don't, they can bugger off.

[Toronto Villa]

Out;
Bent (because he's an expensive reserve at the moment)
Dunne
Given (see Bent)
Lichaj
Bannan

In;
2 X CB (to go straight in)
1 X Wide playing forward (to genuinely challenge)
1 x RB (reserve)
1 x GK (reserve)

So you want to keep Ireland and Hutton?

To be fair i'd completely forgot about them! Haven't been attending as much recently in my defence. And no i don't, they can bugger off.

just checking there Clarky old boy, just in case you'd taken leave of your senses

[Holte L2]

Apparently, Mbokani from Anderlect wants a move to the Prem and Villa are one of the front runners

I hope not. The guy is absolutely useless. Watched him for a while he was at Standard Liege. Also watched him in the flesh on a trip to watch Anderlecht last season. He's a cross between Carlton Cole and Kenwyne Jones!

[KevinGage]

I'd take his teammate Kouyate, but recent links with Arsenal might put the kybosh on that one.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

I think we need a couple of forwards. If Benteke, Gabby or Weimann are out we are very light.

We have Bowery remember - and what about Drennan?

And Delfouneso...

[PeterWithe]

I've never heard of this Charlie Austin, let alone the next one.

[not3bad]

Case for the defence: Aston Villa boss is searching for signings to strengthen his rear guard

Paul Lambert is in the market for two new full-backs, an experienced centre-half and a creative midfielder

Paul Lambert is prioritising improving Aston Villa’s defence after transfer talks with owner Randy Lerner.

MirrorSport understands the Villans boss Lambert wants two new full-backs, an experienced centre-half and a creative midfielder this summer.

He is set to bid again for Ipswich left-back Aaron Cresswell, 23, after missing out last summer before getting Joe Bennett.

Lambert also wants an experienced stopper - Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott is still on his radar - plus a midfield schemer with Crewe captain Luke Murphy, 23 having been watched several times by the Villa boss.

Further signings will be made if Villa manage to offload any fringe players or flops like Karim El Ahmadi.

Richard Dunne has been released while Shay Given, Darren Bent and Stephen Ireland can all go.

Lambert is scouting new strikers in case Villa receive an irresistible offer for Christian Benteke.

But Lambert and Villa insiders are hopeful the marksman will pen a new contract.

Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-paul-lambert-1903047#ixzz2Ty1yjLGz
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[Michel Sibble]

MirrorSport understands...

Your clue to a newspaper article being complete bullshit.

[ozzjim]

Nursey has been fairly close to what has been going on since Lambert came in, so might be right with a few of the names. Murphy, Cresswell, Austin would be no surprise really we have been linked for a while. Lescott would be great IMO if we can get him in on say the money Ireland is on then we are way better off.

I still think a further forward option that can play in the wide roles will come in, although Sinclair on loan is most likely there.

[Chipsticks]

I think we need a couple of forwards. If Benteke, Gabby or Weimann are out we are very light.

We have Bowery remember - and what about Drennan?

And Delfouneso...

And Zog... and Burke

[Chipsticks]

Case for the defence: Aston Villa boss is searching for signings to strengthen his rear guard

Paul Lambert is in the market for two new full-backs, an experienced centre-half and a creative midfielder

Paul Lambert is prioritising improving Aston Villa’s defence after transfer talks with owner Randy Lerner.

MirrorSport understands the Villans boss Lambert wants two new full-backs, an experienced centre-half and a creative midfielder this summer.

He is set to bid again for Ipswich left-back Aaron Cresswell, 23, after missing out last summer before getting Joe Bennett.

Lambert also wants an experienced stopper - Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott is still on his radar - plus a midfield schemer with Crewe captain Luke Murphy, 23 having been watched several times by the Villa boss.

Further signings will be made if Villa manage to offload any fringe players or flops like Karim El Ahmadi.

Richard Dunne has been released while Shay Given, Darren Bent and Stephen Ireland can all go.

Lambert is scouting new strikers in case Villa receive an irresistible offer for Christian Benteke.

But Lambert and Villa insiders are hopeful the marksman will pen a new contract.

Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-paul-lambert-1903047#ixzz2Ty1yjLGz
Follow us: @DailyMirror on Twitter | DailyMirror on Facebook

Why two new fullbacks? Left Back surely but Lowton's been looking superb.

[SoccerHQ]

Centre half and another central midfielder (attacking as Sylla looks like he could be that physical beast with a bit more work) are the crucial ones.

Get those signings right and we'll have a good season next year,top 10.

[Concrete John]

I think Lichaj is also out of contract, so squad wise we need another RB.