Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Nirog72]

I like the link with Austin. As I understand it he's got where he is the 'hard' way and having got the chance is taking it. Scores goals in not the best side around. I'm happy with all the noises surrounding the club at the moment, but that may be because I'm drinking beer on a beach.

[Concrete John]

I'm guessing Austin is a Bent replacement/understudy to Benteke.  Decent bit of business if true.

[curiousorange]

From what I can see, Austin is one of those players that can get a yard of space in the area and knows where the goal is. I haven't seen a single instance of him grafting for a goal or playing out wide. That doesn't mean to say it's not what we need (there were a few sitters that went begging last season) but we're talking about a step up, so if he's coming here, he needs to add a lot more to his game.

Having said that, £4.5 million for a lad that scored 28 goals last season would be brilliant business.

[olaftab]

The Bent Austin deal  is gathering speed!

[ozzjim]

From what I can see, Austin is one of those players that can get a yard of space in the area and knows where the goal is. I haven't seen a single instance of him grafting for a goal or playing out wide. That doesn't mean to say it's not what we need (there were a few sitters that went begging last season) but we're talking about a step up, so if he's coming here, he needs to add a lot more to his game.

Having said that, £4.5 million for a lad that scored 28 goals last season would be brilliant business.

At 6"2 with a bit of physical presence, I think he would be an understudy with a view to being able to compete to replace Benteke in 12 months. I don't think he will be bought to play wide much. Bent out for 8-9 million, Austin in for half the price, on probably about a third of the wages is not the worst business in the world.

[Clampy]

I don't know anything about Charlie Austin other than he's got a decent goalscoring record.

[Ads]

We've lacked a player with a good beard for some time now, so he gets my seal of approval.

[richtheholtender]

Austin               Benteke                  Weimann


With Gabby coming on.

[richtheholtender]

We've lacked a player with a good beard for some time now, so he gets my seal of approval.

None of them have been old enough to grow one.

[ozzjim]

Austin               Benteke                  Weimann


With Gabby coming on.

Anyone watching the Fulham game, will see that we are nothing without the pace of Gabby in that front 3. We need a pacey option to bring in for him.

[Ads]

Austin               Benteke                  Weimann


With Gabby coming on.

As others have said, I would imagine he is more suited as a central player. I have no idea how quick he is mind, so it is possible he can play wide.

The Wigan game was telling, with Benteke out, the system just didn't gel. Benteke's lay offs and general passing may still be a bit iffy, but the way he makes the ball stick up front and brings Gabby and Andi in is exceptional.

[Clampy]

We've lacked a player with a good beard for some time now, so he gets my seal of approval.

Carlos had a beard but it was'nt as good as Olof's. You're right, we need a beard.

[eastie]

We've lacked a player with a good beard for some time now, so he gets my seal of approval.

Carlos had a beard but it was'nt as good as Olof's. You're right, we need a beard.

Can we a have a Trevor hockey beard?

[SoccerHQ]

The Sun (probably bullshit then) report that Villa are after Bulgarian winger Aleksandar Tonev.

They are reporting today that we will complete a £2.2M deal for Tonev by the end of the week.

Interesting. I remember they broke the Vlaar story before any of the nationals last year.

No nothing about the lad but another wide player is welcome and probably spells the end for Albrighton here.

[cdbearsfan]

Daily Record are reporting that Tonev will let Celtic know whether he has agreed to sign for them in the next 24 hours. So I guess if he doesn't, it could mean Villa are after him?