Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Toronto Villa]

Good video of Okore's performance against Chelsea http://vimeo.com/53073475

Great video. He looks excellent. Fingers crossed...

That looks really impressive.

The bit at 3:05 where he does Victor Moses for pace is particularly impressive.

you always wonder about YouTube because it can make the likes of Heskey or Harewood look like world beaters. The most impressive bit about this video is that it's against Chelsea and apparently, I've heard they are a bit good. He looks so strong, competent and impressive in a CL game against top players. Nothing phased him which is massively impressive at 20. Compare that to say Clark and Baker at a similar age and they look significantly inferior. He's right sided too which allows Vlaar to move to the left which will suit him better.

[Concrete John]

Bent is a player teams will want, we are in a strong position, I wouldn't sell for less than 10mill.

I don't think we could be in much less of 'strong position' if we tried.

The World and his dog know that he's not in Lambert's plans and that we want him off the wage-bill.

This is my one criticism of Villa under Lambert. It's all too obvious when players are surplus to requirements (Hutton, Warnock, Given, Ireland, etc.) which never gives us any footing to demand a fee for them.

If the other option is to play them (Given and bent aside) then I'd rather we take the financial hit!

[Toronto Villa]

Bloody hell.

From that video he looks massive, brave, quick as anybody, an excellent passer, confident on the ball and good at reading the game. That was a good Chelsea side too.

Yeah I don't like to get excited over you tube footage but how quick does he look? He made up distance on Cole and Moses who are really quick and great on the ball I like the sliding challenges where he gets the ball but stays on his feet.

I have to say in both instances I felt some movement in my underpants. Is that healthy?

[Mister E]

Good video of Okore's performance against Chelsea http://vimeo.com/53073475

Great video. He looks excellent. Fingers crossed...

Predominantly right-footed: does that put Vlaar's position under threat?

To TV's point: is Vlaar a better left-sided CB?

[Percy McCarthy]

Good video of Okore's performance against Chelsea http://vimeo.com/53073475

Great video. He looks excellent. Fingers crossed...

Predominantly right-footed: does that put Vlaar's position under threat?

To TV's point: is Vlaar a better left-sided CB?

Yeah, dunno how he worked that out.

[brontebilly]

I am sure that wherever Bent goes he will score goals as long as the service to him in the box is good

However for me it is time for him to go. If we sign Helenius then Bent wont even get on the bench.

I wonder where this leaves bowery , do people think he will make it at this level or perhaps be loaned out or sold on to a lower league,

Don't rate him at all I'm afraid. Leggy and has a poor touch. Not sure what Lambert saw him in him. Suspect this is also the end of the Fonz at the club. With the Danish guy, Benteke, Gabby, Weimann, Nzogbia and Tonev all competing for starting spots, Bent, Holman and Albrighton are surely off too.

A lot of change but the points total last season is hard evidence that the squad was nowhere near good enough. Certainly a far cry from MON's days when scouts weren't allowed leave Britain but I really feel a couple of experience quality players are needed too.

[PeterWithesShin]

That video is very impressive. I know it was only one game, but he looked excellent. A defender who can pass the ball as well, what kind of voodoo is that? 

[Concrete John]

I am sure that wherever Bent goes he will score goals as long as the service to him in the box is good

However for me it is time for him to go. If we sign Helenius then Bent wont even get on the bench.

I wonder where this leaves bowery , do people think he will make it at this level or perhaps be loaned out or sold on to a lower league,

I don't think it changes things too much.  Bowery was mainly used as cover for the wide striking roles, so if anything Tonev arriving effects him more.

I think we may see him given a 6 month loan to the Championship.

[PeterWithesShin]

And talking of voodoo, this is what, 4 players we seem to be in advanced stages of signing and it's not even the middle of June yet? I'm loving this, although a bit scared by this strange new world as well.

[ozzjim]

It gives us more balance to have 2 right and 2 left footed centre halves. Looks a great player in the making, just hope we can get it pushed through. Until he signs, I will worry about someone gazumping us, he looks a brilliant prospect.

[eastie]

Just in from matt law on their website and hes usually accurate-   By Matt Law | 13/06/13 

Aston Villa are set to sign highly-rated Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna.

The Holland Under-21 international moves to Villa Park from FC Groningen.

Bacuna was at Villa to undertake a medical today before completing his switch.

Despite only being 21, Bacuna has made over 100 appearances for Groningen since making his debut in 2009.

Bacuna is most comfortable in midfield, but can also operate as a wing back on either side.

Villa manager Paul Lambert hopes to make at least six new signings this summer.

Having wrapped up deals for Aleksandar Tonev and now Bacuna, Lambert is aiming to seal the transfers of striker Nicklas Helenius and Jores Okore.

[mrfuse]

It gives us more balance to have 2 right and 2 left footed centre halves. Looks a great player in the making, just hope we can get it pushed through. Until he signs, I will worry about someone gazumping us, he looks a brilliant prospect.

I know I wish I hadn't seen that video now..

[Ron Manager]

Ive said this before. Never believe anything until it happens. Having said that Okore looks exactly what we need....and some!

[ozzjim]

Just in from matt law on their website and hes usually accurate-   By Matt Law | 13/06/13 

Aston Villa are set to sign highly-rated Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna.

The Holland Under-21 international moves to Villa Park from FC Groningen.

Bacuna was at Villa to undertake a medical today before completing his switch.

Despite only being 21, Bacuna has made over 100 appearances for Groningen since making his debut in 2009.

Bacuna is most comfortable in midfield, but can also operate as a wing back on either side.

Villa manager Paul Lambert hopes to make at least six new signings this summer.

Having wrapped up deals for Aleksandar Tonev and now Bacuna, Lambert is aiming to seal the transfers of striker Nicklas Helenius and Jores Okore.

Just in indeed, it was posted half an hour ago on the previous page!

I don't like this Everton talk around Okore I have to say.

[eastie]

Just in from matt law on their website and hes usually accurate-   By Matt Law | 13/06/13 

Aston Villa are set to sign highly-rated Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna.

The Holland Under-21 international moves to Villa Park from FC Groningen.

Bacuna was at Villa to undertake a medical today before completing his switch.

Despite only being 21, Bacuna has made over 100 appearances for Groningen since making his debut in 2009.

Bacuna is most comfortable in midfield, but can also operate as a wing back on either side.

Villa manager Paul Lambert hopes to make at least six new signings this summer.

Having wrapped up deals for Aleksandar Tonev and now Bacuna, Lambert is aiming to seal the transfers of striker Nicklas Helenius and Jores Okore.

Just in indeed, it was posted half an hour ago on the previous page!

I don't like this Everton talk around Okore I have to say.

In the last hour ozz - I don't sit around on here reading every post you know - I'm a  busy man

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