Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[*shellac*]

It would be great if we can have Belhanda too.

[ozzjim]

Best laugh I have had in weeks Eastie!

[Toronto Villa]

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.

I love our new ITK's. Posting after it has been posted on a news site somewhere else.

I wouldn't worry about Everton. If Moyes was there, maybe but I imagine a lot of this is already done behind the scenes, and in any case I'm sure Martinez will be filling his new Champions League ambition squad with loftier players.

[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.

I love our new ITK's. Posting after it has been posted on a news site somewhere else.

I wouldn't worry about Everton. If Moyes was there, maybe but I imagine a lot of this is already done behind the scenes, and in any case I'm sure Martinez will be filling his new Champions League ambition squad with loftier players.

How is posting something in good faith from matt law on the website claiming to be itk?

[UK Redsox]

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.

Groningen, we go again

[ozzjim]

Ah Groningen. They like their bikes. And the lads I went to Hamburg with had a great meal in Groningen on the way back. It holds nothing but darkness for me however.

[mrfuse]

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.

Let's hope Laursen has spoken to him

[eastie]

Sorry i wasnt aware that someone has to read every page and post before posting things - half an hour ago I was busy but i do apologise i can't join you sitting here all day

[VILLA MOLE]

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.

Let's hope Laursen has spoken to him

why would he go to Everton they dont even own their training ground 

[Rudy Can't Fail]

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.

Indeed but how many of the 4 will go straight into the first team, improving what we currently have? My guess is one.

[Toronto Villa]

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.

Indeed but how many of the 4 will go straight into the first team, improving what we currently have? My guess is one.

I actually think they will all compete for a first team spot. I don't think any but a select few are safe starters as it should be.

[eastie]

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.

Indeed but how many of the 4 will go straight into the first team, improving what we currently have? My guess is one.

Possibly but hopefully they will provide much better options than the likes of Holman, Bowery and bannan, and provide competition to keep the first teamers on their toes.

The more good options the better - if they get their chance hopefully they will deliver.

[ozzjim]

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.

Indeed but how many of the 4 will go straight into the first team, improving what we currently have? My guess is one.

I think 1 probably, but then if Bacuna is more of an all action central midfield player that some dutch correspondents are saying, all of them will significantly increase the strength and options from the bench.

[damon loves JT]

i do apologise i can't join you sitting here all day

You could have fooled me.

[mrfuse]

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.

Indeed but how many of the 4 will go straight into the first team, improving what we currently have? My guess is one.

I think that's the beauty of being in our position and the signings we are making, no one really know's yet.

Which will keep everyone on their toes as eastie says.