Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[tomd2103]

The Belgians are certainly producing some talented players. It's amazing how far (as a nation) we continue to fall behind.

Hasn't Kevin De Bruyne made some noises about wanting to leave Chelsea to get regular football?  Not sure we would stand a chance, but he would be the type of player we could do with.

[tomd2103]

Welcome, Niklas!

As per last week, I'm now expecting a double signing flurry of activity with Luna being confirmed also.

I think those could be the last two signings before everyone reports back for pre-season.  Think we might see a couple of young British players from the lower leagues added to the squad during pre-season.

[supertom]

Welcome, Niklas!

As per last week, I'm now expecting a double signing flurry of activity with Luna being confirmed also.

I think those could be the last two signings before everyone reports back for pre-season.  Think we might see a couple of young British players from the lower leagues added to the squad during pre-season.

This is my thinking too. Once Luna is on board then we'll be looking to sell 5-6 players, maybe more. Then 1-2 more Brits in before the window is out would be good.

The Benteke situation needs clarifying. IF he wants to move and someone wants to buy him, they need to stump up the cast sharpish. I think one way or another this needs doing before August. If he goes, we're gonna need ample time to get a good replacement.

[Clampy]

Word round the Twatter campfire seems to be that Aaaron Cresswell is next. I can't see it myself but you never know.

[phantom limb]

Word round the Twatter campfire seems to be that Aaaron Cresswell is next. I can't see it myself but you never know.

Would have thought that if Luna comes in then that'll be it for left backs, they probably still want silly money for Cresswell which is why we've gone elsewhere.

[Damo70]

I can't see us signing Cresswell as well as Luna, although I don't think there is any doubt that we were interested in him. Unless maybe one of them can play right back as well. I would guess things will go a bit quiet now on the incoming front but we are obviously looking to move some players on. I think most of the Benteke stuff is just paper talk. There doesn't seem to be anything concrete from the sort of clubs that would pay what we would surely be looking for. As for the quality of players that Belgium are producing, sometimes luck and timing comes into it and a nation has a good group of players come through around the same period.

[Irish villain]

A united fan I'm friends with, lives in Holland, posted the following on facebook: 'Villa are making some class signings this summer, both Okore and Helenius will be amazing!'

[OCD]

Word round the Twatter campfire seems to be that Aaaron Cresswell is next. I can't see it myself but you never know.

Would have thought that if Luna comes in then that'll be it for left backs, they probably still want silly money for Cresswell which is why we've gone elsewhere.

The nerve.

[Marlon's Hairy Wood]

Assuming we don't get Belhandra (i'd have thought he's out of our reach at the minute, but interest was confirmed all the same) I wonder who we're in the market for as alternatives to him?

Seems as though we might be looking to spend the big money on a central creative player

Anyone heard any rumours?

[OCD]

A united fan I'm friends with, lives in Holland, posted the following on facebook: 'Villa are making some class signings this summer, both Okore and Helenius will be amazing!'

Hope he's right.

[paul_e]

Best Wishes Eastie.

Heard some interesting chatter that Lambert had enquired after Dennis Praet.  Anderlecht attacking midfielder - on a recommendation from Benteke.  The kid looks sublime.

http://vimeo.com/66816660

Though I heard the Belgians were after big dough. 

Here's hoping.

How strange, was playing a bit of FM13 earlier, only finished the first season in 10th (better than Lambert!) but Benteke got 16 and I had a couple of offers so I gave him a rise and asked him to recommend someone and that's the player he suggested.  I'm all a bit bit freaked out by the whole thing right now, are yo sure someone didn't start the whispers after hacking into my game?

[ozzjim]

There is no way, with Luna coming, we will sign Cresswell too. Just not going to happen. Maybe both ongoing and only heard Luna is close due to Sevilla, but I doubt it.

Much more likely to be Luke Murphy and/ or a keeper and a right back next.

[paul_e]

Assuming we don't get Belhandra (i'd have thought he's out of our reach at the minute, but interest was confirmed all the same) I wonder who we're in the market for as alternatives to him?

Seems as though we might be looking to spend the big money on a central creative player

Anyone heard any rumours?

I agree that's where we'll spend a bit more than we have so far, I think it's on the back burner a bit until we know where we are with Bent, Ireland, Holman and Nzogbia, I suspect they'll all leave and for enough in terms of fees to cover someone like Belhanda (with some left over I'd hope), and with a huge wage saving on top.

I've said before though, signing the more established players will take a little longer as the agents will hold off on anything to see if a chumps league club is interested, if nothing by mid-july then they'll start talking to clubs like us.

[KevinGage]

Word round the Twatter campfire seems to be that Aaaron Cresswell is next. I can't see it myself but you never know.

Unless that's with a view to moving Bennett on  (Crewsell did seem to be his first choice last summer, let's not forget)  I don't see it.  The deal for Luna seems to be too far advanced.

[tomd2103]

Much more likely to be Luke Murphy and/ or a keeper and a right back next.

Agree, though with Vlaar and Baker being a little injury prone, I wouldn't mind us signing another CB as well.