Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[pauliewalnuts]

To be honest, I had never heard of Belhanda before he was brought up on this thread. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I hadn't.

I know a bloke - Norwegian Villa fan - who is a sportsbook manager with a big European bookmaker, whose job basically entails watching football matches all over Europe, and he tells me Belhanda is a brilliant player, and that it'd be a coup to get him.

He watches Scandinavian football more than any, mind, and tells me Okore is a massive talent.

[ozzjim]

I have seen him once and a couple of highlights, but other than that just youtube. Shame that it is not going to happen, as he looks like he could have been exactly the type of player to help us really kick on building a side that really worries others.

[villan from luton]

Bit like Curcic perhaps, and he was used to British football? I confess I dont know the lad at all

[eastie]

@JamesNursey: Also heard #AVFC making Delfouneso, Stevens and Bannan available as part of clear-out. #wwfc Wolves interested in Delfouneso on loan

@JamesNursey: villa would like to shift Delfouneso & Bannan permanently but it may just be loans as, seriously, they both earn £20k a week!!!!

[LeeB]

@JamesNursey: Also heard #AVFC making Delfouneso, Stevens and Bannan available as part of clear-out. #wwfc Wolves interested in Delfouneso on loan

@JamesNursey: villa would like to shift Delfouneso & Bannan permanently but it may just be loans as, seriously, they both earn £20k a week!!!!

I can understand with Bannan as he's been around the first team for a few seasons, but Delfouneso? Sweet baby Jesus.

[Yossarian]

@JamesNursey: Also heard #AVFC making Delfouneso, Stevens and Bannan available as part of clear-out. #wwfc Wolves interested in Delfouneso on loan

@JamesNursey: villa would like to shift Delfouneso & Bannan permanently but it may just be loans as, seriously, they both earn £20k a week!!!!

I can understand with Bannan as he's been around the first team for a few seasons, but Delfouneso? Sweet baby Jesus.

Blimey, who sanctioned giving Delfouneso twenty grand per week? No wonder he didn't kick on, when you are on twenty grand per week you are entitled to think you have already made it.

[dave shelley]

Does that equate to what Benteke's getting?  If so; the mind boggles.  It's like paying for Dr Chritian Barnard and getting Dr Crippen.

[eastie]

Does that equate to what Benteke's getting?  If so; the mind boggles.  It's like paying for Dr Chritian Barnard and getting Dr Crippen.

Yep, I'd imagine the Fonz and bannan are on similar wages to benteke and Westwood .

[Dave]

Is it really that ridiculous? He signed it in 2011 when he was in the team quite a lot. He was 19 and playing regularly for the U21s - so at the time was extremely well thought of.

Hindsight is a great thing. (I think) Gary Gardner's deal expires in twelve months time and considering the regard in which he is held it wouldn't surprise me to see him offered a similar deal. If we don't, I expect someone else will. Is that any different to Delfouneso getting that? Neither has achieved any more than the other.

[Virgil Caine]

Depending on the remaining time on their contracts would it be more feasible just to let them go on free transfer and pay the rest of the contract up. I'm no accountant but surely this write off is a form of amortisation and can therefore be offset against corporation tax? Perhaps someone who is better qualified than I can explain.

[eastie]

I didnt realise Gardner was entering the last year of his deal - i hope we tie him up to a new deal pretty soon as i feel he has great potential.

He is 21 today and i hope he can remain injury free next season and push forward.

[eastie]

Depending on the remaining time on their contracts would it be more feasible just to let them go on free transfer and pay the rest of the contract up. I'm no accountant but surely this write off is a form of amortisation and can therefore be offset against corporation tax? Perhaps someone who is better qualified than I can explain.

I think we would probably want a small fee for both , I'd be surprised if we released them on a free.

[Irish villain]

Poor Enda Stevens. I work with somebody who knew him growing up and by all accounts he is 110% in everything.

[Big Dick Edwards]

I work with a Wolves fan who consistently raves about an attacking midfielder they have called Sako, and thinks he'd cut it in the Premier League.

[Villatillidie25]

I work with a Wolves fan who consistently raves about an attacking midfielder they have called Sako, and thinks he'd cut it in the Premier League.

My flatmate is a Wolves fan as well. Apparently he started the season pretty well but faded massively. Is completely one footed, which allowed even championship defenders to totally figure him out.
From what I've seen he is quite direct but doesn't work that hard, looks a little overweight and really wasn't particularly impressive to be honest, particularly for the £4m figures being quoted. A big no no from me.