Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[supertom]

I actually think that Okore is probably a little more sensible and grounded than Benteke (It seems). He's already rebuffed Chelsea. I can see him staying with us 2-3 years before eventually getting his big move. Being a defender too, it makes more sense to develop here, rather than getting thrown straight into big time at a Chelsea or Utd etc. I mean Cahill would probably have floundered had he gone straight to Chelsea from us, as opposed to having four of years playing every week at Bolton and developing his game.

If Benteke picks the wrong club it could ruin his career. He's got the potential to World Class, but if he gets it wrong he could be John Carew mk2.

That said, if Lambert remains, I'd always be confident that no matter who's going out the door, someone as capable will come in. I do think Benteke is something of an anomaly because he ended up better than any of us could have hoped. To the point that he's too good for us, at this time. I felt we'd get one more year, because it would also do him good, but that now seems unlikely.

[eastie]

A good number 10 and a good replacement in a similar style, and there will be a few out there I would bet, and we will be fine, do better than last year and move on.

As for another handing in a transfer request, I can't see it being any other player in our first team, so I am really not bothered.

Kiyotake and bony .

[sirlordbaltimore]

I've got it on good authority that we've got a proven goalscorer up at Bodymoor today

He wont cost us a fee either. Well apatt from his wages

Get your socks on Darren

[ozzjim]

A good number 10 and a good replacement in a similar style, and there will be a few out there I would bet, and we will be fine, do better than last year and move on.

As for another handing in a transfer request, I can't see it being any other player in our first team, so I am really not bothered.

Kiyotake and bony .

They look ideal, but I would bet neither are at Villa come August the 31st.

I think if he and Bent go, there will be 3 more forwards bought. A Benteke, a number 10 and a tricky one.

[Concrete John]

This is the inevitable sign of things to come with players at Villa, when we go down the route of trying to build a youthful team.  The players will inevitably come good, just like Benteke has, and will then get tapped up by other clubs or prostituted by their agents.  Okore will be the next one, next season.   I just hope we get something worthwhile out of this tranfer.  We also need to remember that Benteke did exactly the same thing to Genk last year! 

We have to learn to anticipate such events.  Dortmund and Porto (plus others) do it effectively so there's no reason was can't.
Our scouting team will certainly need to be on the ball.  So far they have been but my hunch is that they were not prepared for this.

If Lambert does work in this dossier method we have been talking about, then logically he'll have had a few targets in the same mold before buying Benteke.  So they can just dust them off from last summer and see what's happened to those strikers in thr last 12 months.  Not a bad starting place to work from.

[dave shelley]

Our best player?  westwood aint going anywhere

Hopefully not-




@indykaila: When I tweeted this (https://t.co/RwM88USKRn) yesterday, I was told two players want out & will request a transfer. #AVFC

As some one who doesn't Twitter, can someone tell me who the second player who wants out is supposed to be please?

[glasses]

I've got it on good authority that we've got a proven goalscorer up at Bodymoor today

He wont cost us a fee either. Well apatt from his wages

Get your socks on Darren

I can see the conversation going something like this 'Darren, do you fancy coming to Germany to join the squad?'

'Oh, you want me now do you? Go fuck yourself'

[DrGonzo]

Ireland, Hutton, Bannan, Bent.... Pick one Dave that's the point, the person ia a Twunt which is why they Twatted something so patently obvious that they will look ITK!!

[eastie]

Our best player?  westwood aint going anywhere

Hopefully not-




@indykaila: When I tweeted this (https://t.co/RwM88USKRn) yesterday, I was told two players want out & will request a transfer. #AVFC

As some one who doesn't Twitter, can someone tell me who the second player who wants out is supposed to be please?

The  twit in question hasn't tweeted that yet but reckons there is movement already regarding benteke.

@indykaila: Benteke movement already, I’m double checking the info with my #AVFC source before I share the info.

Just seen Tom ince in talks with Cardiff now , I thought he went to Swansea?

[danlanza]

What movement eastie. Come on son, spill the beans.

[eastie]

What movement eastie. Come on son, spill the beans.

It's believed he had  beans last night and the movement is in his bowels spilling them as a result

[danlanza]

What movement eastie. Come on son, spill the beans.

It's believed he had  beans last night and the movement is in his bowels spilling them as a result

Cheers mate. Is that straight from the Heinz's mouth ?

[Bottom Right 89]

A good number 10 and a good replacement in a similar style, and there will be a few out there I would bet, and we will be fine, do better than last year and move on.

As for another handing in a transfer request, I can't see it being any other player in our first team, so I am really not bothered.

Kiyotake and bony .

They look ideal, but I would bet neither are at Villa come August the 31st.

I think if he and Bent go, there will be 3 more forwards bought. A Benteke, a number 10 and a tricky one.

Assume we get a straight cash deal for Benteke, Javier Hernandez or Danny Wellbeck would be a good fit for Villa.

[eastie]

A good number 10 and a good replacement in a similar style, and there will be a few out there I would bet, and we will be fine, do better than last year and move on.

As for another handing in a transfer request, I can't see it being any other player in our first team, so I am really not bothered.

Kiyotake and bony .

They look ideal, but I would bet neither are at Villa come August the 31st.

I think if he and Bent go, there will be 3 more forwards bought. A Benteke, a number 10 and a tricky one.

Assume we get a straight cash deal for Benteke, Javier Hernandez or Danny Wellbeck would be a good fit for Villa.

Didnt welbeck score 2 goals in 36 games at united last season ? No thanks.

[supertom]

A good number 10 and a good replacement in a similar style, and there will be a few out there I would bet, and we will be fine, do better than last year and move on.

As for another handing in a transfer request, I can't see it being any other player in our first team, so I am really not bothered.

Kiyotake and bony .

They look ideal, but I would bet neither are at Villa come August the 31st.

I think if he and Bent go, there will be 3 more forwards bought. A Benteke, a number 10 and a tricky one.

Assume we get a straight cash deal for Benteke, Javier Hernandez or Danny Wellbeck would be a good fit for Villa.

Hernandez wouldn't come here. He'd be very good. He does everything Benty can, but has a little more to his game too.
Welbeck is a bit shite to be honest. He's certainly not the 15-20 goals striker we'd need.