Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Clampy]

It's hardly earth-shattering news that a club who have just bought six players will be shifting some.

I think the tweeter in question calls himself a freelance journalist. He's a not so mental Julie.

[eastie]

It's hardly earth-shattering news that a club who have just bought six players will be shifting some.

I think the tweeter in question calls himself a freelance journalist. He's a not so mental Julie.

Allegedly works in the sky sports offices - 68000 followers is not bad though - beats the 22 of some

[Clampy]

It's hardly earth-shattering news that a club who have just bought six players will be shifting some.

I think the tweeter in question calls himself a freelance journalist. He's a not so mental Julie.

Allegedly works in the sky sports offices - 68000 followers is not bad though - beats the 22 of some

Indeed.

[jonzy85]

Assuming Benteke goes, it's hard to know how Lambert will go about replacing him - which he must. We can't rely on Helenius and I don't believe Weimann will be as effective in the Benteke role.

Money aside, I can't think of anyone in the PL that I think would be a good replacement (keeping it realistic). I think we are going to have to look abroad. Lambert got it spot on last year signing Benteke. He has also signed a few interesting youngsters, with a lot to prove.

But thus far, he hasn't really gone into the market of identifying an established player who can come in and do a job for us. A lot of this is down to financial restrictions of course, but also, Lambert is happy to go down this path of buying young hungry players with something to prove.

So now, presumably, he will have a 'war chest' how do people think he will spend it? He bid for Dempsey last year, so clearly he isn't limiting himself to the young, up and coming type. Assuming Benteke is sold, I expect us to sign at least 2 established players, possibly (and preferably) from overseas. I think these signings will be the ones that Lambert HAS TO  get right.

The one player I think might be worth a Bid would be Michu. I know Swansea would be reluctant to sell, but would it be worth testing their resolve?

[supertom]

Michu would be good. We'd have to alter our game slightly. He'd be excellent playing with Wiemann ahead of him. That said, I think he'd only move to a CL club.

[pauliewalnuts]

Wellbeck is gash.

I can't believe he plays for Man United.

[onje_villa]

You know what? Selling Benteke (if we get the full amount) may actually work out really well. I mean of course it's a blow to lose your top striker but the amount of profit Lambert is currently turning out of his signings is incredible. 30 million could make us a lot stronger all round than just having Benteke up top.

[paul_e]

Assuming Benteke goes, it's hard to know how Lambert will go about replacing him - which he must. We can't rely on Helenius and I don't believe Weimann will be as effective in the Benteke role.

Money aside, I can't think of anyone in the PL that I think would be a good replacement (keeping it realistic). I think we are going to have to look abroad. Lambert got it spot on last year signing Benteke. He has also signed a few interesting youngsters, with a lot to prove.

But thus far, he hasn't really gone into the market of identifying an established player who can come in and do a job for us. A lot of this is down to financial restrictions of course, but also, Lambert is happy to go down this path of buying young hungry players with something to prove.

So now, presumably, he will have a 'war chest' how do people think he will spend it? He bid for Dempsey last year, so clearly he isn't limiting himself to the young, up and coming type. Assuming Benteke is sold, I expect us to sign at least 2 established players, possibly (and preferably) from overseas. I think these signings will be the ones that Lambert HAS TO  get right.

The one player I think might be worth a Bid would be Michu. I know Swansea would be reluctant to sell, but would it be worth testing their resolve?

Michu is a very limited player, like Bent, when he's not scoring he doesn't offer much instead.

Kiyotake would be an obvious option seeing as we've shown an interest already.  I'd want us to sneak in an offer for Bony as well.

[jonzy85]

You know what? Selling Benteke (if we get the full amount) may actually work out really well. I mean of course it's a blow to lose your top striker but the amount of profit Lambert is currently turning out of his signings is incredible. 30 million could make us a lot stronger all round than just having Benteke up top.

While it's hard to look at losing Benteke as a positive right now, you might be right. Look at how Newcastle re-invested the money from selling Andy Carroll. I think we have a better man in Lambert at the helm, who could build a squad to bring us sustained development in the next few years.

Of course, if he does too good a job, we will probably have whatever club takes Benteke off us looking for Lambert as manager in a few years and so the cylce continues.

[mr underhill]

 talk elsewhere of Brown Ideye being a possible replacement, apparently PL has had him watched for a while

[glasses]

Someone at work had seen Dempsey plus cash suggested. I thought it was a bit lazy and based on the fact we bid for him the night we got Benteke.

I do like him, mind. Doubt we'd be interested in him though

[paul_e]

After the season he's just had and with his wages, etc I'd still want 25m with dempsey included.  I'd put it up to 30m if they tried to add adebayor.

[ozzjim]

25 and Dempsey would suit me to be honest. He is a good player, could play off the front, wide or in midfield and carries a good goal threat, while adding a dash of experience.

Brown Ideye has been mentioned a few times now.

[Concrete John]

I think the Dempsey boat has sailed now and would much rather someone like Kiyotake.

As I said on the Benteke thread, the only player I'd consider in part exchange is Lukaku if he goes to Chelsea.

[Steve67]

Concrete John, nail on the head for me.  Lukaku for Benteke if he goes to Chelsea.  Get Chelsea to pay Lukaku's salary for the first couple of years too.   If he goes to Man City, I would mind having little Jimmy back.