Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Mazrim]

We would need a powerhouse striker to be the fulcrum of the attack. One that allows the likes of Gabby space to cause havok. That isn't Shane Long. We have Weimann already who is similar and arguably better. Certainly more promising.

[Clampy]

A no to Shane Long from me as well. Decent enough player but not what we need.

[Irish villain]

It is, Jenkins has told SSN that the deal is done bar the pen on paper tomorrow.

Brian Clough in his day wouldn't let that stop him!

[eastie]

A no to Shane Long from me as well. Decent enough player but not what we need.

And the long and short of it Is that I totally agree with my old friend clampy.

[sirlordbaltimore]

CB to chelsea for 25m+ Demba Ba? dont think mourinho will let lukaku go.

I wouldn't want demba ba.

Or his no doubt ridiculous wages.

[tomd2103]

We would need a powerhouse striker to be the fulcrum of the attack. One that allows the likes of Gabby space to cause havok. That isn't Shane Long. We have Weimann already who is similar and arguably better. Certainly more promising.

Thought he was a real handful against us at Villa Park.  He's very good in the air and he works very hard, so could be the fulcrum of the attack.  Like I said before, very doubtful it would happen though especially as Albion would do everything in their power to block it.

[Leighton]

I don't want any deal to involve a cash plus player on loan, such as the Lukaku suggestion many are making. Why should we give a platform for other premier clubs to grow their players. Loans between premier league clubs should be stopped. It pisses me right off.

We're the Villa, not some Chelski or Spurs little bitch.

[supertom]

Long is a no from me. Don't think he's good enough to replace Benteke. Likewise I'd rather put Andy up top as our main man before someone like Long. Whilst he might be fairly decent in the air, he's only 5,10 and would never be able to win the amount of aerial duels Bentdicke did.
We also have Helenius who can be a target man. He's more Crouch than Benteke but we're not a hoofing side anymore. His link up play is one of his strength's too so I see him being able to open space for others.

If we did sign another forward I'd rather get an quality number 10 type as well as a midfielder who could get 5-10 goals a season.

[Villafirst]

I'd like to see Demba Ba join us if Chelsea sign Benteke. Then spend part of the remaining money on Younes Belhanda. Surely those 2 players would make us a real force? Be interesting when Okore has to mark Benteke when we play his new club, assuming of course he remains in the Premier League!

[eastie]

That's that option gone -

@TransferSources: CONFIRMED: Bony has officially signed for Swansea. #SCFC http://t.co/Gy8vauTR4Q

[danlanza]

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.

You pair at it again.? Even before the season starts ?

[bertlambshank]

Philipp Hosiner.I reckon Lambert should go get him.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

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.

You pair at it again.? Even before the season starts ?

It's their first Summer of Love.

[paulcomben]

We would need a powerhouse striker to be the fulcrum of the attack. One that allows the likes of Gabby space to cause havok. That isn't Shane Long. We have Weimann already who is similar and arguably better. Certainly more promising.

Havok is software or a metal band or a comic book super hero. I'd prefer Gabby to rack up goals and assists rather than half time entertainment options.

[edgysatsuma89]

This may sound strange considering he has scored goals, but I still don't rate Ba, even if he did lower his wage. I just don't see what other see.

I'm probably wrong.