Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[PeterWithesShin]

We had a scout watching Finnbogason in most of the games he played last season.

Blimey, bob-a-job week was a bit different in my day.

[The Left Side]

We had a scout watching Finnbogason in most of the games he played last season.

Blimey, bob-a-job week was a bit different in my day.

Very good PWS

[JUAN PABLO]

St Johnstone midfield man Murray Davidson is attracting more interest from clubs down south.

It was thought he might move on during the January transfer window but no bids were made and he has knocked back a new deal at Saints.

However, Davidson is out of contract at the end of this season and Aston Villa are one of the clubs believed to be monitoring him.





just website shit knocking about

[LeeB]

It is reported on SSN that Middlesborough want Stephen Ireland.

Whatever for?

They will make him wear a fleh coloured turtleneck - and use him as a demo model in school sex education.

By far the most practical solution to the Stephen Ireland problem I've seen.

[villa kicks]

From ac Milan to aston villa?? out of contract midfielder mat flamini who has unfinished business in premier league is open to a return to play for English clubs. The midfield master would be an attractive addition to clubs who want to add a premier experience player of quality. Aston Villa are one of the clubs believed (in my head) to be chasing his signature. Oh this is just speculation shit i knocked out! He would be a great signing to hold midfield together though !

[peter w]

And he'd be happy to draw 30k per week.

[paulcomben]

And he is 29.

[mr woo]

From the Sun via Twitter.

Paul Lambert is chasing 27 year old Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis who is rated at £7M. (The Sun)

Decent player but comes across as a bit of a gobshite, so can't see it meself.

[tom jennings III]

From the Sun via Twitter.

Paul Lambert is chasing 27 year old Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis who is rated at £7M. (The Sun)

Decent player but comes across as a bit of a gobshite, so can't see it meself.

This was just on SSN, 16 league goals last season in France, looks pretty decent.

[Dr Butler]

From the Sun via Twitter.

Paul Lambert is chasing 27 year old Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis who is rated at £7M. (The Sun)

Decent player but comes across as a bit of a gobshite, so can't see it meself.

This was just on SSN, 16 league goals last season in France, looks pretty decent.

why does that name ring a bell ?  was he being chased by Arsenal at some point ?

[danlanza]

From the Sun via Twitter.

Paul Lambert is chasing 27 year old Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis who is rated at £7M. (The Sun)

Decent player but comes across as a bit of a gobshite, so can't see it meself.

This was just on SSN, 16 league goals last season in France, looks pretty decent.

France !!!!!

[jonzy85]

From the Sun via Twitter.

Paul Lambert is chasing 27 year old Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis who is rated at £7M. (The Sun)

Decent player but comes across as a bit of a gobshite, so can't see it meself.

This was just on SSN, 16 league goals last season in France, looks pretty decent.

why does that name ring a bell ?  was he being chased by Arsenal at some point ?

Yes he was linked with several clubs over the last few years.

Part of me feels that at 27, he would have got his move by now if he was up to it. Or maybe he has just been happy enough at Lyon.

[Dave]

Part of me feels that at 27, he would have got his move by now if he was up to it. Or maybe he has just been happy enough at Lyon.

Lyon tried to sell him to Swansea earlier in the summer for financial reasons but he rejected the move.

[danlanza]

The only decent thing in France is Carl Froome. Oh, and Formely known as Bert English, of course.

[DrGonzo]

Lyon are looking to move him on for financial reasons, their next debt payment comes due soon, and they are looking to cut their wage bill (sound familiar?).  He didn't travel on the pre season tour of the US because of this, and the Lyon president has come out in the press criticising him for turning down moves to Swansea and Cardiff. 

He looks a strong player, sometimes a bit ungainly but good touch, and a fairish shot, but not as commanding in the air as Benteke.  He is also not the type to beat defenders with the ball at his feet he prefers service... so possibly not what Lambert will be looking for if we are still moving Bent on. 

File under Press bollox.