Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[not3bad]

It says a lot about, apart from Bent, the so called bomb squad that the clubs interested appear to be second tier sides. Lambert has their ability marked. Bannan to Blackburn, fonz to Wolves, mutton to mallorca, Given and Ireland to Doncaster. I think it says a lot about them.

Indeed, but none of them have gone yet have they? We were celebrating Hutton's departure the other day and then the fucker turns up in the squad number list.

I ask again - has he gone or not?

There was some question over whether he was signing permanently or on another's year's loan.  Since he's been included on the squad list it looks like its the latter.

[pauliewalnuts]

It says a lot about, apart from Bent, the so called bomb squad that the clubs interested appear to be second tier sides. Lambert has their ability marked. Bannan to Blackburn, fonz to Wolves, mutton to mallorca, Given and Ireland to Doncaster. I think it says a lot about them.

Indeed, but none of them have gone yet have they? We were celebrating Hutton's departure the other day and then the fucker turns up in the squad number list.

I ask again - has he gone or not?

There was some question over whether he was signing permanently or on another's year's loan.  Since he's been included on the squad list it looks like its the latter.

[Concrete John]

In sheer footballing terms, it doesn't matter whether they go or not ans they won't be playing.  All I'd do is, if they do go on loan, is have recall options for Bent and Given as they can offer something if we have an injury crisis.  As for the rest, I honestly think Lambert would give Randy a run out before playing any of them.

So it's purely a financial issue.  And although it would be nice, I do think Randy will sanction more deals even if we can't shift them.
 

[mr woo]

Villa Transfer News (@TransferVillan) tweeted at 10:54 AM on Thu, Jul 25, 2013:
As I tweeted earlier, #avfc officials are meeting with Marco Capuano. Radio Sei just announced the transfer is to be confirmed tomorrow.

odd one to make up if not genuine.....?

[VinnieChase84]

Villa Transfer News (@TransferVillan) tweeted at 10:54 AM on Thu, Jul 25, 2013:
As I tweeted earlier, #avfc officials are meeting with Marco Capuano. Radio Sei just announced the transfer is to be confirmed tomorrow.

odd one to make up if not genuine.....?

Never heard of the guy. Any good?

[mr woo]

Me neither mate. Italian 21 year old central defender apparently.

[ozzjim]

Reported to be left footed, in the Italy U21 side, but Pescara conceded something stupid like 30 more goals than anyone else last season! Can't see it myself, but you never know.

[ozzjim]

In sheer footballing terms, it doesn't matter whether they go or not ans they won't be playing.  All I'd do is, if they do go on loan, is have recall options for Bent and Given as they can offer something if we have an injury crisis.  As for the rest, I honestly think Lambert would give Randy a run out before playing any of them.

So it's purely a financial issue.  And although it would be nice, I do think Randy will sanction more deals even if we can't shift them.
 

He might, but I think the wage bill is probably 8-12million higher now than as of the last game of the season. Shifting 5-6 of the "bomb squad" would probably balance it all back out and give scope for 2-3 more players to come in.

[FranzBiberkopf]

Pescara Starlet Chased By Serie A Clubs

Pescara youngster Marco Capuano could find himself back in Serie A soon with Livorno and Bologna interested in signing the youngster.

The Italian U-21 defender was one of the few bright spots on Pescara last season as they slumped to a disappointing 20th place finish and were thus relegated to Serie B.

According to Sky Sports, Livorno and Bologna are interested in a possible loan deal for the 21-year-old’s services along with an option to sign him for €2.2 million.

The Pescara-native appeared in 26 matches for the Delfini last season. He has also appeared in 18 matches for the Italian Under 21 side.

He's tagged as a 'starlet'. I though only blonde movie stars were thus?

Not getting too excited as these things are often a way of drumming up interest by the agent/selling club.

[Olneythelonely]

I don't think @Transfervillan would be the first to hear about it somehow.

[Concrete John]

In sheer footballing terms, it doesn't matter whether they go or not ans they won't be playing.  All I'd do is, if they do go on loan, is have recall options for Bent and Given as they can offer something if we have an injury crisis.  As for the rest, I honestly think Lambert would give Randy a run out before playing any of them.

So it's purely a financial issue.  And although it would be nice, I do think Randy will sanction more deals even if we can't shift them.
 

He might, but I think the wage bill is probably 8-12million higher now than as of the last game of the season. Shifting 5-6 of the "bomb squad" would probably balance it all back out and give scope for 2-3 more players to come in.

I'd imagine it would be less than that if you take into account he wages we've dropped for the likes of Dunne and Holman, but you're point is valid.  However, I think Lambert has his trust now in terms of the financials, so will back him if the crap he inherited proves difficult to shift.

[Percy McCarthy]

The Bomb Squad - conservative estimates:

Bent - 70k a week 2 years left 11m.
Given - 50k, 3 years, 7.5m
Ireland - 60k, 1 year, 3m
Hutton - 30k, 2 years, 3m.
N'Zog - 60k, 2 years, 6m
Bannan - 20k, 2 years(?) 2m
Fonz - 20k, 1 year(?) 1m.

33.5m for people who ain't gonna play. Good luck with getting rid of that lot Villa, we're gonna need it.

[tricky dicky]

Sky sports news reporting villa and almeria fail to agree terms for Hutton's loan deal

[pauliewalnuts]

The Bomb Squad - conservative estimates:

Bent - 70k a week 2 years left 11m.
Given - 50k, 3 years, 7.5m
Ireland - 60k, 1 year, 3m
Hutton - 30k, 2 years, 3m.
N'Zog - 60k, 2 years, 6m
Bannan - 20k, 2 years(?) 2m
Fonz - 20k, 1 year(?) 1m.

33.5m for people who ain't gonna play. Good luck with getting rid of that lot Villa, we're gonna need it.

Agree with you entirely.

Although some iffy maths there - 70k a week for 2 years is more like (when you add on NI and all that shit) more like 8m, surely?

It's annoying we have to resort to loaning players out when we can't shift them - ok, we get their wages paid, but we wind up at contract end with a player with no capital value to us.

[Percy McCarthy]

Further to my Bomb Squad list above, I've just remembered they cost us over 40m in transfer fees as well. Poor Randy.