Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[FatSam]

Cardiff set for Capoue talks

Cardiff boss Malky Mackay has confirmed the club have agreed a fee with Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue.

Toulouse claimed last week that Cardiff were leading the race to sign the highly-rated Capoue and Mackay admits they are in talks to sign the French international.

Capoue has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time and Mackay is hoping of luring the 25-year-old to Cardiff.

"Ourselves and Toulouse have come to an agreement," said Mackay.

"We've got to then have the conversation with Etienne and his advisors, they've been very professional in terms of what they're talking about as well.

"We've been in constant dialogue with them in the last week and Toulouse have been excellent to deal with.

"It's pretty delicate at the moment. We're in discussions and negotiations but it's something that's ongoing."

[citizenDJ]

I've only seen him play a couple of times, but on those occasions Capoue has looked very good. I'm surprised he's not got a move to a club in European competition, but I think he'd be a very impressive signing for Cardiff. I'd be pretty happy if he was coming to Villa.

[Joshua Fineman]

Is this the Villa tranfers page?

[OCD]

Why do they have to talk to Toulouse AND Etienne?

[UK Redsox]

Is this the Villa tranfers page?

The "Other Clubs Transfers" Thread has been moved to "Other Football".

[paul_e]

Why do they have to talk to Toulouse AND Etienne?

Because Toulouse is his club and Etienne is him.

[Mister E]

They'll all want Helenius next summer.

lets hope so.

Do you not like him, Dante?                 

I think he means, if he has a 'Benteke' type season, clubs will be sniffing around.

Unless of course, your reply was of a sarcastic overture.

I was being sarky, Eric.

[Dave]

Is this the Villa tranfers page?

The "Other Clubs Transfers" Thread has been moved to "Other Football".

Quite. So maybe talks of Cardiff's transfers should also be going on there.

[Tuscans]

Newcastle look like they have given up on Gomis. Take Bent of us you fools!

[OCD]

Why do they have to talk to Toulouse AND Etienne?

Because Toulouse is his club and Etienne is him.

Oh yeah. Fancy having another team's name as his own. I was wondering whether St Etienne and Toulousse both part owned him somehow like some South American players.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Why do they have to talk to Toulouse AND Etienne?

Because Toulouse is his club and Etienne is him.

Oh yeah. Fancy having another team's name as his own. I was wondering whether St Etienne and Toulousse both part owned him somehow like some South American players.

Reminds me of that player for Derby called Villa, scoring against Blues :-D

[FatSam]

Quite. So maybe talks of Cardiff's transfers should also be going on there.

Apologies, if I had been aware of this I would have posted it there.

[Dave]

Thanks Sam - sorry for the sharpness.

I've also amended the thread title of this one to try and keep it as 'Villa pure' as possible.

[mal]

Aye, he 'hearts' Tottingham fans so much.    Just like he'll love Real Madrid or Manchester United fans should either of those sides be mental enough to match the asking price.  Or the visitors to Dudley Zoo, when he finishes his career at his spiritual home.

I thought this was absolutely priceless until Mazrim trumped you further down the page...

[tomd2103]

I don't see Benteke leaving this window. He'll be on his way next summer though.

That's presuming he is as good this season as he was last.