Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[timeoutbigbar]

I assumed with the Kiyotake thing that it was an enquiry right at the beginning of the summer, now we've since signed Tonev to play that role.

[Dante Lavelli]

However, here's a thought: as we've all (sadly) pretty much accepted that Benteke's off next year, and given that we're hopefully not in real relegation trouble this year, it might be sensible to hold off on signing this top playmaker that we need until we have the Benteke money.

I disagree with some of that Monty. I think we're better trying to sign that player now. Even with the benteke bounty we're not likely to be able to attract £20m+ players so we might as well speculate on a £10m player now. As you say, this could boost us up the league and crucially create more goals for benteke (raising his price).

We'd still need the benteke money to buy a replacement but at least our "next" superstar will have had a season to get used to the club etc. 

[Monty]

However, here's a thought: as we've all (sadly) pretty much accepted that Benteke's off next year, and given that we're hopefully not in real relegation trouble this year, it might be sensible to hold off on signing this top playmaker that we need until we have the Benteke money.

I disagree with some of that Monty. I think we're better trying to sign that player now. Even with the benteke bounty we're not likely to be able to attract £20m+ players so we might as well speculate on a £10m player now. As you say, this could boost us up the league and crucially create more goals for benteke (raising his price).

We'd still need the benteke money to buy a replacement but at least our "next" superstar will have had a season to get used to the club etc. 

I think you're right, and I agree with you. Besides, Spurs have it right: if you know a player's on his way, spend the money before you sell him so that clubs don't demand a premium.

[barrysleftfoot]

 You are right baltimore.I said at the end of last season, we need a better footballer in the centre of midfield.For me, Delph and Sylla, with Westwood and KEA as stand ins, gives us a good base to play a quality player behind Benteke.An Ireland on top form would be ideal, but hes never going to do it, but a Merse kind of player in that role, couls/should probably move us up 3/4 positions.

 Lestienne, imho, would be absolutely ideal.

[sirlordbaltimore]

I assumed with the Kiyotake thing that it was an enquiry right at the beginning of the summer, now we've since signed Tonev to play that role.

I wasn't aware that Tonev as some creative force with an assist record ?. Just looks like a quick player who loves shooting so far

[SoccerHQ]

Tonev was signed at the start of June, our first signing. We were interested in kiyoatke in July.

Tonev will come in when Weimann is off form/needs a rest which could be very soon indeed.

A new AM will replace one of the three defensive minded players we have in there currently.

[Toronto Villa]

Looking at the Man City side, I still wish we could get Jimmy back in the centre of midfield.

The one thing almost Villa fans might agree on is having Milner in our midfield today would make us infinitely stronger and more resolute than almost every team outside the top 6. In fact throw him the middle with Delph and we are pushing top six all season.

[Clampy]

Looking at the Man City side, I still wish we could get Jimmy back in the centre of midfield.

The one thing almost Villa fans might agree on is having Milner in our midfield today would make us infinitely stronger and more resolute than almost every team outside the top 6. In fact throw him the middle with Delph and we are pushing top six all season.

I said more or less the same thing earlier in the pub when he came on as sub.

[pauliewalnuts]

Looking at the Man City side, I still wish we could get Jimmy back in the centre of midfield.

The one thing almost Villa fans might agree on is having Milner in our midfield today would make us infinitely stronger and more resolute than almost every team outside the top 6. In fact throw him the middle with Delph and we are pushing top six all season.

Isn't Milner too similar to Delph?

Don't get me wrong, I love Milner as much as the next man, and given the choice of taking any of our recent high profile sales back, I'd take him every time, but he's very similar to Delph - who is performing far better than we expected - whereas what we need is a creative spark from midfield.

[Toronto Villa]

Looking at the Man City side, I still wish we could get Jimmy back in the centre of midfield.

The one thing almost Villa fans might agree on is having Milner in our midfield today would make us infinitely stronger and more resolute than almost every team outside the top 6. In fact throw him the middle with Delph and we are pushing top six all season.

Isn't Milner too similar to Delph?

Don't get me wrong, I love Milner as much as the next man, and given the choice of taking any of our recent high profile sales back, I'd take him every time, but he's very similar to Delph - who is performing far better than we expected - whereas what we need is a creative spark from midfield.

They have similarities but I don't think Delph has Milner's natural ability to get in the box and score goals. All very hypothetical off course but I'm sure they could work between them who stays back and who pushes forward to join the forwards. Having two players with skill and equivalent tenacity and work ethic would be incredible.

[Ads]

We have Delph to win the ball and drive the game on to the edge of our box. Its here that we need somebody to spot the clever runs from Gabby, Andi and the full backs. Somebody with real guile in the final third.

[TheSandman]

I'm sick of hearing about James Bloody Milner, I really am.

Not the answer.

[DrGonzo]

I'm sick of hearing about James Bloody Milner, I really am.

Not the answer.

YAY!! 

[villa kicks]

I'd rather have milner or Barry in the centre that westwood or at least to push him. hes far to square and lacks dynamism in his passing ! I really think Lambert feels hes a young version of him. I don't think hes up to job. I said this about Bennet and thankfully replaced. I'm starting to feel westwood needs replacing by gardner or another midfielder. shall see....

[villa kicks]

I think Victor Moses would be a nice addition for the attacking play