Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Malandro]

I'd rather have a bit of steel in midfield than a creative player right now, I think we look very dangerous going forward.
Having said that, I wouldn't be disappointed if we don't sign anybody, think our squad is pretty good.

[Malandro]

we should do a 2 min advert on Sky showing Ireland's Superman video. Maybe another sucker would fall for it.

[eastie]

Alan Nixon from the mirror-

By Alan Nixon | 31/08/13 

Barry Bannan is being offered a way out of Aston Villa by Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway, writes Tom Hopkinson.

The Scot has been told to find another club, and Holloway rejected a move for the midfielder, 23, earlier in the summer.

But with the Eagles needing reinforcements, Holloway has decided to press ahead, although Hull and Spaniards Malaga are also interested.

Bannan's exit could be art of a midfield clear-out at the Villa Park club.

Middlesbrough are targeting Stephen Ireland, after Everton turned down the chance to sign him, writes Dean Jones.

The board at Goodison Park indicated they would fund a deal for the Republic of Ireland international, 27.

But new boss Roberto Martinez is not interested – so Championship Boro are set to offer a loan move that will allow him to play regular first-team football.

Villa boss Paul Lambert will also let Marc Albrighton, 23, go out on loan to get his career going, writes Alan Nixon.

The winger is prepared to drop into the Championship and a deal may happen by Monday night or when the ‘emergency’ market opens later in the month.

[supertom]

Hopefully we'll have takers for Ireland then.

For Bannan, Palace is probably the best move he'll get.

Alby out on loan is a sensible idea too. Give him until Jan to get a run of games somewhere. If we can use him after that then so be it, if not, ship him out permanently in the summer.

[Clampy]

It's nice to be in a position where we don't desperately need players but any that do come in are a bonus. As for Albrighton, I think a loan might be a good idea but I wouldn't like to be writing him off just yet.

[VinnieChase84]

Gary Gardner has just started to follow Tom Ince on twitter! ;-)

[danlanza]

Gollum sounded pretty desperate for players so maybe he will realise where there is a RB and a couple of midfielders he can have.

I won 57 Euros yesterday, thanks to Gollum beating Blunderland by 2 goals. Fancy a beer Mr Shin ?

[eastie]

Gary Gardner has just started to follow Tom Ince on twitter! ;-)

Probably played together at youth level for England - wouldnt read too much into it , he also follows messi but i doubt he will be joining us.

[VinnieChase84]

Gary Gardner has just started to follow Tom Ince on twitter! ;-)

Probably played together at youth level for England - wouldnt read too much into it , he also follows messi but i doubt he will be joining us.

Was firmly tongue in cheek. Who knows though

[Ian.]

I'd rather have a bit of steel in midfield than a creative player right now, I think we look very dangerous going forward.
Having said that, I wouldn't be disappointed if we don't sign anybody, think our squad is pretty good.

I was thinking that myself, we are very dangerous going forward as it is. Even with a 'playmaker' there will always that game when the ball just wont go in, it hits the bar, post, goals ruled out for offside, amazing keeper saves etc. I would rather be in with a tough tackling man of steal who can see a pass type of player. However these players probably like Roy Keane do not come round that often.  With Lambert in charge he might just find one from the lower leagues.

[Clampy]

He scored a very good goal yesterday as it happens (Ince that is).

[PaulWinch again]

I think we need an attacking midfielder to add a bit of spark to the side.

[Yossarian]

I see Ozil starts on the bench for Real Madrid today. He's a very creative midfielder. Completely out of our price range and would not fit into our prudent business model but he is exactly what we need. 

[Jarpie]

I see Ozil starts on the bench for Real Madrid today. He's a very creative midfielder. Completely out of our price range and would not fit into our prudent business model but he is exactly what we need.

Arsenal is supposedly after Ozil and Benzema from Madrid.

[Yossarian]

I see Ozil starts on the bench for Real Madrid today. He's a very creative midfielder. Completely out of our price range and would not fit into our prudent business model but he is exactly what we need.

Arsenal is supposedly after Ozil and Benzema from Madrid.

I am sure given the choice he would choose us over them.