Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[Clampy]

Well some welcome news, Gary Gardner has signed a new two year contract.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Well some welcome news, Gary Gardner has signed a new two year contract.

The club physio will be pleased as it guarantees him/her a further two years employment

[silhillvilla]

Well some welcome news, Gary Gardner has signed a new two year contract.

Probably sprained his wrist whilst signing and is out for 3 months

[pooligan]

Mention of Gary Gardner reminds me his brother has agreed to sign for the Baggies after being given a free by Sunderland. We can expect to read soon " i have always been a Baggies fan "

[SoccerHQ]

I'm surprised I thought Gardner would be released with the other two.

Just hope these injuries don't kill him off from top level football as there's a decent player there. The Wednesday loan spell didn't sound promising though.

[Gareth]

I'm pleased Gardner has a new deal, he needs an injury free run & good pre-season to be part of the squad. 

[ozzjim]

Potentially the best player of the youngsters. Love to see him in the team performing well.

[PaulWinch again]

Some good news, but he really needs to step up now.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Was a stand out player for quite some time for the Youth and I saw him make some outstanding performances - reminded me of a young Steven Gerrard - tall, strong, confident with a goal scoring prowess.
Shame he has had so many injuries

[brontebilly]

Craig Gardner could be a decent signing for the Baggies on a free. Lost his way at Sunderland but they did spend 8m getting him in. Was very good with Brum that season though MON getting 3m for him seeks ok value now.

Would prefer him on our bench than Kea, Sylla, Herd or based on him form shown for us so far, his brother.

[john2710]

regarding Albrighton, my mate's made a good point. We've let him go for nothing and now were probably going to spend a couple of mil of a sub standard replacement

Perhaps the club see Grealish as his replacement?
We've got N'Zogbia, Tonev (I know!) & Grealish as wide players, which for a team that plays with no width is more than enough. Spend whatever money we have on the positions we need first.

[TonyD]

Shocking decision to release Albrighton.   As somebody said probably spend a few million to replace who isn't as good.   This should have its own thread. 

[LeeB]

Shocking decision to release Albrighton.   As somebody said probably spend a few million to replace who isn't as good.   This should have its own thread. 

Not really, for reasons listed several times over on several threads.

[Steve67]

I am concerned about the lack of width at Villa but Albrighton isn't that good a player. He was playing for a new contract, why wait til the last year until you suddenly remember how to do your job? Let's hope that Bent does the same.

[ozzjim]

Mirror running that Lescott is willing to halve his 90k a week. 45k a week would be worth it for him IMO, it is a position we are desperate for a decent player in. Plus he might score you 6-7 goals a season.