Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[Malandro]

Always the ones that seem so perfect that go tits up.

Wonder if we've been gazumped. Not saying our fault, but I guess plenty more attractive clubs to be at right now

[ChicagoLion]

According to The Scum a few hours ago, no idea what the full story is as i'm not signing up for that shit rag.

ASTON VILLA boss Paul Lambert has pulled out of the chase for Elche’s £4million-rated Colombian World Cup star Carlos Sanchez.
Speculation grew that the holding midfielder, 28, was set for a medical at Villa.

This position is the most crucial and I really do hope that we do manage to fill it, could make a huge difference to our season.

[Tuscans]

You know when you Youtube footballers and they highlight all their best bits but turn out to be really crap. Googled him and all his best bits were...well...really crap.

[Malandro]

You know when you Youtube footballers and they highlight all their best bits but turn out to be really crap. Googled him and all his best bits were...well...really crap.

[Malandro]

Oops wrong button

[Matt Collins]

I found an old article last night from when Bolton were trying to sign him when still in the premier league. They pulled out because they said his wage demands were outrageous. I wonder if that's the issue here

I'd like to believe the evening mail were closer but they've been well behind the curve on transfers this summer - possibly due to criticism of lambert?

[peter w]

pulled out tends to suggest that something became a problem with the player and/or his representatives, his club, or that our possible first choice has had a re-think and has reopened talks to join. Maybe Ki maybe someone else.

[RussellC]

Maybe Westwood tampered with the results of his medical?

[Holte L2]

I really hope that is all rubbish!!

[RussellC]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5820836/Paul-Lambert-does-not-want-Carlos-Sanchez.html

It's very limited on detail, but they'd have to be stupid to run a report contradicting all of the other media outlets unless they knew something that the rest didn't. That said, this is the Sun we're talking about, so I'm not going to give up hope just yet.

[garyshawsknee]

Would have liked us to sign him, if only to give myself the chance to wear my Colombian flag as a cape to VP.

[Olneythelonely]

Extremely disappointed.

[PaulWinch again]

Oh good more positive news.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Well that's Pissed me off

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Bollux.
Was looking forward to having a Sanchez on the team sheet...