Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[pauliewalnuts]

Christ, it's so slow today news wise I'm replying to my own post ffs! London Boy, where are you geezer?

He's tripped over and fallen into the Thames, so won't be around any more.

[brontebilly]

That list has some crackers in it. Zoltan Gera! I'd honestly forgotten he was still playing. I recall us being linked with him ages ago. Possibly in the O Leary era when we were shopping on budget.

5 years ago I'd have loved to see Joe Cole at the club. In theory an on form Cole could be the number 10 we've lacked, but the reality is, his legs and motivation have completely gone. He couldn't even raise his game for the club that started his career.

Lampard will end up at QPR. As will Rio probably.

I'd love Barry back but it's unlikely, especially as I'd expect Everton to make an offer.

I think the most conceivable one (and it's a long shot still) is Lescott.

Sure we should be able to make Barry an offer anyway

Most of the freebie list are better than what we have at the club but still I wouldnt want them

Even if we have a limited budget, there are better players in Europe than Heitinga and Lescott that will cost less wage wise.

With the fines QPR are facing surely talk of the likes of Ferdinand, Lampard and Cole going there is a bit fanciful.

[manic-road]

I would have Lescott in the team on a free, proven quality in the EPL so not so much as a gamble than getting someone from Europe.

[Steve67]

Whilst I would really like a useful centre back, this will be Lescott's last football contract, what makes anyone think we will pay him the dollar he wants to send him off into retirement. Same with Barry. Would love both but can't see it happening. Shame, really what we need at the club to help some of the younger players. Westwood would really learn from Gaz Baz. 

[paul_e]

Whilst I would really like a useful centre back, this will be Lescott's last football contract, what makes anyone think we will pay him the dollar he wants to send him off into retirement. Same with Barry. Would love both but can't see it happening. Shame, really what we need at the club to help some of the younger players. Westwood would really learn from Gaz Baz. 

They're both coming off the back of contracts that will have earned them £15m+ - they really don't need a pay off to retirement.  Barry will take a big cut to go to Everton, Lescott will have to halve his wages to get a contract anywhere, if they want to play for a couple more years in the preier league that is.  If they're just after the money they'll both be leaving the UK this summer.

[Steve67]

I hope you're right Paul. We could really do with both. Would make a significant difference to us.

[appyarryampton]

 :oBeen in Crewe today, heard a shocking rumour that Westwood is off to Newcastle for double his Villa wages!

[Des Little]

That wouldn't worry me. If anything it gives an indication that better players will be coming in.

[brontebilly]

:oBeen in Crewe today, heard a shocking rumour that Westwood is off to Newcastle for double his Villa wages!

Dan Gosling mark 2 if he does. He would also suffer some unwanted and unwarranted comparisons to Cabeye. Pardew is on borrowed time there and it's a place to avoid until they get a proper manager in.

I like Westwood but he isn't that good. I suspect the rumours are behind him looking for a pay increase at Villa rather than moving on elsewhere.

[eamonn]

Didn't he sign a new deal last summer? He's hardly irreplaceable as well.
It's about time Joleon played for his favourite team even if we discarded his brother 15 years ago and made nasty remarks about his (Joleon, not Arron) forehead.

[KevinGage]

:oBeen in Crewe today, heard a shocking rumour that Westwood is off to Newcastle for double his Villa wages!

Dan Gosling mark 2 if he does. He would also suffer some unwanted and unwarranted comparisons to Cabeye. Pardew is on borrowed time there and it's a place to avoid until they get a proper manager in.

I like Westwood but he isn't that good. I suspect the rumours are behind him looking for a pay increase at Villa rather than moving on elsewhere.

Increase my wages or I'm off.

Seeya then.

[ozzjim]

What fee would we get? I would sell for a decent price.

[KevinGage]

Would be tempted at anything in excess of £4 million.

[Rigadon]

Would only be tempted if it was because we are being taken over and better players were lined up.  Otherwise there's no point.  One of our slightly better than average young players. 

[ozzjim]

If they offered something silly like 7 or 8 I would take it.