Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[RussellC]

You can never have too many left backs. Apparently.

From what I remember of his loan spell at Liverpool, he makes Joe Bennett look like Roberto Carlos.

http://vimeo.com/92846254

I'm actually sat at my desk in hysterics at that!!

[Clampy]

This is the english translation of that website link Tuscans posted. I love the first line.


Aly Cissokho is in the orbit of Aston Villa. The French player of Valencia CF does not fit into the plans of Nuno Espírito Santo and is therefore seeking a solution that could pass for return to the Premier Leage. The up side would open the door to a new addition.

At least so says Mark Radio Valencia, which gives the left-hander in the orbit of Aston Villa, who might even have a preliminary agreement in the absence of an understanding between clubs. With that, the door would open another hiring more, which would refers to a left side. Among the desired Antunes, Málaga CF was.

[tomd2103]

That cissokho story does seem to be doing the rounds. I thought he was pretty crap for Liverpool, but we're obviously several rungs down the ladder. I think he went for c £15m a couple of years ago.

If true, would definitely seem to suggest Richardson isn't going to play left back in a four. Would of course mean richardson could offer a more orthodox role on the left.

It's probably bullshit tho

If true, he might cover the left sided defender of three CBs and then LB if we switch formations.  Like Senderos, not great, but better than the back up options we currently have.  I can only see Richardson playing LB to be honest.  If we start with a 4-3-3 then I can't see Richardson starting as the left wide forward.     

[Matt Collins]

But Richardson hasn't played left back in a back four once yet during pre season. And never seen him in a back three.

Gregg Evans at the mail is checking out the rumours

Need a centre forward on loan still for me. Would prioritise that over a winger. But should try to get a centre midfielder in too. Diame rumoured to be going to QPR. Just the sort we need though he's a bit erratic and on a fair bit of money

[placeforparks]

when we signed richardson, a fulham fan told me it would be suicidal to put richardson as left back in a back four.

i think (hope) we'll be 3-5-2 with bacuna and richardson as wing-backs.

[Hoppo]

For where we are at present I think its a good signing..

[Matt Collins]

Rodgers has always been diplomatic when asked about Cissokho's future, saying in January: "Aly has come in and done his best. He was not in the team to start with, and then he got injured. Aly has come in and performed to the best of his capabilities."

Read more at http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/290193.html#ZLpMz1pmTQxpmbvi.99

Nice.

[Ads]

Did I or did I not predict a signing on a Thursday?

[David_Nab]

Imagine Bennent or Stevens will be out the door then if he is coming in ...

I cling to the hope these  freebies are us saving money for some decent players ...

[Clampy]

We do only have Bennett has an out and out left back now Mr Moon has gone it kind of makes sense (if there's any truth in it that is).

Diame would be perfect alongside Delph, but i can't see that one happening.

edit. Forgot about Stevens.

[UK Redsox]

Did I or did I not predict a signing on a Thursday?

Its good to see that one of our former managers still has an inside source

[Des Little]

Cissokho is utter cock rot.  If we sign this clown we may as well throw the towel in.

[Ads]

Did I or did I not predict a signing on a Thursday?

Its good to see that one of our former managers still has an inside source

Ads is still pulling the strings #facepalm

[ADVILLAFAN]

Did I or did I not predict a signing on a Thursday?

In this case I think I hope that you're wrong then. Cissokho was awful against us.

[eamonn]

Yeah, but given your enthusiastic outlook on all things Villa surely you were expecting something better than this Liverpool dunderhead.