Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[Louzie0]

I overheard a telephone conversation earlier this morning outside of all places, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford. It first got my attention when he mentioned ''Paul Lambert will be there to meet him'' he then said ''his flight gets in at five thirty''. Intrigued, I tried to get more of the conversation, but he was one of these persons who walks whilst on the phone. The other bits that I picked up on was somebody called Lee was taking care of everything and his accommodation was booked. He also said ''why should they get all the glory when we have put all the work in'' and one that made me smile was ''we all know what these fucking footballers are like''.

Make of it what you will.

Depends on whether you were wearing your Villa shirt at the time or am I being cynical?

Sorry Dicedlam, I suddenly realised my comment could be read as if I was being critical of you and it wasn't meant that way, honest!  Critical of the guy on the phone, if anybody.  I hope it turns out to be something truly ITK.  Good times...

[cheltenhamlion]

Far be it from me to talk sartorial elegance. Even the way one looks. But PWS looks like a sad face someone has drawn on a scrotum!

[olaftab]

There are 3 flights from Germany arriving around 5.30. 

It's Schwinsteiger isn't it?

There is more chance of his schwein flying in!

[PeterWithesShin]

Far be it from me to talk sartorial elegance. Even the way one looks. But PWS looks like a sad face someone has drawn on a scrotum!

You're only jealous of how devilishly handsome I am.

[SashasGrandad]

There are 3 flights from Germany arriving around 5.30. 

It's Schwinsteiger isn't it?

There is more chance of his schwein flying in!

Schweine können fliegen

[Steve67]

Tonev gone then. Celtic. He'll be a key player up there. Shows you just how very poor Scottish footie is.

[pauliewalnuts]

First match Tonev plays for Celtic, I am having a few quid on him to score

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

...from 40 yards, ripping the net, and the ball, still rising, will render someone in Row Z with concussion!

Odds on that?

[brontebilly]

Joel Campbell on loan would be a decent signing for us

[Ozzjim]

It would be a very decent one. Those 2 loan spots used creatively could give us a real boost. In fact, if we got Sanchez in and a couple of loan players of quality, then for less than 10m I would say we would be more strengthened than in the previous 3-4 summers put together.

[SoccerHQ]

Campbell will get games at Arsenal surely?

[PeterWithesShin]

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.

[SoccerHQ]

The Sun tend to be quite good at calling our transfer dealings, we'll see.

If we have withdrawn I'd guess at the third party ownership is too complicated to sort out especially with the extra scrutiny it got after Tevez.

[dave.woodhall]

"Withdrawn" does indicate that we don't want to go ahead rather than we wouldn't pay the going rate.

[Ozzjim]

Not good though if true in that our 2 top midfield targets have 1. become very public, and 2. not signed. I hope it is bollocks, but if correct leaves a gaping hole in a position we have essentially been completely bare for 2 and a half seasons.