Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[ozzjim]

Maybe someone at the club is using Spearing as a smokescreen so that we'll all be relieved when we actually sign Palacios? In all seriousness though, if KEA goes we will need an extra midfielder. I actually wouldn't mind either of them as back-ups. Spearing was always quite well regarded at Liverpool, just couldn't quite force his way into a regular starting spot there.

If KEA goes, I'd be happy with Palacios. That's a definite upgrade for me.
We still desperately have to sign an attacking midfielder in addition. I've got a feeling that we won't un'all.

I get the feeling the need for an attacking midfielder of real quality is going to be a bit like our need for an experienced defender last season. Glaringly obvious to all but never solved.

[Holte L2]

Imagine Salah and Townsend coming in, with Benteke coming back. With a bit more solidity behind them, we would actually look quite good.

How many have you had?

You do realise it's back to work tomorrow?

It was completely wishful thinking in fairness. Spearing and some Serie B striker that hasn't scored in 4 years are much more likely I realise.

We've all been there. I was fantasising about Kagawa in a Villa Shirt earlier for Christ sake.

[RussellC]

Re: Townsend, Sky are reporting that he's not for sale at any cost, but some of the papers seem to think that he'll be offered to Soton as part of a swap deal for Schneiderlin. Shame if he goes there as he'd be almost the perfect player to fit into our team at the moment.

[ozzjim]

It is a little frustrating that I reckon with even modest money this summer (say 20m net spend) we could have a really decent side. If we spent, say 6-7m on  Holtby and 6-7m on a winger of quality, we would be easily mid table. The budget buys have been really good this summer, I just wish there was the money for a couple of late Beneteke sort of sized signings.

[Damo70]

Surely there are Spurs midfielders available. Some talk of Townsend on here which would be a good move on our part. I wouldn't mind Lennon either. Having said that, I haven't paid too much attention to their line ups for the first two games so I don't know who appears to be in or out of favour.

[RussellC]

It is a little frustrating that I reckon with even modest money this summer (say 20m net spend) we could have a really decent side. If we spent, say 6-7m on  Holtby and 6-7m on a winger of quality, we would be easily mid table. The budget buys have been really good this summer, I just wish there was the money for a couple of late Beneteke sort of sized signings.

Or if the money isn't there we use the loan market effectively, as Everton did last season. I know it's unrealistic, but having just watch another 90 minutes of football not involving James Milner I wouldn't be at all surprised if he decides it's time to move on sooner or later. I think it would actually make me cry if he ended up going on loan to an Everton or a Sunderland.

[Dave]

I just wish there was the money for a couple of late Beneteke sort of sized signings.

You never know.

We've made a £7m signing on the last day of the summer window for each of the last two years.

[RussellC]

I just wish there was the money for a couple of late Beneteke sort of sized signings.

You never know.

We've made a £7m signing on the last day of the summer window for each of the last two years.

I think there's going to be a load of last minute deals happening this year and it wouldn't surprise me if we are involved. Randy must realise that we're 2 or 3 players away from being a top-half team with an outside chance of a good cup-run or two. The increase in revenue from renewed optimism would surely appeal to him, whether he's still looking to sell or not.

[KevinGage]

It is a little frustrating that I reckon with even modest money this summer (say 20m net spend) we could have a really decent side. If we spent, say 6-7m on  Holtby and 6-7m on a winger of quality, we would be easily mid table. The budget buys have been really good this summer, I just wish there was the money for a couple of late Beneteke sort of sized signings.

He took pelters on here, but at £10 million, I thought Rodwell would have been worth looking at. Bojan at £3 million could be a steal too. 

£13 million for that pair?   Not ludicrous in today's market.

[ozzjim]

Some twatter talk that Gardner has left us in some way shape or form. Good old midland agent again. I hope it is on loan to get match fit.

[Meanwood Villa]

Oh god that's classic. It assumes a) Randy cares b) He has any solitary clue what Lambert does with his cash

[SoccerHQ]

Maybe someone at the club is using Spearing as a smokescreen so that we'll all be relieved when we actually sign Palacios? In all seriousness though, if KEA goes we will need an extra midfielder. I actually wouldn't mind either of them as back-ups. Spearing was always quite well regarded at Liverpool, just couldn't quite force his way into a regular starting spot there.

If KEA goes, I'd be happy with Palacios. That's a definite upgrade for me.
We still desperately have to sign an attacking midfielder in addition. I've got a feeling that we won't un'all.

I get the feeling the need for an attacking midfielder of real quality is going to be a bit like our need for an experienced defender last season. Glaringly obvious to all but never solved.

I'd have been happy when he left Spurs but he's barely played for Stoke in 3 years with his fitness all over the place so think he's done at premier league level.

[RussellC]

Gardner is now at an age where he takes up a place in the 25-man squad if he stays, so if he's not going to feature regularly, leaving would make sense. However, it would leave us with only 3 recognised central midfielders (4 if you include Richardson). You would assume it'd only be a loan, given his new contract this summer, but who knows? One thing's for sure, Lambert is definitely still looking;

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11677/9440200/transfer-news-paul-lambert-still-looking-to-add-at-aston-villa

[ozzjim]

If KEA goes, and Gardner goes on loan, another central midfield player is a must.

[Steve67]

Mark Hughes has bought badly this summer, if Palacios can't get into that side, he's either really crap or Hughes is a worse Manager than I thought. Could be either to be fair!!