Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[Percy McCarthy]

I've got a mate at work who reckons his mate knows Gardner well. He said something about a loan the other day, but there is so much transfer bullshit flying around at work from people quoting twitter and fb I just tend to dismiss it all. I'll ask him again tomorrow.

He also said that Gary has been dropped by Adidas, which I also filed under 'inconsequential probable bollocks'.

[OCD]

Gardner's only recently signed a 2-year contract so you would think it would be a loan move. It would make sense too - get him playing regular football to get him experience and ensure he's physically ready after his injuries.

[RussellC]

I've got a mate at work who reckons his mate knows Gardner well. He said something about a loan the other day, but there is so much transfer bullshit flying around at work from people quoting twitter and fb I just tend to dismiss it all. I'll ask him again tomorrow.

He also said that Gary has been dropped by Adidas, which I also filed under 'inconsequential probable bollocks'.

I hadn't realised that he had a dal with Adidas, but just looked at his Twitter for any hint of him leaving, and noticed that he's wearing Nike boots in all of his recent pictures so could be true.

#ITK

[Percy McCarthy]

I've got a mate at work who reckons his mate knows Gardner well. He said something about a loan the other day, but there is so much transfer bullshit flying around at work from people quoting twitter and fb I just tend to dismiss it all. I'll ask him again tomorrow.

He also said that Gary has been dropped by Adidas, which I also filed under 'inconsequential probable bollocks'.

I hadn't realised that he had a dal with Adidas, but just looked at his Twitter for any hint of him leaving, and noticed that he's wearing Nike boots in all of his recent pictures so could be true.

#ITK

What about his old pictures?

[eamonn]

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.

Everton and Sunderland are hardly in the same mini-league.

[Steve67]

A loan for Gardner would be good for all parties. I don't think he will get too many games this season. Going to the championship to a well run club would be a good tester for him. Would also allow Villa to properly judge his talent as he should stick out in that league. Is he good enough?

[VinnieChase84]

Gone to Brighton until Jan

[Steve67]

Gone to Brighton until Jan

Good move I reckon. Also frees up money, a little. If KEA leaves too, we must have someone lined up. Hopefully Mr Holtby. Or I owe £20 to H@V.

[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.

Everton and Sunderland are hardly in the same mini-league.

In terms of overall spending this summer, I think they're likely to be pretty close to each other. They're also 2 clubs that I would imagine to be heading the queue should Milner be made available for loan.

[Duncan Shaw]

Gone to Brighton until Jan

Good move I reckon. Also frees up money, a little. If KEA leaves too, we must have someone lined up. Hopefully Mr Holtby. Or I owe £20 to H@V.

As long he is playing.....I'd really hoped he would be here and banging on the first team door this season.

[robbo1874]

Bit disappointed with Gardner going out on loan. I had hoped he might force his way in this season from the start. However, if it's just til Jan and he works hard and does the business for Brighton, then I can see the value in it. Hopefully he'll manage to avoid a significant injury between now and Jan and show what he can do. Best of luck Gary.

[Olneythelonely]

Gardner going out on loan and KEA off somewhere, leaves us a bit short in the middle.

[Duncan Shaw]

I do like the younger players going on loan for development, but overall in Gardner's case he's done that a couple of times and it's time to try him in the first team now I think.  I just have a gut feeling that with this one, we'll just see him drift again this season now and that will be it for his Villa career.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I think we'll be ok, plus it leaves it clear for Spearing to sign

[CJ]

Good move for him - give him some game time to get fully match fit after a long lay off, see how he does, and bring back into the fold in January if he looks good enough. Don't agree that it leaves us short in midfield - Gardner didn't feature at all last season, so effectively we've brought in Richardson, Sanchez and Cole, plus the return of N'Zog and the emergence of Grealish, for the potential loss of KEA. Think we're fine in terms of numbers in the middle