Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[Chris Smith]

He was good at Wigan, he may not be top class but he's pretty good for our level.

Wigan had a manager that knew his arse from his elbow. We don't have that luxury.

That raises a point actually, if Cleverley is available for a reasonable (ish) price - I wonder why Martinez and Everton aren't interested.

Unless he saw enough in a year of working with him to decide that he doesn't want to bother having him back.

Yep, that can be the only reason.

[Dave]

I didn't say that would be the only reason.

I've got nothing hugely against this deal, I think he would improve us. Not as much as I'd like a signing that we're apparently spending £8m on, but improving us nonetheless.

I'd just be curious why a manager with whom he has worked before and is now at a club who can both afford him and is in a more attractive position than us wouldn't want to sign him.

[ozzjim]

I read that Everton are interested so may come in yet.

[Dave]

Fair enough, that covers that off then.

[eamonn]

Yes, Nis Satis Nisi Optimum.co.uk report the following:

Blues face race for Cleverley

August 28, 2014

Everton are apparently preparing to match a bid from Aston Villa which has been accepted by Manchester United for midfielder Tom Cleverley.
The England international has been told he can leave Old Trafford and is desperate to sign elsewhere before the transfer window closes on Monday.
Having worked with Roberto Martinez before, it would seem that if the Spaniard wants his man, then he must match the bid that United have accepted for Cleverley.
While on loan at Wigan under Martinez, Cleverley looked to have a bright future in the game, but after a succession of United manager have shown they don’t fancy him, his reputation has taken a bit of a battering.

[paulcomben]

Last night, Villa popped the ball around with sharp passing. Until reaching the halfway line and nervily passing back to Given. Possession without penetration. Cleverly would pointlessly enhance that, so like the last 2 seasons minus the HOOF that occasionally led to a crucial goal.

[peter w]

He was good at Wigan, he may not be top class but he's pretty good for our level.

Wigan had a manager that knew his arse from his elbow. We don't have that luxury.

That raises a point actually, if Cleverley is available for a reasonable (ish) price - I wonder why Martinez and Everton aren't interested.

Unless he saw enough in a year of working with him to decide that he doesn't want to bother having him back.

Or Martinez doesn't want/have room to buy every ex-Wigan player that comes up for sale?

[ozzjim]

Some Journos on bulltwit are suggesting Everton Villa and Hull are each in talks with him. Not sure where he fits in the Everton side, or Hull really, but I would bet on us not signing him.

Puncheon and a striker would be my targets now anyway.

[SoccerHQ]

Wouldn't shock me if Everton targeted Delph tbh.

[ozzjim]

Delph will sign a new deal.

[Rudy65]

Some Journos on bulltwit are suggesting Everton Villa and Hull are each in talks with him. Not sure where he fits in the Everton side, or Hull really, but I would bet on us not signing him.

Puncheon and a striker would be my targets now anyway.

I like Puncheon too. Given his previous with Warnock he may be on his way sooner rather than later

[Rudy65]

Delph will sign a new deal.

We hope. This treatment of albrighton doesn't bode well though

[JUAN PABLO]

How's tonev been doing /

[Dave]

How's tonev been doing /

Not played yet I don't think.

[Rudy65]

How's tonev been doing /

Not played yet I don't think.

If his sense of direction is as accurate as his shooting he is probably in Copenhagen instead of Glasgow