The January 2015 Transfer Rumour Thread

[ozzjim]

No one is going to pay any money for Poppadam Ron.

Honestly reached the point where I would take any fee we receive for him in January, particularly if Clark and Okore continue to improve and Senderos returns.   This is the third season in a row he has missed a substantial number of games and it's time we moved on. 

And you just know that when he moves he'll do a McGrath and hardly miss another game.

I think he calves are shot. If they were not, Van Gaal would have bought him in the summer

[BoskoDjembaSalifou]

Neither does holtby for Spurs

Maybe because he's on loan at Hamburg

[Smirker]

Lewis MacLeod, Sergio Canales, Ashley Young (loan with view to permanent deal). 

The Joseph Desire's a goodun.

[rob_bridge]

What about Altidore?

Could come in useful as cover now Bent has gone on loan.

A mod should move this to the jokes thread.

Rob is Villa Kicks and I claim my £10.

Lol

My own sweepstake was on Toronto responding first.

Was Shelvey the other one he used to go on about a lot? As well as about 100 others.

[supertom]

What about Altidore?

Could come in useful as cover now Bent has gone on loan.

A mod should move this to the jokes thread.

Rob is Villa Kicks and I claim my £10.

Lol

My own sweepstake was on Toronto responding first.

Was Shelvey the other one he used to go on about a lot? As well as about 100 others.

VK even mentioned Jason Scotland at one point and in all seriousness. It was arguably his/your finest hour. ha ha.

[nodge]

No one is going to pay any money for Poppadam Ron.

Honestly reached the point where I would take any fee we receive for him in January, particularly if Clark and Okore continue to improve and Senderos returns.   This is the third season in a row he has missed a substantial number of games and it's time we moved on. 

And you just know that when he moves he'll do a McGrath and hardly miss another game.

I think he calves are shot. If they were not, Van Gaal would have bought him in the summer

He seemed to be playing every other day in the World Cup in the summer with no problems at all.  He does seem to like a winter break though.

[WestleyArmsAV]

Poppado :Dm Ron.......that's MN.

[Gregorys Boy]

I think we're covered in central midfield as long as Delph is still here

I'd prioritise players who can play centrally and wide in the three positions behind a forward in a 4231

Salah doesn't get a game for chelsea
Neither does holtby for Spurs

Both are exactly the TYPE of player we need. But I have to say I've never actually seen holtby in particular do too much

Ideally, yes, but looking at last night it would seem our weakest area right now.  Clevery has not impressed me so far.  I do like Westwood, but his form is still hit and miss.  And while Delph has a lot to offer, his passing isn't always the strongest feature of his game.  With a big of luck Sanchez will build on last night and just get better from now on. 

[Mister E]

I think we're covered in central midfield as long as Delph is still here

I'd prioritise players who can play centrally and wide in the three positions behind a forward in a 4231

Salah doesn't get a game for chelsea
Neither does holtby for Spurs

Both are exactly the TYPE of player we need. But I have to say I've never actually seen holtby in particular do too much

Ideally, yes, but looking at last night it would seem our weakest area right now.  Clevery has not impressed me so far.  I do like Westwood, but his form is still hit and miss.  And while Delph has a lot to offer, his passing isn't always the strongest feature of his game.  With a big of luck Sanchez will build on last night and just get better from now on. 

Ashley Young would also fit these criteria ... Not sure his attitude would work for us, though.

[footyskillz]

Ivelin Popov could well be signed during the window depending on exact comings and goings plus state of JC injury. Previously looking at a  pre contract for summer but the attacking mid / striker option something is being looked at strengthening.
He was due to come before but fee couldn't be agreed and deal re ignited as contract expires summer. A cut price deal something which shows shrewd business , having previously unwilling to meet krasnador asking price, though nothing certain. Would be real coup and appease fans having an international captain and flair player.
The dealings previously were positive with the agent and player but club asking price wasn't agreeable. Villa have foot in door on that one.
Youhann Goucrouff and Van den Vaart will be touted in the media channels namely SSN ,sky Italia in potential moves agents sounding thses two out.
Villa could be linked with former ( no substance ) and vdv will be linked to prem teams.
Other news seeking a mate for CS  helping him settle brian ruiz for one touted. A loan signing  diaby of arsenal ( if delph exits) is a possibility.
Keep the faith.

[Legion]

Thanks, VK.

[Londonvilla]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2858063/Jay-Chapman-monitored-Sunderland-Swansea-Aston-Villa-Celtic-Michigan-State-attacking-midfielder-nears-move.html

Jay Chapman monitored by Sunderland, Swansea, Aston Villa and Celtic as Michigan State attacking midfielder nears move

• Jay Chapman plays for Michigan State at College football level
  The 20-year-old is wanted by Sunderland, Swansea, Aston Villa and Celtic
  The attacking midfielder is a product of Toronto FC's academy

He was a fixture in their starting line-up last year, startling all 23 games, and scored the fastest goal of the season after 13 seconds into a 3-0 win over Oakland in October 2013.
Before joining Michigan, Chapman represented his country at the Under-17 FIFA World Cup, helping guide Canada to a runner-up place in CONCACAF qualifying.
He also helped Canada qualify for the FIFA under-17 World Cup for the first time since 1986.

[Toronto Villa]

What about Altidore?

Could come in useful as cover now Bent has gone on loan.

A mod should move this to the jokes thread.

Rob is Villa Kicks and I claim my £10.

Lol

My own sweepstake was on Toronto responding first.

Was Shelvey the other one he used to go on about a lot? As well as about 100 others.

I've changed man. I've changed.

[rob_bridge]

Thanks, VK.

Think my Altidore quip may have woke him up. Like a malignant genie who comes back Pennywise style but more frequently - every 6 months

Sorry. Sorry to everyone. Sorry to everyone who ever lived.

[tomd2103]

No one is going to pay any money for Poppadam Ron.

Honestly reached the point where I would take any fee we receive for him in January, particularly if Clark and Okore continue to improve and Senderos returns.   This is the third season in a row he has missed a substantial number of games and it's time we moved on. 

And you just know that when he moves he'll do a McGrath and hardly miss another game.

Ha!  That would be just our luck!