The January 2015 Transfer Rumour Thread

[aev]

The real issue and frustration for me is that if you spend your time knocking about at the bottom it won't be long before your better players up sticks.

[dave.woodhall]

It's a standard clause in virtually every contract.

[olaftab]

Random I know.

Parody account.

[Goldie.7]

Random I know.

Parody account.

Nope. Insta not twitter bud.

[LeeB]

Random I know.

Parody account.

Nope. Insta not twitter bud.

Maybe we're signing Henderson. He would fit the bill, as he's hopelessly average.

[PaulWinch again]

If Manure offered us £1.5 million for Vlaar I'd tell them to get stuffed.

[villadelph]

I'd sign up Sinclair in a heartbeat. Even if he's not getting games anyone that is surrounded by that level of talent day in and day out at training will at least bring some skill to the squad. You can't convince me he would be any worse than CNZ, Gabby or Andi (at times) when talking about getting up the pitch with creative intent. The midfield/striker disconnect is really bad at the moment, and I think someone like Sinclair could only help.

That said, I think Delph is really waiting to see how this transfer window plays out. To see what ambition, if any, the Villa push on with. I really hope we can stop worrying about signing outside backs and defensive cover because goals win you games and our back four are fine by me. While I don't think he's necessarily irreplaceable, I'd be upset at seeing him go. All that hooblah about owing the club this, and Lerner sticking by him is just politically correct pro athlete talk. I always thought Delph would sign on for at least another three years, but just another one gone during the Lerner regime, I guess.

The £3m offer from Spurs has to be a joke right?

[edgysatsuma89]

There are many players in the 'couldn't be any worse than Gabby etc' category. It doesn't mean we should sign them. Depends on wage demands for me as well and if he has any desire left in him.

[olaftab]

If Manure offered us £1.5 million for Vlaar I'd tell them to get stuffed.

I think that's good money to look after an almost permanently injured player and we save wages too.

[aj2k77]

I worry that with Sinclair he's only performed in the top flight for 1 season. He's 25 and whatever the reasons behind it he's only had a spell of 38 games where he's looked the business.

[pauliewalnuts]

I'd sign up Sinclair in a heartbeat. Even if he's not getting games anyone that is surrounded by that level of talent day in and day out at training will at least bring some skill to the squad.

Yep, that definitely showed with Cleverley.

Oh.

[villadelph]

I'd sign up Sinclair in a heartbeat. Even if he's not getting games anyone that is surrounded by that level of talent day in and day out at training will at least bring some skill to the squad.

Yep, that definitely showed with Cleverley.

Oh.

Oh yeah, that United team was so unified.. there was no internal friction or poisoned atmosphere there. 

Totally different clubs, totally different level of expectations for each.

[RussellC]

Well, Sky seem to think we're now in talks for Sinclair, although as yet to meet their £2.5m asking price. Let's just hope that he realises this is pretty much last chance saloon as far as top-flight football goes and takes it with both hands.

[villadelph]

Well, Sky seem to think we're now in talks for Sinclair, although as yet to meet their £2.5m asking price. Let's just hope that he realises this is pretty much last chance saloon as far as top-flight football goes and takes it with both hands.

£2.5mil up front coinciding with (assuming we match) his current £40k/wk ain't bad if the kid works out.

[aj2k77]

Well, Sky seem to think we're now in talks for Sinclair, although as yet to meet their £2.5m asking price. Let's just hope that he realises this is pretty much last chance saloon as far as top-flight football goes and takes it with both hands.

£2.5mil up front coinciding with (assuming we match) his current £40k/wk ain't bad if the kid works out.

If he recaptures his Swansea form then it's a steal BUT that's a big if.