Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Mister E]

There's no way Kozak or Sanchez are going anywhere. I wouldn't be surprised to see Kozak in the squad for Burnley. And if he has found a way to get the ball to Benteke, Sherwood will find a way to make use of Kozak's size and instinct in the penalty area. He was proving himself to be quite effective under Lambert in the few games he played.

Agree with this. Kozak will be given the chance to cement a place on the squad.
Bennett deserves another shot, IMO, as does GG.

What's the story with Jed Steer? - is he prospect as GK or is he not good enough?

[Matt Collins]

Gardner's form warrants a chance

Has Bennett done anything?

[Richard E]

There's no way Kozak or Sanchez are going anywhere. I wouldn't be surprised to see Kozak in the squad for Burnley. And if he has found a way to get the ball to Benteke, Sherwood will find a way to make use of Kozak's size and instinct in the penalty area. He was proving himself to be quite effective under Lambert in the few games he played.

Agree with this. Kozak will be given the chance to cement a place on the squad.
Bennett deserves another shot, IMO, as does GG.

What's the story with Jed Steer? - is he prospect as GK or is he not good enough?

Kozak will come off the bench to score the winner at Wembley. Tis written in the stars.

[Londonvilla]

As speculation is in the thread title, can I ask how many and what players we need to sign this summer?
My personal view is that we do not need many:

IN
Left back
Midfielder - someone to push Westwood and Sanchez (both of which I would keep)
Cleverly.

OUT
Weimann
Lowton

This would change if more players leave, but at the moment I want to see what Sherwood can get out of the players we have such as Sanchez /Westwood /Gabby /Grelish /Gardner who have been either inconsistent or are unproven.

I think this is spot on for starters, although I'd add a forward to replace Weiman to the IN column.

Looking at the 'official' squad there are a number of positions which need sorting admittedly as a lower priority.  So, hopefully Sherwood will go a lot further and address the following:

GK
Out: One of Guzan or Given (Hopefully Guzan will regain form - if not we dont need 2 reserve keepers.)
In: younger replacement

Defenders
Out: Lowton, bennett, cissoko, hutton, senderos
In: solid LB & RB

Midfielders
Out: Cole, sylla, herd
If we get a new CM then decide on westwood or Sanchez
if we get a new forward then get rid of  N'zog or Gil or both

Forwards
Out: Weiman, Gabby if get new forward and Kozak fit and playing well.

We need most of these player for the europa league

[saunders_heroes]

Gardner's form warrants a chance

Has Bennett done anything?

I'd like to have another look at Gardner as I think he's got talent. Bennett on the other hand just isn't Premier League class and never will be, in my opinion.

[Toronto Villa]

Gardner's form warrants a chance

Has Bennett done anything?

I'd like to have another look at Gardner as I think he's got talent. Bennett on the other hand just isn't Premier League class and never will be, in my opinion.

I'd be somewhat inclined though to wipe the slate clean for a couple of those players. We are seeing what a huge difference there is from the same set of players listing aimlessly towards the Championship. You might be proved right off course but then again Bale was heading to Blues, so change can happen*


*disclaimer - not remotely suggesting Bennett could become a Bale

[paul_e]

Gardner's form warrants a chance

Has Bennett done anything?

I'd like to have another look at Gardner as I think he's got talent. Bennett on the other hand just isn't Premier League class and never will be, in my opinion.

I'd be somewhat inclined though to wipe the slate clean for a couple of those players. We are seeing what a huge difference there is from the same set of players listing aimlessly towards the Championship. You might be proved right off course but then again Bale was heading to Blues, so change can happen*


*disclaimer - not remotely suggesting Bennett could become a Bale

The key thing for me is that both Bennett and Luna showed glimpses of being very capable fullbacks, but both were full of defensive errors and every mistake saw them look more and more nervous.  I think it's well worth looking at them (and cissokho) in pre-season and seeing if 1 of the 3 can step up and be part of the squad, then I'd let the other 2 move on and let keep richardson as the alternative. I know he's not great either but he's got a lot of experience and is solid enough as an option.

I'd personally only be looking at a couple of signings this summer (after keeping cleverley and sinclair).

[pauliewalnuts]

Gardner's form warrants a chance

Has Bennett done anything?

I'd like to have another look at Gardner as I think he's got talent. Bennett on the other hand just isn't Premier League class and never will be, in my opinion.

I agree on Gardner.

He had horrific injury problems, was given a two year contract despite that and then sent on loan to the Championship to show what he could do. From what we can see, he's done very well indeed there.

Whether that's a good reflection on whether or not he can do it at the top level is a different thing, but in his defence, he has done absolutely everything we could have asked of him - and, what's more, if doing it in the championship was never going to be of any relevance, why did we send him there?

As for Bennett, I found him deeply unconvincing when he was here, and don't know what his contract length is, but same with him, if he's done what we asked of him, then he deserves a shout.

[PaulWinch again]

Gardner's form warrants a chance

Has Bennett done anything?

I'd like to have another look at Gardner as I think he's got talent. Bennett on the other hand just isn't Premier League class and never will be, in my opinion.

I agree on Gardner.

He had horrific injury problems, was given a two year contract despite that and then sent on loan to the Championship to show what he could do. From what we can see, he's done very well indeed there.

Whether that's a good reflection on whether or not he can do it at the top level is a different thing, but in his defence, he has done absolutely everything we could have asked of him - and, what's more, if doing it in the championship was never going to be of any relevance, why did we send him there?

As for Bennett, I found him deeply unconvincing when he was here, and don't know what his contract length is, but same with him, if he's done what we asked of him, then he deserves a shout.

I agree, any player who is set a task and then excels at that task deserves a chance.

[DrGonzo]

  With 12 months left on his contract it is hardly worth cashing in, he might as well be given until christmas to see what he is capable of, and whether a contract extension is warranted.  Hopefully the confidence he has gained from the last few months will spur him on to break through at the highest level. It would also create a decent level of competition for starting places in the central midfield.

[Gregorys Boy]

Cole's got another year and is worth keeping around for the influence he's having on Jack IMO.

Yeah agree with this.  As a squad player I think he is fine.

Yep. I'd keep Given and Cole around too. If, as is likely, Sherwood is going to focus on giving young players a chance, there need to be some experienced pros to guide them off the pitch as well as on.

That is what concerns me a little about some of the names we are being linked with.  It was relaying too much on youth which has been one of the reasons we have been in such danger of the drop in recent years, and if we go down that road again the same might happen.  As it is the squad looks reasonable right now, but if we lost one or two of our better players then we need to be replacing them with the right kind.

[Londonvilla]

Swindon Town star Massimo Luongo comments on rumours of Aston Villa transfer

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/07/swindon-town-star-massimo-luongo-comments-on-rumours-of-aston-vi/

Swindon Town ace Massimo Luongo has admitted that recent transfer speculation has affected his performance.

Swindon Town midfielder Massimo Luongo has told The Sun that recent rumours of a move to Aston Villa have been affecting him.

Luongo, 22, has been one of the stars of the League One season, contributing six goals for the Robins as Mark Cooper's men push for promotion to the Championship.

Yet with Swindon set to face Sheffield United in the first leg of the play-off semi-finals tonight, Luongo has admitted that recent transfer speculation is bothering him.

The Daily Mail recently reported that Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is looking to reunite with Luongo this summer, having worked with the Australian international at Tottenham.

Having left White Hart Lane in search of first team football, Luongo has shown why is regarded as one of the Football League's finest young playmakers, so it's no surprise to read that Sherwood is allegedly interested in adding him to his squad at Aston Villa.

However, with the transfer window drawing ever closer, Luongo has told The Sun that the rumours about a move to Villa Park have affected him, and he needs to put the thoughts of a reunion with Sherwood to the back of his mind, and focus on Swindon's play-off campaign.

"The speculation has all been playing on my mind a little bit and I just have to force myself not to worry about it," said Luongo. "I need to fully focus on Swindon and do my bit to get us promoted."

"It has all been a distraction. I do my best not to think about it but it’s human nature to ponder over these things and think about the future. Some fans have been criticising me a bit for my performances but I always do my best," he added.

Would Luongo be a good signing for Aston Villa?

Has anyone seen him?

[Londonvilla]

Report: Aston Villa interested in signing Real Madrid striker Jese Rodriguez on loan

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/07/report-aston-villa-interested-in-signing-real-madrid-striker-jes/

The talented forward has been linked with a loan move to Villa Park.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for a Spanish striker this week, as reports in Spain claim they are keen on the signature of Real Madrid youngster Jese Rodriguez.

The 22-year-old is being linked with a move to Villa by Spanish source Punto Pelota. The Real star is highly rated in the Spanish capital but has recently seen his playing time battered by injury and competition for places.

He suffered a serious knee injury in March 2014 which kept him out of action for most of the year.

Now he has a fight on his hands to get ahead of the strikers at the Champions League winners, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Javier Hernandez and Gareth Bale all ahead in the pecking order.

Aston Villa could certainly do with some more attacking talent, but a loan move for Jese would come as something of a surprise.

The club have one Spanish talent at the moment in Carles Gil who cannot buy a game and Jese is a similar style of player to Gabriel Agbonlahor - with Tim Sherwood unlikely to hold back any homegrown players for someone borrowed from Spain.

This transfer rumour will struggle to stand the test of time.

Would you like to see Jese at Villa?

Jese is a similar style of player to Gabriel Agbonlahor

[peter w]

OUT: if we stay up

Given
Guzan
Lowton
Hutton
Cissokho
Senderos
NZogbia
Weimann
Bent
Kozak

the last won't go because he's been injured but if truth be told I didn't think he'd do it for us anyway.

[Londonvilla]

OUT: if we stay up

Given
Guzan
Lowton
Hutton
Cissokho
Senderos
NZogbia
Weimann
Bent
Kozak

the last won't go because he's been injured but if truth be told I didn't think he'd do it for us anyway.

We need player for the europa league which we will be playing in when we beat arsenal