Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[supertom]

Of course, missed the Stoke game. Not a good team for a fairly small, lightweight midfielder to try and impress against.

He unfortunately struggled in the game and got subbed just after. He may well be struggling with the pace of our training too. If Sherwood likes to go all out in training and replicate a Prem pace then it could be affecting Carles. I imagine in Spain training is less frenetic, physical and more about technique.

It does sadly look as if he'll just be one of those "what if" players.

[Quiet Lion]

Richards is an injury prone Earl Barrett, no thanks

[pauliewalnuts]

Micah Richards would be an awful signing.

Has done nothing for years now.

[supertom]

Micah Richards would be an awful signing.

Has done nothing for years now.

He'd make Ron Vlaar look as reliable as Friedel circa 2004-2012

[Steve67]

Do we sell Benteke to rebuild with good money or keep him and spend our usual minimal amount? Something has to give at Villa because we can't keep going through this crap each year.

[Matt Collins]

How did ings, Heaton and trippier look today?

[supertom]

Do we sell Benteke to rebuild with good money or keep him and spend our usual minimal amount? Something has to give at Villa because we can't keep going through this crap each year.

Trouble is to a large extent we've stay up because of Bentekes surge in form. As we saw today when he's not quite on it we just look fucked and I'd imagine when he doesn't play, we'd look even worse.

If we got something ludicrous like 50-60 then I'd be more open to the idea, but that's a big IF.
I think we need to keep him and if Randy stays on he's got to put at least 20 million in the kitty. With the TV money we could easily afford that and remain within FFP.
I'd also look to cashing on on Hutton, Zogbia and Gabby whilst we could get a little for them. I'd probably cut our losses on Gil and Sanchez too. Raise an additional 10-12 from that lot and buy 1-2 decent players from that alone.

[supertom]

How did ings, Heaton and trippier look today?

Heaton wasn't hugely tested but everything he did he made look comfortable and assured. He impressed me. He never looked worried. I'd be happy to have him or the Brentford guy pushing Brad.

Ings aside from the goal I barely noticed.

[Dave]

I'd also look to cashing on on Hutton, Zogbia and Gabby whilst we could get a little for them.

Who do you think is going to want to take them? We spent two years trying to give Hutton away, why would somebody pay a transfer fee for him now?

[eamonn]

What would we get for Weimann - £2m-£3m ?

[Gregorys Boy]

I actually think Micha Richards would be an improvement of what we've got right now at fall back.  He has power, is good going forward and defending and will get a few goals as well.  I agree he is not what he used to be, but I don't think it would be the worse signing in the world.  We need a bit more experience at the back too.

[SoccerHQ]

Well fairly certain Cissokho, Gil, Weimann all leaving with none of them featuring today, we'd struggle to get 10m for those three though.

Maybe Sanchez aswell if we sign Cleverley full time and also Luongo.

[tomd2103]

How did ings, Heaton and trippier look today?

Heaton wasn't hugely tested but everything he did he made look comfortable and assured. He impressed me. He never looked worried. I'd be happy to have him or the Brentford guy pushing Brad.

Ings aside from the goal I barely noticed.

I thought Heaton was impressive.  Commanding in the air, kicked well and made a couple of good saves.  Not seen much of Burnley so not sure if he's been like that all season. 

[Steve67]

Is Luongo gonna make a difference? Genuine question as I don't know much about him. I hope to sign better players to be honest.

[Matt Collins]

How did ings, Heaton and trippier look today?

Heaton wasn't hugely tested but everything he did he made look comfortable and assured. He impressed me. He never looked worried. I'd be happy to have him or the Brentford guy pushing Brad.

Ings aside from the goal I barely noticed.

I thought Heaton was impressive.  Commanding in the air, kicked well and made a couple of good saves.  Not seen much of Burnley so not sure if he's been like that all season. 

He's done enough to get into the England squad