Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[olaftab]

Mmmmm.. A midfield 3 of Cleverley, Milner and Delph feed front 3 of Grealish, Benteke and Sinclair...nice!

[brontebilly]

I hope that we at least speak to Milner's agent and offer him as much as we can, the captaincy (if it helps) and assurance that he will play every game in centre midfield as I am sure he enjoyed his time here ........ 

The first and third, yes. The captaincy, no way should it be taken off Delph, who could have taken the same career decision as Milner (not that I blame Milner) but instead chose to be loyal to Villa.

agreed on the captaincy, we wont be able to pay the wages Milner is looking for either so its a moot point

[Risso]

You could run the National Grid from the energy produced by Cleverley, Delph and Milner.

[spangley1812]

I hope that we at least speak to Milner's agent and offer him as much as we can, the captaincy (if it helps) and assurance that he will play every game in centre midfield as I am sure he enjoyed his time here ........ 

The first and third, yes. The captaincy, no way should it be taken off Delph, who could have taken the same career decision as Milner (not that I blame Milner) but instead chose to be loyal to Villa.

agreed on the captaincy, we wont be able to pay the wages Milner is looking for either so its a moot point

I have to disagree iro the wages as he surely has learnt his lesson and earned millions from Citeh to work out that he cant spend anymore time being a "bit-part" player and will take a pay cut if he needs to

[LeeB]

I hope that we at least speak to Milner's agent and offer him as much as we can, the captaincy (if it helps) and assurance that he will play every game in centre midfield as I am sure he enjoyed his time here ........ 

The first and third, yes. The captaincy, no way should it be taken off Delph, who could have taken the same career decision as Milner (not that I blame Milner) but instead chose to be loyal to Villa.

agreed on the captaincy, we wont be able to pay the wages Milner is looking for either so its a moot point

I have to disagree iro the wages as he surely has learnt his lesson and earned millions from Citeh to work out that he cant spend anymore time being a "bit-part" player and will take a pay cut if he needs to

What if he doesn't need to, because someone will pay him what he's on now?

Teams are flush and he's free.

[brontebilly]

I hope that we at least speak to Milner's agent and offer him as much as we can, the captaincy (if it helps) and assurance that he will play every game in centre midfield as I am sure he enjoyed his time here ........ 

The first and third, yes. The captaincy, no way should it be taken off Delph, who could have taken the same career decision as Milner (not that I blame Milner) but instead chose to be loyal to Villa.

agreed on the captaincy, we wont be able to pay the wages Milner is looking for either so its a moot point

I have to disagree iro the wages as he surely has learnt his lesson and earned millions from Citeh to work out that he cant spend anymore time being a "bit-part" player and will take a pay cut if he needs to

He has won two league medals and played champs lg, international tournaments as a bit part player. With a vastly inflated bank balance to boot.

Milner sold out to the highest bidder throughout his career and I dont expect that to change this summer.

Id wonder how many years he has left playing that high octane style of his, he must have played 12 seasons or so already.

[supertom]

Milner, it's almost hard to believe, is approaching 30. He'd be crazy to hold out for silly wages. He would probably earn more at somewhere like Liverpool and would improve them, but I would hope we could tempt him back here. Put him in a midfield with Delph and Cleverley and we'd have a very good midfield I think. Plenty of energy and quality.

[Dante Lavelli]

Bennet will be an interesting one.  It seems a long time ago but there was a good player in there.  Crucially one whose confidence seemed to have a huge affect on how well/bad he played.  Sherwood might be the right man to get him playing without fear.   

[spangley1812]

I hope that we at least speak to Milner's agent and offer him as much as we can, the captaincy (if it helps) and assurance that he will play every game in centre midfield as I am sure he enjoyed his time here ........ 

The first and third, yes. The captaincy, no way should it be taken off Delph, who could have taken the same career decision as Milner (not that I blame Milner) but instead chose to be loyal to Villa.

agreed on the captaincy, we wont be able to pay the wages Milner is looking for either so its a moot point

I have to disagree iro the wages as he surely has learnt his lesson and earned millions from Citeh to work out that he cant spend anymore time being a "bit-part" player and will take a pay cut if he needs to

What if he doesn't need to, because someone will pay him what he's on now?

Teams are flush and he's free.

He will probably go there but you never know 

[SheffieldVillain]

Bennet will be an interesting one.  It seems a long time ago but there was a good player in there.  Crucially one whose confidence seemed to have a huge affect on how well/bad he played.  Sherwood might be the right man to get him playing without fear.   

He's certainly well worth giving a run in pre-season. If he responds to Sherwood, it gives us a good back-up left back for no further outlay. If not, still time to bomb him out either on a full or a loan.

[Londonvilla]

Its been said but here are some details
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-join-transfer-chase-5631891

Aston Villa join transfer chase for highly-rated Hull City full-back Andrew Robertson

The 22-year-old Scotland international only joined from Dundee last summer but is attracting the attention of a number of top clubs

Tim Sherwood is eyeing a summer move for Hull City’s highly-rated full-back Andrew Robertson.

Aston Villa boss Sherwood will be given cash to spend if they go on to clinch survival, and is keen to strengthen in several areas.

Scottish international Robertson, 21, has made a huge impression in his first season in the Premier League after joining from Dundee United for £2.85m.

Hull boss Steve Bruce has already admitted they face a struggle to keep Robertson this summer amid interest from the Premier League’s big guns.

The Villans have been watching with interest and are likely to test Hull’s resolve to keep hold of one of their prized assets.

But other big clubs are also likely to consider moves for hot property Robertson this summer.


£6m max........

[ozzjim]

When I read that Cresswell is being looked at by Chelsea and Arsenal for £20 million plus I thought it was madness. Then a bloke at Hull I have never heard of is being linked to us for £12 million. The world has gone barking mad. There has to be a decent full back out there for 4-5 million that would be nice and solid and decent ish going forward.

We will need a centre mid with the energy and style of Cleverley and Delph, 2 if TC doesn't sign. A left back clearly is a must. A striker in the Gabby mould unless we sign Sinclair, then a striker in the Benteke mould. Whichever, we need a decent athletic forward with pace and strength if either of them are out.

We may also need another tip of the diamond type. Gil will leave I am sure, Sherwood is clearly not a fan. Grealish will have a dip at some point, so that type of player will be required.

4-5 in, 4-5 out this summer I reckon.

[passitsideways]

When I read that Cresswell is being looked at by Chelsea and Arsenal for £20 million plus I thought it was madness. Then a bloke at Hull I have never heard of is being linked to us for £12 million. The world has gone barking mad. There has to be a decent full back out there for 4-5 million that would be nice and solid and decent ish going forward.

I bet you could find plenty of them on the continent for that sort of price...but obviously the problem with that is that there's much greater risk with them if you don't scout properly.

The Milner thing is a pipe-dream, but even if we do lure him back (presumably because new ownership is spunking on wages) and Cleverley stays, I'm not sure I'd actually be that comfortable with the midfield balance. I think Cleverley and Delph are really benefitting from the fact that Westwood or Sanchez have the discipline to free them up to charge around the place and do their damage, whereas if you play three duracell bunnies in midfield, one of them would have to limit themselves severely to make it work. Obviously it'd be nice to have a clear upgrade on either of those two though.

I really do hope that Gil works his way into Sherwood's plans: I expect Grealish to have some growing pains next season, so we'll need backup. Another winger-cum-forward (Sinclair and/or Sako?) would be handy as well; and hopefully Kozak/Robinson/Gabby is sufficient backup for Benteke.

[Matt Collins]

If this Robertson guy is so good why isn't he starting for hull?

Milner seems very unlikely. He could go to a top six side I'm sure

[ciggiesnbeer]

If this Robertson guy is so good why isn't he starting for hull?

Milner seems very unlikely. He could go to a top six side I'm sure

Good question on Roberston.

As for Milner I am not so sure. It still surprises me just how poorly he is rated by non Villa/Man City fans. To the point of him being almost a joke figure out there. If he goes to Liverpool I think he will be treated badly. I don't think its crazy to imagine he might choose to come back to us if a reasonable offer was made.