Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[warleyboy]

My worry about Rudy Gestede is that he only seems to last for 60 minutes of a game.

My only concern is if we are bidding for this guy, it's because Benteke is moving on.
Very similar players.

[Karl Bridges]

On Kozak, thought he was very immobile pre broken leg. Good finisher but not sure like we saw with Bent if we can afford to carry such a player.

My take on Kozak is that he isn't speedy but he's a clever player and that speed of thought is a valuable asset. Knows the right runs to make and has a knack of knowing where to position himself for maximum effect. The goals he scored were very much putting himself in the right place at the right time.  No way he's a passenger and he works a lot harder outside of the box that DB. 

[OCD]

Weren't we linked with that Cresswel chap a few times when Lambert was here. Thank McGrath he bought Bennett and Luna instead.

In fairness to Lambert, his buys overall were ok.

He was meant to have been weighing up either going for Bennett or Cresswell and appears to have taken the wrong option on that one, even if his overall transfer record was quite good.

[OCD]

On Kozak, thought he was very immobile pre broken leg. Good finisher but not sure like we saw with Bent if we can afford to carry such a player.

My take on Kozak is that he isn't speedy but he's a clever player and that speed of thought is a valuable asset. Knows the right runs to make and has a knack of knowing where to position himself for maximum effect. The goals he scored were very much putting himself in the right place at the right time.  No way he's a passenger and he works a lot harder outside of the box that DB. 

Kozak has the same sort of goal scorer instinct that Bent had and has more time on his side.

[Brend'Watkins]

My worry about Rudy Gestede is that he only seems to last for 60 minutes of a game.

My only concern is if we are bidding for this guy, it's because Benteke is moving on.
Very similar players.

Or Weimann is moving on.  Which would be okay.

I do like the style and workrate of Gestede.

[warleyboy]

Not complaining Brend, but he to much of a Benteke type, no way can I see em playing together.
It's either one or the other, I'm hoping for a Tekkers stay and also a Weimann leave.

Just unsure who we should take a punt at, another gabby type with speed and can link well.

[OCD]

Weimann's not been getting much of a look-in so he probably will be going.

[eamonn]

He's no Crouch or Ormondroyd but Kozak might just have enough to make regular 77th minute sub appearances.

[Londonvilla]

I would not get rid of Kozak and there are rumours we are going to re-sign Darren Bent ?

Tim Sherwood admits Aston Villa may re-sign Darren Bent
Aston Villa manager builds bridges with exiled striker whose goals record is 'right up there with anyone'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/11590745/Tim-Sherwood-admits-Aston-Villa-may-re-sign-Darren-Bent.html

Tim Sherwood has revealed he is considering the prospect of re-signing Aston Villa’s £24million striker Darren Bent.
Sherwood has given the clearest indication yet that he is ready to offer Bent a new contract as part of his rebuilding plans at Villa Park.
Bent, the club’s record signing, is out of contract this summer and admitted in an interview with Telegraph Sport last month that he was prepared to return after the departure of Paul Lambert.
The former England international was exiled by Lambert and sent out on loan to Derby County in January, where he scored 12 goals in 17 games.
But Lambert’s dismissal in February, and Sherwood’s subsequent appointment, has raised the possibility of the 31-year-old being given a new deal at Villa.

And although Randy Lerner’s own future as chairman is uncertain, Sherwood has confirmed he will speak to Bent at the end of the season over a surprise return.
“There’s a decision to be made over Darren and he’s certainly someone that will be considered,” he said.
"The way the conversation with Randy will probably go is: 'I think we need another striker and I know this boy and he is available. Do we take a gamble on someone else or do we bring him back?'
"That's my decision and I'm sure Randy will say: 'That's what you get paid for, that's your decision.'
"I will have a chat with Darren but we need to stay in the Premier League first.
"There's a decision to be made but I can do that over a four-year memory period at Tottenham. If you look at his goalscoring record it is right up there with anyone.
"Is he going to go to a bigger club than Aston Villa? We have that on our side.”

Bent was signed from Sunderland in January 2011 and despite an impressive first 18 months, the arrival of Lambert sparked a remarkable downspiral in fortune.
And Sherwood appeared to criticise Lambert’s treatment of the forward by admitting he will not be marginalised if he re-signs.
“He respects the fact we treat him like a man. He knows our style of management. It's not them and us. They have to realise I'm the boss but in the end I treat him like a man and be honest,” he said.
“He knows me and he knows he will get chances to score goals.”

I have always like Bent ....I think he would be a good player for us......scores goals where ever he has been ....and if we can get him for free

[KRS]

Rather have someone who puts a shift in to earn his wages and works for the team than have Bent back at the club.

[Steve67]

I reckon he will only come back if we are in the Championship as Sherwood will know that this is his level. Also pretty much guarantees us goals at that level, if we were to go down.

[PaulWinch again]

I think signing Bent would be a mistake.

[ciggiesnbeer]

I think signing Bent would be a mistake.

Me too. Its a bad relationship. It just needs to end, for his sake and ours.

[saunders_heroes]

I think signing Bent would be a mistake.

Me too. Its a bad relationship. It just needs to end, for his sake and ours.

What bad relationship? I don't remember him falling out with the club. Yeah he didn't see eye to eye with Lambert, but he's gone now (thank god). There was no fall out with the fans either from what I rememeber.
If he comes back he'll be backed by everyone at the club.

[Matt Collins]

Bloody hell its taken this long to get bent's massive wages off the books

No thanks