Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[SoccerHQ]

Okay, so if Sunderland take the drop, which is distinctly possible unless they win today, what would H+V's reaction be to the signing of... *deep breath* _{Lee Cattermole}.  Ye gods I feel a bit dirty just for having thought that.  His disciplinary record aside he is the type of player that would sit very well in front of the defence, he has a greater range of passing than Westwood or Sanchez, and strength besides.  Oh so he'll end up at West Brom with Pulis then, won't he?

In a similar vein, if Newcastle continue their collapse, how about Jack Colback ?

No better than his ginger brother Sidwell.

[KRS]

I've always been sceptical about signing players from relegated teams...it's a team game but in most cases they played an integral part of their team not being good enough.

[Dave]

I've always been sceptical about signing players from relegated teams...it's a team game but in most cases they played an integral part of their team not being good enough.

So if we go down this season there would be no point anybody signing Benteke or Delph because they wouldn't be good enough?

[edgysatsuma89]

I've always been sceptical about signing players from relegated teams...it's a team game but in most cases they played an integral part of their team not being good enough.

So if we go down this season there would be no point anybody signing Benteke or Delph because they wouldn't be good enough?

Boom.

The likes of Charlie Austin will still be in the prem next year. Might be a bit more difficult for any defender to shine in a relegated team but the other positions you generally get some. Saying that we'll end up with Caulker...

[KRS]

I've always been sceptical about signing players from relegated teams...it's a team game but in most cases they played an integral part of their team not being good enough.

So if we go down this season there would be no point anybody signing Benteke or Delph because they wouldn't be good enough?

We're not going down as we're good enough to stay up so your point is invalid.

[Dave]

I've always been sceptical about signing players from relegated teams...it's a team game but in most cases they played an integral part of their team not being good enough.

So if we go down this season there would be no point anybody signing Benteke or Delph because they wouldn't be good enough?

We're not going down as we're good enough to stay up so your point is invalid.

Had we stuck with Lambert we probably would have. And had we done so, under your dreadfully flawed logic neither Delph nor Benteke would be good enough for this league.

Also the likes of Stuart Pearce, Roy Keane, Michael Carrick, Jermaine Defoe, Juninho, Fabrizio Ravenelli, Scott Parker, Joe Cole, James Milner, Aaron Lennon, Phil Jagielka and Loic Remy wouldn't have been worth signing either when they were relegated.

[olaftab]

Charlie Nichuntlas thinks all Liverpool's problems will be solved when they sign Benteke. "just go and get him" he said. Yes Charshole it's as easy as that.
Excuse the spelling!

[olaftab]

If Bent did come back I think it's safe to assume that he wouldn't be getting paid nearly as much as he was.

Surely he is out of contract now and we will NOT give him a new one?

[OCD]

If Bent did come back I think it's safe to assume that he wouldn't be getting paid nearly as much as he was.

Surely he is out of contract now and we will NOT give him a new one?

I take it you didn't see the Sherwood quotes where he's talking about possibly giving Bent a new contract then?

[edgysatsuma89]

Let's say we keep who we have now (apart from Vlaar), who would do people think we could get?

-------Benteke------------------------?--------------------
------------------------Grealish----------------------------
----------Delph--------------------Clevinho--------------
------------------------------?-----------------------------------
?----------Clark----------------Okore--------Bac------
----------------------------Guzan----------------------------

I'm thinking 1st team.
I think those are the 3 that most people would agree on. Then others are debatable I think. Some will say RB, CB and GK I imagine as well. I wouldn't agree on Guzan as I think he's still the man long term. I wouldn't be too narked with westwood/sanchez but I'd rather improve there. I'd personally rather have a better defender at RB but people are loving his attacking at the mo. And I think that is the CB pairing long term but wouldn't mind a better CB if available. LB is no brainer for me, and I'm still no fan of the zog as his decision making is terrible.

[old man villa fan]

Sherwood could bring back Bent for preseason and see how he works and whether he fits in to our new approach.  If it goes well he could offer him a contract.  If not, it will help Bent to get ready for the season and look for a new club.

[OCD]

It's a squad game these days. I would rather look at having 2 good options for every position and deciding who should move on.

[JJ-AV]

If we don't keep Cleverley then Leroy Fer is someone worth looking at.

[ChicagoLion]

Left Back and Central Midfield are the 2 important positions assuming we retain Cleverly Delph Benteke and Vlaar.
I am not convinced by our Goalkeeping options but this is not the priority.

[Matt Collins]

My main priority is to try and start next season with all our best players. I'd be really happy with that

After that, is prioritise a left back and a centre forward. Sell weimann and have gabby compete with the new guy

Probably need another winger or attacking midfielder too, who can play right side