Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Londonvilla]

Christian Benteke could stay at Aston Villa if they win the FA Cup and qualify for Europa League

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/christian-benteke-could-stay-aston-5669758

The Belgian has been linked with a move away from Villa but his chances of staying would be improved if they can overcome Arsenal

Christian Benteke’s chances of staying at Aston Villa will improve if Tim Sherwood’s men lift the FA Cup, writes Neil Moxley in the Sunday People.

The Belgium striker is anxious to test himself in Europe next season as he looks to confirm his emergence as one of the best strikers on the continent.
If Arsenal win the FA Cup, Villa will not qualify for the Europa League as the losers do not now gain automatic entry into the competition.

But victory will enable Benteke to test himself – a fact that is important to the forward ahead of the upcoming European Championships.

He missed the World Cup last year due to injury and wants to be playing regularly – a fact that also increases Villa’s chances of retaining him.

Benteke is open-minded about staying at Villa – he is settled in the area and has another two years on his current contract to run.

However, that would be thrown into confusion if a £150million deal to buy Villa were to go ahead.


Pay his agent what he wants...sign him up for 4 years and then if he wants to go to play in the CL in 2017 then sell him for £55M

[JJ-AV]

I'd prefer Cattermole over Livermore. I like Cattermole as a player to be honest, I think he's improved a lot over the last few years and the cards have started to leave his game a little bit.

Ings is someone I really rate. His touch and dribbling ability is lovely to watch. Not sure if he gets enough goals but it's hard to judge him on that in that Burnley side. I think he'd be a good alternative to Gabby in the side.

'Keeper would be something I'd look at, but not sure who. Ruddy maybe? And Given has a year left doesn't he? So we'd have to shift Guzan, and I can't see that happening.

And a left-back if he doesn't rate Cissokho.

[richard moore]

What exactly does Livermore do? Never been particularly impressed with him. Mind you, that's what I said about Cleverley.

He is a mirror image of Cleverley so maybe the latter isnt going to join us and Livermore is the replacement. I guess TS has to have options

Livermore is one of those that the media hype a little as a good young prospect but doesnt appear to have the form to back it up. That said he maybe worth taking a gamble on if the terms are ok

Your last para could be edited to just say 'He was at Spurs' or 'He played for a London team'

[passitsideways]

I don't really see the point of Cattermole, at least in the context of our squad. Yeah, I guess he's grown out of being strictly a clogger/kick-the-shit-out-of-people player in the past couple of seasons but he's hardly a clear upgrade on either Sanchez or Westwood, more of an in-between. Factor in Gardner who may have a shot and I don't see the need to spend a couple of million on him.

[LeeB]

I don't really see the point of Cattermole, at least in the context of our squad. Yeah, I guess he's grown out of being strictly a clogger/kick-the-shit-out-of-people player in the past couple of seasons but he's hardly a clear upgrade on either Sanchez or Westwood, more of an in-between. Factor in Gardner who may have a shot and I don't see the need to spend a couple of million on him.

You could have left it at that. He's like the last generation of clogging English midfielders, the focus on young players now coming through seems to finally be on technique.

[DB]

Christian Benteke could stay at Aston Villa if they win the FA Cup and qualify for Europa League

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/christian-benteke-could-stay-aston-5669758

The Belgian has been linked with a move away from Villa but his chances of staying would be improved if they can overcome Arsenal

Christian Benteke’s chances of staying at Aston Villa will improve if Tim Sherwood’s men lift the FA Cup, writes Neil Moxley in the Sunday People.

The Belgium striker is anxious to test himself in Europe next season as he looks to confirm his emergence as one of the best strikers on the continent.
If Arsenal win the FA Cup, Villa will not qualify for the Europa League as the losers do not now gain automatic entry into the competition.

But victory will enable Benteke to test himself – a fact that is important to the forward ahead of the upcoming European Championships.

He missed the World Cup last year due to injury and wants to be playing regularly – a fact that also increases Villa’s chances of retaining him.

Benteke is open-minded about staying at Villa – he is settled in the area and has another two years on his current contract to run.

However, that would be thrown into confusion if a £150million deal to buy Villa were to go ahead.


Pay his agent what he wants...sign him up for 4 years and then if he wants to go to play in the CL in 2017 then sell him for £55M

No direct quotes from the Mirror. Take a player who is doing well from a club outside the top 4 and get him 'sold' to  make a story over the summer. Next we will see him in his new shirt..'this is how Beneteke could look in his (insert top 4 club here) kit'.

[olaftab]

Christian Benteke could stay at Aston Villa if they win the FA Cup and qualify for Europa League

Of course this is speculation but Christian GO AND WIN THE CUP and we will love you forever if you stay or not.

[passitsideways]

I'm sure he's done Gavin McCann proud though.

[olaftab]

What exactly does Livermore do? Never been particularly impressed with him. Mind you, that's what I said about Cleverley.

He is a mirror image of Cleverley so maybe the latter isnt going to join us and Livermore is the replacement. I guess TS has to have options

Livermore is one of those that the media hype a little as a good young prospect but doesnt appear to have the form to back it up. That said he maybe worth taking a gamble on if the terms are ok

The Cleverley under Lambert.

[tomd2103]

Following yesterdays game my revised list is:

Given - I'd be inclined to give Guzan another season but would would make a cheeky enquiry about Petr Cech.  Mourinho does not want to sell to an English Club (I assume he means a title challenger like Arse/Liverpool) and Cech may want to stay in the UK which would give us a chance.

Richardson - thought he was okay yesterday but... - Andrew Robertson at Hull looks good going forward (see his goal v eng) but I have no idea if he can defend.  Davies at Spurs or Taylor at Swansea may be alternatives which I have heard about.

Striker/Inside forward - Sinclair and Gabby are options here but I think this position needs to be our marquee signing (assuming the cech thing is unrealistic).

This assumes that no first team will leave.  A few squad fillers and youngsters too. 

Ben Davies is a very good shout.

Yep, would be a good signing.  Still young, but has quite a bit of Premiership experience.

[barrysleftfoot]

 Livermore, a few years ago, looked a very good prospect, but for me hasn't developed.Would stick with Sanchez, and have a look at GG tbh.

 We need a LB, would go for Davies, or the lad at Ipswich who looks a good prospect, and , IF we have some money, i would buy the lad at Boggies, Berahinio.

[PeterWithesShin]

There's something about Berahino that makes me think he'll piss his talent away.

[PeterWithesShin]

I reckon we should gazump Manure and buy Lloris. Will only cost £30m+ apparently.

[Des Little]

Matt Phillips at QPR impressed me at VP recently. Worth a look I'd say.

[DB]

Matt Phillips at QPR impressed me at VP recently. Worth a look I'd say.

Yes, he turned Richardson inside out and created a lot for them. My QPR mate says he's a favourite with them.