Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[warleyboy]

Aston Villa in discussions about signing Manchester United's James Wilson

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/17/report-aston-villa-in-discussions-about-signing-manchester-unite/?

Aston Villa have allegedly asked to take Manchester United striker James Wilson on loan

According to The Sun, Aston Villa have discussed the possibility of signing Manchester United striker James Wilson on loan this summer.

Villa had been in great form heading into this weekend, but a 6-1 thumping at the hands of Southampton had worried fans again - before Hull's defeat at Tottenham confirmed that Villa were safe from relegation and would be playing in the Premier League again next season.

Now, with his first task achieved, manager Tim Sherwood will not only be looking to try and win the FA Cup final against Arsenal at the end of the month, but also begin to plan ahead of next season.

Summer signings will be needed for Villa to avoid a similar situation next term, and finding a striker to ease some of the burden on Christian Benteke has to be a priority.

Given Sherwood's ability to work with youngsters, it's little surprise to see that The Sun are reporting that Villa have been in discussions with Manchester United, asking whether it would be possible to take Wilson on loan next season.

Wilson, 19, came up through the ranks at Old Trafford but has been a fringe player under Louis van Gaal, scoring twice in just 16 appearances - with 12 of those coming from the bench.

A loan move next season would make sense as the Red Devils look to accelerate Wilson's development, and Villa could be the perfect destination considering Sherwood's work with youngsters and the fact that he would be given first-team football with few other attacking options at Sherwood's disposal.

Yes please..... but just buy him.....he will be England No 9 at the next world cup...you saw it here first

I would take that deal, loan him for year and we have lost nothing. I think maybe there will be a few loan deals for us.
Our buys should be GK, CB and LB, get that sorted first and foremost.

[Steve67]

Didn't Cole sign a two year deal?

[RossLeach]

More than most summers I can remember, other than GK and CBs, almost all positions are dependent on whether one player stays or goes. If Benteke goes, TS needs to work out if he can find a replacement or we'll need a serious reshape of formation.

Even at full back. Bacuna is in the team before he gets forward and can find Benteke with a cross. Replace Benteke with Austin (say) and its a different type of full back needed.

[Londonvilla]

 Brad Guzan could be forced out of Aston Villa this summer

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/15/report-brad-guzan-could-be-forced-out-of-aston-villa-this-summer/

The American goalkeeper's future at the club is said to be hanging in the balance as Tim Sherwood searches for a new long-term number one.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan has had to deal with the disappointment of losing his starting spot in recent weeks and now he could be facing a potential summer departure.

According to Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl, new manager Tim Sherwood has begun to make enquiries about bringing in another keeper for his first full campaign in charge which, if successful, would render Guzan surplus to requirements.

Several reports have linked the club with various shot-stoppers of late, with the Daily Mail naming FC Cologne’s Tim Horn, Molde’s Orjan Nyland and Brentford’s David Button as prime targets.

The latter in fact worked with Sherwood during his time on Tottenham Hotspur’s coaching staff and, with Villa goalkeeping coach Tony Parks also known to be a big fan, the Telegraph claim that Brentford will be powerless to prevent a summer bid should their promotion bid come up short.

The resurgent Shay Given, who still has another 12 months left on his £55,000-per-week deal, is also said to have been earmarked for a mentoring role for whoever might be brought in, leaving Guzan the odd man out and needing to go on the hunt for a new home.

On the surface, it would seem like a rash decision to ship out the US international, considering the superb performances he put in during his first two seasons between the posts after claiming the number one job from Given in September 2012.

Helping save the club from relegation in back-to-back campaigns with his shot-stopping heroics, his influence had even rivalled that of Christian Benteke and had some hailing him as one of the Premier League’s leading custodians.

He had not quite lived to those standards this term, prior to the horrendous blunder in last month's 3-2 defeat at Manchester City which has seen him sit out the subsequent wins over Everton and West Ham United, but most would argue that he was far from a liability either.

Nevertheless, from Guzan’s own perspective, a move might be the better option if Sherwood does not rate him as starting material.

The former Chivas USA stopper has been bidding to earn the US national team's starting job during Tim Howard’s self-imposed international sabbatical and, with the Everton veteran returning in September, he will need to be getting regular football to ensure that his compatriot does not just walk straight back into Jurgen Klinsmann’s side.

"FC Cologne’s Tim Horn, Molde’s Orjan Nyland and Brentford’s David Button as prime targets."
Out of these I would want Tim Horn or David Button but I would keep Brad..Shay a top man but its time for him to go...£55k a week is way to much.

[Matt Collins]

£55k a week is precisely why he's going nowhere

[olaftab]

We do need to sign a keeper as the two we have are not good enough. If we can get the best young keeper under the radar that would be very good.

[peter w]

I think Danny Rose could finally resolve our LB issues.

Why? Who did he recommend?

[villan from luton]

Leroy Fer, Austin, Ings, Phillips. Not much else talent wise from those going down.

The Burnley RB Trippier is pretty good too

rumours is he is on his way to Liverpool

[ozzjim]

I like Leroy Fer, but he has been relegated twice in 2 seasons, which does not bode well. Norwich had a half decent side too last season.

Matt Phillips is well worth getting as a pacey wide option. He has a lot of assists which is a good sign.

Austin if Benteke went would be a good signing. He would score a lot of goals straight away while we scout for another beast.

It will be an interesting summer. An overhaul of the defence, with some outgoing would be good. A couple of full backs that can attack and defend would be really nice!

[OzVilla]

I'm not sure about Austin for us tbh.  I'm not sure he can play as a lone striker is anywhere near the same way Benteke can, he just doesn't have the physical presence or mobility required to pull that off. He doesn't have any real pace either.

If we signed Austin I think TS would need to change our style to 2 up top, so he'd need a partner.  I just don't see that happening.  He's a decent player but I just don't think he'd suit our style.

[ROBBO]

I hope we don't revert back to MON British only players, the one big plus with Lambert is that although quite a few didn't come off there were some very good buys by looking further than the Enlish divisions.
I would rather look overseas to see who may be availeable, cheaper and possibly more exciting.

[Matt Collins]

I'm not sure about Austin for us tbh.  I'm not sure he can play as a lone striker is anywhere near the same way Benteke can, he just doesn't have the physical presence or mobility required to pull that off. He doesn't have any real pace either.

If we signed Austin I think TS would need to change our style to 2 up top, so he'd need a partner.  I just don't see that happening.  He's a decent player but I just don't think he'd suit our style.

I agree with all that. Similar with ings.

[Holte L2]

I'd go for Glen Johnson as he seems to be surplus at Liverpool.

[richard moore]

I'd go for Glen Johnson as he seems to be surplus at Liverpool.

Will you let know all B and Qs in Birmingham know? Or was it Homebase?

[Duncan Shaw]

I'd go for Glen Johnson as he seems to be surplus at Liverpool.

Please no, awful player.