Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Mouse Potato]

If they are prepared to pay £20m for Bolasie then it's fair to say they haven't learnt a thing.

I have watched a fair bit of Bolasie and whilst he is very skillful, his crossing is absolutely awful.

I don't even think he's that skillful, he's very quick and has just enough skill to make the most of that pace.  I agree that his crossing is poor, he's also a poor finisher.  He reminds me a lot of where Gabby was a few years ago, on his day he'll really hurt teams but that day won't be all that regular and as he gets older he'll get worse.

He reminds me a lot of Shaun Wright Phillips when he was at Man. City, Chelsea paid 24m for him which was way OTT as he didn't have the technique for top level games and think Bolaise is the same, decent player he is.

Wise words Master Yoda

[Sexual Ealing]

Even were he to call time on his career, someone would post something like '5 goals in 6 games for Bent in the North Cambs u-50s league - anyone else think we should get him out of retirement?'

WHAT?! We're scouting from the North Cambs league now? Just goes to show har far this once great club has fallen. We, the great fans of this great club, deserve answers. And fur coats.

[supertom]

I think Austin could be more the 'real deal' than Holt was. Holt was 30 or 31 by the time he reached the PL, Austin is about 5 years younger. And his record has stayed impressive as he's moved up the leagues. 1 in 2 at every club at every level.

Yeah I definitely think he's better than Holt. I don't think there are many better first time finishers than Austin in the top flight right now. He just needs one chance. He wasn't great against us in either game to be honest in terms of overall play but he still got 3 very well taken goals. That first one against us in November was a great example of what he's brilliant at. He just took the shot early, hit it very cleanly and Guzan had no chance.

I think for the next few years at least he'll hit around 15-20 a season. We have players who can hold on to the ball. We don't necessarily have to rely on Benteke keeping hold of it whilst everyone else gets up to support. The ball sticks to Grealish for one thing. The beauty of having a decent number 10, is you can get away with having more of a poacher up front. It's why Kane plays so well with Eriksen.

[Londonvilla]

"Aston Villa ‘set to launch risky transfer move for want-away Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor’

http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/21/aston-villa-set-to-launch-risky-transfer-move-for-want-away-tottenham-hotspur-striker-emmanuel-adebayor-5208806/

Aston Villa are reportedly set to launch a risky transfer move for want-away Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
The Villans are bracing themselves for Christian Benteke’s summer exit and have begun searching for a replacement, according to the Mirror.

Tim Sherwood worked with the Togo international at Spurs and was credited for getting the best out of the striker.
Tottenham have been attempting to get rid of the player but have struggled to find suitors to get him off the books.
He commands high wages but may move to the West Midlands to link up with Tactics Tim."

NOooooooooooooooooo

[olaftab]

No no please McGrath NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[spangley1812]

"Aston Villa ‘set to launch risky transfer move for want-away Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor’

http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/21/aston-villa-set-to-launch-risky-transfer-move-for-want-away-tottenham-hotspur-striker-emmanuel-adebayor-5208806/

Aston Villa are reportedly set to launch a risky transfer move for want-away Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
The Villans are bracing themselves for Christian Benteke’s summer exit and have begun searching for a replacement, according to the Mirror.

Tim Sherwood worked with the Togo international at Spurs and was credited for getting the best out of the striker.
Tottenham have been attempting to get rid of the player but have struggled to find suitors to get him off the books.
He commands high wages but may move to the West Midlands to link up with Tactics Tim."

NOooooooooooooooooo

Is it April the 1st...............

[OCD]

It's an easy story and Spurs can't get rid fast enough. It can't be completely ruled out (we've seen it before with Heskey and Holt).

[KevinGage]

Fack that for a game of soldiers.

[Londonvilla]

"Aston Villa ‘set to launch risky transfer move for want-away Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor’

http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/21/aston-villa-set-to-launch-risky-transfer-move-for-want-away-tottenham-hotspur-striker-emmanuel-adebayor-5208806/

Aston Villa are reportedly set to launch a risky transfer move for want-away Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
The Villans are bracing themselves for Christian Benteke’s summer exit and have begun searching for a replacement, according to the Mirror.

Tim Sherwood worked with the Togo international at Spurs and was credited for getting the best out of the striker.
Tottenham have been attempting to get rid of the player but have struggled to find suitors to get him off the books.
He commands high wages but may move to the West Midlands to link up with Tactics Tim."

NOooooooooooooooooo

Is it April the 1st...............

I am note sure I would want him on loan......but us pay a transfer fee and his wages for him to score 4 goals all season,,,,,thinking again how many did Gabby score this year?......thinking again don't want him....

[supertom]

Adebeyor is 31. He's also just been allowed compassionate leave back to Togo after apparently considering suicide, so I think his time at Premiership level is probably over. If that story is indeed true I can't see him being ready to get back into action for next summer.
It would be an awful signing. Good luck to him if he's indeed been suffering but I think it's time for a less competitive league. MLS perhaps.

We've got to be looking for younger and more reliable players.

[SoccerHQ]

You only have to look at his recent facebook posts to see the bloke isn't in a great mental state so wouldn't touch him with a bargepole.

How about someone like Diego Rolan from Bordeaux? 22, scored 10 + goals this season, has pace.

[warleyboy]

Not a fan of Austin, but looking at his stats and goals scored ratio since his non league days, it really is pretty amazing he has continued in all divisions.

I would like villa to bring him in alongside Tekkers, not instead of.
It would show villa mean business.

[OCD]

We've got to be looking for younger and more reliable players.

I think Sherwood will be looking to make long-term signings so Adebayor's age alone is one big factor why Sherwood probably isn't considering him.

[JUAN PABLO]

If they are prepared to pay £20m for Bolasie then it's fair to say they haven't learnt a thing.

I have watched a fair bit of Bolasie and whilst he is very skillful, his crossing is absolutely awful.

I don't even think he's that skillful, he's very quick and has just enough skill to make the most of that pace.  I agree that his crossing is poor, he's also a poor finisher.  He reminds me a lot of where Gabby was a few years ago, on his day he'll really hurt teams but that day won't be all that regular and as he gets older he'll get worse.

I mentioned on here we should go for bolaise about three seasons ago but that's when we could have probably got him for two million and I also said clyne but twenty million is a bloody joke lets hope Liverpool get him.

[Lyewho???]

Hi all just thought I would put my pennies worth in regarding potential transfers.

Out of the 'Freebies/Out of contact' players I have seen I would like to see

Micah Richards- Maybe useful addition
Tom Cleverley- Been a different player under Sherwood
James Wilson- Good Prospect
Sam Sidney- If stories of his contract being cancelled are true

Players I feel we could attract that maybe useful.

Sam Byram- Looks useful and young enough for a sell on.
Ben Davies- Hasn't been given a chance at spurs, and I feel he is good player.
Chancel Mbemba- Wouldn't mind seeing this lad next too Okore.
Breel Embola- Great young player

Last two do get regular Europa/Champions league, but still I do rate them.

Regards to Benteke being sold, I really want to bloke to stay but I hope we don't stand in his way if he wants to further himself. Instead we need show ambition and maybe he will want to stay a little longer and also guarantee his place in the Belgium team for next year. If we do sell him for £30M then that and any money the chairman or new owners put in will give Sherwood a good war chest.

If it was to total £60M then imagine what 6 good £10M players could do for the team. That with any Freebies would greatly improve us!!!

I hope Villa take advantage of any freebies. Also very happy with Sinclair signing.

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