Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Dante Lavelli]

Do we sell Benteke to rebuild with good money or keep him and spend our usual minimal amount? Something has to give at Villa because we can't keep going through this crap each year.

I was thinking this the other day.  A deal with Man City whereby we get Dzeko and Jovetic plus some cash might lift us to the next level.

[ciggiesnbeer]

How did ings, Heaton and trippier look today?

All decent although I am not sure any of them should be making our squad. Heaton was good but arguably not that much better than Steer. Ings was alright but aside from the goal and a nice little bit of hold up play he didnt do much, not sure he would fit into our style of play.

Burnley nicked a goal and then shut up shop, they did it very well, no complaints about the result, but the players were disciplined rather than talented imho.

[tomd2103]

How did ings, Heaton and trippier look today?

Heaton wasn't hugely tested but everything he did he made look comfortable and assured. He impressed me. He never looked worried. I'd be happy to have him or the Brentford guy pushing Brad.

Ings aside from the goal I barely noticed.

I thought Heaton was impressive.  Commanding in the air, kicked well and made a couple of good saves.  Not seen much of Burnley so not sure if he's been like that all season. 

He's done enough to get into the England squad

Hardly a great yardstick any more is it?  I thought he was good today though. 

[ChicagoLion]

Do we sell Benteke to rebuild with good money or keep him and spend our usual minimal amount? Something has to give at Villa because we can't keep going through this crap each year.

I was thinking this the other day.  A deal with Man City whereby we get Dzeko and Jovetic plus some cash might lift us to the next level.

And you think those 2 would pull up trees for The Villa?
No thanks.

[Tom_Mc9?]

Do we sell Benteke to rebuild with good money or keep him and spend our usual minimal amount? Something has to give at Villa because we can't keep going through this crap each year.

I was thinking this the other day.  A deal with Man City whereby we get Dzeko and Jovetic plus some cash might lift us to the next level.

No.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Do we sell Benteke to rebuild with good money or keep him and spend our usual minimal amount? Something has to give at Villa because we can't keep going through this crap each year.

I was thinking this the other day.  A deal with Man City whereby we get Dzeko and Jovetic plus some cash might lift us to the next level.

And you think those 2 would pull up trees for The Villa?
No thanks.

Not to mention the Man City wages they are doubtless on. Thats the rub for clubs that throw money at players, when it comes time to shift them its not so easy.

[Steve67]

I think it's an interesting point though. Sell Benteke to say, Arsenal and ask for say, Jenkinson and perhaps someone else as part of the deal.  It would strengthen us to a degree but losing our main striker would be a huge blow.

[CJ]

If we could pick Burnley's pocket as they go down I wouldn't say no to Heaton, Trippier and Shackell - even though he's the wrong side of 30 Shackell didn't miss a ball today and kept them well organised at the back

[walsall villain]

I think it's an interesting point though. Sell Benteke to say, Arsenal and ask for say, Jenkinson and perhaps someone else as part of the deal.  It would strengthen us to a degree but losing our main striker would be a huge blow.

Selling your best player didn't work out well for Liverpool or Spurs so I feel sure the club will do their very best to keep him for another year or two. Until I hear that Benteke has actually stated that he wants to leave I will ignore the media gossip and the gloomy predictions on here.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd imagine Heaton will get MOTM for today. Looked very good. Goal aside, Ings did nothing. Hardly his fault though as Burnley rarely left their own half.

[warleyboy]

Be a hard one to take, but watching the game today, backwards passing, sideways passing, to bacuna, shit cross into tekkers, again and again and again..

We looking one dimensional last couple of games, maybe selling benteke if we could get 30 mil plus a maybe a player or a loan for the season may not be a bad idea.

It may make us stronger over the pitch, but we gotta find more options.

I'd love to see us grab Austin to play alongside tekkers. You never know.

[Holte L2]

If we're looking at keepers, I'd like to see us go for Tim Kruhl. Mike Ashley would sell.
Failing that, definitely Heaton.

[olaftab]

Heaton is a very good shout. He was superb today and very dominant in the area. Very sued footed keeper. I reckon £5M would get him to B6.

[Toronto Villa]

Irrespective of how next week goes the summer is going to be quite the whirlwind of activity over at B6. It's going to be like a revolving door there.

[villan from luton]

How did ings, Heaton and trippier look today?

All decent although I am not sure any of them should be making our squad. Heaton was good but arguably not that much better than Steer. Ings was alright but aside from the goal and a nice little bit of hold up play he didnt do much, not sure he would fit into our style of play.

Burnley nicked a goal and then shut up shop, they did it very well, no complaints about the result, but the players were disciplined rather than talented imho.

I was impressed with Heaton, looks a good keeper. Was very impressed with the centre half they got from Man Ure, Keane, number 25 I think. He was superb. Trippier is a very competent right back