Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Dante Lavelli]

Actually saw him play live for Barnsley v Walsall last season, he actually impressed as he was quick and strong with the ball.

Still he'd be in the development signing category than the signed with instant impact to help us climb the league which are signings we need a lot more of.

Wiki lists him simply as a defender, is he a LB, RB or CB?
I don't mind us signing youngsters but they need to supplemented by a few first team players.

[SoccerHQ]

He played at right back that day.

Reminded me a bit of Kyle Walker way he played but that's only one game and at least we do have plenty of options at RB and in defence so more a long term signing.

[brontebilly]

Townsend Walker and a fully subsidised Adebayor and they can have him.

Think Dembele could be an ideal replacement for Delph, hasnt happened for him at Spurs but lots of ability

Dembele would be a great replacement for Delph.  From what I have read he flatters to deceive a bit, but does have quality and is left footed so would slot in easily.  I think it was on the guardian podcast where they explained that as a kid he played football in a cage or something with no goals and the objective was to simply keep the ball for as long as possible, as a consequence - the theory goes - that he lacks direction and a killer instinct.

The spurs factor puts me off though as I cannot imagine them selling him at a 'reserve' level price.

Considering the fee they are reported to have got for Capoeue, then yes we arent going to be getting anything cheap off them

They do need a forward though, their options up front are crap

Dembele like Delph can glide past opponents in tight spaces, Dembele would have better close control and physically a lot stronger.

Delph though to be fair is a lot more dynamic and direct.

There was talk one time that he would be the next Spurs player that would end up at Real Madrid but has lost his way.

Maybe getting him further up the pitch with Gueye and Sanchez behind him, thats a decent trio.

Getting in a player of his talent and experience, 56 caps for Belgium, would be a huge boost.

[Matt Collins]

Dembele is a funny one

He looks to have an awful lot of class but he flatters to deceive

At the right price I'd take a punt. But I doubt we'd get the right price

[sirlordbaltimore]

Guzan
Hutton Richards Clark Richardson
Sanchez      Gueye
Grealish                Gil               Sinclair
Kozak

Top 8 side.

  in the championship maybe

[old man villa fan]

I am concerned about the names that we are rumoured to be linked with (I know it is only media taking a punt in many cases) and some of the names being discussed on here.

My feeling is that you should not buy somebody that is coming after failing at a big club unless their attitude is spot on.  They also generally come with a high price tag as well.  I would much rather go for a lesser known player from Europe but of a similar quality and take a chance on them fitting in.

[RussellC]

I'd look at Leroy Fer as a replacement for Delph. Yes, I know he's been relegated twice in 2 years but I'd still take a punt for the right price. I'd also like us to take a look at Will Hughes, who's overdue to step up into the Premiership now.

[KevinEaton]

Why are we looking at replacements for Delph? He's staying!

[Steve67]

If Spurs want Benteke, give us Walker, Dembele and Townsend. Straight swap. Forget Adebayor, too much baggage. Walker 7.5m, Townsend 10m, Dembele 15m.

[Ron Manager]

I wouldnt be at all shocked to find Benteke has signed a new contract after today's most welcome news.

[peter w]

I reckon we'll loan Cleverely for a season too, now.

[cdbearsfan]

I reckon if we look around Bodymoor Heath, we'll find that James Milner didn't leave after all.

[Des Little]

Now Delph is staying, let's get rid of that Idrissa Gueye. He's done nothing for us.

[warleyboy]

One things for sure, if we are considering any more players, get them signed up ASAP and get them involved in pre season sharpish.
Non of this pissing around crap with excuses afterwards because they have not got a pre season under there belts.
Do it now, left back, right back, centre back, striker.

[olaftab]

I'd look at Leroy Fer as a replacement for Delph. Yes, I know he's been relegated twice in 2 years but I'd still take a punt for the right price.

Yes he comes with relegation guaranteed the missing ingredient in our recent history!