Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Hookeysmith]

Do we think our "war chest" is based on already dipping into the Benteke money?

If so then it is already down to 23 mil - and I could not see a 23 mil striker (whoever that is) joining a struggling team - which unless results change quickly we are

[OCD]

Spending money you don't have isn't the best business principle.

I think if I were Benteke, I would be thinking if nothing's done by, say August 1st, I would commit to another year.

[RussellC]

I don't think so. I think Randy realises that everyone will be splashing the cash this summer to protect their Premiership standing prior to the big TV money kicking-in. I reckon we were looking at spending £30m this summer, so any money coming-in will be in addition to that.

[Dante Lavelli]

I don't think so. I think Randy realises that everyone will be splashing the cash this summer to protect their Premiership standing prior to the big TV money kicking-in. I reckon we were looking at spending £30m this summer, so any money coming-in will be in addition to that.

There's a chance that there will be a fair chunk of inflation next summer once the TV money kicks in, therefore buying now - at a 'cheaper' rate - might be prudent as the players will still be on 4-year deals.  I think it would be a good investment but I'm not sure Randy would see it that way, unless he can be persuaded to start looking long term again.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Spending money you don't have isn't the best business principle.

I think if I were Benteke, I would be thinking if nothing's done by, say August 1st, I would commit to another year.

If nothing had been done by then I'd tell all to do one. We need to hit the new season running not scrambling around searching for a last minute replacement. Any news on Austin? I'm expecting him to turn up at BH in the coming hours/days/probably Monday when the lads are back.

[RussellC]

I don't think so. I think Randy realises that everyone will be splashing the cash this summer to protect their Premiership standing prior to the big TV money kicking-in. I reckon we were looking at spending £30m this summer, so any money coming-in will be in addition to that.

There's a chance that there will be a fair chunk of inflation next summer once the TV money kicks in, therefore buying now - at a 'cheaper rate' - might be prudent as the players will be on 4-year deals.  I think it would be a prudent investment but I'm not sure Randy would see it that way, unless he can be persuaded to start looking long term again.

That would tie-in with us seemingly shopping abroad too. The Premiership pound has never been stronger against the Euro as it currently is. In which case are we more likely to look abroad for a Benteke replacement, than splash £15m on Austin?

[RussellC]

Sherwood's comments on Gil are interesting. Effectively saying that he's not going to bring in another number 10 until Gil's had a proper go there, which would rule out moves for the likes of Chery and Praet.

[Villa in Denmark]

I don't think so. I think Randy realises that everyone will be splashing the cash this summer to protect their Premiership standing prior to the big TV money kicking-in. I reckon we were looking at spending £30m this summer, so any money coming-in will be in addition to that.

There's a chance that there will be a fair chunk of inflation next summer once the TV money kicks in, therefore buying now - at a 'cheaper rate' - might be prudent as the players will be on 4-year deals.  I think it would be a prudent investment but I'm not sure Randy would see it that way, unless he can be persuaded to start looking long term again.

That would tie-in with us seemingly shopping abroad too. The Premiership pound has never been stronger against the Euro as it currently is. In which case are we more likely to look abroad for a Benteke replacement, than splash £15m on Austin?

I bloody well hope we're looking at better options than Austin at £15M.

[RussellC]

I bloody well hope we're looking at better options than Austin at £15M.

Realistically though, £15m for a guy who scored 18 Premiership goals last season is going to be about the going-rate.

[VinnieChase84]

I'm preying that we have been one step ahead on this and TS knows who he wants to bring in to replace Benteke.
My money is on Austin, Townsend and Adebayor

[Karl Bridges]

I know Adebayor isn't liked much but he's a 1 in 2 striker who works well with TS. Likely to get him for less than £5m and then bring in that Breel Embolo kid from Basel for £10m to be the next Benteke and that way we cover the short and long term for the same price as Austin.

[RussellC]

Hmmmm...

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/serie-a/roma/roma-sabatini-a-londra-incontrera-anche-laston-villa-destro-e-ljajic-sul-piatto/

[mr underhill]

can't see him going to someone not in CL

[RussellC]

"A stage of the market in London , to discuss also the possible operations out of Rome . Walter Sabatini , in his mission in London , will also meet with the Aston Villa to discuss the transfer of Mattia Destro , on which remains alive the interest of Fiorentina in case of departure of Mario Gomez . Besides former Milan striker , on the plate also the name of Adem Ljajic in optical Villans : summit planned at this time , and the market of Rome , outgoing , could finally unlock. Right with Ljajic and served on the plate for Aston Villa ."

[Des Little]

I reckon the minute Benteke's move is done we'll be seeing the saluting king of North London heading up the M6 in one of his many rollers.