Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[aev]

weaker / stronger -

Goalkeeper - same

RB - same
CB - weaker
CB - same
LB - stronger

LM - weaker
CM - weaker
CM - same
RM - same

Nr 10 - same

CF - weaker

That suggests to me we need 4 quality players in within 2 weeks ideally. That's a big ask.

CB with Richards for Vlaar is arguable, but if you're classing LM as weaker for Delph going, then surely Guieye coming in makes CM stronger?

As it goes, I think we need to replace Delph and Benteke with real quality and then add another option in the attacking midfield bracket and we'll have enough to be comfortable in the league.

I am all for being positive but there is also a chance that Gueye (like many of our previous foreign league signings in midfield) struggles to make an impact. He has no experience of our league afterall.

[silhillvilla]

My logic was Delph replaced by Gueye - short term at least is definitely weaker as he adapts to the pace and rigours of PL life.
LM - Cleverly gone , Tonev in ?? Weaker.

[Ads]

I strongly suspect Gueye will do better than no goals and three assists and at a stretch, outdo Phil Jones for through balls.

[Richard E]

I strongly suspect Gueye will do better than no goals and three assists and at a stretch, outdo Phil Jones for through balls.

That's the first game sorted, then. What will he produce in the following 37?

[Salsa Party Animal]

i could see Villa going for Mario Balotelli on a season loan with Liverpool paying something towards his wages. As Liverpool will need to trim the options upfront.

[AVFC13]

i could see Villa going for Mario Balotelli on a season loan with Liverpool paying something towards his wages. As Liverpool will need to trim the options upfront.

I don't see Sherwood bringing someone like Balotelli in as he would disrupt the dressing room. Would much rather see Austin and Adebayor (sp?) added.

[silhillvilla]

Jesus imagine a pairing of Balottelli and Agbonlahour up front. More hormones and attitude than an episode of Loose Women.

[VinnieChase84]

Charlie Austin is allegedly holding out on a move until late in the window. Hoping one of the sky4 come in for him if they don't fill their quotas etc

[silhillvilla]

Charlie Austin is allegedly holding out on a move until late in the window. Hoping one of the sky4 come in for him if they don't fill their quotas etc

We cannot wait for him. Move on.

[berneboy]

The Bordeaux president has categorically denied any offer from us for Diego Rolan. Nailed on to be announced next week then?

The President of French side Bordeaux has categorically denied that Aston Villa have made any approach for their striker Diego Rolan. Jean-Louis Triaud spoke about the Uruguayan striker to So Foot and made it clear that Villa, as well as Newcastle United, had not made any official approach for the player:

"Newcastle, there has been contact, but never direct with us. In many times, but by various intermediaries.

But if one of our players could interest another club they know my phone and my address, so: direct contact!

“Newcastle, we can assume that there was some truth in their interest, but Aston Villa, never heard! They have never manifested directly or indirectly, by any agent, at the time when I speak.”

[OCD]

Charlie Austin is allegedly holding out on a move until late in the window. Hoping one of the sky4 come in for him if they don't fill their quotas etc

I hope for his sake that's not true. Imagine holding out for a move to a top side, not because of talent but because of a quota on the location of your birth - all at the risk of ending up playing championship football when you had a very good chance of playing for the same country.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Like anyone from the top 4 are going to bid for Austin

[DB]

Like anyone from the top 4 are going to bid for Austin

He is known locally down here as 'big time'.

[wozwebs]

Jordan Ayew says villa deal 90% on his own Facebook. Search for Jordon Ayew 11

[Toronto Villa]

The Jordan Ayew facebook page has 9000+ followers and the Jordan Ayew11 one has 22. Nothing about Villa other than the link on the first one. Right now I know which version I believe on this story.