Jordan Ayew - sold to Swansea

[cheltenhamlion]

Bruce didn't fancy Ayew at all so not surprised he is going.

[brontebilly]

I had high hopes for Ayew this season but ultimately he's an attacker that scored 4 league goals in 2016. We do need another attacker though if he goes.

Agreed he should be owning this division really. Threatens to be a good player from time to time but it was apparent early on that Bruce wasn't a fan.

[Jon Crofts]

Another one who flatters to deceive, can't say as I'll miss him, remembered more for West Ham sending off than any particular goal or game.

[cdbearsfan]

He scored a few goals. I can't really see why you'd choose to remember the sending off more than any of them, but each to their own.

He's goal on a minging day at Newcastle was probably his best.

[john e]

I think he could be a great player, just needs a manager that can get the best out of him and play him in within a team set up, obviously Bruce isn't that man

I wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Swansea and goes straight into the first 11 and stays there  looking a good premiership player, that's where I see him in the Prem doing well

[castlefields_villan]

Another one who flatters to deceive, can't say as I'll miss him, remembered more for West Ham sending off than any particular goal or game.

Spot on Jon,

It's all water under the bridge now, but that sending off did come at a key time a year or so.

Just not enough of a team player for me - just hope SB can spend the cash wisely.   UTV

[West Derby Villan]

Another one who flatters to deceive, can't say as I'll miss him, remembered more for West Ham sending off than any particular goal or game.

Spot on Jon,

It's all water under the bridge now, but that sending off did come at a key time a year or so.

Just not enough of a team player for me - just hope SB can spend the cash wisely.   UTV

Agree, how many matches did we win when he started. He never seemed to fit in imo

[mr underhill]

seen him play a lot this season and he's contributed very little

[PeterWithe]

I've not been around much last few days, is this confirmed?

[cheltenhamlion]

Not on the official site but the swapsie fir cash and Taylor is done.

[PeterWithesShin]

Aston Villa Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Neil Taylor from Swansea City.

The 27-year-old Wales international has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract and arrives at Villa Park for an undisclosed fee and as part of a deal that sees Jordan Ayew move in the opposite direction.

Taylor spent time in the academy at Manchester City and moved to Wrexham before joining Swansea in 2010.

At international level, Taylor was part of the Wales side that reached the semi-final of Euro 2016 in the summer and netted his first goal for his country against Russia during the group stage.

He said: “I loved my time at Swansea but I'm looking forward to this new challenge in my career.

"You only have to look at the facilities, the stadium and the fanbase to know that this is a huge club that deserves to be in the Premier League.

"I spoke to James Chester before the move and he had nothing but good things to say about the club so I'm looking forward to getting started."

[PeterWithe]

A shame, I expected far more from him this season.

[villabear]

Big shorts, miserable face, always tried to beat another player when a simple pass was on, looked like he cared a bit last season amongst lots who didn't. Ultimately never for filled his obvious talent with us. Can't say I blame him for going but file under meh!

[ciggiesnbeer]

Maybe its my mood but I have the feeling he will do well there.

[Grande Pablo]

Sulky, flattered to decieve.  Maybe a better coach will get the best out of him.