Jordan Veretout - gone

[wozwebs]

ANOTHER JORDAN!! French press repointrting done deal. Midfielder at Nantes

[ozzjim]

A bit early for its own thread. Pascal Praud has just become a name I didn't think I would be googling! He seems to be a local Nantes journalist that has also held positions at the club, so may know from the inside, but he is reporting it as done.

Very interesting, if it is true as the player seems to be the type that we may have thought above us at the end of last season.

[SoccerHQ]

Is he attacking or defensive player?

[ozzjim]

Would appear he can play anywhere in the central midfield, holding or behind the forward. Started to add goals last 18 months or so, and 7-8 assists last season from the looks of it.

[wozwebs]

Metro reported yesterday an 'unnamed Premier League club' had made a bid.

http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/26/liverpool-take-lead-in-jordan-veretout-transfer-race-because-tottenham-have-too-many-midfielders-5313285/

[Chris Jameson]

As I'd never heard of him and my font of knowledge has gone to bed I did some research. All google shows is that Liverpool are thought to be in pole position ahead of Spurs for him.

I want us to sign him now and I'll be very disappointed if we don't.

[Clark W Griswold]

Yep, he's saying done, but most other reports saying Liverpool in for him. Lets hope he's right.

[ozzjim]

As I'd never heard of him and my font of knowledge has gone to bed I did some research. All google shows is that Liverpool are thought to be in pole position ahead of Spurs for him.

I want us to sign him now and I'll be very disappointed if we don't.

From the write ups of him in France, he seems to be a but special. The type that don't usually end up in the midfield down the Villa.

[Clark W Griswold]

Another one that looks quick and full of energy. I can see a considerable increase in tempo for next season, which weve lacked for many years.

[Toronto Villa]

I know this could end up being bollocks and I will slag the club off no end of it is, how low we have sunk? etc, but am I allowed to get a little excited, moderate pant movement if this is even a little bit true?

[ozzjim]

I am pretty sure it is not true. 1. he seems too highly rated for a club who finished 17th to get him, and 2. I reckon it is a rumour to force the Spurs or Liverpool hand.

[Toronto Villa]

I am pretty sure it is not true. 1. he seems too highly rated for a club who finished 17th to get him, and 2. I reckon it is a rumour to force the Spurs or Liverpool hand.

With the odd exception Newcastle have been eterrnally gash yet they have managed to sign a number of very talented  players, especially from France over recent seasons. If we offer a player a compelling argument, finances and a chance to play at a higher level then I don't see why we shouldn't be linked with or signing these players. As long the story of Anelka joining Bolton exists anything in football is possible.

[bugdozer]

His Wiki page shows him as a Villa player now so it must be true

[ozzjim]

It is breaking that he is joining 3-4 clubs tonight. I reckon the agent is up to funny business and we are an easy and plausible link at the moment.

[Chris Smith]

I am pretty sure it is not true. 1. he seems too highly rated for a club who finished 17th to get him, and 2. I reckon it is a rumour to force the Spurs or Liverpool hand.

I think Sherwood's shopping list has been hacked and they have mistaken Mangetout from Netto for Veretout from Nantes.