Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[chrisw1]

If Petrov plays for us next season we will struggle like fuck in Midfield again. Lovely bloke, great story, courage in bucket loads but he's finished as a pro footballer.

You may well be right, but you simply don't have enough information to be that dismissive.  Why don't we let Di Matteo make that call after watching him through a full pre-season eh?

[Hookeysmith]

Bit young to be a first choice keeper

So maybe Bunn / Stead on their way

[AVH87]

Another signing is ´en route´( according to Tuttomercatoweb...  http://footballleagueworld.co.uk/aston-villa-set-to-complete-deal-for-former-21-year-old-italian-star/? ).......Godzvilla! .

ASTON VILLA SET TO COMPLETE DEAL FOR 21-YEAR-OLD ITALIAN STAR
Date: 5th July 2016 at 9:15am
Written by: Lee Connor

Aston Villa are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, according to Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb.

The report claims that the 21-year-old goalkeeper has left Italy and flown to England for talks about a deal set to be worth a reported £5m.

New Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo is keen to add new players to his squad, backed by new owner Tony Xia’s funds, and has identified Gollini as the ideal replacement for Brad Guzan and Mark Bunn.

Gollini has already had a spell in England following his apprenticeship with Manchester United, but failed to make an impression at Old Trafford before being moved on to Verona.

The stopper impressed last season for Verona, where his performances have caught the eye of a number of clubs in Europe. However, it appears Di Matteo will be using his Italian connections to lure Gollini to Villa Park as his squad rebuild continues.

Well found. No reason for the Italian media to make this up, wouldn't be big news there.

He's like our guys in that he's just come off the back of a tough season, Verona were the Villa of Serie A last season, finishing rock bottom.

I think we should be selling two keepers, Guzan and either Bunn or Steer, with the other staying as backup to the new guy.

[Malandro]

Another signing is ´en route´( according to Tuttomercatoweb...  http://footballleagueworld.co.uk/aston-villa-set-to-complete-deal-for-former-21-year-old-italian-star/? ).......Godzvilla! .

ASTON VILLA SET TO COMPLETE DEAL FOR 21-YEAR-OLD ITALIAN STAR
Date: 5th July 2016 at 9:15am
Written by: Lee Connor

Aston Villa are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, according to Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb.

The report claims that the 21-year-old goalkeeper has left Italy and flown to England for talks about a deal set to be worth a reported £5m.

New Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo is keen to add new players to his squad, backed by new owner Tony Xia’s funds, and has identified Gollini as the ideal replacement for Brad Guzan and Mark Bunn.

Gollini has already had a spell in England following his apprenticeship with Manchester United, but failed to make an impression at Old Trafford before being moved on to Verona.

The stopper impressed last season for Verona, where his performances have caught the eye of a number of clubs in Europe. However, it appears Di Matteo will be using his Italian connections to lure Gollini to Villa Park as his squad rebuild continues.

Well found. No reason for the Italian media to make this up, wouldn't be big news there.

He's like our guys in that he's just come off the back of a tough season, Verona were the Villa of Serie A last season, finishing rock bottom.

I think we should be selling two keepers, Guzan and either Bunn or Steer, with the other staying as backup to the new guy.

I'd be surprised if a player who has played first team in Serie A (Admittedly relegated) will settle for the bench in the championship.

[Ger Regan]

There's also reports of him being unconvinced about the move. I know nothing about him, but I'd still pick him over pantilimon.

[FatSam]

After 4 years away from football, i'd be very surprised if Petrov was in the starting line up.

Yes. I've always been one of his supporters, and I think it would be great to have him around the squad in some capacity, but it's unlikely that we could rely on the fitness of a 36 year old for a full season - leukaemia or no leukaemia.

[AVH87]

Another signing is ´en route´( according to Tuttomercatoweb...  http://footballleagueworld.co.uk/aston-villa-set-to-complete-deal-for-former-21-year-old-italian-star/? ).......Godzvilla! .

ASTON VILLA SET TO COMPLETE DEAL FOR 21-YEAR-OLD ITALIAN STAR
Date: 5th July 2016 at 9:15am
Written by: Lee Connor

Aston Villa are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, according to Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb.

The report claims that the 21-year-old goalkeeper has left Italy and flown to England for talks about a deal set to be worth a reported £5m.

New Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo is keen to add new players to his squad, backed by new owner Tony Xia’s funds, and has identified Gollini as the ideal replacement for Brad Guzan and Mark Bunn.

Gollini has already had a spell in England following his apprenticeship with Manchester United, but failed to make an impression at Old Trafford before being moved on to Verona.

The stopper impressed last season for Verona, where his performances have caught the eye of a number of clubs in Europe. However, it appears Di Matteo will be using his Italian connections to lure Gollini to Villa Park as his squad rebuild continues.

Well found. No reason for the Italian media to make this up, wouldn't be big news there.

He's like our guys in that he's just come off the back of a tough season, Verona were the Villa of Serie A last season, finishing rock bottom.

I think we should be selling two keepers, Guzan and either Bunn or Steer, with the other staying as backup to the new guy.

I'd be surprised if a player who has played first team in Serie A (Admittedly relegated) will settle for the bench in the championship.

'selling Guzan and either Bunn or Steer, with the other staying as backup to the new guy'  It is still early to be fair 

[RussellC]

I certainly don't have a problem with Hutton.  Whilst he is no Kyle Walker he has got the heart of a lion and should be good enough for the Championship, particularly if Amavi is providing a marauding threat on the left.  There are many positions where we are more in need than this.  Of course if a talented young right back becomes available at a good price then absolutely we should snap him up, but if not I think Hutton can do a very decent job for us at this level.

We should be having a look at Carl Jenkinson IMO. Just returned to Arsenal after a loan-spell at West ham (who now have Antonio and Byram competing for their RB spot). Just turned 24 and not going to get a sniff at Arsenal so the time is right for a permanent move. Always looked decent whenever I've seen him play.

[OCD]

I certainly don't have a problem with Hutton.  Whilst he is no Kyle Walker he has got the heart of a lion and should be good enough for the Championship, particularly if Amavi is providing a marauding threat on the left.  There are many positions where we are more in need than this.  Of course if a talented young right back becomes available at a good price then absolutely we should snap him up, but if not I think Hutton can do a very decent job for us at this level.

We should be having a look at Carl Jenkinson IMO. Just returned to Arsenal after a loan-spell at West ham (who now have Antonio and Byram competing for their RB spot). Just turned 24 and not going to get a sniff at Arsenal so the time is right for a permanent move. Always looked decent whenever I've seen him play.

Yeah, would be a good signing. Another player likely to get interest from Premier League clubs too though.

[aj2k77]

If Petrov plays for us next season we will struggle like fuck in Midfield again. Lovely bloke, great story, courage in bucket loads but he's finished as a pro footballer.

You may well be right, but you simply don't have enough information to be that dismissive.  Why don't we let Di Matteo make that call after watching him through a full pre-season eh?

Close down the website and let's just wait until the first few games and what Di Matteo says then.

He's 37 and off the back of a terrible illness. Common sense tells me he's not going to be able to do something no one else has ever done. He's not super human. We need to buy proper midfielders, he's a good role model, keep him around, whatever, keep him off the pitch though.

[chrisw1]

If Petrov plays for us next season we will struggle like fuck in Midfield again. Lovely bloke, great story, courage in bucket loads but he's finished as a pro footballer.

You may well be right, but you simply don't have enough information to be that dismissive.  Why don't we let Di Matteo make that call after watching him through a full pre-season eh?

Close down the website and let's just wait until the first few games and what Di Matteo says then.

He's 37 and off the back of a terrible illness. Common sense tells me he's not going to be able to do something no one else has ever done. He's not super human. We need to buy proper midfielders, he's a good role model, keep him around, whatever, keep him off the pitch though.

But you speak as if what you say is fact.  We all know it's a very long shot, but most of us seem prepared to at least give him a chance in pre- season to see what unfolds whereas you seem desperate to write him off.

As for no one else doing it, Lance Armstrong came back from serious cancer.  Yes he was drugged up to the eyeballs, but so were the majority of his serious competitors at that time.  Make no mistake, drugs or not it took a tremendous athlete to achieve what he did.

[preston28]

If Petrov plays for us next season we will struggle like fuck in Midfield again. Lovely bloke, great story, courage in bucket loads but he's finished as a pro footballer.

You may well be right, but you simply don't have enough information to be that dismissive.  Why don't we let Di Matteo make that call after watching him through a full pre-season eh?

Close down the website and let's just wait until the first few games and what Di Matteo says then.

He's 37 and off the back of a terrible illness. Common sense tells me he's not going to be able to do something no one else has ever done. He's not super human. We need to buy proper midfielders, he's a good role model, keep him around, whatever, keep him off the pitch though.

Chemotherapy which he had will have affected his heart. He was fit before his illness, but I doubt due to the adverse effects of chemotherpay he will ever get back his fitness to be a top professional (and he is 4 years older).  Saying that he could be a huge influence on the training pitch or on the subs bench?

[Risso]

I'd be surprised if Petrov plays a single minute this season. Surprised but delighted.

[Chris Smith]

If Petrov plays for us next season we will struggle like fuck in Midfield again. Lovely bloke, great story, courage in bucket loads but he's finished as a pro footballer.

You may well be right, but you simply don't have enough information to be that dismissive.  Why don't we let Di Matteo make that call after watching him through a full pre-season eh?

Close down the website and let's just wait until the first few games and what Di Matteo says then.

He's 37 and off the back of a terrible illness. Common sense tells me he's not going to be able to do something no one else has ever done. He's not super human. We need to buy proper midfielders, he's a good role model, keep him around, whatever, keep him off the pitch though.

Chemotherapy which he had will have affected his heart. He was fit before his illness, but I doubt due to the adverse effects of chemotherpay he will ever get back his fitness to be a top professional (and he is 4 years older).  Saying that he could be a huge influence on the training pitch or on the subs bench?

Chemo can effect your heart but it is not a given and remember he was an extremely fit man when he undertook treatment so had a head start on most of us. He will also have had to have been given the go ahead for this by his doctors so if there was any risk he will know it and will be unable to get the neccesary insurance cover. The fact that he has been giving the nod by Villa suggests to me that he is fine.

He might make it, he might not, but I wouldn't be writing him off just yet.

[Grumpy]

If Petrov plays for us next season we will struggle like fuck in Midfield again. Lovely bloke, great story, courage in bucket loads but he's finished as a pro footballer.

You may well be right, but you simply don't have enough information to be that dismissive.  Why don't we let Di Matteo make that call after watching him through a full pre-season eh?

Close down the website and let's just wait until the first few games and what Di Matteo says then.

He's 37 and off the back of a terrible illness. Common sense tells me he's not going to be able to do something no one else has ever done. He's not super human. We need to buy proper midfielders, he's a good role model, keep him around, whatever, keep him off the pitch though.

Chemotherapy which he had will have affected his heart. He was fit before his illness, but I doubt due to the adverse effects of chemotherpay he will ever get back his fitness to be a top professional (and he is 4 years older).  Saying that he could be a huge influence on the training pitch or on the subs bench?

Sorry but this is absolute horseshit.
Having had cancer and chemo, I ran marathons for years afterwards and was arguably fitter.
Chemo causes fast growing cells to die. Those cells can arguably come back fresher and stronger.

Please don't post based on some half assed theory or personal belief.

Stan might not get near the team at all but his fitness at 36 is gonna be at least similar if not better than his peers of similar age.