Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[Steve67]

Apart from the new players, as well as Ayew and Amavi, arguably one or two of the young uns, the rest are poor and need replacing over time. Jury out on Grealish as he's still learning. We cannot rely on Richards, Veretout, Gabby or Lescott and they appear to have been cast adrift, therefore, we have no choice but to wait patiently for new players to come in. I can't stand Westwood or Bacuna but, due to players leaving, and the bizarre decision not to start Tish and Jack, they are the best we have currently, God help us, until we bring in better players, hopefully this week! We do seem quite slow to get things done, but again, I am not the most patient person.

[Clampy]

Yes Clampy, and I have, as you have I am sure, followed them in the lower leagues when things were as dark as they are now.  I could not do another four or five years of home and away support in the football basement. My heart is in it but my legs have gone.

No I didn't as it happens, I only properly started going from around 1987 onwards. As for 4-5 years, it may not take that long anyway. I saw encouraging signs in the second half that we'll be fine once we get going and the winning mentality comes back. It won't happen overnight though and we shouldn't expect it to but it'll come.

[Villafirst]

I find it a bit strange that 3 bids plus loan deals were made last Thursday/ Friday and nothing has been said since. Normally you'd expect some replies by now?

[LeeB]

I find it a bit strange that 3 bids plus loan deals were made last Thursday/ Friday and nothing has been said since. Normally you'd expect some replies by now?

They probably have but don't feel the need to update Joe Public on the details.

[Clampy]

I find it a bit strange that 3 bids plus loan deals were made last Thursday/ Friday and nothing has been said since. Normally you'd expect some replies by now?

On Football Manager maybe, but this is real life.

[nodge]

Some of them might go until the end of the window too.  We might be second or third option for the players we've got bids in for and they're biding their time.

[Ads]

I find it a bit strange that 3 bids plus loan deals were made last Thursday/ Friday and nothing has been said since. Normally you'd expect some replies by now?

They probably have but don't feel the need to update Joe Public on the details.

We're also operating in a market that has finite resources. We have been told by Lazio or Palace that we can have Morrison and Jedinak for the sums suggested, but hold on, as we need X player to come in, who is at a club that's waiting on Y player etc.

[mr underhill]

St. Etienne now in negotiations for a season long loan for Veretout according to French media

[PeterWithe]

St. Etienne now in negotiations for a season long loan for Veretout according to French media

Has he featured in any of the pre-season games?

[mr underhill]

pretty sure he hasn't

[Clampy]

He played at Stourport.

[mr underhill]

I stand corrected, thank-you

[sirlordbaltimore]

He played the first half in Nantes.

[sirlordbaltimore]

I find it a bit strange that 3 bids plus loan deals were made last Thursday/ Friday and nothing has been said since. Normally you'd expect some replies by now?

Not in the press no.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Not overly perturbed by the Wednesday result, we played well and still have 3-5 players to come in and some drek to shift. We are goung to be very competitive this season.

Not sure who the three we have offers in for are. Looking at who we have been linked with:

Jedinak - would be very pleased with this, and it would be consistent with RDM tactic of putting leaders in place in the spine (Elphick in defence, McCormack up front). Three captains in the team makes a great deal of sense.

Hernandez - Looked very good for Hull in the Championship, good movement which we have lacked. Good pedigree at International level too (although so does Sanchez).

Kodija - Again has good form at this level, has pace.

Morrison - Tad concerned about his reputation, but no doubting his talent.

De Laat - Would be an excellent and versatile signing.

McNair - Don't know enough about him to pass judgement. Prefer proven defenders, and not sure I like the idea of on the job training for Man Utd players. That said, he seems highly rated.

Bamford - Pretty useful record at this level, loan with an option to buy? Would be happy with this as a signing.

So lots of links to strikers linked, pretty sure we see at least one from Kodja, Hernandez or Bamford. Too many links for there not to be something in it.

Not so many midfielders linked, but Jedinak would be an excellent signing. If not him then not sure who else it could be. Would like to see us try for Flamini though.

Think we need a central defender, and maybe a fullback also. Not seeing many links so maybe RDM is happy in that department.


As for disposing of the trash... Best rumour of the week is that the rag and bone man (Coventry City) might collect Agbonlahor, to add to their growing collection of Villa scrap. Can't see it happening but would be fantastic if it did. Hopefully we can shift on Lescott and Richards, surely someone will take them off our hands.