Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[tomd2103]

I would take Sako from Palace in a heart beat.

The one who was at Wolves?

[ADVILLAFAN]

Didn't Bennett play a game for us in midfield once and do quite well, possibly a Cup game?

[PeterWithe]

Yet another departure. This squad depth and quality worries me. I just can't see promotion with the current players. Need more quality - what happens when the inevitable injuries/suspensions kick-in over 46 league games plus any cup games?

RDM is on record as saying he wants a smaller squad, its only natural that he is going to want more of his own players coming in so I think we will see quite a few more departures. I must admit I forgot Bennett played for us so I'm not going to shed too many tears, he looked very lightweight and didn't ever look like getting in the worst Villa team I've ever seen.

[footyskillz]

I would take Sako from Palace in a heart beat.

Thunderous shooting ability

[mr underhill]

just read that Ayew is off to West Ham on loan - must be bollocks?

[Reuben]

just read that Ayew is off to West Ham on loan - must be bollocks?

They've put a bid in or maybe signed his brother.  Is that the link you mean?

[mr underhill]

no separate story

[Ads]

Yet another departure. This squad depth and quality worries me. I just can't see promotion with the current players. Need more quality - what happens when the inevitable injuries/suspensions kick-in over 46 league games plus any cup games?

Bennett has barely played for us in three seasons, not really worth a moan decrying squad depth when he hasn't and won't feature.

[Richard E]

Dr. Tony Xia ‏@Dr_TonyXia  44s44 seconds ago
Very exciting news for fans: very close to a deal with the mid! Hopefully b4 Saturday!

[paul_e]

Dr. Tony Xia ‏@Dr_TonyXia  2m2 minutes ago
Very exciting news for fans: very close to a deal with the mid! Hopefully b4 Saturday!

Morrison?  Jedinak?

[Richard E]

Dr. Tony Xia ‏@Dr_TonyXia  2m2 minutes ago
Very exciting news for fans: very close to a deal with the mid! Hopefully b4 Saturday!

Morrison?  Jedinak?

New 5 year double your money deal for Ashley Westwood.

[Chico Hamilton III]

I gave up all hope of Bennett making the grade after 4th division Bradford targeted him as our weak link and ran him ragged.

[PeterWithe]

I would take Sako from Palace in a heart beat.

The one who was at Wolves?

Not sure at all, he looks like one of those players with amazing talent but struggles to fit into a team. I think Traore is a similar enigma, if we ever get him fit enough to play.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Yet another departure. This squad depth and quality worries me. I just can't see promotion with the current players. Need more quality - what happens when the inevitable injuries/suspensions kick-in over 46 league games plus any cup games?

Not worried, we have more players to come in still. Tony has been very consistent in both words and actions on this, clear the space then bring in new players. It is't sell to buy as we are well up on net spend, more clear space in the squad so it doesn't get bloated. Sensible practice and far better run than under Lerner.

I would like to see a defender come in that can cover left back and centre back, rather than another winger come fullback. I think Chester has played there for Albion, so would make sense.

I seem to remember that we originally wanted the Ipswich left back that ended up doing very well at West Ham, but would't pay the price and ended up with Bennett. Not a smart move.

[Steve67]

Dr. Tony Xia ‏@Dr_TonyXia  2m2 minutes ago
Very exciting news for fans: very close to a deal with the mid! Hopefully b4 Saturday!

Morrison?  Jedinak?

New 5 year double your money deal for Ashley Westwood.

Ha ha, the gallows humour is still there.  Very good.

I hope that this is the meltdown transfer mentioned recently.