Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[ASHTONVILLA]

Been linked to a Bologna player (never heard of him but is described as a 'wonder kid' and 'new Kolo Toure' in the article) called Amadou Diawara. 19 year old defensive midfielder, Ghana International.

Apparently we have €17m for him. No idea if it's a reliable source.

[themossman]

Pat Murphy:-

Understand Lescott & Agbonlahor r part of the @AVFCOfficial exit strategy,announced soon. Bit complicated at mo.But Richards in RDM's plans.

JFC. What on earth has Richards got to do to be kicked out the door ?

Makes my blood boil the lump of useless shite

I hate Richards, I really do. But of those 3 he's the only one where you can say there's a footballer hiding in there.

[cdward]

I would argue that the manager was relatively happy to let them go i.e Sinclair, Clark, Gueye, Guzan, Bennett, so he can build his own team. If an offer came in for Ayew, it would be the same, take the money and look for a replacement.

[themossman]

Re Richards, he also strikes me as the kind of easily led simpleton that could be very susceptible to either good or bad influences in the dressing room. So maybe RDM is happy that with a few more good eggs around the place he can be brought back in line.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Been linked to a Bologna player (never heard of him but is described as a 'wonder kid' and 'new Kolo Toure' in the article) called Amadou Diawara. 19 year old defensive midfielder, Ghana International.

Apparently we have €17m for him. No idea if it's a reliable source.

Every Italian club and the top PL clubs are also linked with him. Don't be too disappointed if we don't get him.

[Villa in Denmark]

A few days ago Rafael van der Vaart was mentioned as potentially our meltdown signing. He's just become FC Midtjylland's meltdown signing.

[LeeB]

A few days ago Rafael van der Vaart was mentioned as potentially our meltdown signing. He's just become FC Midtjylland's meltdown signing.

Midgetland is an apropriate destination.

[JUAN PABLO]

Palace fans love Jedinak, he's not first choice anymore but almost to a man on their forums they say he's a proper leader, club captain in the truest word and a decent player. Would be just the sort we need in Midfield.

exactly

my father in law is season ticket holder at palace and I spoke to his brother in my business yesterday and both rave about Jedinak and said he would be brilliant for Villa , he takes no prisoners

[ASHTONVILLA]

Been linked to a Bologna player (never heard of him but is described as a 'wonder kid' and 'new Kolo Toure' in the article) called Amadou Diawara. 19 year old defensive midfielder, Ghana International.

Apparently we have €17m for him. No idea if it's a reliable source.

Every Italian club and the top PL clubs are also linked with him. Don't be too disappointed if we don't get him.

As I'd never heard of until today, I can't say I'm bothered either way. We had too many foreign prospects like Gana and Vertout last year. This season I'd prefer we stick to players like Jedinak.

[Chico Hamilton III]

We had too many foreign prospects like Gana and Vertout last year. This season I'd prefer we stick to players like Jedinak.

An Aussie

[tomd2103]

Palace fans love Jedinak, he's not first choice anymore but almost to a man on their forums they say he's a proper leader, club captain in the truest word and a decent player. Would be just the sort we need in Midfield.

exactly

my father in law is season ticket holder at palace and I spoke to his brother in my business yesterday and both rave about Jedinak and said he would be brilliant for Villa , he takes no prisoners

Although I don't think the Championship is quite the clogfest it is made out to be by some, we definitely need more of a physical presence in midfield.  It is not as apparent now in the Premier League, but I think the physical contest in midfield becomes more important the lower down the leagues you go.  Tshibola needs time and I would use him sparingly this season, meaning we are probably going to have to bring in at least two other central midfielders.     

[Chris Smith]

Palace fans love Jedinak, he's not first choice anymore but almost to a man on their forums they say he's a proper leader, club captain in the truest word and a decent player. Would be just the sort we need in Midfield.

exactly

my father in law is season ticket holder at palace and I spoke to his brother in my business yesterday and both rave about Jedinak and said he would be brilliant for Villa , he takes no prisoners

Although I don't think the Championship is quite the clogfest it is made out to be by some, we definitely need more of a physical presence in midfield.  It is not as apparent now in the Premier League, but I think the physical contest in midfield becomes more important the lower down the leagues you go.  Tshibola needs time and I would use him sparingly this season, meaning we are probably going to have to bring in at least two other central midfielders.     

If Sunday was anything to go by then I think you are right about the physical side. Players were allowed to get away with a lot more than in in the PL before the ref showed a card. Of course it might just been him, time will tell.

[ASHTONVILLA]

We had too many foreign prospects like Gana and Vertout last year. This season I'd prefer we stick to players like Jedinak.

An Aussie

I never said he was British. What I meant was players that are more of a known quantity regards English football. I love the excitement of a signing from a foreign league as much as the next person, but we have to rebuild in a lot of positions and need players that can hit the ground running in the key positions. Elphick, and McCormack type signings. Jedinak has captained Crystal Palace out of this division and done pretty well since getting into the Premier League also. Better him in central midfield than an €18m punt on a 19 year old that has been playing in Serie A.

[Richard E]

Palace fans love Jedinak, he's not first choice anymore but almost to a man on their forums they say he's a proper leader, club captain in the truest word and a decent player. Would be just the sort we need in Midfield.

exactly

my father in law is season ticket holder at palace and I spoke to his brother in my business yesterday and both rave about Jedinak and said he would be brilliant for Villa , he takes no prisoners

I always wondered what the story was behind him getting sacked from Winson Green.

[Ron Manager]

Unusually  we are all in agreement re Jedinak. We want him in and very soon!