Summer transfer madness thread

[tomd2103]

Presumably he's joining on a free, won't be on big wages and will be used as back up, so it doesn't seem like a huge risk.

I think the CB situation depends on whether Bruce sees that at Jedinak's position going forward,  if he does then Chester, Jedinak, Baker and this guy will probably be enough.  If Jedinak is still going to be seen as a midfielder then I think we will need him and another (think it was reported Bruce was after two CBS this summer).

[eamonn]

I wonder if he'll be as good as Vegard Heggem.

[VinnieChase84]

Interesting set of tweets here....


joseph tyler @josephtyler22
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Henry Cowans and Ricardo Calder are the next young players to leave Villa with mass youth development over the summer to take place. #avfc


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joseph tyler @josephtyler22
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Agbonlahor, Richards and Mark Bunn seem to be the names circling around at the moment. Unclear how board will act. Stay tuned #avfc


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joseph tyler @josephtyler22
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Unsure. Quite possibly he's involved won't know until morning. Stay tuned peeps #avfc

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joseph tyler @josephtyler22
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31 May

I'll find out details of who excatly caused these disruptions - major action could take place. Not what Villa need going into next season.

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joseph tyler @josephtyler22
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31 May

Long discussions have been taking place of futures regarding many players at Villa. Disagreements appear to have upset board big time. #AVFC

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joseph tyler @josephtyler22
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31 May

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joseph tyler @josephtyler22
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31 May

Been a dispute over at Aston Villa today. I'll update on the story later tonight. Controversial movement. #AVFC

Not sure how a dispute would happen at the club when gabby is currently in Dubai and Micah in the states

[brian green]

Or Firgard Choklut.

[godzvilla]

Is Chris Samba still training with us?

Apparently he's been  invited back for pre-season training for assessment.....................Godzvilla!

[curiousorange]

Or Firgard Choklut.

Ah, the son of the famous Tipot.

[godzvilla]

Move along please, there's nothing to see here ............Godzvilla!
( Today, from the' Meaning Evil' )

Aston Villa owner Tony Xia has poured cold water over any recent transfer speculation with his latest tweet.
The Chinese businessman, who is recovering from heart surgery, said:

"I can tell the percentage of the truth of all the transfer news related to us no matter showing where: 0%!"

[Steve67]

Glenn Whelan anyone?

[godzvilla]

Apparently, they really rate him ( Whelan) up in the Potteries , this from the 'Stoke Sentinel ' :
"And Whelan's many fans - which should be just about the entire fan base after nine years and more than 300 games - would also say it is no coincidence that Stoke have lost only one of the last 10 games in which he has started ".
Added to the fact that Whelan  cites 'God' McGrath , as his hero , what's not to like ?, would be a good addition, imo...........Godzvilla!

Read more at http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/stoke-city-midfielder-glenn-whelan-can-even-surprise-his-own-supporters/story-30061506-detail/story.html#2mT7r0LobeLOdJzo.99

[ozzjim]

Whelan looks a bit like Jedinak last summer, solid pro that would probably make us a better team unit when on the pitch. Not really got an issue with this one. Lyden is not going to be hampered by it, we need another body in that area of the pitch and have Angela and Hotlips to do the attacking element.

I was reading the stuff on Johnstone this morning. If the fee is £5m we should just get it sorted out and do the deal, missing out on him would be a pain in the arse and long term if he stays steady that will be a snip. We need 5 I reckon, keeper, centre half, midfielder, winger and a back up left back if Amavi goes. 

I also agree with the Bham mail guy that suggested Max Gradel. Him or Tom Ince to give us genuine pace and threat from out wide to help Green would be ideal. Beyond that there is no reason why we can't end this summer in profit and be a better team.

[Gareth]

Whelan looks a bit like Jedinak last summer, solid pro that would probably make us a better team unit when on the pitch. Not really got an issue with this one. Lyden is not going to be hampered by it, we need another body in that area of the pitch and have Angela and Hotlips to do the attacking element.

I was reading the stuff on Johnstone this morning. If the fee is £5m we should just get it sorted out and do the deal, missing out on him would be a pain in the arse and long term if he stays steady that will be a snip. We need 5 I reckon, keeper, centre half, midfielder, winger and a back up left back if Amavi goes. 

I also agree with the Bham mail guy that suggested Max Gradel. Him or Tom Ince to give us genuine pace and threat from out wide to help Green would be ideal. Beyond that there is no reason why we can't end this summer in profit and be a better team.

I'd sign Johnstone in a heartbeat too but with teams in the Prem circling as well as us & Sunderland it won't be that simple

[Hairbandinho]

I think we start the season with Bunn as number 1 keeper which isn't good

[wittonwarrior]

Johnstone makes sense in that he knows the way in which we are set out, can now come in and do what he is paid for goalkeeping without the new boy nerves. 

Wheelan, what extra does he offer? 

Tom Ince at a drop of the hat I would have him on board.  He was one quality missing from the rest of the squad pace.

[eamonn]

Glenn Whelan? Fuck, I get enough of him watching Ireland. Still, it's not 2009 anymore and he's not about to destroy our Champions League dream at Villa Park after we've gone 2-0 up.

[CT Villan]

Johnstone for 5 million seems steep. On the plus side he should settle right back in very quickly.

Could this be the year that we finally sign Benni McCarthy ?