Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[frank black]

He wanted to sign for another French team in League 1, rather than sit on a bench in the Premier League. (West Ham)

Seems he isn’t keen on leaving France, so no wonder he’s thinking it over. Ultimately money may talk, but he has to really want it otherwise we’ll have a home sick signing.

[kippaxvilla2]

Matthieu Berson part deux.

[andyh]

Can someone explain the thought process behind the proposed move for the French lad.
we’ve loaned out a 20 year old CB to a first division Dutch side who was a star for the under 23s and ENG under 20s but are now loaning in a guy who’s 20 and plays for a 2nd division French side and the French under 20s and we’re potentially paying £2m loan fee plus £8m if he signs.

I’m not saying the new guy might not make it, but is Suliman so shit he has NO chance of making our match day squad?

[jwarry]

Matthieu Berson part deux.

My God I had forgotten all about him. I was impressed when he first came but we can say that about a lot of our recent signings. It must be the pressure of playing for the greatest club in the world

[cdward]

Can someone explain the thought process behind the proposed move for the French lad.

Money?
Often in business when strange decisions are made, it is because somebody is making a few quid out of it.
Anyone know who his agent is?

[Steve67]

Can someone explain the thought process behind the proposed move for the French lad.
we’ve loaned out a 20 year old CB to a first division Dutch side who was a star for the under 23s and ENG under 20s but are now loaning in a guy who’s 20 and plays for a 2nd division French side and the French under 20s and we’re potentially paying £2m loan fee plus £8m if he signs.

I’m not saying the new guy might not make it, but is Suliman so shit he has NO chance of making our match day squad?

Doesn't look like it's happening anyway Andy! 

[Risso]

Can someone explain the thought process behind the proposed move for the French lad.
we’ve loaned out a 20 year old CB to a first division Dutch side who was a star for the under 23s and ENG under 20s but are now loaning in a guy who’s 20 and plays for a 2nd division French side and the French under 20s and we’re potentially paying £2m loan fee plus £8m if he signs.

I’m not saying the new guy might not make it, but is Suliman so shit he has NO chance of making our match day squad?

My only input is to repeat the words of the bloke who bought my house on the IOM from me.  One of the majority shareholders and directors of Cheltenham Town.  They sent him back early because while he had the skill to play central defence, they didn't think he had anything like the physical attributes needed, and in training was clearly shell shocked by the phyiscality of the lower leagues.  Unless he's bulked up a lot, I suspect it might still be a problem, which is why he's gone to the more technical and less physically demanding Dutch league, and not League 1 or 2 on loan.

[cdward]

I see some bitter bluenose or baggies fan has been on Wiki and put on Moukoudis bio his playing position is "Villa scum".
Obsessed? No mate not me.
I just like to follow what's going on at the Villa more than my own club.
In fact they're probably reading this thread as well.
UTV

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Can someone explain the thought process behind the proposed move for the French lad.
we’ve loaned out a 20 year old CB to a first division Dutch side who was a star for the under 23s and ENG under 20s but are now loaning in a guy who’s 20 and plays for a 2nd division French side and the French under 20s and we’re potentially paying £2m loan fee plus £8m if he signs.

I’m not saying the new guy might not make it, but is Suliman so shit he has NO chance of making our match day squad?

Its all about what level you are at as a player. This chap had Arsenal-West ham-Celtic chasing him. Suliman clearly lacks certain attributes and Bruce  recognised he would not be effective in the championship. Mcginn is only 23 but it is looking like he has all the qualities to be successful at this level and beyond …..

[Three Spires Villa]

Ha ha, of course they are, nothing to talk about for small heatherns, the blue lad at work knows exactly what’s going on at Villa, he was going to get a ST at the blues, but as he said, well I didn’t, you know how it is!!!!

[ozzjim]

Buggering off back to train alone at your club after having talks suggests he is not exactly blown away by Brucey. What he gives us over Tuanzebe at centre half I have no idea mind. Surely a left back was the biggest hole to fill.

[footyskillz]

He wanted to sign for another French team in League 1, rather than sit on a bench in the Premier League. (West Ham)

Seems he isn’t keen on leaving France, so no wonder he’s thinking it over. Ultimately money may talk, but he has to really want it otherwise we’ll have a home sick signing.

How would Bruce coach him I don't think it a wise move all round.
Bruce would not be up to standard of le Harvve academy but villa is above standard as a club

[mr underhill]

snowflake

[The Edge]

snowflake

Yes hun?

[Larry Duff]

I have to agree with Risso's contact at Cheltenham.
I know He plays for England at junior levels but I have never seen anything in him to make me think He could play in our first team.
Nice enough footballer but not good enough in the air, not enough pace, not physically strong enough.  Bedau is a better prospect.  I think Mitch Clark is better still, far quicker and stronger than Easah, but although great in the air is not tall enough to play Centre Back.