Re: Transfer speculation 2016/17

by **Sandie** Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:31 pm

His career hasn't half taken a nosedive since leaving us. Not good enough for Liverpool then not good enough for West Ham. He goes back to Boro and it's seen as a big coup for a club then in the Championship and now he's not good enough for them.

by **Sandie** Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:59 am

In non trolling news, Few reports last night suggesting that the signing of Lansbury is edging closer.

by **villabromsgrove** Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:57 pm

Sandie wrote:In non trolling news, Few reports last night suggesting that the signing of Lansbury is edging closer.

I hope this happens soon. It will kick start our midfield rebuild.

by **Sandie** Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:44 pm

Our bid has been rejected apparently, but all accounts are that the player is very keen on the move.

by **villabromsgrove** Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:04 pm

Sandie wrote:Our bid has been rejected apparently, but all accounts are that the player is very keen on the move.

Where did you hear that Sandie?

by **Sandie** Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:13 am

Rejected bid was something supposedly from Sky Sports Sources that went round.

by **villabromsgrove** Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:04 pm

I would be surprised if Forest can afford to turn down a sensible offer for Lansbury, because he can leave on a free in a few months time.
He will leave this month, so let's hope he joins Villa.

by **Sandie** Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:45 pm

It's brinkmanship. The player wants out, we want the player and Forest want some money. It will be a case of who blinks first in terms of us upping the offer or Forest accepting the previous one. I'm piss poor at haggling so would just offer Forest more money. We really need someone like Lansbury.

by **villabromsgrove** Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:29 pm

We need to do this deal asap. If he signs in the next few days, other players might decide to come and join him. At present you wouldn't want to join our current CM's.

by **Sandie** Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:30 pm

The takeover at Forest also seems to be a factor: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-henri-12435164

by **villabromsgrove** Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:00 am

The takeover is certainly not good timing.

by **Sandie** Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:13 pm

Few sources (including the Sun) saying we've tied up a deal for Conor Hourihane.

by **villabromsgrove** Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:30 pm

Sandie wrote:Few sources (including the Sun) saying we've tied up a deal for Conor Hourihane.

That would be good news if it happens, but other so called "sources" are still saying that we're preparing to match Sheffield Wed's one million bid. He's the kind of player that we need, a down to earth, hard working player who knows that the aim of the game is to put the ball in the net or assist someone else to do it. He's worth far more than one million.

by **villabromsgrove** Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:32 pm

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-henri-lansbury-nottingham-12453765

Let's see where this story takes us!

by **Sandie** Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:03 am

My understanding of the rules on agents leads me to think they'll get round the Blackstock deal by claiming it was negotiated by his actual agent. It's more than a bit dodgy.

Jedinak Hourihane and Lansbury would be one hell of a midfield three and there would obviously be Tshibola and Gardner in reserve. Considering the inflated fees we have been paying for players rebuilding our midfield for what would be (based on speculated fees) a smidgen over £5million is a huge bargain.

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