Hanky

Surely SWP is an possible option. SSN are reporting today that he could be one his way back to Man City or go to West Ham. Surely we have a realistic chance of signing him if he is interested in moving elsewhere.

Where is the Villa option??? I hate Chelsea because they think they are the best team in the world and play the best football but they arn't. This is the first time in a long while I actually want Man Utd to win it (well only because no one else has got a chance of challenging Chelsea).

I wouldn't mind him. He is the sort of striker that can create something out of nothing.

Sorry not a qualifier, I mean friendly.

I'm surprised that teams have not figured Darren Bent out yet as Uruguay did in that qualifier earlier in the year by sitting deep and not letting him in behind. Personally, I feel we should have bought Keane a few years back and although he is a quality player, I would prefer Defoe because he puts the ball in the back of the net when it matter.

we should have bought Robbie Keane about 8 years ago. As for Smith, he would be a good recruitment, but we also need a goalscorer and IMO he isn't.

Good idea to get the fans involved on decisions over the PA etc. Like many on here I would like to see Black Sabbath on the entrance theme.

Geremi Definatly love to have Geremi at Villa but Chelsea have been playing him regularly recently so I doubt he will want ot come to us.

Todorov has been mentioned! I would just like to say, 'No thanks'. Wouldn't mind Huntelaar and we certainly need a right back but I'm not sure who would fit the bill.

RUMOUR from TEAMtalk: Wigan will be forced to sell crown jewels Jimmy Bullard and Nathan Ellington if the Latics pair fail to agree new contract terms. Boss Paul Jewell's preparations for the club's first season in the Premiership are tough enough as he is struggling to attract top-quality players to the JJB Stadium. But of equal concern to him will be the fact that both Ellington and Bullard - who were pivotal in Wigan's promotion campaign - have only 12 months remaining on their current deals. Latics are in talks with both players' agents - but the fact they are at loggerheads will alert the likes of Birmingham, Blackburn, Aston Villa and Everton, who are all looking to bolster their squads and have money to spend this summer. Blues boss Steve Bruce has been a long-time admirer of Bullard, but would face stiff competition from Villa, as David O'Leary wants to add a goalscoring central midfielder to his playing staff. Everton would also be in the hunt, as David Moyes proved with the signing of Tim Cahill from Millwall that he has the ability to turn the likes of Bullard into a Premiership star. Ellington would be of more interest to Blackburn, who despite landing Shefki Kuqi from Ipswich want to further strengthen their strikeforce, and have also been linked with Benni McCarthy and former star Andy Cole. Ellington was Wigan's leading scorer with 24 goals last term and said: "My agent is speaking to Wigan, and I'm confident everything will be sorted out soon. I've a year left on my contract." Bullard, meanwhile, is seen as crucial in Wigan's survival bid in their debut Premiership campaign next season. "We are talking to Jimmy about a new deal," said Jewell. "He will be a key player for us next season. He played every game for us last term and we've no intention of selling Jimmy Bullard to anybody." We seemed to be linked with every championship player wanting to move to the premiership.

Bellamy. We are in desperate need of a striker.

5- not a betting man

Euro 2004, saved a penalty of his without any gloves on?

Please not Kezman.

Wouldn't like to guess at this point until I have seen him appear but surely it must be good if he can play in most positions at the back?

Cos Ellis is the biggest, most (insert a comment) ever to grace VP.

My 01/02 shirt has only just started pealing...

I know it's been mentioned before, but maybe Dean Ashton might be worth a punt if Norwich go down. He's showed he could score goals in the prem and Crewe haven't won a game since he left.

Eidur Gudjohnsen. Shame we won't get him, he can play up front or in midfield.

From TeamTalk: Aston Villa manager David O'Leary has urged England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to throw Gareth Barry an international lifeline. O'Leary believes he is finally seeing the player he received glowing reports upon prior to his Villa Park appointment almost two years ago. Barry would certainly appear to be back to his best, scoring eight goals this season, and has proved accommodating when required by O'Leary to drop back into defence over the course of the season. Primarily now a left-sided midfielder, Barry has recently been forced to play at left-back, notably in the second half of the 3-2 win at Southampton and for the whole of the 1-1 home draw against Charlton. When you consider England have never been blessed with naturally-gifted left-footed players, O'Leary feels Barry again deserves recognition. "If you're an opposing player, you would love to see Gareth at left-back rather than on the left side of midfield," said O'Leary. "When he is at left-back it takes something away from us, but I know I've a player - and thank God I have a player - who can fill in as a quality left-back. "On the international scene, with the way the game is played and where a full-back has to come into play more and be good on the ball, that is where he could do a really good job. I think Gareth could handle that no problem." Should he be picked for England, IMO yes because he would be an excellent squad member who can play in almost any position.

Loads of great Wingers in the prem but who is the best one? I'd go for a fully fit Robben

Yep that's him, haven't really seen him play although i hear he is supposed to be good.

While we are talkin about about Russian teams, anyone heard of Vagner Love who plays for CSKA Moscow?

Heard on the grape vine that Geremi is a possible target although that is probably bull.

Chavanton is quite a good player, anyone heard about what Saviola is doing in the summer