MagicMushroom

Imagine the lift it will give going into a new season

Was he injured last pre-season?

Im starting to think this too. Could be, we are making enquiries for similar players into kidding others that we are no longer in for Popov whilst we clear our decks. Last thing we want is to be gazumped at the last moment and pushing up the price of any deal thats on the table?

Why on earth would Lerner take 25m now when he knows we could get 30m plus next term? Im not the idiots biggest fan but are people really ignorant of the price we got for Millner and Downing, and that he tried to keep both Barry and Young? Also, does anyone actually believe Lambert would accept his star striker being sold against his wishes? Come on guys

No need. Hand on heart, what do you think Benteke will do? stay for 1 more year. Me too. I think the silence coming from his agent is telling, I also think that Weimann's words on signing his extension was a big clue. but modern football stays unpredictable u never know some rich russian guy comes with like 50millions In 12 months time and another good season behind him, it wont only be Russian money. All parties know this, hence why he will be here for that length of time.

No need. Hand on heart, what do you think Benteke will do? stay for 1 more year. Me too. I think the silence coming from his agent is telling, I also think that Weimann's words on signing his extension was a big clue.

Believe me. this shit is hilarious, jump on the bandwagon & join in the fun.....................Everyone LOL Steven Ireland must wish he was scottish!

No need. Hand on heart, what do you think Benteke will do?

This wont happen. I think the Bellender episode points to this going down a dead alley. Wish i was wrong, but footy is fcuked.

Apparently, i cant vote. So feeling a little bit like an Egyptian, im going for Helen.

Cant believe this shit is still going on....... Bannan failed to live up to all the hype. Pretending otherwise is like thinking we had a successful season.

Yeah right. I'm sure Ivanovic would be very happy about that move. Suarez is slightly less likely to bite his own team mate. With the teeth he has? Suarez makes a vampire look like a vacuum cleaner!

In that case then, its 35m plus a promise to drop the stupid accent, shell suits and moustaches. Wont happen......

Knickers and twist...... Chelsea, Spurs and whomever can **** off. At the end of the day he is under contract, which means he can hang on 12 months for his happy move or we wreck his career!

Wont happen. Remember, they are in debt to us over the Downing cash. Even if thats settled, we wont be dealing with the scallies for a while! Theres a certain manager in London that appears to use the media on frequent basis to unsettle players, and im pretty sure thats what all this is about. Not going into names but the London based press believe he is whiter than white. fixed for you Appreciated

Theres a certain club in London that appears to use the media on frequent basis to unsettle players, and im pretty sure thats what all this is about. Not going into names but the London based press believe that they are whiter than white.

This must take tekkers value up to the 50 million mark!

Was thinking the same thing myself. If he wanted to to stay he'd had signed a new contract by now I can see why people would assume that, but on the other hand the opposite may be true. Its very likely that the new contract has been sorted and it just needs the players signature. Now i know somebody wil say he could fax it, but Benteke signing will be big news for the club and they will want to publicise it. For that, you need the player. He returns next week, and if no news comes from Villa Park early in the first few days, then it will be time to worry. Is Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath the only places in the world you could publicise Villa news? Im pretty sure when it comes to Benteke signing, and the impact it may have on ST sales, then in this case yes. The club will quite rightly milk it until dry. If no news breaks early next week, then i will be worried.

Sure, OK.......

Was thinking the same thing myself. If he wanted to to stay he'd had signed a new contract by now I can see why people would assume that, but on the other hand the opposite may be true. Its very likely that the new contract has been sorted and it just needs the players signature. Now i know somebody wil say he could fax it, but Benteke signing will be big news for the club and they will want to publicise it. For that, you need the player. He returns next week, and if no news comes from Villa Park early in the first few days, then it will be time to worry.

I dont think that plays into it. Its simply telling them that they are no longer required. Being left out of of pre-season is a massive snub, and it should get their minds focussed on going elsewhere and pronto.

Thing is, all footballers love pre season. If your not involved, then it sends a message.

To be fair to lerner, i cant see anything less than 30m.

Depends on what that players attitude brings, and we have all heared the stories .

Lol, this makes a whole lot of sense.. Actually, its the script football journalists have been using for years. Works for them, so why not some random bullshitter on twitter?