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Is it safe to come? Ivelin Popov told Bulgarian media that Krasnodar got offer from Aston Villa. "I know that my club (Krasnodar) got the offer but talks between Villa and Aleksandar Tonev were first and are on advanced stage."

Delphinho123 Popov best position is behind the striker(s) . He is creative midfielder. Cooments on Russian forums on his play are very positive. Tonev is not Robert Lewandowski who was sold to Borussia for 4,5 million euros. It's strange that you are going to pay 2,5 million GBP for him. Tonev is not regular starter for first Lech's XI. The diferrence between two prices does not fit potentials of these two players IMO. My Legia play positional game and Tonev would be worth maybe 1 million GBP. On the other hand, if you have faith in your scouts and manager, you probably need to believe that they see something in Tonev that I can't see. It's not sarcasm but the matter of point of view. I won't make final judgement on Tonev. Can't say he is good for Villa or not ? I wish your team well and if I were you I would trust that your manager knows who he needs for the team. I'm sorry for the typos and grammar.

Thank you, Kwan. mikeyp102 Not easy question to answer. I don't know much about Villa game. Tonev is talented player but still raw material. He is incredibly fast, with atomic strike from both feet. Has problems with tactics. Good for counter attacking game. I don't think he would be good for positional game. Useless for Celtic game but might be useful for some other teams after six months or one year. Now he can play three or four good games for Lech and another two games where he is a waster of space. As the Legia fan, I don't care if he leaves our biggest opponents or will stay with them.

Thank you for Welcome. I did not watch Popov playing. I read comments on Krasnodar furum and articles on him. Looks like a decent player, very useful up front. He is the captain of Bulgaria team. Could not find bad comment about his play or him. He plays as attacking modfielder, right or left winger.

I know that when you say "Russian media" you think Pravda but Russian sport media these days are more creditable than newsnow links, unless it's direct source from your club.

I read articles where Popov appeared and can sum the qutes as: Popov seven days back after last game : It's not decided if I stay with Krasnodar or will move to another club? Popov few weeks back : My favourite league is Premier League. I would like to play there in the future. Krasnodar President three days back: Popov had great season but I don't know if he will stay here for next season. If good offer comes I'm not going to block his career. Russian media few days back: Popov got offer from Aston Villa. ....................... I'm not hundred percent sure but think I saw the offer from Villa was 3 million GBP. I don't know if Villa is the only club interested in Popov but it looked like Vila made interesting offer, probably the best one.

Hi As I posted in Welcome thread I'm Legia Warsaw fan. Registered here after read some news about your interest in Tonev. On the day when I registered on your website I could not post in "Transfer Speculations" but left the news about Ivelin Popov in "Welcome" window, before the news appeared in your media. Somebody here asked the question, if Villa is interested in Popov? I'm Polish but speak Russian and read their websites. Krasnodar President told the media that Popov is excellent player but he won't block his career if good offer for Popov comes. Russian media speculated that the club who are interested in Popov is Aston Villa. I read Krasnodar forum and their supporters rate Popov very high. They think he is their best player and ifgoes that will be huge loss for their club.

I'm Legia Warsaw fan. Registered after read some news about Villa interested in Tonev from Lech Poznan.