MachoFantastico

What a day, think I needs a rest! Anyone know if the Ade deal is still on? A few whispers we're still after a few players in France to, Bordeaux players I believe. Welcome Rudy.

Woo, pretty darn happy about this. Hopefully the quality we need.

I love how Twitter and Facebook is now doing the PR departments job for them

I suspect we'll probably have an official confirmation of Veretout along with Rudy Gestede later today, probably why we haven't heard anything. Maybe even Ade if that's still on.

Welcome Rudy! I actually think he could be one of the best signings we make as long as he gets the quality service he needs. Exciting buy.

Via Sky Sports News: VILLA IN ADVANCED TALKS WITH GESTEDE There's more on the news of Aston Villa's reported chase of Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede.~ Sky sources understand the two clubs are in advanced talks over the sale ofGestede. The player’s expected to undergo a medical at Villa in the next 24 hours. ----------------------------------------------------- Looks like this one is pretty much a done deal, never seen him play but I heard some good things about him last season.

I don't see us getting rid of Kozak, I just don't think that's in Sherwood's plans. Especially after a solid pre-season campaign for us. I don't necessarily think we need to get rid of anyone but either the Berbatov thing isn't happening or Gabby might be on his way.

If this didn't at all involve Sherwood I'd be against this deal, but Adebayor was like a new player when Sherwood was in charge at Spurs so I'd be excited to see how this could turn out. A loan move is for the best to.

Jesus, I can't stop staring at his facial hair. Its like one of the wonders of the world. Weirdly captivating.

Looks like we'll have to learn a little French from now on, maybe learn a phrase or two from this fine gentleman. In all seriousness this as been one of the most interesting windows in many years, we've been stuck in the same routine for to long.

Doubt he would have travelled to Birmingham if an agreement hadn't already been reached, sounds like his club have backtracked.

Kind of feel for him over this, but not shocked this as happened. Poor showing from his club though he a deal had already been agreed beforehand: "It is incomprehensible," said Ayew. "I was told that I could leave for 12 million Euros, but now they are asking for 10 million in pounds with two million in bonuses, which makes up about 17 million Euros. What the hell! "This meeting finished very badly. I am really very annoyed, but it is incredible what they are doing to me. They were telling me about how much Amavi was bought for by Aston Villa, but I am not Amavi. We are two different players who have two different situations. They are basically saying that English clubs can only pay more because they have money. "It is finished for me, they bought me for 5 million Euros and they are blocking me. I am in Birmingham, I am on my way to Aston Villa. Nothing will change my decision. I told them: But why do you want to keep me at this point?" "It is the right moment. My wife speaks English. In any case I am no longer going to training. It is finished for me. "It is true that I have a contract, but I had a good year, they will make a good profit and you cannot change the rules of the game like that. I can leave for one sum but if it is Aston Villa I am worth more. In my head in any case I have left."

You can see the devastation in his eyes!

That or City totally forget about him on the sidelines and he disappears from view for a few years, I feel like that's happened way to often in regards to Man City. Sinclair, Richards, Johnson come to mind.

I should feel bad at laughing at that news, but screw him.

Who cares what the French media are saying, I know I don't. Have faith in Sherwood.

Not usually one to watch those YouTube highlight videos myself, but I'm liking what I see of Amavi. Seems like a lively yet hard hitting defender, some real sharp tackles in there... what I like to see. To be honest though, we could be bringing in Postman Pat and I'd be happy. Anything that's positive for the club.

I agree, Delph is aware he needs to do some damage control and Richards is an easy target. I'm sure he asked him about City and its pretty clear Richards still loved City (for some reason) but to blame him for Delph's decision is wrong. He's an adult human being after all.

I don't see us spending that much money either, suspect Lerner will play it safe again. My biggest concern might end up being if we can keep Sherwood as the season goes on, cause it doesn't look like he'll have much to work with.

As to be Clark for me, can't think of anyone else worthy right now.

Say what you will about Delph/Benteke leaving, they were two huge players for us last season and we barely stayed up. Even with solid replacements I still think we're looking at a relegation battle without Benteke's goals. Have to ask how much of this Sherwood would be willing to accept knowing the club can't hold onto their top players. City and the rest of the top four will always just throw money at everything to fix issues and weather you like it or not, a club like Villa are a feeder club to teams like that nowadays. We can't realistically compete, it's all about the cash. Even thinking positively I see nothing on the horizon to think otherwise regarding Villa, one as to even wonder how much cash Sherwood will be given out of the Benteke and Delph sales.

Whatever happens, I can't help but laugh at the whole saga to be honest. I like Delph as a player, think he is a real talent on his day but this whole thing just makes me want to chuckle and move on.

Your being to kind to sports journalists covering the transfer window. If we've learnt anything, its that sports journalists will grab at any piece of crap rumour/story they see floating around on the web.

It's Sterling right? Looks like he's had his haircut, which looks a little weird on him to be honest.

Jesus, is it me or as this year seen some of the worst football journalism in recent years. Some of the crap that's been written is behold believe. When I saw the headline on the BBC Sports site I thought "you've got to be kidding me" now we see the picture and seriously, my seven year old cousin could write better articles.