Zhan_Zhuang Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 So it is unlikely then been realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Can't see us signing him, would like to be proved wrong as he certainly would be an exciting addition but too many times we've been linked to these types. This reminds me of when we were linked to Miguel Veloso under MON, whatever happened to him? Similar hype of that player and he doesn't seem to have amounted to much. So Defour on his own wouldn't be the saviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This one petered out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) edit Edited January 8, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Interesting article from a belgian paper. Apologies for the google transalation. Steven Defour decides according to his manager about a week where his future lies . An ancient feud between Aston Villa coach Paul Lambert and his former club Norwich may well backfire on the Red Devil . Would favorablyAs is known Norwich midfielder Wes Hoolahan in pole position to strengthen . Midfield Aston Villa Trainer Paul Lambert prefers indeed a player with Premier League experience over someone from a foreign league . According to Daily Express refused 'The Canaries ' just launched a bid for the club from Birmingham . Hoolahan would this transfer request submitted . The problem is that Paul Lambert still is at odds with Norwich , where he and French doors , and even threatened with a lawsuit . This seems 'The Canaries ' not wanting to work right away on a transfer .All this may be good news for Steven Defour . The Red Devil is held by Aston Villa on hand in case the transfer of Hoolahan is canceled . Defour would like to take over his immediate future . Decision in a week The 25 -year-old midfielder arrives at Porto little playing time and wants to safeguard his World Cup chances . Anderlecht also continues to insist that the former Standard- captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I don't know which of the two would be more beneficial to us. Yes, WH has the experience of playing in the Prem, but I can't help thinking Defour would have a twofold effect on the side. As well as bringing his own skills to the table, he could have a much-needed influence on our other Belgian. Just, the more this seems to play out, the more it sounds a million miles from happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Interesting article from a belgian paper. Apologies for the google transalation. Steven Defour decides according to his manager about a week where his future lies . An ancient feud between Aston Villa coach Paul Lambert and his former club Norwich may well backfire on the Red Devil . Would favorably 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Only Paul Lambert would prefer Hoolahan to Defour. *If that article is accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Ancient Feud, lol. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2014 Only Paul Lambert would prefer Hoolahan to Defour. Has anyone confirmed where Defour plays? Because if my knowledge is correct (which it very VERY well may not be) and he's a DM, then I'd be totally behind signing Hoolahan over Defour, regardless of cost. We don't need another deeplying midfielder. We need something going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 To my mind he's more attacking but has played as a DM. Still that article suggests its one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2014 Well IF he's a DM, and it's one or the other, than I'd choose Hoolahan. If he's an attacking mid then it's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I always thought he was a deep lying playmaker. More in the Westwood mould. He would be an improvement thats for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Transfermarkt has Defour as a Central Midfielder as his main position. Box to box? It specifies his secondary position as DM or RM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 When he played alongside Fellaini, when he started to make his name, he played further forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Defour , Defoe and Whitts have all just tee'd off on the Brabazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Did'nt someone suggest he played more of a No.10 role for his country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hes a central midfielder/ DM, he may get forward sometimes but thats his position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Can he pass it, move, and then pass it again? If so, sign him up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Houlston is right, he played further forward at Standard Liege and does for Belgium sometimes, but he has moved back abit for his club since. I think he could play the deep lying playmaker as a box to box midfielder or as an attacking midfielder. He's abit like Sneijder in his Ajax days, before he got all cocky and refused to do anything other than play as a no.10, a good passer with abit of energy and creatviity but isn't afraid to get stuck in. The only gamble is whether he can adapt and step up to the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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