Villan4Life Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/premier-league-news/38757-villa-and-albion-pursue-interest-in-le-fondre.php#.Ut2KS9LFKUk Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion are set to make a move for Reading’s leading scorer, Adam Le Fondre. The Royals’ striker, who has hit the net 10 times this season, could be in line for a surprise switch to one of the Birmingham clubs, as both seek to bolster their firepower without breaking the bank. It’s understood that Villa and Albion have tracking Le Fondre’s form for several weeks and are prepared to bid as much as £3 million to secure the signature of a hitman with a proven Premier League pedigree. “He’s one of several prospects we’re monitoring at the moment,” confirmed one of Villa boss, Paul Lambert’s backroom staff to SportsDirect News. “He’s got a track record of scoring goals at the highest level – and we need to boost our ability to score goals. “Playing in the Championship means Le Fondre wouldn’t command a massive fee, so it could be a real win-win for us. “The final decision lies with the gaffer (Lambert), but as far as I know our interest is very serious.” A spokesman for Albion said he wasn’t prepared “to talk about transfer speculation”. But a senior figure at the Hawthorns did confirm that Le Fondre is on the club’s radar. “Le Fondre is well known to us as an impact player,” he said. “Now we’ve sold Shane Long to Hull, we’ve got some cash to spend on a couple of players – one of them most definitely upfront.” Last season, when Reading were relegated from England’s top division, Le Fondre earned a big name for himself netting 12 goals in 36 appearances. In recent weeks, Le Fondre – who hasn't always seen eye-to-eye with Reading boss, Nigel Adkins – has admitted he would seriously consider a move away from the Madjeski Stadium during the January transfer window. If the two Midlands clubs get their way, that ambition could soon become reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Great another striker Perhaps we should play 4 - 2 - 4 formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samjp26 Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 Can we blacklist Sports Direct in the sources list ? 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Interesting. I do not know much about him or what role he fits best. Can anyone shed some light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Sports direct news needs to stop being posted on here. Full of BS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 20, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) I cant imagine Lamberts backroom staff divulging targets to sports direct news of all people! You have to ask the question, just how back room? Edited January 20, 2014 by Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I wonder whose arse they pulled those quotes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 he's better than Grant Holt... Very strange as although Le Fondre is 27 he has followed a similar path to Holt... places like Rochdale and other lower league teams... Le Fondre is a more lethal goalscorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 WBA need him, we don't. We need a midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I wonder whose arse they pulled those quotes from. Dunno but it was probably hairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Not at all needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted January 20, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2014 Think he would be good backup to Holt, as backup to Kozak, as backup to Benteke. Sign him up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 No chance of this happening imo. This "source" should not be within a thousand miles of VT. We also don't another need a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 even if you take away the ridiculous source, he doesnt start for reading, scored a hattrick at the weekend, links to a prem club... id write it off as his agent either trying to get him a better deal or a starting place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 20, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2014 Who will be Le Fondres back up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Ah the much awaited #10 Striker #10 at the club that is... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 sportsdirectnews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Surprised Newcastle aren't in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 He's gonna sign for Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 No chance this will happen. At least link us to someone credible like Miguel or Nikola Zigic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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