SamTaylor123 5 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 links to Rodwell http://www.footballdirectnews.com/premier-league-news/42331-aston-villa-in-for-man-city-outcast.php#.Uxr-m3VJU5M so far Aston Villa have joined a number of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell, [football] direct news understands. The 22-year-old midfielder joined Man City in 2011 from Everton in a £12m deal but he has failed to establish himself at the Etihad stadium, appearing just three times in the Premier League this season. Rodwell who was once hailed as a future England international has also seen himself fall out of favour in Roy Hodgson's plans and may not go to the World Cup this summer. However, he has still gained interest from a number of Premier League clubs including West Ham United and former club Everton. Joining them are Aston Villa and [FDN] understands that Villa boss Paul Lambert is keen to add the youngster to his side. Link to post Share on other sites
samjp26 4,708 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I actually think he was a very gold prospect before he ruined his career going to Citeh. Very much doubt we would be in for him. Edited March 7, 2014 by samjp26 Link to post Share on other sites
theboyangel 7,198 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I imagine the amount of money Rodwell is currently on at Citeh will be nowhere near what we'd offer him (if this is true!) He'll be loaned out to someone for the season IMO - wages will be a huge stumbling block for a permanent move. I like Rodwell, think he's a decent prospect but nowhere near the finished article due to multiple injuries and lack of game time. Would I like him at the Villa? Most probably, he'd fit in well alongside Delph and Westwood IMO. Edited March 7, 2014 by theboyangel 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AshVilla 5,910 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Rodwell would just be an expensive treatment table mat 1 Link to post Share on other sites
samjp26 4,708 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Micah Richards just turned down a new deal at Citeh. I'd love us to get him at right back, unlikely I know but the club linked with him seems to be Liverpool and they already have Glen Johnson filling that position. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PieFacE 10,230 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) He's way too injury prone. Not a chance of that one happening due to wages. (Rodwell) Edited March 7, 2014 by PieFacE 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GarethRDR 7,783 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'll be happy enough if whomever we sign just manages to last the feckin' season. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Isa 2,855 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Too much of a sicknote for my liking and similar to Westwood in terms of his role so I can't see where he'd fit in. Link to post Share on other sites
Villan4Life 5,156 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/sunderland/transfer-talk/news/bardsley-a-target-for-villa_142760.html Linked with Phil Bardsley here he was awful a few years back and awful player altogether, even Hutton is better than Bardsley marginally Phil Bardsley a target for Aston Villa? Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley is reportedly a summer transfer target for fellow Premier League side Aston Villa. The 28-year-old, who has stalled on signing a new contract with the Black Cats, is likely to be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. Villa manager Paul Lambert is now leading the chase for the Scotland international's signature, according to Football Direct News. Bardsley has spent time on loan at the Villans previously, making 13 appearances for the club in 2007. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Villan4Life 5,156 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 And here with Moussa Konate http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/crippy.cooke/753349/aston-villa-keeping-tabs-on-senegalese-striker-moussa-konate According to talkSPORT, Aston Villa are tracking the progress of young Senegal striker Moussa Konate, who currently plays for Genoa CFC. The 20-year old has made 16 appearances for the Serie A outfit this season, scoring just one goal. He’s currently on loan from FK Krasnodar, but Genoa do have a buying option if they are sufficiently impressed with Konate’s performances. His goal record hasn’t been too impressive at senior level, with just seven goals to his name from 55 appearances with three different clubs. However, he’s only started 20 of the 55 games he’s played in during his senior career. West Ham and Newcastle are said to have been previously interested in Konate, but no official approach has been made for the striker’s services. Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is said to have been scouting the youngster for months. He’s valued at around £1.3m, which would certainly suit the budget structure at Aston Villa at present. He has similarities to Villa striker Christian Benteke, which may well have supporters fearful that the Belgian could be exiting the side after the 2014 World Cup this summer. Especially, considering how the club were monitoring him while Benteke was going through a bad patch of form for the Villans. Link to post Share on other sites
SamTaylor123 5 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Anyone seen much of this konate fella? Link to post Share on other sites
VT Supporter romavillan 5,437 Posted March 7, 2014 VT Supporter Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Anyone seen much of this konate fella? Not seen Genoa loads, just looked at their forum and he hasn't scored much at all. They seem to think a disallowed goal he got might set him off on a run! Quite a few are taking the piss though too. I'll look out for him. Link to post Share on other sites
AValon 542 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Not what you would call prolific. Does look physically similar to Benteke, though. Link to post Share on other sites
samjp26 4,708 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/sunderland/transfer-talk/news/bardsley-a-target-for-villa_142760.html Linked with Phil Bardsley here he was awful a few years back and awful player altogether, even Hutton is better than Bardsley marginally Bardsley, Gardner, Colback and Larsson are all out of contract in the Summer. I assume Bardsley and Gardner will both be linked to us in the coming weeks/months due to them being at the club previously. Not what you would call prolific. Does look physically similar to Benteke, though. Hardly, he isn't even 6ft tall. Link to post Share on other sites
Villan4Life 5,156 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Colback isn't a bad player for a squad member out of that lot!! Konate has shown promise but hasn't scored many but he is 20 and lets be honest he is bound to be a lot better than Bowery. People like Demba Ba wasn't showing much promise or goals until around mid 20's and banging them in at Hoffenheim back then. Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyp102 4,787 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Too much of a sicknote for my liking and similar to Westwood in terms of his role so I can't see where he'd fit in. I think when fit Rodwell is miles better than Westwood an has a lot more to his game. He is a very good box to box midfielder. Unfortunately he is 1) extremely injury prone 2) fancies himself of an attacking midfielder rather than playing defensively which is his strength. Not related to your post, but someone mentioned Richards, again if fit would be a great acquisition at Rb for us. Link to post Share on other sites
ArteSuave 1,460 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 No more Man City cast offs thank you very much. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coda 4,118 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Let's hope Kiyotake comes through the World Cup unscathed. Link to post Share on other sites
AshVilla 5,910 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Let's hope Kiyotake comes through the World Cup unscathed. Knowing our luck he will pick up a cruciate injury Seems to be the going theme when it comes to Villa at the minute. Okore, Carruthers previously Gardner, Delph e.t.c Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon 391 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Let's hope Kiyotake comes through the World Cup unscathed. Knowing our luck he will pick up a cruciate injury Seems to be the going theme when it comes to Villa at the minute. Okore, Carruthers previously Gardner, Delph e.t.c Two first-team players in four or five years? Hardly a trend, more like the nature of this sport? People get injured all the time. Link to post Share on other sites
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