PauloBarnesi Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Aston Villa and Hull City to do battle for German star Kevin Vogt Aston Villa and Hull City will compete this summer to sign Kevin Vogt, the highly-rated Germany Under-21 midfielder from Augsburg. With Premier League safety now assured for both sides, they are looking to their summer recruitment and have identified 22-year-old Vogt as one of their main targets. Vogt, thought of as one of the most promising young midfielders in Germany, has been an important part of the Augsburg side who are set for the best season in their history. They are currently eighth in the Bundesliga, in their third season in the top flight, just one point away from a Europa League place, with three games left. Augsburg have become one of the league’s most exciting counter-attacking sides under young coach Markus Weinzierl, and Vogt has been a key part of their progress. The 6ft 5in holding midfielder has impressed with his workrate, and his defensive and creative abilities. He has made 27 appearances in the Bundesliga this season. Vogt began his career as a centre-back in the Bochum academy, alongside İlkay Gündogan, now at Borussia Dortmund, and Matthias Ostrzolek, a left-back who is now also at Augsburg. Vogt broke into the Bochum first team as a teenager before joining Augsburg in summer 2012. He has represented Germany at Under-18, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 levels. Villa and Hull might see more quality in midfield as a priority this summer, with Hull also hoping to secure Jake Livermore on a permanent deal from Tottenham. In the Independent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GarethRDR Posted May 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2014 Signing a colossal German defensive midfielder whose surname loosely translates as "protector" can only go well. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Never liked him in midnight cowboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Not heard of him, so if he's any good and comes on Gareth's recommendation then let's get him in! xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Never liked him in midnight cowboy Weren't too bad in the Odessa File though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Always sign him on FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I Vogt we sign him. Sorry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I wonder how seriously any enquiry by Villa would be taken by player, agent or club, given the uncertainty about our future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 If we are interested in / actively pursuing anyone, surely that means that next seasons manager is known and is currently involved in this summers transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 or just agents trying to drum up the interest in their players from other clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Or just journalists making stuff up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I think all links will be made up rubbish. Lambert won't be planning for next year and we have no idea who the new manager will want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted May 6, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 6, 2014 They mostly are, but he will be planning for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I really wonder how that process works. I know many of them read stuff and just take it on a whim and post it, but I wonder how such things pan out. Is there any articles or research done on this stupid stuff? Like why did they pick Vogt and not Leitner or Goretzka. It`s pretty silly but obviously some stuff is legit, so I wonder where they cross the line(do they?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I remember hearing a journo from (I think) the Daily Mail talking one or two seasons ago about how football hacks get their "scoops" Basically, the sources of stories seem to be: 1. Phone agents and ask them if anything is going on. 2. Talk to fellow football journos to see if they have any info they want to share 3. Speculate. Probably most comes from agents so this will essentially be Vogts's agent announcing his availability to the wider football market and maybe reflecting some contact from clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 They mostly are, but he will be planning for next year. He might be planning for his next job but I'd be surprised if he's seriously planning for next season. I think he knows exactly what's happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Wiki says that he was born in a place in Germany called Witten. This must be happening! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 SSN A host of Premier League clubs are showing an interest in highly-rated German Under-21 international midfielder Kevin Vogt, Sky Sports can confirm. 6ft 5in Vogt has been a huge presence in the midfield of FC Augsburg since joining them last summer, and he played a pivotal role in their hugely impressive campaign which saw them finish eighth in the Bundesliga. However, Vogt's displays have brought him to the attention of a host of Premier League clubs - who are ready to make a move for the 22-year-old - who has just 12-months left on his current deal. The likes of Aston Villa, Hull City, Southampton, Stoke and newly promoted Leicester City are all amongst the clubs reportedly showing a strong interest in Vogt - who looks ideally suited to the Premier League. Jamie MacLaurin of OmniSports Management, who represent the player in Britain, insisted no decision had yet been made about Vogt. "Kevin has had an exceptional season, and we can't deny that off the back of that there are a number of clubs who have expressed an interest," he told Sky Sports. "However, there are no bids on the table and until that point, we cannot say anymore." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Saw him in the game against Bayern recently and he looked good, but that's only 1 game, so can't judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakagom Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 When I first saw this news I thought it was about us trying to get Kevin Volland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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