DCJonah Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The type of player we need. If we can bring him in it should add something we lack in attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Meh, I'd take him but it all depends on wages plus I don't think he's really proved himself as someone with high levels of quality, he's about our level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Been checking his stats a bit and they don't look that great to be honest. 83 games in the Premier League with Chelsea, Wigan, Swansea and Man City. 10 goals scored (5 of which were penalties) and 4 assists. A loan should be the only option for us I think but there is surely something better elsewhere in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I never thought he was that good at Swansea either if i'm honest. Only reason City took him on was because I think they needed him for the quota and probably got a whiff from his agent that he would be content not playing and earning a fair bit. However he will fit in with the style I guess but the numbers aren't too impressive and that loan spell with West Brom did himself no favours either.. Either way it probably is Sinclair or nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 No manager gets every transfer right but lambos record on both fees and players is good so I will be happy enough. There is certainly reason to think he could be a good asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I never thought he was that good at Swansea either if i'm honest. Only reason City took him on was because I think they needed him for the quota and probably got a whiff from his agent that he would be content not playing and earning a fair bit. However he will fit in with the style I guess but the numbers aren't too impressive and that loan spell with West Brom did himself no favours either.. Either way it probably is Sinclair or nothing. If this was even slightly true, why wouldn't City just sign Billy McCrap from Hereford for £500 and stick him in their squad? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I don't like the lack of commitment from zx. We are offering him a fresh chance with a long term contract to prove to himself he can make it as a premier league player. Instead he just wants game time to put himself in the shop window. Permanent or nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieVillan Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 When he was at Swansea, I always remember thinking he was a poor man's Ashley Young. He plays the inside left position that Grealish does (or wants to play anyway), I would see this as an obstacle to his development. But, we need players to make sure we stay up this year. Tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted January 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2015 If he is better out wide than anything we have at the moment - and I suspect he is - then we should be getting him in (provided we are not priced out of a move). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If he is better out wide than anything we have at the moment - and I suspect he is - then we should be getting him in (provided we are not priced out of a move). Can't agree with that logic. We should be getting the best player we can for the position, not just anyone who represents an improvement. I honestly can't believe that there's nobody around Europe who would provide more skill for a lower weekly wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I never thought he was that good at Swansea either if i'm honest.Only reason City took him on was because I think they needed him for the quota and probably got a whiff from his agent that he would be content not playing and earning a fair bit. However he will fit in with the style I guess but the numbers aren't too impressive and that loan spell with West Brom did himself no favours either.. Either way it probably is Sinclair or nothing. If this was even slightly true, why wouldn't City just sign Billy McCrap from Hereford for £500 and stick him in their squad? for the uproar it would create by the fans and media. Signing a premier league player will be seen as adding to depth by everyone even if at the time nearly everyone had their doubts about him getting games, look he is not the first or last. Rodwell was also part of it at one point; if or when Sinclair leaves it will happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted January 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2015 If he is better out wide than anything we have at the moment - and I suspect he is - then we should be getting him in (provided we are not priced out of a move). Can't agree with that logic. We should be getting the best player we can for the position, not just anyone who represents an improvement. I honestly can't believe that there's nobody around Europe who would provide more skill for a lower weekly wage. In Summer, probably. But in this window? It's never been one for anything other than panic buys, backup players and speculative additions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Except for Gil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Bryan Swanson @skysports_bryan We're told Scott Sinclair has passed medical at Aston Villa. Finalising loan move from Manchester City until end of season. #SSNHQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 next please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 suits me fine if true. Loan works for all parties there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2015 suits me fine if true. Loan works for all parties there. I'm comfortable with a loan, mainly because I'm unsure he'll be any good. But a loan does present it's own risks like I said earlier. If he comes good and has an amazing couple of months, then we've missed out on a bargain. But this is probably the lower risk of the two, so I'm ok with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 "It is thought the deal will be with a view to making it permanent at the end of the season" - Sky Transfer Centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yeah, I'm happy with the loan chiefly as I'm really unsure, after so long without regular football, how capable the guy will be. If he does well with us I think he'll sign with us anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Loan with a view to permanent is win win for Villa. If he can rediscover his Swansea form then perfect but I have my doubts. As always will give him a chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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