StefanAVFC Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm intrigued to think what those who say he is 'way overpriced' think he is worth. Fact is, he scores goals. Goal scorers cost money in the PL. Not just that, he scored goals for an utterly useless team. Honestly, the comparisons to Benteke after his first season with us are there to be made. Yet we all wanted how much for him? I think 12m-15m is a fair price. Whether we pay it is another story. Yes but they are not in the Premier League any more and Austin has a year left on his contract doesn't he? Well yes, but i'm not saying they're worth the same. We wanted 25m+ for Benteke in 2013. For age, contract and current PL status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Jay Rodriquez 15 last year. Michu 18 & Lambert 15 the year before that. Yakubu 17 & Holt 15 the year before that. Odemwingie 15 & Andy Carroll managed to bag himself a £35m move off 12 goals before Christmas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Jay Rodriguez got a bad injury so in his defence he was unable to repeat that. PLus Yakubu was a 12-15 goal a season striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfctom89 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Even if Austin gets say 12 league goals , that is twice what gabby and weimann get together so 12-15m doesn't seem too bad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Yep I dont get any negativity towards it. Benteke is irreplaceable so we cant get a like for like replacement. Austin has scored at all levels and with enough service will score goals for Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 We will need goals from somewhere if Benteke goes...we're losing over 50% of our goals right there. Kozak I fancy could hit 9-10 league goals but lets remember he has been out for a very long time so don't expect miracles if hopefully he returns in August and likes of Sinclair and Gabby will struggle to get that amount so it's either more goals from our midfield which they should be capable of or we sign a relatively proven striker for the premier league so Austin to me fits that bill. Someone like James Wilson can come in on loan aswell so you've got a bit of variety in the strikers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 We're being linked to a £15m transfer, I don't care who it is, I'm absolutely stunned. £15m!??! Under Randy? Not a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Well yes, but i'm not saying they're worth the same. We wanted 25m+ for Benteke in 2013. For age, contract and current PL status. That's it though, we were in a position to hold out for £25m for Benteke at the time with our league status intact and two years remaining on his contract. If the circumstances were as they were with Austin, we would've got nothing like his 'true' value, if you will. Austin isn't particularly young either (26 in July) so with all the factors in mind, I don't think QPR should really expect significantly more than the £10m marker. Then again, I suppose it also depends what other clubs are willing to pay, some can get a bit desperate for a proven striker. Maybe I am being a little fastidious however over what is basically a few million here or there. We are living in a market where [27 year olds] Ross McCormack and Shane Long go for £12m, Steven Fletcher for £14m. So to summarise, Austin would be a solid replacement for Benteke, I just feel £15m is a tad overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 We're being linked to a £15m transfer, I don't care who it is, I'm absolutely stunned. £15m!??! Under Randy? Not a chance! Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) GK ? LB Taylor>cissokho/Richardson/Bennett/Luna/Stephens CB Richards>Senderos CB Caulker>baker CM Cleverly>sylla LW Townsend>nzogbia RW/LW Redmond>tonev RW Sinclair>weiman ST Austin>bent gabby It's amazing how so many can't see it's not enough players for a team It's replacements for some of the trash currently attempting to play football at villa park AVFC Edited May 19, 2015 by dakid007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) I'll give you a 1/10 for effort... Edited May 19, 2015 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 "Austin would also prefer to stay down south". So be it then. With relegation, their money problems and a year left on his contract £10-£12m should be about the asking price. I wonder if he would be so happy to stay down South if it was Liverpool who wanted him rather than Ings for nothing? I like the look of the player but he is no Benteke and this looks more like a deal for West Ham than for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Ki has had a couple of opportunities to sign for us in the past and on both occasions chose not to. He clearly doesn't want to come here. To be precise, I think he would have been perfectly happy to come here if we had matched his wage demands (which were too high, and we did the right thing not breaking our wage structure for him), he'd agreed with the transfer in concept before the negotiation stage. On Austin, £15m is the bare minimum of what we will likely have to pay. Of course he's no Benteke, but if he leaves we will need goals from somewhere and Austin can score them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 As it stands, I don't think we should be spending 15mil on a striker - if Benteke goes, we'll need to get someone else in but other than that I think we'd be better off investing in the defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I don't believe the article, it says we'll make the move should Benteke leave, Sherwood has already said that no one can afford him. You actually believe him? It's to push up the price but clubs will be able to afford him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 But will the clubs who want him be able to afford him, or agree with our valuation? That's the important bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I think so yes. Sherwood did mention if he became unhappy it's better to cash in, no reason why he wouldn't if a bigger club came calling. Think those thinking the club will hold out for £50m are dreaming I'm afraid. We are a selling club like everyone else out there. I think we will sell which I have very little problem with providing replacements are adequate in strengthening the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I don't believe the article, it says we'll make the move should Benteke leave, Sherwood has already said that no one can afford him. You actually believe him? It's to push up the price but clubs will be able to afford him. Does he believe himself? I think he does. Didn't he call Benteke the best striker in europe recently, I think unless a team like Man City or Real Madrid come in and offer silly then Benteke won't be going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 If Benteke leaves we will target Adebayor. In fact we might have already done so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 If Benteke leaves we will target Adebayor. In fact we might have already done so how to piss on my chips first thing in the morning - thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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