dont_do_it_doug. Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Oulare to Watford is a loan deal. Not sure why we wouldn't have gone in for that if we are offering £1.5m to loan Gayle. They're saying he's going to go for £5m, we don't have £5m Says who? Trying to get players on frees/loans. If we had the money we would spend it. On who? Anyone? What if the only striker we want now is being valued at £30m? We offer them £5m and say "this guy on VT says if we have the money we will be spending it, so you have to take this please"? No to Oulare for me. An 18 year old who can't get a game in the Juniper League. The last thing I want today is another prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 SSN still reporting Berbatov in the midlands as previously stated on here. Prrsumably he would be signing of last resort, hanging around to see if we get anyone else in. As a free agent, the transfer deadline doesn't apply, does it? Correct, no rush to sign him Perhaps this suggests we're using this as a way to conclude another deal? Bit like Lambert did with Dempsey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switters Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) SSN still reporting Berbatov in the midlands as previously stated on here. Prrsumably he would be signing of last resort, hanging around to see if we get anyone else in. As a free agent, the transfer deadline doesn't apply, does it? Correct, no rush to sign him I may be wrong, but I believe that now with the 25 man squad it is effectively the same situation for free agents. If we wait till after deadline for naming 25 man squad (which is usually a day or two after window closes) he wouldn't be able to be added to the list of 25 and couldn't play in league til Jan. Edited September 1, 2015 by switters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The Trees tweeted that a private jet landed at BHX, which he believed Berbatov was on board, and that the jet left pretty quickly suggesting that Berbatov might be sticking around (in the midlands)How can we be sure Berbatov got off the jet? Maybe he took one look at the midlands and hijacked the plane to take him to sunnier climes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholmevillan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The Trees tweeted that a private jet landed at BHX, which he believed Berbatov was on board, and that the jet left pretty quickly suggesting that Berbatov might be sticking around (in the midlands) It seems he only assumes its berbatov. All we know is a private jet landed late last night and left quickly. Yeah, could be Lescott flying in from West Brom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I can't believe we're going to end up with Berbatov. Say it ain't so, Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 TalkSport reporting Lescott's pretty much done. I'll be happy with him and a striker. Berbatov? Yeah, I'd probably call the window a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 SSN still reporting Berbatov in the midlands as previously stated on here. Prrsumably he would be signing of last resort, hanging around to see if we get anyone else in. As a free agent, the transfer deadline doesn't apply, does it? Correct, no rush to sign him I may be wrong, but I believe that now with the 25 man squad it is effectively the same situation for free agents. If we wait till after deadline for naming 25 man squad (which is usually a day or two after window closes) he wouldn't be able to be added to the list of 25 and couldn't play in league til Jan. If that's right then the biggest indication of players incoming is players outgoing - Baker's squad place for Lescott - so maybe it's a case of who's leaving for Adebayor/Berbatov? I don't know how many places we have spare, if any.... Thank goodness we're not loaning Januzaj, that would just confuse the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) No idea if Berbatov will happen and bigger doubts that he is what we need. I do think he would score some goals for us and get us wins and maybe that short term hit is what we need to take pressure of Gestede and Ayew. Also with Berbatov and Cole in the squad Jack has everything he needs to complete his footballing education in the best possible way. Edited September 1, 2015 by villaglint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We need a striker we all know that and theres no rush with Berba as he is a free agent so hope we get somebody plus Berba further down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I love Berbatov and would be happy to have him in the squad - just in case you're reading this thread Berba, to see how the Villa faithful would receive you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We need a striker we all know that and theres no rush with Berba as he is a free agent so hope we get somebody plus Berba further down the line. no rush until the meltdown when he signs for someone else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Logic check - if Berba and therefore no fee, could it be he and one other striking option, or would he be it? Presuming the latter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powell91 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 would be really happy if we pushed through a deal for dwight gayle. Pleased with lescott deal. Not convinced on berb at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I know this is to fill the free air, but the Mail put up an interesting piece in our history of deadline deals. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villas-deadline-day-signings-9965105? Some interesting ones in there. Thing that becomes most clear is that, for the very very occasional gem, we don't like deadline day. Also a photo of Erik Bakke - I'd forgotten about him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Lescott not announced yet as we're waiting for a double announcement??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXD Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Oulare might not be ready to be our main striker, but at £5m he is a bargain. Eg De Bruyne rarely featured at Chelsea but they still made a profit. I'd prefer austin as he is ready to play a full season in the PL. Him and lescott would make us a good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feidhlim Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Lescott not announced yet as we're waiting for a double announcement??? 1. We signed Lescott 2. That concludes our summer transfer activity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 any smart dressed players leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I know this is to fill the free air, but the Mail put up an interesting piece in our history of deadline deals. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villas-deadline-day-signings-9965105? Some interesting ones in there. Thing that becomes most clear is that, for the very very occasional gem, we don't like deadline day. Also a photo of Erik Bakke - I'd forgotten about him! We signed Gil and Sinclair in January? According to that we made no signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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