Vive_La_Villa Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 It's alright Tim - when someone asks you if you have money to spend don't say we have to sell just say yeah we have money - then watch as teams put up the prices - we MAY have to sell to buy (I doubt it - as who have we sold for the money spent on Gueye and the other bid that's gone in for Avami) and no It's not in anticipation of Benteke going or spent in anticipation of Delph going also - no one knows not any of the ITK's on here (apart from Trent ). The money from sales so far is not enough to cover the money spent. I am fully aware we need to strengthen but transfers take time when it involves lengthy negotiation. Have a little patience. Fox would have budgeted for Transfer without the need to sell - any extra from sales is a bonus (and no that DOES NOT go into Lerner's pocket as some seem to claim). I personally think there are at least two more coming in and they will be for positions that we need to strengthen .Just my version of whats going on anyway. Would totally agree with this if I hadn't read the same kind of post every summer for the past 4 years!! FWIW I expect another 3 signings at least before the window closes if Sherwood's comments after the final are anything to go by. (Even though I don't see anybody mentioning the fact he said he was going to make big changes could be a factor that would bump up prices). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 15, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 15, 2015 So are we waiting till we sell Benteke for this one to go through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If we need to sell before we can buy further we probably won't be getting any other decent players in, unless we sell Benteke of course. If we still need to sell to buy after 3 years of austerity and multi billion pound TV deals then I just a ) don't appreciate how strict the rules are or b ) understand what the hell is going on!! Isn't it all worked on a rolling 3-year period? We may well be living within our means now, but if we had made, say, £30m losses 2 seasons ago and £10m losses last season, we wouldn't be able to outspend that much this time round. Next season, that £30m would be "wiped out" and this season's gains/losses would be included. That's the way I thought it worked, anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.nicematin.com/ogc-nice/ogc-nice-amavi-se-rapproche-daston-villa.2287836.html Jordan Amavi pourrait quitter l'OGC Nice dans les prochains jours et rejoindre le club d'Aston Villa. Selon nos informations, le latéral gauche aurait, finalement, été convaincu par le projet des Villains qui ont font une offre de près de quinze millions d'euros (bonus compris) pour son transfert. Lyon était également intéressé par l'international Espoirs. Jordan Amavi could leave OGC Nice in the next few days and join the club of Aston Villa. Reportedly, the left side would ultimately convinced by the project of Villains who make an offer of nearly fifteen million ( including bonus) for his transfer . Lyon was also interested in the International Espoirs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If we need to sell before we can buy further we probably won't be getting any other decent players in, unless we sell Benteke of course. If we still need to sell to buy after 3 years of austerity and multi billion pound TV deals then I just a ) don't appreciate how strict the rules are or b ) understand what the hell is going on!! I think we could have spent a lot more the last few seasons and still been within the rules, but Lerner for one reason or another didn't invest. This year we seem to be willing to spend up to the limit. Something has obviously clicked. Selling Benteke, however harsh that will be as he's a star on this team, will allow us to further enhance the squad in other areas and be a more competitive side. Benteke = 3 10m rated players. I just don't get why Sherwood had to come out with that FFP comment. It's almost like making excuses before something even happens. I hate that! I suspect he may just be damping down expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.nicematin.com/ogc-nice/ogc-nice-amavi-se-rapproche-daston-villa.2287836.html Jordan Amavi pourrait quitter l'OGC Nice dans les prochains jours et rejoindre le club d'Aston Villa. Selon nos informations, le latéral gauche aurait, finalement, été convaincu par le projet des Villains qui ont font une offre de près de quinze millions d'euros (bonus compris) pour son transfert. Lyon était également intéressé par l'international Espoirs. Jordan Amavi could leave OGC Nice in the next few days and join the club of Aston Villa. Reportedly, the left side would ultimately convinced by the project of Villains who make an offer of nearly fifteen million ( including bonus) for his transfer . Lyon was also interested in the International Espoirs . Thats about £10 million, lest hope he is here by the end of the week..Makes you wonder what on earth is there to convince.....did someone say Takeover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 So are we waiting till we sell Benteke for this one to go through? No. At this stage, it looks more than likely that Benteke will stay than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.nicematin.com/ogc-nice/ogc-nice-amavi-se-rapproche-daston-villa.2287836.html Jordan Amavi pourrait quitter l'OGC Nice dans les prochains jours et rejoindre le club d'Aston Villa. Selon nos informations, le latéral gauche aurait, finalement, été convaincu par le projet des Villains qui ont font une offre de près de quinze millions d'euros (bonus compris) pour son transfert. Lyon était également intéressé par l'international Espoirs. Jordan Amavi could leave OGC Nice in the next few days and join the club of Aston Villa. Reportedly, the left side would ultimately convinced by the project of Villains who make an offer of nearly fifteen million ( including bonus) for his transfer . Lyon was also interested in the International Espoirs . Thats about £10 million, lest hope he is here by the end of the week..Makes you wonder what on earth is there to convince.....did someone say Takeover? It looks as though he was waiting for Lyon, his favoured destination, but that has not happened, and he has given up and decided to come to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Oh well, we'll take what we can get these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hearing this one is close to going through.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 French ESPN journo saying there'll be an update today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Nice matin, which I think is the local paper, saying we've agreed the deal, €15m + bonuses, player has been convinced of the move 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Exciting signing. I don't expect him to instantly solve our longstanding LB problem but looks promising for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Jonathan Johnson @Jon_LeGossip 3m3 minutes ago Per Nice-Matin, Jordan Amavi has finally been convinced to sign for Aston Villa. Offer of nearly €15m (plus bonuses) accepted by Nice. #AVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Athletico and Lyon wanted him. Must be a good player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Jonathan Johnson @Jon_LeGossip 3m3 minutes ago Per Nice-Matin, Jordan Amavi has finally been convinced to sign for Aston Villa. Offer of nearly €15m (plus bonuses) accepted by Nice. #AVFC "Finally been convinced"...makes it sound like Sherwood has gone in there with a gun against his head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 The responses to his tweets seem to be a mixture of Lyon fans bemused he's joining us rather than them and other French fans saying its a lot of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Jonathan Johnson @Jon_LeGossip 3m3 minutes ago Per Nice-Matin, Jordan Amavi has finally been convinced to sign for Aston Villa. Offer of nearly €15m (plus bonuses) accepted by Nice. #AVFC "Finally been convinced"...makes it sound like Sherwood has gone in there with a gun against his head "Sign the ******* contract, you slag!" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rodders Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 pleasant surprise that. Things are, I may say tentatively, quite good at the moment, even if CB leaves, I think we're already looking much stronger than this time last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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