KJT123 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Aston Villa in talks with James Chester after bid is accepted by West Brom Quote Aston Villa are closing in on West Bromwich Albion's James Chester. Villa are believed to have had a bid accepted for the Wales international defender and hope to push through a deal in the next few days, subject to a successful medical and the completion of personal terms. Roberto Di Matteo admitted after last night's EFL Cup defeat to Luton Town that more reinforcements and a defensive improvement were needed quickly. Chester, who has struggled for first team opportunities at The Hawthorns, since joining from Hull City for £8 million last summer, fits the bill. The 27-year-old centre-half has experience of the Championship and played a vital part in Wales' march to the semi finals of Euro 2016 last month. Chester made the most challenges and interceptions of any players in the tournament - 36. Villa are in the market for a new central defender after selling Ciaran Clark to Newcastle and telling Baggies old boy Joleon Lescott to look for a new club. If the deal goes through, the prospect of regular football will have been a major factor in convincing Chester to drop down a division despite rumoured interest from Premier League clubs, including Middlesbrough. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-update-aston-villa-talks-11735022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 In talks http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-update-aston-villa-talks-11735022 Quote Aston Villa are closing in on West Bromwich Albion's James Chester. Villa are believed to have had a bid accepted for the Wales international defender and hope to push through a deal in the next few days, subject to a successful medical and the completion of personal terms. Roberto Di Matteo admitted after last night's EFL Cup defeat to Luton Town that more reinforcements and a defensive improvement were needed quickly. Chester, who has struggled for first team opportunities at The Hawthorns, since joining from Hull City for £8 million last summer, fits the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Not a fan of this at all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Sceptical about this. Had a good Euros but not seen much of him before that. But then again definitely better than the "defenders" on display last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Was decent before when to WBA , IIRC was ex Man U youth played out of position by Pulis at RB alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Oh dear when I saw two threads I was hoping it was two different James Chesters as our need is so great. now I see the other thread deleted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Isn't he what people have been calling for - an experienced CB at this level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 IMO, I liked Chester when he was in his youth. As long as he forces the **** out of the team, albeit temporarily. Only did poorly at West Brom as Pulis played him at RB (Sounds slightly familiar...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, Dirtysanchez said: Not a fan of this at all Better option to have then Richards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Don't know much about him at all, but his name is uninspiring so I'm completely underwhelmed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, calcifer said: Better option to have then Richards! I'm a better option than Richards 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 He is an upgrade on Richards / Okore. Good enough for me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Phumfeinz said: Don't know much about him at all, but his name is uninspiring so I'm completely underwhelmed. I heard he can chest the ball pretty well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Get him in, he's been part of the Wales squad which has loads of fight and spirit and is a solid player. It will also push Richards further down the pecking order if we are stuck with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 He's better than Richards/Okore/Lescott. That's good enough at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2016 Has to be better than Richards. An Elphick and Chester partnership could work. After last night, Okore and Richards can both never play in a Villa shirt as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Welcome. Next 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Richard said: I'm a better option than Richards My wife is a better option then Richards to be honest, she may be 35 weeks pregnant but can still move faster then that clown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, Richard said: Welcome. Next That was quick! Has he even had a medical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StefanAVFC Posted August 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2016 Good 3rd choice CB at this level. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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