dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 So... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37220214 Quote Aston Villa are in advanced talks with Bristol City striker Jonathan Kodjia over a deal which could rise to £15m. The 26-year-old has scored 20 goals in 52 games for Bristol City since signing from French club Angers on a three-year deal for about £2m in July 2015. The Ivory Coast international has also been the subject of interest from Derby County and Premier League side Hull. Villa had reached an agreement to sign Hull frontman Abel Hernandez, but the move fell through over personal terms. Kodjia is expected to leave Bristol City before Wednesday's transfer deadline. Yes from me based on the very little I have seen and the few bits I have heard. Pacey, strong, scores goals. 19 Championship goals last season. Get him in and be done with it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Video again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 My concern is african cup of nations he will be off with ayew and rudy we wont have any bloody forwards. Do they not know this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 30, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2016 18 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Video again... got a good dink on him ay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonitottakai Posted August 30, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: My concern is african cup of nations he will be off with ayew and rudy we wont have any bloody forwards. Do they not know this?? Bring on the January transfer window 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 26 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Video again... Reminded me of Benteke during parts of watching that. I hope that he plays that way if he joins us. However, my concern is that he had a record of being on loan from 2012-2014 and had a record of 17 goals in 77 games during that time. But, if he brings his Bristol City form from last season to the Villa then he should do alright for us. I hope he does well for us if signed, especially for the fee being mentioned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just now, villarocker said: Reminded me of Benteke during parts of watching that. I hope that he plays that way if he joins us. However, my concern is that he had a record of being on loan from 2012-2014 and had a record of 17 goals in 77 games during that time. But, if he brings his Bristol City form from last season to the Villa then he should do alright for us. I hope he does well for us if signed, especially for the fee being mentioned! My pal who is not a Villa fan but is football bonkers said that he is a bit unpredictable like Benteke. Obviously he won't be as good, but he sounds quite dynamic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 30, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2016 Not as good as Benteke, but in a not as good league could still be excellent for us. Strikers are always exciting when we sign them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I likey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Oh look, he's like an actual striker. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JamesBCFC Posted August 30, 2016 Visiting Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Kodjia (aka Jimmy) appears to be a good striker for this level. He scored 19 league goals for us last season, despite us battling relegation. He also netted against WBA meaning he managed 20 goals in his first season over here, despite not speaking any English when he initially signed. He is very unpredictable, has good pace on him and is pretty strong. However he is incredibly greedy and has no ability with his left foot. Personally would say his value is around 6-7 million, based on other strikers prices, his age and him not having the extra premium for being English, that said, we have absolutely 0 need to sell him and have 2 more years on his contract, as well as a club option to extend that for another year. Those coupled with the short amount of time left in the transfer window mean we can ask for way more than his worth. In terms of the ACON, he only received his first call up to the Ivory Coast squad in the summer, and that was when they left out a few of their first choice players. He has been called up again in this international break, so obviously impressed but I wouldn't think he is nailed on to go to the ACON. This season he has actually ended up second fiddle to 18 year old Tammy Abraham on loan from Chelsea. We play 1 up front, and with the impact Abraham has had there is no real justification not to start him. This has meant Kodjia has played out wide in his last couple of games, and he has shown himself capable there, as against Newcastle he was relelntless and caused Ciaran Clarke plenty of problems. Kodjia would be a good addition to most clubs in the division, though despite being a big fan of his, I really would say we would have robbed you if we get £15m for him. Edited August 30, 2016 by JamesBCFC 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 scores goals against blose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 F**kadoodle do. I thought his goals were scored in League 1, not the Championship. Get him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I doubt it will actually be £15m, unless he meets a certain amount of conditions, which if he does do, I'm sure we'll be more than happy to pay the money and he will have been worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 30, 2016 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2016 12 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: I likey. Although not a goal, and I can't remember if he got the assist or if the ball was flicked on, but the highlights of our 2-0 home win against Forest show his tenacity. At one point he is fouled, but gets back up and crosses the ball in, Wilbraham scores. Honestly that summary of it doesn't do it justice, he will really battle for the ball. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2016 6 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Ciaran Clarke You'll fit in well here 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thanks James! Just what I was hoping to hear, basically. What is his conversion rate like? Not from stats, but from your own eyes? Personally not bothered about the money. As you say, the reasons you have given explain it along with the knowledge that we have it. We've gotta just get it done at this stage, time's up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Cheers for stopping by Always nice to chat with rational, helpful and friendly fans from other clubs. Good luck for the rest of the season! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 All transfer fees are mental now, I've stopped caring about them for a while. Good signing, I'm happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Brizzle fans were fantastic on Saturday too and what a wonderful city, had a lovely old time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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