AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 if Milner stays, we really don't need to spend much as long as we sell the fringe players, we should have enough, anyway I think we can spend our own money as long as the wages are tightened up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretandblue77 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 totally agree, randy has never denied us the money and it seems he has back MoN whenever asked and believe he will continue to. but its good business sense to get rid of the surplus before bring more in, and is why no matter what happens i think we will always be a stable club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 There is no point whatsoever in keeping him, unless he signs a new contract. If he doesn't then he would just be off next summer for half the price, thus losing us money and leaving us in a worse state then. Now is the time to get rid unless he pens a new longterm deal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I think that if he stays we should get him to sign a new contract with a clause that if someone offers more than £20M for him then he can go next year if he wants. This at least means we have lost no money on him from this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Why would he sign it? Players would think if i go for say 12Million, i potentially get a bigger signing on fee to bridge the gap. Footballers are essentially businessman in their own right these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolohandluke Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 How Man City have conducted themselves seem to be the norm if you look at how they conducted the deals with both Lescott and RSC-Unsettle a player and get him to more or less put in a transfer request and then pay 6-10 million more than the initial price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Why would he sign it? Players would think if i go for say 12Million, i potentially get a bigger signing on fee to bridge the gap. Footballers are essentially businessman in their own right these days. Gets a pay rise, buys back some goodwill from the fans?? (I know good will is not as good as money in the bank) Recieves a nice little percentage of the fee if he is sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillinvillan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Why would he sign it? Players would think if i go for say 12Million, i potentially get a bigger signing on fee to bridge the gap. Footballers are essentially businessman in their own right these days. Of course they are, not to mention their agents looking for their cut also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 "Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Man City have offered final bid for James Milner " LINK I hope he is sold now as if he stays he'll be half price next summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillinvillan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 How Man City have conducted themselves seem to be the norm if you look at how they conducted the deals with both Lescott and RSC-Unsettle a player and get him to more or less put in a transfer request and then pay 6-10 million more than the initial price. Agreed, after all money is not really an issue with them so they can just take as long as they like and if the worst comes to the worst they'll just pay whatever it takes to get their man in the end, I still think it's more to weaken their closest rivals rather than to strengthen their already impressive squad, in short they're ruining any sense of fair play left in the game, this being said what's to stop another rich Arab buying another club, nothing I suppose, it's happened before and it will most likely happen again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 "Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Man City have offered final bid for James Milner " LINK I hope he is sold now as if he stays he'll be half price next summer... I can't see that on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillinvillan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I hope he is sold now as if he stays he'll be half price next summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolohandluke Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Its at the top Breaking news mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Agreed, we all know that this little Judas "mark 2" is as good as gone anyway so I'd like to see it over and done with so we can get are new signings done and dusted as it's becoming more and more obvious to me that MON's whole transfer strategy is based around this sale, I just hope Ireland is part of any deal that is done. So you are lining up 'Judas' mark 3 in the same deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has said Manchester City are not prepared to meet the Midlands club's valuation for midfielder James Milner. In May, City had a £20m-bid rejected for Milner, 24, who held "amicable" talks with O'Neill on Monday after earlier indicating he wanted to leave. "The latest state of play is that Manchester City have gone as far as they want to," said O'Neill. "We'll wait with baited breath on that one, myself included." Reports have suggested City are unwilling to pay more than £24m for the England international, with Villa believed to be holding out for £30m for a player who cost them £12m from Newcastle United in August 2008. "I think the owner puts a price on players. Of course, he will have an idea on the price," explained O'Neill. "Negotiations are being conducted by the Villa chief executive [Paul Faulkner] and the owner and I will be guided by them." Milner returned to full training with Villa on Monday after being granted an extended summer break following his involvement in the World Cup with England, where he played in three of his country's four matches. He did not take part in Villa's 2-1 friendly win over Walsall on Tuesday but is set to fly out to Portugal with the squad on Wednesday for the Guadiana Cup, featuring Benfica and Feyenoord. The transfer window closes at the end of August and if Milner does remain at Villa Park, O'Neill is sure the player's professionalism will shine through. "There is no question that James Milner will continue to give his best if the deal doesn't go through," added O'Neill. "James loves playing and last season played when others wouldn't. "That is why I have no concern in regard to his character and involvement with Villa." The ongoing transfer saga echoes that which resulted in Gareth Barry eventually swapping Villa Park for Eastlands in June 2009 in a £12m deal. Manchester City have splashed out more than £80m this summer already, prompting many to tip Roberto Mancini's outfit for a Premier League title challenge this season. BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Villan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Why do people think Milner will go for half the price next year? Barry's fee went down from £18m to £12m with a year left on his contract, plus he was a lot older than James. I don't reckon we'd sell him for less than £18m next year even, probably more. And that's fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Oooo that scumbag word removed Milner looks like he might be staying which MON doesn't seem fussed about. Have we any money now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 id still like him to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Be great if he stayed. Sell the bench warmers for circa £20m + £10m of FX Pro money and bring in Clyne, LB cover, Bentley, Flamini and Keane/Doyle. Much stronger than last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 they are trying to play hardball, i dont understand why milner wont sign a new deal with us. why not say look james we revived your career and we wnat wnats best for the club, sign the contract so you get more money and if you still want to go next summer, then fine. this keeps all partie shappy you leave and we get more money for you as a club, as next season your valuation will drop. i dont see why milner wouldnt do that, he will earn more for this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts