BG_Villa_Fan Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 MESSI!??!?!?!?!/ Would be a good squad player - however i said that about Steve Sidwell Would back-up Albrighton nicely for cup games, yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Similar to what Spurs done, They purchased Palacios and Defoe and this then reduced his budget in the following summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted November 9, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted November 9, 2010 I went for the £5mil - £9.9mil option. I'm actually looking forward to this window because, although I don't think we will spend a ridiculous amount, I do believe it will give an indication (maybe just a slight one) of which direction the manager, and of course Randy is now taking the club in on and off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 So we'll see in jan if the talk of spending in the summer was gambling the future of the club and if it was true that our wage bill needed urgently addressing. He will clearly spend and if he's bringing in quality then I doubt their wages will be much lower than anyone we'll sell in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I voted 5-9.9.....It is January after all, so the options will be limited....Let's hope we buy a goalscorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 He will spend whatever it takes to get the players he wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 He will spend whatever it takes to get the players he wants Is that so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 He will spend whatever it takes to get the players he wants Is that so? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 14, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2010 From Sunday People: GERARD HOULLIER will be handed a stunning transfer kitty by Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner – with up to £30million to spend in the January transfer window. The Frenchman has been told the cheque book will come out for him to bring in three, four or possibly even more fresh faces in the new year rush for players. People Sport can reveal that Manchester United’s Michael Carrick, Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan and Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz are on his hit list. Houllier has the green light to invest as Lerner thinks it is time to open the coffers after slamming them shut for Martin O’Neill. The American owner has now had a change of approach and the profits from last summer – when James Milner was sold to Manchester City in a deal that brought in £17m plus Steven Ireland – will now be spent. And Lerner is also going to free up around £10m more, with even extra sums available if players move out in the window. Houllier has let some of Villa’s talented kids play this season but knows that cannot be the long-term solution. But it has shown that the club can now move out fringe men who are not needed. Steve Sidwell, Curtis Davies, John Carew and even stand-in skipper Nigel Reo-Coker may find themselves out of the door. If Houllier (above) could raise a further £6m to £8m by selling those men he would be in a position to really go for a massive revamp just months into the post. Houllier and his staff are actively working on targets. Carrick has been on the radar for weeks – as People Sport first revealed – and McGugan’s form has shot him into the frame. The Villa chief knows that a couple of new midfielders, with creation and drive, would put his stamp on the side after the O’Neill era of high-energy players. And Houllier is also desperate for a forward, with Santa Cruz a possibility. The Paraguayan is available and has a chance of going to Leicester City on loan for a month to get his fitness back. Houllier knows that Carew is likely to go in the summer, or earlier, so he is looking for a senior front man to take his place. Houllier getting a (reported) 30m to spend in the summer...so how do you think that should be spent? Think a striker is a must, but not sure about Santa Cruz. Id be surprised if he is on GHs shortlist anyway to be honest think he must have a few good French lads in mind...Benzema maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 14, 2010 Moderator Share Posted November 14, 2010 Total guess work. They've not got a clue what he has or hasn't got to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Don't rate Santa Cruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Honestly how would a paper know how much the manager at our club renowned for our secrecy has to spend. I bet the matter hasn't even bee discussed yet. It will in December I'd say. Houllier knows he'll get funds, the amount I'm sure has not been discussed at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Why would NRC leave? Houllier rates him, doubt he'd get £30m to spend..£18m minimum though. Oh and santa cruz etc no thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picicata Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 If they are his targets I hope he doesn't get the 30m to spend. However it is such obviously made up bullshine that I think we can discount anything and everything in the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 £30m in January? I doubt it. I hope Houllier gets a good amount to spend in the summer, but I'll be very surprised if we spend more than £10m net in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 14, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2010 Its funny how its always the magic '30' million when anyone is about to receive a warchest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 2+2=9878 thats how close they are to knowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Would take it as gospel tbh. Wouldn't want RSC anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 If it's in the People, then it must be true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 No quotes, what a load of bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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