Swerbs Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Ivica Olic is one of the names on Alex McLeish's summer wish-list. The Bayern Munich forward was scouted by Aston Villa a couple of weeks ago as the Scot looks to complete a major overhaul of his playing staff this summer. Olic, 32, is out-of-contract following an injury-played few seasons with the Bavarian club but fits the bill as far as McLeish is concerned. Up for grabs: Striker Ivica Olic (centre) in action for Croatia last week Villa scout Glenn Roeder travelled to watch Freiberg and Munich battle out a 0-0 draw and although Olic was on the bench that afternoon, he is understood to be the one on McLeish's radar. The Croatia international was one of the hottest properties in Europe when he starred for Martin Jol's Hamburg side. And it is likely that the Cottagers' boss too will be interested in securing a quality player on a Bosman. However, McLeish has admitted making plans already ahead of next season. He said: 'We have already made plans to bring some players in. We have looked at a lot - Bosman signings but of good quality. 'I've not been able to stamp my own personality on the team yet. But it was something I agreed to. 'We agreed we would drive the wage bill to a certain level before we started doing business again. 'So we are doing our homework now because we are being prudent. That's why we are scouting as many good Bosman signings as we can. 'I'm sure the chairman would sanction big wages again as long as it was kept within our parameters.' Daily Mail source A lot of re-hashed quotes in there so probably shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 32, injury hit, yep sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Haha just signed him on fm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 He's a brilliant player though, just on the wrong side of 30. If we were to sign him should be on a short term contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 We'll probably give him a three-year contract. I'd forgotten about Glenn Roeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yet more ageing players that we will give a 4 year, 60k per week contract. Do we never learn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 He is a good player mind, he'd be a much better option than Heskey. I can't see him getting more than a 2 year contract. Could be a decent signing you know with Heskey looking like he'll be off the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Proven goalscorer at every level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 He could be our Bellamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 He could be our Bellamy. Yeah, he could also be our Jenas . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 He could be our Bellamy. The way he plays, is more like kuyt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 A striker from the Balkans coming to Villa eh, what could possibly go wrong?! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 He could be a decent signing if he stays healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanO Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Good grief, hopefully just BS. In his day a good player but 32 and out injured for 2yrs should be even enough for the idiots in charge of Villa to realise that this would only end in tears, ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Teddy Sheringham was a top striker all the way until he reached age 40. I've no problem at all with a 32 year old, and I don't know why anyone would. It's hardly ancient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Isn't Keane 31? We would love him back at the club! I had a problem with a 32yr old Heskey but not if it's a decent player we're getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 33 in September.. we'd probably give him a 3-4 year deal then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 A replacment for Heskey? Good. A replacement for Bent? Disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savosleftboot Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 If he can pass the medical and fit enough for 20-odd games as back-up for Gabby and Bent then yes please. Experienced and talented and could pass on his experience to Weimann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 On a bosman, for the short of wages we'll be offers, I'll be amazed if we got him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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