FamousHolteUnion Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Aston Villa are ready to sign Ipswich's highly-rated left-back Aaron Cresswell in a surprise £3.5million raid. New Villa boss Paul Lambert hopes to push through the move within 24 hours and bring Cresswell to the top flight just a year after the Tractor Boys plucked him away from League One football with Tranmere. Cresswell, 22, impressed with his cultured left foot and cool displays for Ipswich last season while Lambert was in charge at their neighbours and arch-rivals Norwich. Villa, tipped to sell experienced full-back Steven Warnock in the summer current window, are close to agreement on a fee for the youngster - who will leap at the Premier League chance. Lambert has already shown bottle by buying Matty Lowton from League One's Sheffield United and Scouser Cresswell comes with a similar lower-league CV. The Mirror Wont be too long before SSN have an article either as their reporters are all over it on twitter. EDIT: Here we go, Sky Sports understands Aston Villa are targeting Ipswich Town defender Aaron Cresswell. Aaron Cresswell: A target of Villa The 22-year-old's impressive performances last season as he made 46 appearances in all competitions have brought him to the attention of new Villa boss Paul Lambert. And as the Scot sets about remodelling the struggling squad he has inherited from Alex McLeish, Cresswell has emerged as a target. The former Tranmere trainee only signed a new contract at Ipswich last October, which keeps him under terms at Portman Road until 2015, after initially arriving last July. But Villa could be prepared to buy Cresswell out of the deal following his eye-catching displays in the Championship. SSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hope these lower league players can make the step up. Still it looks likely Warnock is not part of Lamberts plans which is good to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 24, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2012 Only seen him a couple of times but been impressed with him, would be an interesting move if it happens but it is The Mirror so I doubt it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hope these lower league players can make the step up. Still it looks likely Warnock is not part of Lamberts plans which is good to see. This is a worry for me, we are yet to sign anyone with proven PL quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Lambert seems to have a good eye for talent and so far he hasn't done much wrong. Yes they haven't been tested in the Premier League but from what I've seen of El Ahmadi and Lowton they are strong players that will fit it well. If Cresswell is of that same strong build then I think he's a good one to bring in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy909 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Scousers do well at Villa, fact, sign him up. Never seen him play. I trust Lambert if this turns out to be true. Mirror though so unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 24, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2012 What like Warnock or Unsworth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattansell Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 To be fair, The Mirror and in particular James Nursey have been right in top of things for the last few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 worth a shot can't be any worse than Warnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Warnock aint a scouser, from Lancashire I think. Anyway, another player from out of the blue. Exciting, but who knows how good any of these players are? He seemed to make similar signings at Norwich and make them work, so heres to hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hope these lower league players can make the step up. Still it looks likely Warnock is not part of Lamberts plans which is good to see. This is a worry for me, we are yet to sign anyone with proven PL quality. Apparently MON did this for 5 years and look where it's left us. I wouldnt worry to much about the proven PL quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hope these lower league players can make the step up. Still it looks likely Warnock is not part of Lamberts plans which is good to see. This is a worry for me, we are yet to sign anyone with proven PL quality. Eh.. N'Zogbia proved he could play in the Premier League, he's shit for us though. Warnock proved he could play in the Premier League, he's shit for us. All proven PL quality means to me is that they will be overpriced and as much of a risk as any other player. I'd rather line up against West Ham with a back four of Cresswell/Baker/Clark/Lowton than a back four of expensive apparently proven players. We've been burned too many times by expensive players who were good for a season or two, come to us and then suck.. I'm happy to try out the unproven method for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaizend Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 This is a worry for me, we are yet to sign anyone with proven PL quality. Overrated requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy909 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 More like Withe, Morley, Mortimer. Unsworth didnt play and isnt he from manchester? And Warnock is the best left back to ever play for Villa... I joke obvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Would like this to happen is a cracking young full back who fits into lamberts line of sight (young hungry talented) Love the Ipswich town fans reactions on twitter.... jeeeesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Another cheap, underwhelming signing if it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I quite like what Lambert is doing. He clearly has an eye for a player. We've always talked about buying players from the lower leagues. Better than spunking £4.5m on the likes of Zat Knight, £5m on Steve Sidwell and £4.5m on Marlon Harewood etc. Ipswich fans seem pretty gutted to be potentially losing him, so that's good enough for me. £3.5m is a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepDish Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I was thrilled when we signed Warnock for 8 mill. And although he was good for some time, he has been poor the last two seasons. I like the idea of buying young players cheap who demand less wages and who our manager knows very well. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Love the Ipswich town fans reactions on twitter.... jeeeesusHaha. Multiple "I will cry if...'s". Sounds good to me. Sign him up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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