Stevo985 Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 Well, the last 3 years. It IS a big step up. But less of a step up than he's capable of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 it's a step up not big in the slightest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 19, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2015 If Liverpool get him then they'll have played an absolute blinder because he deserves Champions League. Their fans are understandably bigging their team up and they think they have the divine right to choose whether they want him or not, which IMV is laughable. If it goes the way it should go then they'll never get near him, because there'll be a queue of continental Champions League clubs waiting to outbid each other on him. I really wouldn't rule out Man Utd or Chelsea though. Particularly United. As it stands, United have 1 solid striker going into next season in Rooney. RVP is done. Falcao is not wanted. Chicarito is already being whored out and Wilson will be on loan (maybe even to us). LVG has also shown that he likes physicality up front when using Fellaini, so bringing in Benteke in that regime as a round peg in a round hole makes absolute sense. As for Chelsea, they had Lukaku and for various reasons to do with attitude and work ethic, they decided he wasn't for them. But they're not exactly flush with strikers at the moment either and Benteke is the complete forward. To be perfectly honest, I don't mind where he goes as long as it's not Liverpool. He's not going to move sideways which means he's not going to impact on our season, plus I'd like to be able to watch him every week without scouring youtube et al. If I can see him progressing and contributing at United then that works for me. Obviously I'd prefer he stay where he is and give us another season, especially if the takeover happens. But given that we're talking 'what ifs' and given that the likelyhood is the footballing world ain't gonna let us keep him for another season, then the above would be my take. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 Financially it would be great if it was United. The way they're spending money we'd probably get £100 million for him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Wolfsburg would be ideal. Good money and away from this league whilst he plays in the CL. Can't see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If he goes then he can go where he likes as long as we get the money we want for him. If it is to be Liverpool then it is his mistake to make. It would be very sorry to see him go because I rate him alongside Andy Gray and Peter Withe as one of the best three centre forwards I have seen in a Villa shirt. I really hope we can get at least another season with him. We cannot afford to let him go and most do everything possible to keep him and if that fails try some more! Given the coming relaxation in FFP and a potential new owner we might even be able to increase his pay to match what a player of his ability can expect to earn these days. That and a FA Cup win might just persuade him to remain in claret & bue. If not, it may be another 30 years before we see a striker of his quality play for us again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 Yeah couldn't really give a monkeys where he decides to go, as long as we get the money we want for him. Preferably I'd like him not to leave, but I think that's unlikely. Though, I think he should stay as it will be better for him as the EURO's are coming up. I don't particularly believe that story about him forcing a move, in a recent interview he has stated that handing in his transfer request previously was a mistake and I don't think he will do it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) If Liverpool get him then they'll have played an absolute blinder because he deserves Champions League. Their fans are understandably bigging their team up and they think they have the divine right to choose whether they want him or not, which IMV is laughable. If it goes the way it should go then they'll never get near him, because there'll be a queue of continental Champions League clubs waiting to outbid each other on him. I really wouldn't rule out Man Utd or Chelsea though. Particularly United. As it stands, United have 1 solid striker going into next season in Rooney. RVP is done. Falcao is not wanted. Chicarito is already being whored out and Wilson will be on loan (maybe even to us). LVG has also shown that he likes physicality up front when using Fellaini, so bringing in Benteke in that regime as a round peg in a round hole makes absolute sense. As for Chelsea, they had Lukaku and for various reasons to do with attitude and work ethic, they decided he wasn't for them. But they're not exactly flush with strikers at the moment either and Benteke is the complete forward. To be perfectly honest, I don't mind where he goes as long as it's not Liverpool. He's not going to move sideways which means he's not going to impact on our season, plus I'd like to be able to watch him every week without scouring youtube et al. If I can see him progressing and contributing at United then that works for me. Obviously I'd prefer he stay where he is and give us another season, especially if the takeover happens. But given that we're talking 'what ifs' and given that the likelyhood is the footballing world ain't gonna let us keep him for another season, then the above would be my take. I wouldnt argue with any of that. i am sure his agent is aware he can aim higher than Liverpool. hope he wins us the cup then will wish him well. Be a legend in my eyes as its mainly thanks to him reason we have stayed up last few years Edited May 19, 2015 by Demitri_C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Liverpool = Anthony Meyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) You have to laugh at that Sun article. I have no idea why people believe anything that's in the papers. I mean, "Benteke has told his close friends that he wants a move to Liverpool"? How do they know this? Phone hacking? Edited May 19, 2015 by PieFacE 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 Here's a picture of the Sun reporter at Benteke's apartment, shocked to hear him telling his friends he wants to play for Liverpool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Needs to be made aware that if he goes to Liverpool then his next move will have to be aboard, thus due to Liverpool's refusal of selling their best player to big English clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 You have to laugh at that Sun article. I have no idea why people believe anything that's in the papers. I mean, "Benteke has told his close friends that he wants a move to Liverpool"? How do they know this? Phone hacking? The only time they had reliable info was when they hacked phones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If Benteke wants to go to Liverpool he is seriously lacking aspiration to win trophies but as that article is bollocks then I take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Needs to be made aware that if he goes to Liverpool then his next move will have to be aboard, thus due to Liverpool's refusal of selling their best player to big English clubs. Torres? (I'm guessing Sterling to Man City soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) If Liverpool get him then they'll have played an absolute blinder because he deserves Champions League. Their fans are understandably bigging their team up and they think they have the divine right to choose whether they want him or not, which IMV is laughable. If it goes the way it should go then they'll never get near him, because there'll be a queue of continental Champions League clubs waiting to outbid each other on him. I really wouldn't rule out Man Utd or Chelsea though. Particularly United. As it stands, United have 1 solid striker going into next season in Rooney. RVP is done. Falcao is not wanted. Chicarito is already being whored out and Wilson will be on loan (maybe even to us). LVG has also shown that he likes physicality up front when using Fellaini, so bringing in Benteke in that regime as a round peg in a round hole makes absolute sense. As for Chelsea, they had Lukaku and for various reasons to do with attitude and work ethic, they decided he wasn't for them. But they're not exactly flush with strikers at the moment either and Benteke is the complete forward. To be perfectly honest, I don't mind where he goes as long as it's not Liverpool. He's not going to move sideways which means he's not going to impact on our season, plus I'd like to be able to watch him every week without scouring youtube et al. If I can see him progressing and contributing at United then that works for me. Obviously I'd prefer he stay where he is and give us another season, especially if the takeover happens. But given that we're talking 'what ifs' and given that the likelyhood is the footballing world ain't gonna let us keep him for another season, then the above would be my take. Rather he: 1) Moved to a club abroad 2) Came a cropper in the summer and had to retire or 3) Decided to jack in football and took up Olympic curling than ever see him play against us... Edited May 19, 2015 by DJ_Villain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Didn't Sherwood say he is going nowhere in the summer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Liverpool are basically where we were under MON , hanging around 6th place after spending millions on players not good enough to push them on.They lost Suarez and Sterling looks to be off , just as we lost Young and Milner. IMO Rodgers peaked with his 2nd last season mostly on the back on the brilliance of Suarez and is on very thin ice there.£220 million he has spent and won nothing. In no way is this the correct move for Benteke , not in the slightest.I also suspect they don't have the money to afford him without selling Sterling so its one step forward one step back. United and Chelsea have been mentioned above but perhaps Arsenal would also be interested as still don't get enough goals from Giroud or Welbeck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 From the history of previous potential moves between the 2 clubs I would also expect Liverpool to under bid and then let it be known that we are denying him his dream move to Anfield. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkwingduck Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Players like Christian, strikers in particular, come around once every decade. It'd be a genuine shame to see him go. Obviously I understand why though. The sad thing is at his age if he stayed on, we could properly build around him now and challenge/win as much as he will with Liverpool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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