jimbojames Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looking like its the kid from Charlton and then business is concluded.Talk about jumping to conclusions. True, we've not even signed the kid from Charlton yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Villa are notoriously quiet regarding transfer speculation. I'm hopeful that because this has been 'leaked' by Nursey, Kendrick et al it means that the deal's looking positive. There's always posturing by the selling club (just look at Whelan at Wigan as a template). If he wants to come, it will happen. Wonder what MM has to say about it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Aston Villa are considering another move for Genk striker Christian Benteke after failing with a £5 million offer for the Belgium international. Villa's opening bid for the 21-year-old - who is also believed to be interesting Fulham and Everton - has been rejected, according to the player's agent. Eris Kismet said his client, who has just broken into the national team, has a strong desire to test himself in England but will only be allowed to leave if Genk's valuation is met. Genk seem determined to hold out for a far larger fee because of comparisons between Benteke and new Chelsea star Eden Hazard. "He's a Belgian player with half a good season behind him. Genk don't seem to want to collaborate," Kismet said. "Christian has always said he wants to play in the Premier League. It's no use to compare him to Eden Hazard. He's not at that level, and far from it." An Aston Villa spokesman said there is "ongoing interest" in the player but would not comment on the offer. Villa manager Paul Lambert is eager to add more attacking options to his squad after losing his opening two Premier League fixtures against Everton and West Ham United. Benteke has quickly earned himself a big reputation and is being tipped to be the next rising Belgian star to move to England. He has scored three times in Genk's opening five games this season, and also scored on his international debut in Belgium's 4-2 defeat of Netherlands. Kismet played down claims that his player, who scored 16 goals last season, had gone on strike after learning that Genk had turned down Villa's offer. He said Benteke is ill but is expecting to feature in Genk's Europa League match with Lucerne on Thursday night. http://tinyurl.com/9oyycxq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SempiternalVillain Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Their transfer dealer Buyat or Kismet whatever his name might be is such a conniving, money-milking and manipulating bastard. Don't fall for it AVFC. Racing Genk posted this on Facebook: Benteke out with viral infection and will rejoin the team on monday. DFQ? If they're smart enough they should sell him and get a cheaper striker like de Ceulaer cause 5.5 million is actually too much for Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Really hope we pull this one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah i've now managed to get myself into a mindset where i'll be gutted if we don't sign him even though i've never seen him play. Damn you Kendrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah i've now managed to get myself into a mindset where i'll be gutted if we don't sign him even though i've never seen him play. Damn you Kendrick. exactly :@ I was well excited he could have been like Cisse/Ba Still we might manage to pull it off. Unless they really rate him like Hazard (30m+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah i've now managed to get myself into a mindset where i'll be gutted if we don't sign him even though i've never seen him play. Damn you Kendrick. exactly :@ I was well excited he could have been like Cisse/Ba Still we might manage to pull it off. Unless they really rate him like Hazard (30m+) We should just show them a video of Harewood and tell them that one good season doesn't make a world beater. Seriously though if he was at Hazards level other clubs than us, Fulham and Everton would be after him at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SempiternalVillain Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Racing Genk posted this on Facebook: Benteke out with viral infection and will rejoin the team on monday. Benteke is on strike according to Dutch journo's because KRCG wants to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 If the player wants to leave the club then he will come here. I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larscapaldi Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 According to his agent he's just a bit ill, but he will play against Luzern on Thursday. Still hope he doesn't come here though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 According to his agent he's just a bit ill, but he will play against Luzern on Thursday. Still hope he doesn't come here though Why don't you want him here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Really hope we pull this one off. Afternoon George ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SempiternalVillain Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Still hope he doesn't come here though Dit/This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SempiternalVillain Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Half of the Genk fans don't rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Think this will go through on friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larscapaldi Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 According to his agent he's just a bit ill, but he will play against Luzern on Thursday. Still hope he doesn't come here though Why don't you want him here? Well he's not even proven himself in the (shitty) Belgian league -I think he's had a total of 2 games where he played decent enough- so let alone he'll make it here. Mind you, if he comes I 100% hope he proves me wrong. He might have the potential, but it's very very raw, and at the age of 21 that's just not good enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Think this will go through on friday. As late as that? I would be nail biting by then thats for sure! Would rather it go through Wednesday/Thursday and leave Friday for a LB and CM? :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 According to his agent he's just a bit ill, but he will play against Luzern on Thursday. Still hope he doesn't come here though Why don't you want him here? Well he's not even proven himself in the (shitty) Belgian league -I think he's had a total of 2 games where he played decent enough- so let alone he'll make it here. Mind you, if he comes I 100% hope he proves me wrong. He might have the potential, but it's very very raw, and at the age of 21 that's just not good enough for me Has he not got 16 goals in 38 games last season plus 3 in 5 this season. That's a decent record and if he can play the target man role well could work well with Bent and/or Gabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Think this will go through on friday. As late as that? I would be nail biting by then thats for sure! Would rather it go through Wednesday/Thursday and leave Friday for a LB and CM? :3 Maybe on thursday then, because clearly Genk are playing hardball.. The sooner the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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