tonyh29 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 At Newcastle he was the New Alan Shearer and it went to his head. It went to his head because everyone kept telling him he was the New Alan Shearer. At 21. Of course it went to his head. It would go to anyone's head. At £15m plus add-ons, we would be mad NOT to take him. He's a significantly better player than he showed in a Liverpool shirt. that would be my take on it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Does anyone know much about this Nabay kid at the sty? Nabay to meet with Villa Did he meet with us yesterday and is he the next wonder kid for the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivevilla Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Is anyone keeping track of the summer's movements and the potential (assumed) impact on the wage bill? In the past, the word on the street was that the wage bill was the key financial holding us back. I'm assuming that this summer's transfers will continue the trend of decreasing the wage bill, but I haven't been keeping track. Off the top of my head...(and likely completely wrong) Out Heskey (60?) Cuellar (35?) Guzan (15-20?) In Lowton (20?) KEA (30?) Holman (30?) Guzan (15-20?) at the moment, we're slightly positive/neutral, and if Vlaar comes in with Hutton leaving that wouldn't change much I would think. If some combination of Collins, Warnock, Makoun, Gabby, Delph, etc leave, then we should have room for a few more signings, particularly younger foreign or lower league players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Is anyone keeping track of the summer's movements and the potential (assumed) impact on the wage bill? In the past, the word on the street was that the wage bill was the key financial holding us back. I'm assuming that this summer's transfers will continue the trend of decreasing the wage bill, but I haven't been keeping track. Off the top of my head...(and likely completely wrong) Out Heskey (60?) Cuellar (35?) Guzan (15-20?) In Lowton (20?) KEA (30?) Holman (30?) Guzan (15-20?) at the moment, we're slightly positive/neutral, and if Vlaar comes in with Hutton leaving that wouldn't change much I would think. If some combination of Collins, Warnock, Makoun, Gabby, Delph, etc leave, then we should have room for a few more signings, particularly younger foreign or lower league players. Beye was paid off too til the end of the season so add £42k on. Also Lowton will not be on £20k from league 1. More likely £12-15k. KEA was on £17k at Feyenoord apparantly so I would think £25k ish, same for Holman. So I would guess we are still up by £70k ish pw. But it is all guesswork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hutton will more than likely be on £30k+ per week, Dunne will be on £40k+ per week and Collins around £30k per week. I can see 2 of the above leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Would love berbertov. Stroppy, yes when he's not a regular, lazy yes! But the guys technical ability and intelligence on the football pitch is superb, his age doesn't worry me as of the physical abilities its only his strength that helps him and thats always the last thing to go. He could easily play into his late 30's. I'd say he has 5 years left at this level. I would sell Ireland and give berbertov Ireland's wages! Berbertov is the best second striker in the league, **** Carroll or Ireland, Berbertov's a different class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 That has to be a joke? The last thing we need is another 30+ year old with massive wages and long contract length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercs23 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Ive seen leeds rejected a bid from norwich for snodgrass. Wonder if were still in for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain-from-Texas Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Two things: 1. Carroll, please no. Overpriced, and I can't think of a worse partner for Bent. 2. Berbatov would have zero interest in Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Would love berbertov. Stroppy, yes when he's not a regular, lazy yes! But the guys technical ability and intelligence on the football pitch is superb, his age doesn't worry me as of the physical abilities its only his strength that helps him and thats always the last thing to go. He could easily play into his late 30's. I'd say he has 5 years left at this level. I would sell Ireland and give berbertov Ireland's wages! Berbertov is the best second striker in the league, **** Carroll or Ireland, Berbertov's a different class!I agree with all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 We are linked with Middlesboro left back Joe Bennett aged 22 ex England u21 player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaonsea Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Bennett is a great prospect. Could easily slot in at left back straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Now that's where we should be spending money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooh-Ah Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 We should do everything we can to sign Berbatov. He's a bloody genius. 32 years old, lazy, stroppy and is on £120k per week. No way would I want him here He has a lazy style. He doesn't have to be a grafter to play the role he plays. And I wouldn't say he's especially stroppy either. He has every right to be pissed off with Ferguson following his non-selection for the CL final. I think it's moot anyway, I'd imagine he'll end up at a CL club. I'd like to see us try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Oops I posted my Joe Bennett post in the wrong thread. Anyway - cracking player and would really like to sign him. Said from the beginning of the summer that we should go for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 All this talk of Berbatov & Carroll is pie in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 We should do everything we can to sign Berbatov. He's a bloody genius. 32 years old, lazy, stroppy and is on £120k per week. No way would I want him here He has a lazy style. He doesn't have to be a grafter to play the role he plays. And I wouldn't say he's especially stroppy either. He has every right to be pissed off with Ferguson following his non-selection for the CL final. I think it's moot anyway, I'd imagine he'll end up at a CL club. I'd like to see us try though. I think his wage demands would mean it would be a non starter, I wouldn't be suprised he ended up in the Middle East or China on silly money personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Berbatov is perfectly suited to MLS football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Linked with Wellbeck on twitter as our big name signing. Would definitely take Wellback over Carroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I think his (Berbatov) next contact will be considerably smaller, he'll want to stay in Europe. He may find a German or French club more attractive than us, but I don't think we'd be totally out of the picture if we showed interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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