Christian Benteke

The Journalist · Jul 16, 2013

EnfieldYiddo said:
I don't know what to believe We've been told it's likely by the end of the week by multiple sources; surely that would imply a bid has gone in

wait til the end of the week.
PL has press conference due thursday afternoon.
he will repeat what ive said.

only1waddle · Jul 16, 2013

Would Baldini not be doing the negotiating, seems to be why we hired him?

Mr Pink · Jul 16, 2013

The Journalist said:
i think hes quality. and hes only 22. i dont think people realise how good.
his stats are up there. hes got it all.
i know a lot of villa fans are slagging him off now for handing in request but actually hes a good lad.
i thought his agent was/is a decent bloke too.

I agree with you entirely. He's a quality player and the fact that he's only 22 is probably the reason why we are entertaining this given the size of the fee for him is likely to be very big. If he were in his late twenties Levy wouldn't be touching this.

I hope we can reach an agreement but respect the fact that Villa don't want to sell and have every right to put a large price on his head. Its their prerogative and a high asking price is designed to be a deterrent in any case.

Personally I think 20-22 million with some add ons and a sell on clause of some description is reasonable.

EnfieldYiddo · Jul 16, 2013

The Journalist said:
wait til the end of the week.
PL has press conference due thursday afternoon.
he will repeat what ive said.

So do you expect him to be a Spurs player or not? In your opinion. It seemed to be all systems go earlier.

Mr Pink · Jul 16, 2013

The Journalist said:
wait til the end of the week.
PL has press conference due thursday afternoon.
he will repeat what ive said.

He's not going to say they don't like Senior Levy is he?

The Journalist · Jul 16, 2013

EnfieldYiddo said:
So do you expect him to be a Spurs player or not? In your opinion. It seemed to be all systems go earlier.

Opinion is he will leave.
Opinion is Tottenham would be a good fit.
Opinion it will be a fee closer to £20m than £25m+.

The Journalist · Jul 16, 2013

Mr Pink said:
He's not going to say they don't like Senior Levy is he?

he will say the lads had his head turned. and we all know what goes on behind a clubs back whether right or wrong.
he will say that there has been no offer.

Mr Pink · Jul 16, 2013

The Journalist said:
he will say the lads had his head turned. and we all know what goes on behind a clubs back whether right or wrong.
he will say that there has been no offer.

Assuming there isn't one before Thursday afternoon that is.

Another thing, I would of thought if we have spoke to the Benteke camp and then the subsequent transfer request came...well putting two and two together etc...you would think Benteke wouldn't of done that if we didn't intend to put a serious bid in for him. Of course he could be banking on other Clubs but it seems like his first choice is Spurs.

In other words if we encouraged him to do so, and offer will surely be forthcoming. I'm not sure if you're implying you don't expect an offer to materialise at all?

Edit: ignore last bit Journo...just read your post above (y)

Drexl · Jul 16, 2013

only1waddle said:
Would Baldini not be doing the negotiating, seems to be why we hired him?

Probably but Levy pays the bills so i am sure Baldini is under strict orders from Levy how far he can bid up to and that Levy is consulted every step of the way

Shea · Jul 16, 2013

I'm pretty sure he'll still be a Villa player by the weekend - but then equally I am pretty sure Villa's deadline for a deal to be done will not mean shit by the end of the window

Mr Pink · Jul 16, 2013

I don't think it will be done by the weekend either but there is no way this will drag until the end of August. Villa will need some time to adjust and carry out their own plans.

In fact if it drags I think Villa will drag their heals even further, don't think they'll be bullied at all. Much better to sort it out in a reasonable time frame like they've stated.

davidmatzdorf · Jul 16, 2013

"We have not received any bids" is a standard bit of misdirection that clubs who are trying to keep a player use, when they are heavily involved in negotiations over selling the player, but don't want their fans (or the public) to get into a frenzy over it. It is meant to convince the inattentive that there has been no contact and that no negotiations are underway, but saying "we have not received any bids" nearly always means "but we have discussed just about everything else".

A potential buyer would only want to submit a formal bid in advance of a detailed negotiation if the potential selling club had refused to speak to them at all - and they wanted to use a formal bid to provoke the player and his agent, provoke the press and provoke the fans.

CoopsieDeadpool · Jul 16, 2013

Mr Pink said:
I don't think it will be done by the weekend either but there is no way this will drag until the end of August. Villa will need some time to adjust and carry out their own plans.

In fact if it drags I think Villa will drag their heals even further, don't think they'll be bullied at all. Much better to sort it out in a reasonable time frame like they've stated.

Villa themselves have said that he won't be moving if the deal isn't sorted by the end of their preseason schedule. Whether that preseason schedule means right up until the first game, I don't know? My guess is that they mean after their final preseason game is finished, so is the chances of him leaving before the end of the window.

Mr Pink · Jul 16, 2013

coopsieyid said:
Villa themselves have said that he won't be moving if the deal isn't sorted by the end of their preseason schedule. Whether that preseason schedule means right up until the first game, I don't know? My guess is that they mean after their final preseason game is finished, so is the chances of him leaving before the end of the window.

Whatever it is mate....I don't see there being Levy time on this one. I think it will be sorted within the next two weeks.

worcestersauce · Jul 16, 2013

What Journo' says may be true and we haven't made a "bid" but that doesn't mean we aren't negotiating about what official bid to make, clearly if he is giving options then so are Villa.
Is that right Journalist?

Edit: Actually what davidmatzdorf said only in more detail, didn't notice it before I posted.

CoopsieDeadpool · Jul 16, 2013

Mr Pink said:
Whatever it is mate....I don't see there being Levy time on this one. I think it will be sorted within the next two weeks.

Yep I'm with you 100%. I have a feeling it'll happen very soon indeed, maybe even this week. Don't know why, just a feeling.

TheAmerican · Jul 16, 2013

This guy is a reliable source on Belgian players.

[URL='https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland'] Kristof Terreur ‏@HLNinEngeland [/URL] 1h
About the Christian #Benteke and #Anzhi rumours. He already rejected the Russians weeks ago. He's only interested in #THFC. #AVFC
Christer Smolka ‏@Chrsmo 1h
@HLNinEngeland but what if Spurs doesnt pay up and only Anzhi gets a bid accepted and he has to chose between them and #avfc ?

Kristof Terreur ‏@HLNinEngeland
@Chrsmo Then he'll be still pushing for Spurs, I guess. Or Stay.

CoopsieDeadpool · Jul 16, 2013

TheAmerican said:
This guy is a reliable source on Belgian players.

Kristof Terreur ‏@HLNinEngeland 1h
About the Christian #Benteke and #Anzhi rumours. He already rejected the Russians weeks ago. He's only interested in #THFC. #AVFC.

I thought I remembered reading that on here. I believe Russia was ruled out, along with another country, possibly Portugal or Spain?

Snarfalicious · Jul 16, 2013

Kristof Terreur ‏@HLNinEngeland

13m
If #THFC and #AVFC don't reach an agreement before Thursday, Christian #Benteke will return to training at Villa. No AWOL, no fine.

Kristof Terreur ‏@HLNinEngeland

8m
The #THFC bid on #Benteke still hasn't arrived at Villa Park. #AVFC

Side note: The guy these Tweets came from looks like a total douche.

KILLA_SIN · Jul 16, 2013

Mr Pink said:
Whatever it is mate....I don't see there being Levy time on this one. I think it will be sorted within the next two weeks.

I think when it comes to big money signings Levy time is no goer.

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