Christian Benteke

[Bus-Conductor]

I doubt that's the actual deal. More like 18m, Livermore and add-ons.

 

[Dan Yeats]

It'll be a challenge for him to prove he has what it takes at the top level

Well if Gareth Barry can make it big...

 

[fUnKy]

Well if Gareth Barry can make it big...

I'm gonna spray paint that on my wall! *inspirational*

 

[Kirito]

Strange that it hasn't been reported if Benteke is back at training yet but every other player whose future was in doubt has been reported on by Sky or someone else. If I've missed something then link me please!

 

[easley91]

Maybe he's there having a meeting, which nobody knows about? Just wishful thinking I guess. Or, we've put a bid in early this morning before training.

 

[matp]

No one reliable has named Livermore as part of a Benteke bid right? Sounds plausible that they would be interested but since its probably made up its not worth giving much thought to.

 

[Mr Pink]

From the Sun, but hilarious lol

Villa’s £25million-rated wantaway striker, 22, is a Tottenham target after slapping in a transfer request last week. But the Belgian could be sentenced to join a growing group of Villa outcasts — dubbed the BOMB SQUAD. Shay Given, Alan Hutton, Stephen Ireland, Barry Bannan and Darren Bent are among the stars currently out in the cold.

One of the forgotten men said: “We’ve been calling ourselves the Bomb Squad. We’re waiting to see if Christian becomes our newest member.”

 

[wishkah]

I swear the reporters just use this site/others for their information.

You pick up the Metro this morning and there was a square section around Bentekkers 25% clause and £18m upfront if spurs refuse the £26 all out fee.

We are making history people!

 

[Mr Pink]

Villa fans seem to be loving the Bale speculation. Gods know why they think it means anything but they're hoping we sell Bale to United and then Benteke won't move here because of our lack of ambition. Talk about wishful thinking and delusions of grandeur

Pure comedy gold lol

 

[Scutch]

From the Sun, but hilarious lol

Villa’s £25million-rated wantaway striker, 22, is a Tottenham target after slapping in a transfer request last week. But the Belgian could be sentenced to join a growing group of Villa outcasts — dubbed the BOMB SQUAD. Shay Given, Alan Hutton, Stephen Ireland, Barry Bannan and Darren Bent are among the stars currently out in the cold.

One of the forgotten men said: “We’ve been calling ourselves the Bomb Squad. We’re waiting to see if Christian becomes our newest member.”

One of the forgotten men said. O RLY.

No, not fucking really. Honestly, what a load of utter shite. One of the forgotten men. Well, which one then? Why not say? Oh, because it didn't fucking happen, that's why.

 

[Mr Pink]

One of the forgotten men said. O RLY.

No, not fucking really. Honestly, what a load of utter shite. One of the forgotten men. Well, which one then? Why not say? Oh, because it didn't fucking happen, that's why.

Chill pill mate?

 

[Scutch]

Chill pill mate?

Yes. I need a few when it comes to press ramblings like that. Another being "a source said". Basically, if a source has said something, it didn't happen but they've covered their backs so no one can say it didn't.

I'll relax a bit now.

 

[Mr Pink]

Yes. I need a few when it comes to press ramblings like that. Another being "a source said". Basically, if a source has said something, it didn't happen but they've covered their backs so no one can say it didn't.

I'll relax a bit now.

I'll only posted it because I thought it was funny, not that I was taking the article as gospel or anything, fuck no

 

[Harry_Snatch]

Villa fans seem to be loving the Bale speculation. Gods know why they think it means anything but they're hoping we sell Bale to United and then Benteke won't move here because of our lack of ambition. Talk about wishful thinking and delusions of grandeur

Pure comedy gold lol

If I was Benteke I would reject Spurs if they sold Bale!

 

[Mr Pink]

If I was Benteke I would reject Spurs if they sold Bale!

Point is we aren't selling him.

 

[chrissivad]

Mat Kendrick ‏@MatKendrick 1m
'Yes' for those of you too lazy to click, Christian Benteke is back training at #avfc

 

[Mr Pink]

I really, really hope Levy isn't going to play the long game over this now.

 

[matp]

I swear the reporters just use this site/others for their information.

You pick up the Metro this morning and there was a square section around Bentekkers 25% clause and £18m upfront if spurs refuse the £26 all out fee.

We are making history people!

That or the papers have real contacts and are hearing the same, true, noises. Impossible to tell though so we have to trusted ITK be they forum/twitter members or journos.

 

[SteveH]

Benteke returns to training - good, so he should.
Negotiations continue

is that about it?

 

[brasil_spur]

From the Sun, but hilarious lol

Villa’s £25million-rated wantaway striker, 22, is a Tottenham target after slapping in a transfer request last week. But the Belgian could be sentenced to join a growing group of Villa outcasts — dubbed the BOMB SQUAD. Shay Given, Alan Hutton, Stephen Ireland, Barry Bannan and Darren Bent are among the stars currently out in the cold.

One of the forgotten men said: “We’ve been calling ourselves the Bomb Squad. We’re waiting to see if Christian becomes our newest member.”

It's a little worrying that two of the Bomb Squad are ex-Spurs players