He was at the Swindon match, so I'd assume his updates come straight from AVB tonight.
The Journalist said there's been no official bid, but there's some debate as to when the bid would come in the process (or what you call a bid), i.e. it may not be counter to JJetset's info that we're close to an agreement because we will probably negotiate to what Villa finds acceptable, then give them an official bid. Unless he means we haven't even given a indication of what we might pay, which would be surprising at this point.
Careful there, Lamela's on the list as much as any other good player...Some interesting stuff from Burt in the last hour worth checking out - Benteke will take a while as Villa won't lower from £25-30m; Chadli the most likely wide forward, though Lamela on the list; and still surprise alternatives to Benteke + Bernard/Chadli/Lamela that haven't been mentioned yet.
Some interesting stuff from Burt in the last hour worth checking out - Benteke will take a while as Villa won't lower from £25-30m; Chadli the most likely wide forward, though Lamela on the list; and still surprise alternatives to Benteke + Bernard/Chadli/Lamela that haven't been mentioned yet.
interestingly someone assumed plan A was Villa + Bernard and if plan B was Benteke + Chadli and he said "Not quite, I think. There is still an alternative to all of that but don't ask! But I think Villa was certainly wanted.."
Ok. Would lean more towards advance than the journalist stance. Could be correct of no official offer, but can't see it the club working very hard as well as the players end. Villa won't it to happen quick as want to replace him. As I said nothing new but hope it puts some meat on the bones.
Exactly. I wish people would stop mentioning him. It would be too good.I would Keegan love it if we got Lamela, which basically means it won't happen.
Higuain + Rodriguez?
Leandro + Leandro?
????You mean you would lean more to talks being advanced than the Journo's stance?
Nup, not dreaming. I read that as well. It was in the RO section. That's still not a bad deal tbh. If benteke does score his way into a £40m-£50m move to Barca or whoever, we'd still make nearly £10m-£20m profit on 75% and likely be a couple of seasons of CL football richer to boot.Did I read or did I make it up that we won't go higher than guaranteed 18mill plus add ons to a max of 22/23mill but villa want that deal PLUS 25% of any sell on fee meaning Benteke could end up costing us more than 28mill in total?
I've had a couple of pimms so may have dreamed it.
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Sorry you confused me you said before man advanced? Thought it was some weird taxi talk.you said you would lean more to advance....what does that mean?
I don't get why Burt would be kept 'ITK' if AVB is aware he is just going to publish all of what he's said. I think people are investing too much into Burt and AVB's supposed friendship.
If we were trying to get Lamela or looking at him, why would AVB want it sprawled in a national newspaper?
Afraid Burt may be slightly more clued up than the other journos we mock but by no means will he be ITK as much as the sources on here.
Did I read or did I make it up that we won't go higher than guaranteed 18mill plus add ons to a max of 22/23mill but villa want that deal PLUS 25% of any sell on fee meaning Benteke could end up costing us more than 28mill in total?
I've had a couple of pimms so may have dreamed it.
Higuain + Rodriguez?
Leandro + Leandro?
Sorry you confused me you said before man advanced? Thought it was some weird taxi talk.
It means I think a bid is made and negotiations are advanced. That's what I heard anyway. But think a few have said already.