View Full Version : Getting linked with David Villa...
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/08/liverpool-make-34-2m-bid-for-barcelona-star-david-villa/
http://www.sportsvibe.co.uk/news/football/liverpool-in-shock-approach-for-prolific-40m-barcelona-striker-12391/
http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/liverpool-chelsea-make-approach-for-villa---report
Not very reliable links, but what do you guys think???
BrendanRodgers
8-11-11, 17:11
That move would contradict everything that FSG are aiming for:
1. Young Talent
2. Low wages
3. Sell on value
Having said that it would be brilliant if he came to us. Him and Suarez would be fantastic up front. Though I doubt we would ever sign him
changeaname
8-11-11, 17:17
he's a brilliant striker even at the age he's at, but he will want to play champions league i'm guessing - long term, young player, locally sourced policy shouldn't be so rigid, this guy still has 4-5 years at the top
Good read go easy
http://http://footy-bible.co.uk/liverpool-interested-in-david-villa
JusticeForKenny
8-11-11, 17:18
And again, a completely reliable trio of sources complete a most memorable post from our most inquisitive thinkers. :p
And again, a completely reliable trio of sources complete a most memorable post from our most inquisitive thinkers. :p
I said from the top, not very reliable sources.... A LFC Transfer rumours group posted these on Facebook, i simply reposted them on the forum to get people's opinion... And yet again, you comment has no helpfulness or intelligent input towards this thread.
Have a nice day
Panic-Button
8-11-11, 18:18
Doubt it haha :p
That move would contradict everything that FSG are aiming for:
1. Young Talent
2. Low wages
3. Sell on value
Having said that it would be brilliant if he came to us. Him and Suarez would be fantastic up front. Though I doubt we would ever sign him
Actually that is only half-correct, FSG's policy is that you also need to combine it with experience, which is why they in baseball have splashed on big stars as well as making sure they scoop up the best youngsters.
Having the young ones on "small contracts" allows for a few key players on large wages.
But I have to say, the part about diverging from the FSG model is the smallest of my issues with this link, then again everyone in the Spain squad loves Pepe, so might be that he is trying to persude Villa to come here. After all, he dedicated his part in the CL-final win in part to Pepe's daughters, as they are like nieces to him.
No David Villa - we already have no. 7
we need a new no. 10
Panic-Button
8-11-11, 23:10
No David Villa - we already have no. 7
we need a new no. 10
Football isn't decided by numbers mate, and Villa isn't exactly a typical number 7. He's the best finisher on the planet, and we could use that. Thats also why I can't see him leaving the best team on the planet.
No, you've got this all wrong, this is actually to do with John Henry looking for a 2nd home (in Liverpool ofc.), he's currently looking at purchasing Dave Benson Phillips' holiday home after he put it up for sale last month.
The article should read "Henry keen on David's villa"
Ah, a 'sign David Villa' thread, this takes me back.
Who wants to talk about club debt and DIC?
Ah, a 'sign David Villa' thread, this takes me back.
Who wants to talk about club debt and DIC?
We should sell Voronin first though.
ManCrushOnCoutinho
9-11-11, 11:55
Didn't Villa state he didn't intend to leave Spain before signing for Barca?
We should sell Voronin first though.
Or Bellamy.
Oh wait, hang on...:rolleyes::rolleyes::D:D
Some people seem to think we are only in for young players. But FSG buy players according to the money ball principle. Meaning it is ok to overspend on young players as they have resale value, and if the oppurtinity comes along where you can get a good, but older, player for a relatively low transfer sum, then you should buy him. Doni was willing to lower his wages, maybe a player like Villa is too.
JusticeForKenny
9-11-11, 14:36
I said from the top, not very reliable sources.... A LFC Transfer rumours group posted these on Facebook, i simply reposted them on the forum to get people's opinion... And yet again, you comment has no helpfulness or intelligent input towards this thread.
Have a nice day
Erm.
Okay.
Not reliable sources.
So why the **** did you post this? Just confused, is all.
Ohhhyoubeauty
9-11-11, 15:14
I'll believe it when I see it on the front page of .tv or on the moving yellow strip on Sky Sports News. Until then....no chance!
Our time to buy him was when rafa was pushing to take us on to the next level.
Hes not past it but his best years are behind him already so i cant see us forking out 20 millon + on him..
We cant afford to.
RVPliverpoolNO10
9-11-11, 15:47
No David Villa - we already have no. 7
we need a new no. 10
I that case, it should be RVP.. :D
City can lure player before they have a UCL spot..
It's only a matter of $$$
:rolleyes:
FootballScouser
9-11-11, 16:35
We need a finisher, no matter he is wearing a no.7, no.10 or no.99 shirt. :D
Pepe's best mate and has always said he would like to play in the Prem one day. hes getting on so maybe Barca want to offload and recoup as much as they can. never say never
AnfieldSouth41
9-11-11, 16:43
34.2m for a 30 year old.
No thanks
34.2m for a 30 year old.
No thanks
forget the price, will he improve our forward line up? 100% if we had Villa this season would we of missed so many chances? no. we he recoup his fee in shirt sales? defiantly!!
No, you've got this all wrong, this is actually to do with John Henry looking for a 2nd home (in Liverpool ofc.), he's currently looking at purchasing Dave Benson Phillips' holiday home after he put it up for sale last month.
The article should read "Henry keen on David's villa"
hahaha thats good lol. But on a serious note the combination of suarez and villa would rip up any prem side. It would be a mouthwatering partnership
-InsertNameHere-
9-11-11, 21:51
If football wasn't so business-orientated, it would be a great move. But, as already mentioned, he's old, expensive and no profit in him.
It makes sense though, proven finisher, quality player, experience to steady our attacking ship...!
Mate the link doesn't work
Anfield-assassin
10-11-11, 09:36
villa is the one player i wanted us to sign more than any other player ever.
But the time for us to sign him was after euro 08....torres had a fantastic first season, rafas spanish revolution was in full swing and we had 35mil(which we blew on riera, dossena and keane...couldve easily have paid for villa:FP:)
villa is far from "past it" but doubt he would come here know as the spanish armada is over...rafa and torres are gone.
He would be crazy to leave the best yeam on earth and be even more crazuer to join a team withot cl football
But yeah him and suarez would be unreal
In all seriousness, if you look at the Red Sox in America, FSG have proved they are willing to splash the cash on a older player if they are truly proven in their skills.
And Villa would be a star signing that would raise the profile of the club, no doubt about it.
But I somehow just can't see it happening - I suspect clubs like Chelsea, Man City and all will come in if he truly is avaliable and blow us out the water by offering CL football...,:(
http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881208-david-villa-linked-with-shock-liverpool-move-amid-lionel-messi-row-rumours#ixzz1dEDIpQTN
Would welcome him with open arms. Hopefully his best friend Pepe Reina can have a word with him.
LFCDynamic
10-11-11, 11:00
Mate the link doesn't work
he made an error;
http://footy-bible.co.uk/liverpool-interested-in-david-villa
ELBEASTIO88
10-11-11, 11:07
34.2m for a 30 year old.
No thanks
We're used to paying 35m for players with no sell on value!!
Don't know how much it's possible, but liverpool needs a player like David Villa.
For me It would be just excellent if we can sign David Villa and Xabi Alonso in january.:scarf
We need someone to sharpen our attacks and good finishing moves.
and there has been more newspaper reports sparked around lately as well
i've seen at least 7-8 now including the 3 at top, so i really do think of it as a possibility, he's an excellent and fit striker that we could use
The rumors are all over the place. I would say based on his age there would be a deflated value, maybe 18-20m. He has a good 2-3 years left in him at least but would it be worth it?
I would rather see us break the bank on another young proven striker but if we were going to make a short term investment to get us back to Europe, he is definitely the stop gap solution.
the-fahcts
13-11-11, 13:15
every day that passes more and more reputable sources are reporting, this can't say I'd get my hopes up, but seems to be getting increasingly plausible?
-InsertNameHere-
13-11-11, 13:58
every day that passes more and more reputable sources are reporting, this can't say I'd get my hopes up, but seems to be getting increasingly plausible?
That's what happens with rumours though, right. It's reported among small sources and then some well-known ex-journalist posts it on twitter and its on all the top papers' back pages and it's a done deal by Tuesday... :rolleyes:
JohnLackWilson
13-11-11, 14:58
Have a word Pepe.
Don't think there's any truth in this although I don't see a reason why Villa would be so opposed to moving to us? He's won everything so surely a new exciting challenge would be to help a team to get to the very top
spion-on-you
13-11-11, 19:04
would be awesome if villa joined... 1 of the missing pieces for sure :scarf
The Wise Janitor
15-11-11, 13:01
I think Villa's a quality player and would no doubt improve us but honestly I don't see where he'd fit in. In my opinion he's too similar to Suarez. Definitely wouldn't complain if he did come though! :D
butleranfield
28-11-11, 13:40
Yes please dont care how old he is ya gettin 4 5 years outa him, plus hes a beast better than any striker in prem 4 scoreing i like aguero tho but villa can take free kicks.And he can curl a ball sweetly. GET HIM KEN
maccaynwa2021
28-11-11, 14:11
Who's KEN?
Duh,barbies bit on the side
Is Villa a realistic target? I ask that as a genuine question.
Is Villa a realistic target? I ask that as a genuine question.
Thats the question, we don't know till January if we do actually go for him
if he signs for us, i'm getting the shirt obviously, I love the guy
There are a lot of rumors linking Villa with us.
I think we should move for a loan deal for Villa in January with a clause of making the deal permanent in next summer.
Is Villa a realistic target? I ask that as a genuine question.
Right now absolutely not.
But I'd love to have someone of his quality or RVP's when we get into CL, whoever world class striker we can work our way through.
Im not too happy if we really are after Villa, 3-4 seasons ago YES but not now he is wayyyyy too old and the prices being thrown around(40m?) is ridiculous. He may not settle to the PL and if that happens there is not much selling potential for a 30+ year old striker.
elphenomeno
28-11-11, 16:33
Is Villa a realistic target? I ask that as a genuine question.
He definitely is a realistic target.
For the right price Barcelona would sell him and Villa would want to come.
That makes him a realistic target in my eyes.
Im not too happy if we really are after Villa, 3-4 seasons ago YES but not now he is wayyyyy too old and the prices being thrown around(40m?) is ridiculous. He may not settle to the PL and if that happens there is not much selling potential for a 30+ year old striker.
To say he's way too old now when he's only 28 is absolutely insane.
If we were to buy him in January we'd have him for a season and a half before he turns 30.
In that time if he's an absolute flop we can sell him on, maybe not the first transfer season but the next definitely.
However, we are talking about David Villa here.
He is top quality and would make the finishing off of teams 10x easier.
That's like saying Torres, Tevez and Van Persie are too old now, when they're 28 also.
He definitely is a realistic target.
For the right price Barcelona would sell him and Villa would want to come.
That makes him a realistic target in my eyes.
What makes you say this? How much is the right price?
AnfieldSouth41
28-11-11, 16:36
He definitely is a realistic target.
For the right price Barcelona would sell him and Villa would want to come.
That makes him a realistic target in my eyes.
To say he's way too old now when he's only 28 is absolutely insane.
If we were to buy him in January we'd have him for a season and a half before he turns 30.
In that time if he's an absolute flop we can sell him on, maybe not the first transfer season but the next definitely.
However, we are talking about David Villa here.
He is top quality and would make the finishing off of teams 10x easier.
That's like saying Torres, Tevez and Van Persie are too old now, when they're 28 also.
He turns 30 on Saturday mate. Id only have him on the cheap.
elphenomeno
28-11-11, 16:43
What makes you say this? How much is the right price?
Lowest I've heard rumoured is £20 million and highest is £40 million.
I imagine somewhere between there would be the actual amount if we were to go for it.
He turns 30 on Saturday mate. Id only have him on the cheap.
Fair play, I thought he was younger... obviously.
He definitely is a realistic target.
For the right price Barcelona would sell him and Villa would want to come.
That makes him a realistic target in my eyes.
To say he's way too old now when he's only 28 is absolutely insane.
If we were to buy him in January we'd have him for a season and a half before he turns 30.
In that time if he's an absolute flop we can sell him on, maybe not the first transfer season but the next definitely.
However, we are talking about David Villa here.
He is top quality and would make the finishing off of teams 10x easier.
That's like saying Torres, Tevez and Van Persie are too old now, when they're 28 also.
David Villa is 29. He turns 30 on December 3rd. So he will already be 30 in January. So there will be absolutely no sell value if he were to flop. I would only take him on the cheap and by cheap i mean 15m or less.
elphenomeno
28-11-11, 16:59
David Villa is 29. He turns 30 on December 3rd. So he will already be 30 in January. So there will be absolutely no sell value if he were to flop. I would only take him on the cheap and by cheap i mean 15m or less.
Yeah I said in the post above I was wrong, sorry mate.
I still think that he would be a good buy because the Italians like to buy the old, talented strikers.
We could buy him for about £20 million and if he's quality or a flop could probably break about even.
However knowing his actual age now I agree we should look for a younger player with a better sell on value.
I think Guisseppe Rossi for a cheap but risky striker,
or Van Persie for a rich but assured striker.
Either way, both these players are quality.
I like Villa, but I think he is past his prime, if we could get him for a decent price, It'll be good, but other than that I think we should go for a classier striker..
I would love him at Liverpool to be honest, been wanting the guy for ages, and if this happened i'm getting another shirt with Villa on
For under 18million would be okay, but shouldn't be intrested in anything above that we shouldn't bother.
No no no
1st too old, only another 3 to 4 years with no resale value.
2nd far too expensive at 30-40 mil.
3rd and most important while he is still a good player he is past his best. On the decline
Like one of the replies, for 18 mil I would go for him.
Any higher, I'd say Seydou Doumbia from CSKA. Already linked to Arsenal.
He's a beast for his age of 23! I reckon, he won't cost more than 20 mil.
Also touted as the next Drogba!
TheCoutinhoShow
1-12-11, 10:17
I would honestly love him to come here he's an amazing finisher something we could do with right now, also him and Suarez would be an amazing attacking partnership. I wouldn't say no to someone such as Cavani either though :D
The kind of finisher we need. I wouldnt mind splashing out 20m on him. Still has lot left to offer.
xpackken1987
1-12-11, 13:08
would be a great signing at 20/25m ! never mind sell on values if we get 3/4 seasons out of him then money well spent IMO look @ likes of raul who's age didn't seem a problem , he wouldn't of been a bad signing at 30 !!! plus he'd prob still have a better sell on value than a certain someone we spent big on (joke)
smithysnetwork
2-12-11, 12:18
If we could get villa for under 20 million that is a great signing. him and suarez would link perfectly and be goal scoring legends!:scarf
Like one of the replies, for 18 mil I would go for him.
Any higher, I'd say Seydou Doumbia from CSKA. Already linked to Arsenal.
He's a beast for his age of 23! I reckon, he won't cost more than 20 mil.
Also touted as the next Drogba!
Agreed - anything over ~18m for Villa at his age (30) just doesn't make sense, much less 40m. I'd rather spend less than 20m & go for someone at least a few years younger, like Lisandro Lopez.
For 40m, you might be able to get Cavani or Hulk (if we pay it all up front) or Roberto Soldado + a quality DM (or a decent winger).
I agree that Doumbia would be a very good addition - lightning pace, good movement and a good finisher. Only 23. I've seen him play a few times & he looks good. He definitely doesn't receive the recognition b/c he plays in Russia, but it's only a matter of time before a big club snaps him up (most likely this summer). But at about 1.78m tall, he's more of an Etoo than a Drogba.
Villa: "I'm happy with life at Barca"
Daily fail are saying Villa has said no to Liverpool. Funnily enough I've not seen anything else about this anywhere else. Possibly just b.s journolism by the fail. Would love Villa here though as he's one of my fave players
Luketheduke
14-12-11, 10:06
So far this season we've struggled on scoring the chances we've had this season. I think we all agree on needing a clinical finisher that finish all the chances we create! While Suarez is a finisher, he is still more of a creator and he is having to do all the work up front.
With reports of Villa being listed....I know he is getting on a bit, but he has everything we need. He has positioning sense, a little pit of pace, first touch, and most importantly he can finish! £20 million bid anyone? Maybe even less? Pepe can convince him! :scarf
LuisGarciasLittleMan
14-12-11, 10:16
So far this season we've struggled on scoring the chances we've had this season. I think we all agree on needing a clinical finisher that finish all the chances we create! While Suarez is a finisher, he is still more of a creator and he is having to do all the work up front.
With reports of Villa being listed....I know he is getting on a bit, but he has everything we need. He has positioning sense, a little pit of pace, first touch, and most importantly he can finish! £20 million bid anyone? Maybe even less? Pepe can convince him! :scarf
Link for the story http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/126189.html
insideanfield
14-12-11, 10:31
Wow - if that is true as well as Fernando Torres being put up for sale - that means two of the best strikers in the world being available for purchase?
Does that mean Torres is coming to us for £20m with Chelski replacing him with Villa for around £40m?
Out of the two - who would you prefer?
Fernando Torres - £20m
David Villa - £40m
LuisGarciasLittleMan
14-12-11, 10:36
Wow - if that is true as well as Fernando Torres coming up for sale - that puts two of the world's best strikers available for purchase.
Does that mean Torres coming to us for £20m with Chelski replacing him with Villa for around £40m?
Out of the two - who would you prefer?
Fernando Torres - £20m
David Villa - £40m
They paid 40 million Euros for him and there is no way he will go for that now.
insideanfield
14-12-11, 10:37
They paid 40 million Euros for him and there is no way he will go for that now.
Perhaps £30m then?
If so, Villa or Torres?
ELBEASTIO88
14-12-11, 10:37
They wont be getting 40m or nothing like it for Villa. more like 25m if even that. he aint no spring chicken but he is quality which is why they'll get 25m and be happy with it.
Wonder who's gona make a move for him?
Why not if we've both.. :scarf
With 4-3-3 formation, our top three up front villa-torres-suarez.. Very deadly i think... But, to have torres back..?? Up to King Kenny to make the decision..
ELBEASTIO88
14-12-11, 10:41
Torres wont be coming back, he made his bed and kenny will let him lay on it. we deserve better than him anyway
Why the hell should we buy Torres ? I need one good reason. I'm not being sarcastic, I honestly can't see a good enough reason to buy him. Living in the past is not a good thing.
insideanfield
14-12-11, 10:51
------------------Reina-----------------
Johnson-----Skrtel----Agger-----Enrique
-----Gerrard------Lucas------Adam-----
-----Suarez------Torres------Villa------
Now that would be stupidly unbelivable. Imagine that as a first choice 11.
It looks fairly solid defensively as not a lot would get through Gerrard/Lucas/Adam plus the strikeforce is absolutely deadly.
How much would it cost to do it - £45m perhaps?
And for the second string...
------------------Doni-------------------
Kelly----Carragher-----Coates---Robinson
----Henderson---Spearing----Shelvey----
------Kuyt------Carroll-----Bellamy------
And don't forget we also have Downing and Maxi to go in somewhere. Sweet Jesus.
Villa would be amazing. But are we sure that FSG is ready to spend £40m for a 30 years old player rather than invest a lot less for a younger striker as could be Edu Vargas? :PN:
LuisGarciasLittleMan
14-12-11, 11:03
Perhaps £30m then?
If so, Villa or Torres?
Will be more the 25 mark I think
Villa would be amazing. But are we sure that FSG is ready to spend £40m for a 30 years old player rather than invest a lot less for a younger striker as could be Edu Vargas? :PN:
See above
Villa for me hands down
SirStiffler
14-12-11, 11:09
Perhaps £30m then?
If so, Villa or Torres?
good god.
FootballScouser
14-12-11, 11:10
David Villa is a fox in the box, an out and out poacher, a counter attack expert and will be a good partner for Suarez. I prefer him to Torres.:D
------------------Reina-----------------
Johnson-----Skrtel----Agger-----Enrique
-----Henderson---Adam-----Downing-----
-----Suarez------Torres------Villa------
Subs : Doni, Coates, Carragher, Gerrard, Maxi, Bellamy, Carroll
got good experienced players on the bench who can make an impact, Gerrard and Bellamy especially, i'd rather we keep Gerrard on the bench and use him as an impact sub, like Man U do with Giggs, and we know how inspirational he is when he comes on the pitch, he gives a huge morale boost
That if we get Torres and Villa in Jan (thinking with the lucas and gerrard injury)
that looks nasty to me
people can slate torres for him making his bed, but you know how ****** dam well, what he can actually do, he was coming back to his form with kenny before he decided to move, yes his fault, but he can be forgiven surely? its not like he's killed anyone >>
yes he's an idiot for the move and what he did, but i can forgive him if he comes back and knocks us goals to get into top 4
LegendKopite
14-12-11, 11:42
I doubt the David Villa story. Its all fabricated although rumours of him being unsettled at Camp Nou is credible. But can we really afford him at the 40 Million? His age may be a stumbling block also. The Torres rumours are just a Romance issue. Many Reds would want him back but can we take such a big gumble on a misfiring Torres when we have both Suarez & Carroll Misfiring. Its a huge gamble when you look at it objectively. What LFC needs is a young gun with fire in his belly ready to make a huge statement to world of football. Given the prospects out there, I would prefer if we go for people like Leandro Damiao, Soldado, Gaston Ramirez, Cavani to name but a few. Villa & Torres is a no for me although I wouldn't mind seeing them wearing the Red shirt.
insideanfield
14-12-11, 11:45
I doubt the David Villa story. Its all fabricated although rumours of him being unsettled at Camp Nou is credible. But can we really afford him at the 40 Million? His age may be a stumbling block also. The Torres rumours are just a Romance issue. Many Reds would want him back but can we take such a big gumble on a misfiring Torres when we have both Suarez & Carroll Misfiring. Its a huge gamble when you look at it objectively. What LFC needs is a young gun with fire in his belly ready to make a huge statement to world of football. Given the prospects out there, I would prefer if we go for people like Leandro Damiao, Soldado, Gaston Ramirez, Cavani to name but a few. Villa & Torres is a no for me although I wouldn't mind seeing them wearing the Red shirt.
Is Gaston Ramirez just another Luis Suarez though. Creative but not a goalscorer...
Bologna - Played (35) Goals (7)
LegendKopite
14-12-11, 12:01
Is Gaston Ramirez just another Luis Suarez though. Creative but not a goalscorer...
Bologna - Played (35) Goals (7)
Gaston Ramirez is an attacking left sided Midfielder. Can also operate as a forward. He is only 20 years and his potential is great. More Uruguayans at Anfield to make Suarez happy is not a bad thing when you look at it. He could be deployed to the left and have Downing play on his preffered right side as he did at Villa. That would still leave us needing a top top finisher up front to partner Suarez. I.M.O Villa is the best shot but we can only go after him in the summer. Still the likelihood of us chasing him at his age is minimal.
It's not true apparently:
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/126220.html
LuisGarciasLittleMan
14-12-11, 12:21
David Villa is a fox in the box, an out and out poacher, a counter attack expert and will be a good partner for Suarez. I prefer him to Torres.:D
My perception of the situation as well would love him here
It's not true apparently:
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/126220.html
Expect him to go in Jan
Marca are normally pretty spot on but saying that they are very pro Real Madrid and could be looking to upset the apple cart
insideanfield
14-12-11, 12:29
Correct - Marca are just about the most reliable source when it comes to players moving.
I see him either moving in January or the summer.:scarf
RVPliverpoolNO10
14-12-11, 12:31
Villa for 20m.
No space for Torres anymore
Hopefully ladyboy will tell him how bad things are at Chelsea leaving Villa with a choice of us or City. And he knows how many strikers they have already.
If David Villa comes then I think we will nail a top 4 finish. Suarez and Villa up front. Very tasty indeed.
LegendKopite
14-12-11, 13:21
This Villa story wont go away. There is more talk on today on most of the sites. What a coup it woould be if we could grab him in January. Top 4 assured!!!!!
Why the hell should we buy Torres ? I need one good reason. I'm not being sarcastic, I honestly can't see a good enough reason to buy him. Living in the past is not a good thing.
Torres will score for us he is unhappy at money bags bridge now you may say tuff s--t but he must know he made a mistake going to chelsea so i think given the chance he love to come back to liverpool.Plus why sign Villa from barca (30) when you can have Torres (27) thats the way FSG will see it.
Red-Man-Walking
14-12-11, 13:25
Pep Guardiola - "Villa reports are lies" (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11833/7376790/Pep-Villa-reports-are-lies)
Speaking in Japan ahead of Barca's Club World Cup campaign, he said: "Marca lie.
"I have not spoken to David after the last match in Madrid, but all of the players are in my plans.
"I am the one who comes up with 25 different line-ups during the season because I feel that is the best thing to do.
"Most of the players that are here now will continue for the rest of this season and the next.
"I wish I could play with 15 players on a team because then everyone could play."
/close thread.
LegendKopite
14-12-11, 13:29
Torres will score for us he is unhappy at money bags bridge now you may say tuff s--t but he must know he made a mistake going to chelsea so i think given the chance he love to come back to liverpool.Plus why sign Villa from barca (30) when you can have Torres (27) thats the way FSG will see it.
At 30 Villa is still a far much better striker to Torres. He single handedly helped Spain reach the WC finals and did the same at Euro 2008. Villa is a natural, he works hard and he's a fighter. He is always on top form. Torres has a lot of issues going on about him that has affected his form. We dont need him now.
SpeedyJoeRokocoko
14-12-11, 13:36
Beside for the fact that Barca are not going to sell Villa in Jan , because primarily he is their only 1 player they have that can cover all 3 front positions.
He has not been in good form this calender year and his got the yips in front of goal.Pedro & Sanchez are keeping him out on merit right now.
If we are going to spend big on a forward i would much rather see Leando Damaio or Jovetic come in Jan.
And Maybe Gaston Ramirez or Junior Hoilett.
Villa's days are behind him sadly , wasted most of his best years @ Valencia.
MidTableTeam
14-12-11, 16:15
Wow - if that is true as well as Fernando Torres being put up for sale - that means two of the best strikers in the world being available for purchase?
Does that mean Torres is coming to us for £20m with Chelski replacing him with Villa for around £40m?
Out of the two - who would you prefer?
Fernando Torres - £20m
David Villa - £40m
fernando torres for 20p or david villa for 200m?
probably still go for villa
I'd buy Villa for no more than 25m
I wouldn't buy Torres. He's not that good anymore. Had a pitiful last season with us and has continued that form at his new club. A deal at 20m, but he is a traitor and I doubt Dalglish would take him back.
If Villa is 30m, I'd rather spend that on Cavani, Soldado, Damiao, Lewandowski, Doumbia
Hoilett over the break as well. He is so raw. Dalglish could turn him into something amazing
Why the hell should we buy Torres ? I need one good reason. I'm not being sarcastic, I honestly can't see a good enough reason to buy him. Living in the past is not a good thing.
The Torres #9 jersey hanging up in the back of my closet would be somewhat valid again. I say somewhat as presumably he'd have a different number.
But he won't sign him; this club's too proud to take someone back who inferred that we were a smaller club than Chelsea.
Barcelona said he's not for sale, but every club says their top players are not for sale till they actually leave, can't see a full sale in january but a possible loan deal seems more likely if it's ever to happpen
InLuisWeTrust
15-12-11, 12:05
He's just broke his leg, so it certainly isn't going to happen
As he's just broke his leg someone will offer up another unrealisitic signing we should make, how about Higuain or Benzema or Pato or Sanchez, but i suppose with Lille being knocked out of champions league it will be Hazard
FamousInternationale
15-12-11, 12:23
As he's just broke his leg someone will offer up another unrealisitic signing we should make, how about Higuain or Benzema or Pato or Sanchez, but i suppose with Lille being knocked out of champions league it will be Hazard
Sad thing is, those are exactly the sorts of players this club should be able to sign.
RVPliverpoolNO10
15-12-11, 12:29
I take my word of agreeing to buy Villa because he's injured now.
We don't need another Carroll for rest of this season.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16199037.stm
So he's not coming here :/
Doubt he'd have come to us anyway to be honest - could have seen him going to the Chavs, but not anymore! Think this will definately mean Torres will stay there too
Just seem the video...**** me that looks painful, completely out of nothing aswell :ohmy:
What a pity! If he had come to us, he could form a brilliant partnership with Luis! Anyway, good luck to him for a quick recovery! :sad:
wont be surprised if kenny indeed goes for darren fletcher of wolves now that villa is gone...imo fletcher would be another gamble like carroll....
imo we should go for the porto striker lisandro lopez ...or demba ba....
mikebos343
15-12-11, 14:04
Close the thread. He is out for a long period after breaking his leg.
i really don't know any decent strikers we could sign in january now
Sad thing is, those are exactly the sorts of players this club should be able to sign.
You need to fix the house before building another room. We'll make those signings when our team is back in the CL. We're building back up to that level slowly, and buying good players with potential infront of them. I have faith in Kenny that we'll be a better team every following season to the last.
ChrisIS200
15-12-11, 16:52
wont be surprised if kenny indeed goes for darren fletcher of wolves now that villa is gone...imo fletcher would be another gamble like carroll....
imo we should go for the porto striker lisandro lopez ...or demba ba....
Have you ever watched football?
Darren Fletcher plays for Man U and Lisandro Lopez plays for Lyon.
:wacko:
Have you ever watched football?
Darren Fletcher plays for Man U and Lisandro Lopez plays for Lyon.
:wacko:
i mean the fletcher of wolves and lopez of lyon....
FamousInternationale
15-12-11, 17:25
You need to fix the house before building another room. We'll make those signings when our team is back in the CL. We're building back up to that level slowly, and buying good players with potential infront of them. I have faith in Kenny that we'll be a better team every following season to the last.
This is the plan I guess. It's always looked a medium term one to me, given our transfer strategy - to some extent 'starting again' according to Kenny's new ideas rather than building on what we had.
It's Kenny doing it, and he's earnt the right.
i really don't know any decent strikers we could sign in january now
Soldado I think he's a good Finisher
patdogg260
16-12-11, 11:46
Soldado I think he's a good FinisherIs he available though?
Soldado I think he's a good Finisher
Good point, he's a top player- but he'd probably cost £20 million + so dno whether he is accessible in January
In terms of his availability- Valencia are out of the Champions League now so he's available at the right price
elphenomeno
16-12-11, 15:40
Good point, he's a top player- but he'd probably cost £20 million + so dno whether he is accessible in January
In terms of his availability- Valencia are out of the Champions League now so he's available at the right price
He'd cost a lot but it would be worth it for the strike force of Soldado, Suarez and Carroll.
David Nugent or Frazier Campbell anyone ?
David Nugent or Frazier Campbell anyone ?
:dry::ph34r::D
Whompy Whomperson
17-12-11, 09:19
we should sign Defoe and tom huddlestone from spurs :blink:
If Barca go after Neymar or one of the other 100 odd forwards they have been rumoured with recently, do u think they would be willing to sell Villa. He is 30 years old so he isn't going to be in their long term plans, i just wonder if we put a bid in does anyone think we would get him. I think another thing in our favour is Reina. They seem to be best mates if u look through Pepe's fb page photos!
He would certainly be perfect in our team. I know he isn't young so he doesn't fit the youth policy, but how i see it, we could get 4 years out of Villa if we are lucky, and he would get us goals. In that time alot of pressure will be taken off Carroll, and hopefully that will actually help him to develop quicker! And think about a forward line of villa and suarez! :eek:
Just wondering what peoples opinions were??
super-suarez-7
4-5-12, 17:52
Depends a lot on price I suppose, but I for one would love him here. Would be one of our world class players along with suarez gerrard and reina IMO
offer them a loan. Everyone does it to us! :D
Depends a lot on price I suppose, but I for one would love him here. Would be one of our world class players along with suarez gerrard and reina IMO
For a 30 year old player, who potentially will be a fringe player in their star studded team i can't expect to be paying over the odds. They paid £35mill for him back in 2010, however his price will have dropped significantly since then.
They paid £35mill for him
The irony! :P
Of course, this is a no-brainer - we'd obviously be stupid to not go for it with the opportunity - but it'd be a big ask to lure him here in our current state.
Would definately help Carroll with some pressure removed from him and another world class striker to learn from and the competition will make them all up their games.
Realistically - without Champions League, it'll be difficult, and there's also the transfer fee and wages that'll be reasonably significant.
A player entering the final few years of his career - the only was we could get him is if he had confidence we could get top 4 next season, he can't afford to wait 2/3 years to get back into it with us and would be a first teamer for the majority of other CL clubs.
ProviderfortheLOLZ
4-5-12, 19:01
Doesn't fit kennys transfer policy he's far to good a player kenny likes to go for the how shall I put it The shight players
if 15m or so, yes!!
they got Masch on the cheap from us...
and they already have Sanchez covering up.. and pedro...
if we can get villa+afellay+ Keita for 30m all together?? shrewd ;)
The irony! :P
Of course, this is a no-brainer - we'd obviously be stupid to not go for it with the opportunity - but it'd be a big ask to lure him here in our current state.
Would definately help Carroll with some pressure removed from him and another world class striker to learn from and the competition will make them all up their games.
Realistically - without Champions League, it'll be difficult, and there's also the transfer fee and wages that'll be reasonably significant.
A player entering the final few years of his career - the only was we could get him is if he had confidence we could get top 4 next season, he can't afford to wait 2/3 years to get back into it with us and would be a first teamer for the majority of other CL clubs.
Spot on. The truth is we no longer have the lure to pick and choose the ideal player (top quality and relatively young) as an addition to our squard. While I am part of the old school who had experienced the glory days of our past, the truth is this generation of players (teens to 20's) do not view our club with the same perspective as us supporter. Our history does not have as much lure as some of us would like to think. Compound that with the fact that we are now a mid table team in reality (3 seasons running now) without CL football to offer means that most of the so called top notch player won't want to come. So if hypotheical scenario that Villa would remotely consider coming, we should take what we can grab. At least get the quality for next season that would enable us to get back into the top 4. Then we can start talking about bringing in the right players. Until then, we need to grab whatever quality player we can get, old or young....
It looks Villa will be out of favoir next season in Barca, and due to his age, he might be a cheap option being a world class player.
SirStiffler
13-6-12, 19:51
here we go
No thanks who knows what he'll be like after breaking his leg!
A bit risky ... I can't see him being intrested anyway!
here we go
I do not understand your irony, mate, Villa is a clinical finisher - exactly what we need.
Stallion1990
13-6-12, 19:58
It looks Villa will be out of favoir next season in Barca, and due to his age, he might be a cheap option being a world class player.
It's an almighty risk to sign a player who is yet to recover from a leg break. The older the player then the worse the injury. He may indeed drop down in the pecking order as of next season, however he will by no means be cheap and he will command wages in excess of 80k. Due to his current age and fitness situation, i am afraid this is a risk that is not worth taking. YNWA
SirStiffler
13-6-12, 19:58
every summer for the past 6/7 years it's touted, never going to happen especially not now.
AlessoAfrojackAvicii
14-6-12, 09:19
Since when didn't we need a striker like Villa? He's staying at Barca anyway.