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Alex McLeish hopes to complete the signing of Robbie Keane on a two-month loan from LA Galaxy over the next few days and has reiterated his message that Aston Villa have no intention of selling Darren Bent during this transfer window.
Keane's talks with Villa are at an advanced stage and the Midlands club are confident that a deal is close, enabling the Republic of Ireland international to make his debut against Everton a week on Saturday, when he is likely to come up against his Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan, who is on loan at Goodison Park.
Villa will cover Keane's £42,000-a-week wages during his time at the club and there is also expected to be a loan fee in the region of £500,000.
Although Villa are trying to reduce their wage bill and are not expected to do much business during the window, Randy Lerner, the club's owner, gave McLeish the green light to pursue Keane.
"It's not far away," the Villa manager said, when asked about Keane. "We're trying to get things cleared [for him to play next week]. The club have sanctioned it. They didn't think it was too big a risk.
"Robbie's got good experience. He's good in the dressing room and he's highly motivated because he's got a certain competition [the European Championship] to play in at the end of the season with his country, so he wants to maintain his level."
McLeish believes that the 31-year-old's arrival will benefit others at the club, including Bent, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool. Villa, however, insist that they have not been contacted by Liverpool and are also adamant that the England international is not for sale.
Asked whether he had spoken to Bent about the transfer speculation, McLeish replied: "We kid him on. There's the banter: 'When you off?' – that kind of stuff. He says: 'You probably know more than me,' but I don't. He's another one that I don't think will be going anywhere"
We've heard stories saying this one and that one is going to try and buy him but we say he is not for sale and, secondly, nobody has contacted us."
It promises to be a long month for Villa if the rumours about Bent refuse to go away but McLeish believes the striker will not allow his head to be turned. "I hope it's not been unsettling for him. We really need him to play at his best," he said. "He got a goal last week at Chelsea which will have been great for his confidence. We need Benty at his top form. I'm sure he's got the professionalism and the mentality to handle any of this."
James Collins is another player that has been linked with a move away from Villa, with the central defender reportedly attracting interest from Queens Park Rangers. McLeish said that he would have expected to have heard from Neil Warnock, the QPR manager, if that were the case. The Villa manager did, though, leave the door a little ajar. "Eighteen months to go [on his contract], I am sure that if we can't agree a new contract with James, the club would still be able to recoup what they paid for him or more," he said. "He's a very experienced player."[/quote]
Keane's talks with Villa are at an advanced stage and the Midlands club are confident that a deal is close, enabling the Republic of Ireland international to make his debut against Everton a week on Saturday, when he is likely to come up against his Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan, who is on loan at Goodison Park.
Villa will cover Keane's £42,000-a-week wages during his time at the club and there is also expected to be a loan fee in the region of £500,000.
Although Villa are trying to reduce their wage bill and are not expected to do much business during the window, Randy Lerner, the club's owner, gave McLeish the green light to pursue Keane.
"It's not far away," the Villa manager said, when asked about Keane. "We're trying to get things cleared [for him to play next week]. The club have sanctioned it. They didn't think it was too big a risk.
"Robbie's got good experience. He's good in the dressing room and he's highly motivated because he's got a certain competition [the European Championship] to play in at the end of the season with his country, so he wants to maintain his level."
McLeish believes that the 31-year-old's arrival will benefit others at the club, including Bent, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool. Villa, however, insist that they have not been contacted by Liverpool and are also adamant that the England international is not for sale.
Asked whether he had spoken to Bent about the transfer speculation, McLeish replied: "We kid him on. There's the banter: 'When you off?' – that kind of stuff. He says: 'You probably know more than me,' but I don't. He's another one that I don't think will be going anywhere"
We've heard stories saying this one and that one is going to try and buy him but we say he is not for sale and, secondly, nobody has contacted us."
It promises to be a long month for Villa if the rumours about Bent refuse to go away but McLeish believes the striker will not allow his head to be turned. "I hope it's not been unsettling for him. We really need him to play at his best," he said. "He got a goal last week at Chelsea which will have been great for his confidence. We need Benty at his top form. I'm sure he's got the professionalism and the mentality to handle any of this."
James Collins is another player that has been linked with a move away from Villa, with the central defender reportedly attracting interest from Queens Park Rangers. McLeish said that he would have expected to have heard from Neil Warnock, the QPR manager, if that were the case. The Villa manager did, though, leave the door a little ajar. "Eighteen months to go [on his contract], I am sure that if we can't agree a new contract with James, the club would still be able to recoup what they paid for him or more," he said. "He's a very experienced player."[/quote]
Freddie Boswell(scout) seem to think we're looking at 8 players. 4 have been named and 4 are unknown.
Bent, Necid, Luuk de Jong and Huntelaar. Says the bid for Bent was 13 mill + add ons which was rejected.
Hope Soldado is one of the players we are looking at.
Bent, Necid, Luuk de Jong and Huntelaar. Says the bid for Bent was 13 mill + add ons which was rejected.
Hope Soldado is one of the players we are looking at.
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=48146.msg1458767#msg1458767 date=1325925559]
Freddie Boswell(scout) seem to think we're looking at 8 players. 4 have been named and 4 are unknown.
Bent, Necid, Luuk de Jong and Huntelaar. Says the bid for Bent was 13 mill + add ons which was rejected.
Hope Soldado is one of the players we are looking at.
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ive heard of necid but i dont know why
Freddie Boswell(scout) seem to think we're looking at 8 players. 4 have been named and 4 are unknown.
Bent, Necid, Luuk de Jong and Huntelaar. Says the bid for Bent was 13 mill + add ons which was rejected.
Hope Soldado is one of the players we are looking at.
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ive heard of necid but i dont know why
Och hoots mon I layft ma tweedy jacket in the restron
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=48146.msg1459234#msg1459234 date=1325974062]
Rumours about an enquiry about Defoe
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Didn't we enquire about Defoe last year and we withdrew our interest because he wasn't prepared to travel "oop north" for talks? I probably read it on twitter.
Rumours about an enquiry about Defoe
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Didn't we enquire about Defoe last year and we withdrew our interest because he wasn't prepared to travel "oop north" for talks? I probably read it on twitter.
keny siad we're not after bent.
said it to mcleish.
said it to mcleish.
he's a fucking thick twat.
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459288#msg1459288 date=1325978863]
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=48146.msg1459289#msg1459289 date=1325978920]
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459288#msg1459288 date=1325978863]
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
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Thank you.
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459288#msg1459288 date=1325978863]
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
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Thank you.
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=48146.msg1459289#msg1459289 date=1325978920]
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459288#msg1459288 date=1325978863]
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
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of course. i wouldn't want him anyway, though.
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459288#msg1459288 date=1325978863]
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
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of course. i wouldn't want him anyway, though.
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459294#msg1459294 date=1325979046]
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=48146.msg1459289#msg1459289 date=1325978920]
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459288#msg1459288 date=1325978863]
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
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of course. i wouldn't want him anyway, though.
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Why? Because he doesn't score goals?
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=48146.msg1459289#msg1459289 date=1325978920]
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=48146.msg1459288#msg1459288 date=1325978863]
he's a fucking thick twat.
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Errrr....he's a footballer. We don't want him to cure fucking cancer.
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of course. i wouldn't want him anyway, though.
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Why? Because he doesn't score goals?
I think defoe and bent are a pair of goal hangers with next to no ability outside the box.
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=48146.msg1458779#msg1458779 date=1325927606]
After reading about Martinez, seeing Youtube videos and learning that Porto are about to agree a deal at 8,5mill I can honestly say that this is the lad to get.
When Portos scouts say you're good, then you probably are..
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Scored again today.
After reading about Martinez, seeing Youtube videos and learning that Porto are about to agree a deal at 8,5mill I can honestly say that this is the lad to get.
When Portos scouts say you're good, then you probably are..
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Scored again today.
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