Tim Sherwood has been busy this week securing some key signings. It’s rumoured that Nantes midfielder Veretout will join the other two Jordan’s at Aston Villa this season with an alleged £10 million bid accepted for the midfielder set to replace Delph this season. Additionally it’s strongly believed that Adebayor will be arriving at Aston Villa this season for a full season loan deal with a view of a permanent transfer.
Let’s start with Jordan Veretout, at the age of 22 he is a very young, yet very highly rated central midfield. He topped the Ligue 1 charts for more chances created. It looks as though Veretout is set to be the replacement for Fabian Delph who has recently moved onto Manchester City.
This move has been confirmed by Nantes President Waldemar Kita who told L’Equipe:
‘We are basically agreed on everything,’
‘I am obliged to give in, he is 22, he has a big future and he will play for a great English club.’
Veretout has been linked with the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham but it looks as though Aston Villa have made the first move to bring in the young French midfielder.
Additionally, rumours are strongly linking Adebayor to Aston Villa. This rumours don’t stem from tabloids themselves, ITK rumours and people who know friends that work for Aston Villa have also confirmed that Adebayor is set to sign a 1 year loan deal with Aston Villa. It seems as though Adebayor will be Villa’s replacement for Benteke with Sherwood convinced that he can get the best out of Adeabyor again after he scored 14 goals during the 2013-14 season with Tottenham.
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149 responses to “Aston Villa Set to Sign Jordan Veretout and Adebayor on Loan”
if we get veretout and Adebayor then what we all thinking…more goals from midfield so a good goal scoring attacking mid for me and a centre half – £10m on each would do nicely.
Plus still a shite defence no point scoring 2 and conceding 3
Would love vertout my mate who supports st ettienne recons he is a great player who always stands out . get rid of insomnia hes never had a good game since he signed.
Heard from a reasonably reliable source (not claiming to be ITK) that has good working relationship with Villa that we will be signing Cambiasso. Don’t shoot the messenger but the source is normally very honest.
Crikey H60 I hope this materialises, with Veretout, Adebayor and Cambiasso and the other signings I am getting very excited..
I would be a bit disappointed if we signed Cambiasso and not Veretout, but he is clearly experienced and if he can fill the gap Given left in the dressing room then I welcome the move. I just don’t know how much game time he would actually get, although on the plus side surely N’Zogbia would be off if he signs.
Bit off topic sorry, but what’s everyone’s thoughts on how pre season is carried out these days? Seems as though the majority of Premier league teams are going to far stretched parts of the world to play marquee matches. Obviously more for the overseas fans and chasing the dollar, but to what effect long term. I’m quite glad Villa only went to Portugal and are playing lower league/local opposition. Flying here there and everywhere doesn’t seem like good preparation to me. It’s no surprise that some of the sky 4/top 6 get caught cold at the start of the season and you encounter some surprise results.
Given the FFP there is nothing wrong with clubs going abroad to stir up new revenue, exposure, and sponsorship, although you are correct it does negate the whole point of a preseason. I can’t imagine flying 12 hours here or there every few days helps prepare a squad for the upcoming season.
It’s nothing more than marketing mate…and a bonding aession I guess for the players…
Anyone watching the Inspector Lynley Mystery re-runs on the Drama channel? Bloke looks just like Tim Sherwood!
Inspector Tim Lynley? Lord Horatio Sherwood?
Max Jacobs has said Veretout and Adebayor are expected to sign for villa before the end of the week.
Also stated there isn’t any truth in the berbatov rumour
On balance, I would rather we signed Gestede than Berbatov, although the latter might sell more tickets which would make OohAh happy (maybe) 🙂
I think we will blow vertoute deal sounds like we are haggling over pennies ala deadly Doug
BLACKBURN Rovers have confirmed to the Lancashire Telegraph that striker Rudy Gestede is in talks with Premier League outfit Aston Villa.
A fee has been agreed between the two clubs
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/13508835.Blackburn_Rovers_striker_Rudy_Gestede_in_talks_with_Aston_Villa/?ref=mac
Which suggest the Berbatov rumour is just that – probably started by his agent. Gestede scored 22 goals last season – more than Rhodes who gets all the media attention.
Gestede looks a good striker. good in the air and on the ground i would rather we sign him than berbatov . come on villa get the finger out and get the vertoute deal done.
wonder why Adebayor is taking so long its meant to be a simple deal ,spurs want him gone we need an experienced striker . ahhh its the daniel levy factor always makes a deal a long drawn out process with his well known hardball mentality.
if i was sherwood i would just get on with other signing and let levy sweat a bit longer.
Yes, Gestede Would be a good signing IMO. Probably find that Robinson will go on loan to Blackburn as part of the deal
some reports this morning we have agreed the transfer fee and he is now discussing contract terms. maybe Adebayor has just been a smoke screen. please be so , please , please , pretty please 🙂
Veretout looks a class act, powerful with some nice touches. Thank f##k the berbatov link looks bull, gestede will do a good job and with agbonlahor, ayew, addy, Robinson, kozak it will mean good competition with variety of set ups possible. Think sherwood is doing a good job, squad needed changing and doing it so quick is a good job well done!! Addy on year loan is no brainer, he will be keen to make a point like when he first joined spuds
Gestede due to have medical at Villa ,from sky sports.
Listened to a lot of footy debates on Radio 5 last season, the name Rudy Gestede came up loads of times, every ‘expert’ seemed to think he was the real deal and it wouldn’t be long before he was in the Prem. Saw him quite a few times on the ‘Championship’ show on the Beeb and I think he’ll be a great addition for us.
F*** me but this is getting exciting!!!!
Also being linked with Young on the BBC. Can’t believe that Man Ure would let him go, thought he had a really good season for them.
Even more exciting. God that Sherwood doesn’t hang about, does he?
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He still can’t cross a ball to save his life. He either underhits or over hits cross.
Plus he has serious problems staying upright.