As the Benteke sage continues into it’s second week, there is another European side that has had to deal with a very similar problem like Aston Villa. Dortmund have had issues with Robert Lewandowski throughout June and earlier. Lewandowski continuously tried to leave Dortmund and complete his dream move to Bayern Munich, he talked to the press, the board, transfer requests, he did just about everything he could to get himself away from Dortmund. Did Dortmund conform to his actions? No, they were firm and clear, they told Lewandowski that he will stay and honour his contract at the club. Then next season he could leave for free. It’s a bold move by Dortmund, they could’ve easily gotten something in the high 20 million euro range for such a talented player. But they decided that in order to keep the pressure on Bayern Munich, they couldn’t sell another star. Recently Lewandowski has spoken to the media and announced that he has accepted his fate at Dortmund and will be happy to play for this season.
Now, can Aston Villa implement a similar policy with Benteke?
I actually think Aston Villa could pull it off, as long as they follow Dortmund’s foot steps. Where Dortmund bullied by Lewandowski? Not at all, they even signed another striker in Aubameyang. Dortmund, like Villa want to progress the team, and you can’t do that if you sell your best players. In a way Aston Villa can control the Benteke situation more. Benteke still has 3-years left on his contract, the World Cup is coming up and (like the rumours suggest) Aston Villa aren’t afraid to fine him. However, you can also argue that Benteke is a different animal to Lewandowski and it may be more difficult to control him. Perhaps, but I think that World Cup starting place is the biggest motivation for Aston Villa. Lastly, Lambert is a clever guy, he even played for Dortmund; and due to his unpredictable nature, he may replicate Dortmund’s plan.
There is no question that Benteke won’t be at Villa Park for a very long time, the maximum is one more season and that too is looking very unlikely. But as the saga continues, it will be interesting to see what sort of approach Aston Villa will opt for, will they keep Benteke or will he leave?
Also, I have mentioned Gary Hooper to a few people but nobody seems keen – including prem managers – he could go to QPR … From what I have seen he is a natural goalscorer – great ratio of goals / games. I know its Scotland – but he has shown he has a good first touch, great awareness, positional sense and can play up front on his own, with a partner or wide. £5m seems a bargain – and worth a go – much more so than the list of foreign names I have never heard of til this window and never seen play. Go get him PL – Celtic connections.
Sort of player pl usually goes for tbf
Follow the Dortmund model thought we were already doing that with the signings Lambert is making and his vision kids can do a mans job.
Benteke s loss is going to leave a massive hole in our team and our plans.But I reckon Helenius might just step up and surprise a few people this season.
He might just be the next RVP
I’m sure that Helenius was Benteke’s replacement, but for next season. This season may come too soon.
Villa are playing a Dortmund! It’s been clear since day one our stance with this transfer. In fact a lot of what we’re doing is a slight variation on the Dortmund model. Dortmund, a huge German club with bags of history had to be unfortunately relegated before bouncing back. We were saved that fate last year but may struggle again this year but probably not as badly as last.
Benteke is a different player to Lewandowski, simply because Lewandowski has class about him and shows respect to the clubs who have invested time in his development. We don’t have that with Benteke.
Anybody know if Benteke turned up at bdh today?
Answering my own question – yes he did, just been posted in the B’ham Mail.
He has mate
Has Bale handed in a transfer request and showing the whole world he wants to leave Spurs…….
I thought not….
No but he has been better advised than cb and probably got a better agent plus he still respects spurs
Read somewhere that Bent has agreed terms with Newcastle… anyone heard anything..
I think that agreeing a fee would be more of an issue. Newcastle want him for 5 million, Villa want more
Oohah where do you get your “inside info” from?
What inside info. I only get it if Internet or ss like anyone else
I thought you got inside info when you commented that Bale had been better advised than Benteke. I personally think Bale is a million times more professional than Benteke. Was curious as to know how you justify your comment that he’d been better advised that’s all. Anybody can give advice but ultimately it’s down to the individual to act upon it, the fact Bale hasn’t spat his dummy out proves he’s more professional than Benteke. I for one never want to see Benteke in a Villa shirt again.
No that’s just my opinion I assume he has been better advised by the way he is acted. Thou if utd come calling with 60m then he will prob be off. Benteke and his agent have acted appallingly but I would like to see him at villa next season simply because he has to play well because if the World Cup and we will benefit. If he has a good wc we will still get at least 25m for him especially if he signs one yr extension which he prob would do or he won’t get wage rise.
Mate I’d fucking love it if Man Ure signed Bale and Spurs didn’t get Benteke, I personally hope he goes to another country but it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s still a Villa player next season and he scores the goal on the last day of the season against Spurs to deny them champions league.
Hope so to. Iv a sneaky feeling Benteke may stay for one more season hes made himself look a right twat putting in a request on not getting any offers
So far, I think he’ll stay. I don’t think that Spurs have that much money and if Levy believes Aston Villa will sell on August 31st he is totally wrong.
The only way I can really see Benteke moving is due to the result of a transfer domino affect.
If United sign Bale, Benteke would definitely move. Spurs would then have tons of cash to spend on 3 quality players.
Yep and Lerner should put the price upto 30-35m ESP as bale would of gone for 20m more than he’s worth
Fwiw I think bale would be stupid to play for utd until they’ve est themselves without fergie I’d go Real Madrid if I was him the greatest club in the world (after us of course) IMO with Barca a very close second
Unlike Benteke, it should be said Bale, or his advisers, see him less of a footballer and more of a brand.
Well nice to see the turncoat back in training naughty boy Christian dont fuck wi Lambooooooooh Lambooooooooh UTV