23 Dec 2016 10:38:27
Is there any possibility in getting m'Villa from Rubin Kazan.
Guy wanted to move to England, Aston Villa can offer him that.
He is a good defensive midfielder. Will be perfect for 4-2-3-1 formation.

Hi Eds,

Can you please list all the players who are genuinely linked with Villa?


1.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 10:54:27
Apologies I closed the reply box by mistake before sending this through.

All the players is difficult, every club keeps tabs on hundreds, sometimes even thousands of players over the course of a season. When an enquiry or bid goes in, that is the only time you can be sure of interest. Even then, it is impossible to find out all of them.

This season is particularly difficult, as the rules on agents has been relaxed by FIFA, meaning that anyone can set themselves up as an 'intermediary' as they are now called. That means you have all these new people making claims about representing players and trying to find them clubs etc, when they actually have no working relationship with those players.

One I have been told that is a possibility, as he is considering his options and wants to play in England, is Matthew Ryan of Valencia. They are a selling club, he is out of favour, Bruce rates him. He is Australia's keeper and needs first team football and Villa can offer him that. The issue is that there are other options for him, such as some interest from West Ham. Jedinak might well be your secret weapon in persuading him......


2.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 11:09:23
I read something about him as well ed, at least I think it was re him, that he is a villa fan and rooms with jedinak.

I think this is a great shout. and a lot more experience than another rookie.


3.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 11:14:58
No issues Ed001.

Regarding "trying to find them clubs etc, when they actually have no working relationship with those players. ". Realy? How does it even work then? Does anybody listen to them and their offer? It should be confusing as the actual agent is someone else but another person is claiming that HE/ SHE represents that player.

Sorry for these many queries, not heard of Valencia guy so much and GK isn't the actual problem right now. anyone else from other positions?

That was some information though. Tired of reading craps in newspapers.

Thanks a lot mate and Merry Christmas.!

{Ed001's Note - the clubs have to try and sift through and find out who is genuine and who isn't. They do not always get it right. I know you are after fullbacks as well, I just don't have anything names on that though yet. Not definite ones anyway.}


4.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 11:20:42
Moreover, searched for his (Matthew Ryan) profile. Didn't he join Valencia a season ago?
He has played 2 games and conceded 5 Goals this season. I know it is also the defense who is responsible for leaking goals but will he able to provide us what we are searching for. CONFIDENCE BETWEEN THE STICKS.!

{Ed001's Note - I really don't know if he is what you need. Personally I do not rate him, I think he is a bit of a show pony, makes spectacular saves even when the save is actually simple. I just know that there is definitely some interest in bringing him in, Bruce likes him a lot and is not convinced by the keepers you have.}


5.) 24 Dec 2016
24 Dec 2016 03:59:48
May be its Jedinak who has convinced bruce, just maybe. Not sure to be excited or not. Well when you get anything on any other positions please let us know. Thanks a lot for the info ED.

{Ed001's Note - could well be, Jedinak has defo spoken with Bruce with regards to players.}