Chaser 1255 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Aston Villa back in hunt for Toon ace James Milner Aug 13 2008 by Alan Oliver, Evening Chronicle ASTON Villa are ready to come back in and test Newcastle United’s resolve to hang on to their England Under-21 winger James Milner. The talk from The Midlands is that Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is ready to make a £6m offer for Milner – and this after he completed his seventh signing of the close season when he paid Rangers £7.8m for their Spanish central defender Carlos Cuellar. Cuellar was watched by Kevin Keegan and Terry McDermott in some of the Gers’ European games at the end of last season, but United instead turned to Fabricio Coloccini as their big-money buy for this problem position. The Chronicle reported last month that, after being linked with both Aston Villa and Liverpool, United’s top brass insisted Milner was staying at St James’s Park. And Keegan will do all he can to make sure Milner remains a United player in his paper-thin first-team squad, which could yet be strengthened by another player from Real Mallorca. But whether the United boss will let Abdoulaye Faye, subject of a £2m bid by Stoke City, head off to the Potteries remains to be seen. And United target Stephen Warnock today denied reports that he has handed in a transfer request. The 26-year-old England left-back said: "The reports are rubbish, I have not handed in a transfer request." In a separate development, reports in Italy claim Newcastle have signed former Chelsea midfielder Tiago from Turin giants Juventus. The Gazetta dello Sport newspaper believes the Portugese ace has joined on loan for a year, with an agreement to make the deal permanent later for around £8m. But one transfer that looks as though it will go through in the next 48 hours is not good news. For Manchester United have agreed to pay Spurs £25m for their Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, and he was in the North West today to discus personal terms. If the deal does go through the $64,000 question is whether Sir Alex Ferguson, with Cristiano Ronaldo already ruled out and with Wayne Rooney doubtful because of a virus, will hand Berbatov his debut against Newcastle in Sunday’s opener at Old Trafford. But United could soon be again competing with the likes of Man U for the big-money players if Mike Ashley finds a new business partner. And he could have found one with news coming out of the City that the United owner is due to meet Dell Computer Corporations chief executive Michael Dell this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Exactly the same scenario as Sunderland bidding 6m for Eboue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7169 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Normally id take their hands off for that price but we will be struggling to field a first XI if we dont sign some more players soon. Why the fuck we havent been in for the likes of Shorey and Bullard is beyond me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 What position was he playing when he was playing at Villa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31195 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 And he could have found one with news coming out of the City that the United owner is due to meet Dell Computer Corporations chief executive Michael Dell this week. What news is this exactly? Given his lack of sources at SJP I very much doubt he has many moles in the City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 What position was he playing when he was playing at Villa? On the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 What position was he playing when he was playing at Villa? On the wing. Ah, so he was. Just seem to remember him scoring a bit there and wonder if he was playing more centrally there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1255 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 What position was he playing when he was playing at Villa? On the wing. Ah, so he was. Just seem to remember him scoring a bit there and wonder if he was playing more centrally there. He did seem to come inside a lot more for Villa, setting himself up on the edge of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 What position was he playing when he was playing at Villa? On the wing. Ah, so he was. Just seem to remember him scoring a bit there and wonder if he was playing more centrally there. I think he played on the left sometimes so he cut in. Was 2nd in the league in assists too iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. If Barry's worth £18m, £6m for Milner is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. If Barry's worth £18m, £6m for Milner is about right. I would tell them to double it the way this transfer window has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I don't think £6m is anywhere near Milner's valuation considering what some players have been going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If we had a replacement I'd take 6 for him no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. First pre season in 4 years and I think it will show when the season comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. First pre season in 4 years and I think it will show when the season comes. How has he looked class though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. First pre season in 4 years and I think it will show when the season comes. How has he looked class though? Well maybe not class but he has certainly looked decent and worth keeping for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. First pre season in 4 years and I think it will show when the season comes. How has he looked class though? Well maybe not class but he has certainly looked decent and worth keeping for sure. Against PSV apparently he did, but I never saw that game. The games I've seen of him (four in total) he has looked anything but class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. First pre season in 4 years and I think it will show when the season comes. How has he looked class though? Well maybe not class but he has certainly looked decent and worth keeping for sure. Against PSV apparently he did, but I never saw that game. The games I've seen of him (four in total) he has looked anything but class. He had a hell of a game against PSV but that's maybe down to him being played up front, he seemed dead confindent on the ball and he wasn't afraid to take on his man or hold it up etc. He also put in a fairly good shift on Saturday I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. First pre season in 4 years and I think it will show when the season comes. How has he looked class though? Well maybe not class but he has certainly looked decent and worth keeping for sure. Against PSV apparently he did, but I never saw that game. The games I've seen of him (four in total) he has looked anything but class. He had a hell of a game against PSV but that's maybe down to him being played up front, he seemed dead confindent on the ball and he wasn't afraid to take on his man or hold it up etc. He also put in a fairly good shift on Saturday I thought. I'm sick of players "putting in a good shift" which is all Milner at best seems to do. I'm taking your hell of a game with a pinch of salt btw after saying he's been class in pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If they reckon Gareth Barry is worth £18m they can keep off Milner for £6m I would rather keep Milner anyway, he's still only 21 and he has looked class in pre season. Fuck off man. First pre season in 4 years and I think it will show when the season comes. How has he looked class though? Well maybe not class but he has certainly looked decent and worth keeping for sure. Against PSV apparently he did, but I never saw that game. The games I've seen of him (four in total) he has looked anything but class. He had a hell of a game against PSV but that's maybe down to him being played up front, he seemed dead confindent on the ball and he wasn't afraid to take on his man or hold it up etc. He also put in a fairly good shift on Saturday I thought. I'm sick of players "putting in a good shift" which is all Milner at best seems to do. I'm taking your hell of a game with a pinch of salt btw after saying he's been class in pre-season. Watch the highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1255 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 If Bentley is worth £15m + £2m, then Milner is surely worth more than £6m just due to the inflated price of English players. Christ Dyer was sold for £6m and he doesnt even play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If Bentley is worth £15m + £2m, then Milner is surely worth more than £6m just due to the inflated price of English players. Christ Dyer was sold for £6m and he doesnt even play! Fair comment, makes him worth ten then imo but if we get that we want to wear a mask whilst doing the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 England U21 coach Stuart Pearce has included Newcastle duo Steven Taylor and James Milner in his squad to face Slovenia at Hull City's KC Stadium on August 19th. Are they ever going to become ineligible? They're both getting on for 23 ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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