Aston Villa were on the verge of signing Benfica right back Nelson for a little over £2.7mn. until the club took a little too long. Now Sevilla have shown an interest and the price has gone up.

Sevilla have shown an interest because the club are convinced they are going to lose current right back Daniel Alves.

As soon as Sevilla showed some interest, Benfica upped the price, which has now frightened off Martin O'Neill.

I don't know that much about Nelson but I do know that Martin O'Neill has now shown interest in two right backs and due to what can only be described as wasting time the price has gone up and it appears the club are not willing to pay, despite what we are led to believe.

Rest assured, we'll get a right back and a few more players but we're two games in to the season and it looks like we'll have to wait until three games in.

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Northern Villan said:

He's that one who scored that belter against Man U last season is'nt he?

August 22, 2007

Villain from Texas said:

You were right: this isn't nice reading.

August 22, 2007

Mick said:

Top right back, shame Villa always seem to hesitate. Roma are after him too.

August 22, 2007

calavfc said:

Bring back Fernando!

August 22, 2007

Badger said:

What are the sources for these rumours? I'm not saying they aren't true, but my guess is no-one apart from a select few, knows what's going on and that's why the papers aren't printing anything anymore. I'll wait and see

August 22, 2007

Christo said:

Oh for god shake We could of had him and once again thanks to slow Martin we miss out on another player likely to be now off to a bigger club.

August 22, 2007

ruddy said:

bring bak hitzleberger an get a decent rb

August 22, 2007

avfc-anthony said:

so whats happend has all interest just gone because seriously im starting to get pi!!ed of with the way oneil is using his money

August 22, 2007

barry4englandcaptain said:

anyone else heard about geezer butler (black sabbath) wanting to invest 60 milion into the villa?

August 22, 2007

acer said:

As I feared - have we got the money ?????

August 22, 2007

somersetvilla said:

IF its true,,its groundhog day... one a nicer side....did any one see the germans tonite..bet robinson s**te himself when he seen lahm and der hammer with the ball..bet he didnt see the pando coming..nice one boys,,will wear my shirt with pride this weekend,,lost me bet though i had us to win 3--1..glad though that we didnt put gareth through it.....

August 22, 2007

oldman villain said:

could it be curtis davis is on his way to the villa press the link http://talkingsoccer.blogspot....-star.html

August 22, 2007

trickster said:

"anyone else heard about geezer butler (black sabbath) wanting to invest 60 milion into the villa?" No, where'd u hear that!? geezer is a legend. before randy came in i way prayin ozzy would come in with an offer.

August 22, 2007

yeh said:

trickster ... heres a link about the geezer situation .. http://www.express.co.uk/featu...er-s-world

August 23, 2007

Top_6_Villa said:

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill could be set to make his third signing of the summer by bringing West Bromwich Albion defender Curtis Davies to Villa Park. Radio BBC WM are reporting that a fee of £8 million has been agreed between the two clubs and Villa boss Martin O'Neill will now be allowed to discuss personal terms with the player. The signing will fit in well with O'Neills policy of buying young British talent. With the likes of Ashley Young, Nigel Reo-Coker and Gabriel Agbonlahor in the Villa squad already, the future core of the England side looks like it is being constructed at Villa Park. SOUNDS PROMMISING

August 23, 2007

dai the villa fan said:

he was obviously only plan b or c

August 23, 2007 | url

merlin1 said:

splash the cash!

August 23, 2007

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