I'm assuming Martin O'Neill hasn't gone on holiday and is in fact working hard to finalise the signings of a few players, one of which at least I'd like to hope is a goal keeper.

The latest ones linked to Villa are Idriss Carlos Kameni and Jussi Jääskeläinen and there is talk that the Jussi deal is as good as done, although I'm not going to stick my head out on that block just yet, but don't be surprised if it's confirmed fairly soon.

I'd quite like to see Jääskeläinen at Villa Park and hope it happens. He's 33 years old so does have the potential to play for another few seasons and from what I understand his contract with Bolton has expired, although this would need to be confirmed..

The other keeper linked is the best African keeper from 2006/07, Carlos Kameni. He's played at Espanyol since 2004 and well, that's about all I know about him.

If I was to put money on another keeper it would be on Brad Guzan, but I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens with his work permit.

That's it for the day, I'm off to watch the FA Cup final.

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villainadz87 said:

I would love to see jaaskelainen at VP, hes a fabulous goalkeeper. His coach Fred Barber is imo the best goalkeeping coach around (along with his partner Malcolm Webster) so id like to see him come aswell. Everything he touches turns to gold. Richard Wright (before he joined Arsenal) Robet Green, Paddy Kenny, Jussi.....

May 17, 2008

mike s said:

jassi will b quite good at the villa so im up 4 him UTV

May 17, 2008

Adam Williams said:

Finalising a few deals for players? What planet you on? Its nowhere near August 31st yet

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alextaylor24 said:

where did you hear its as good as done?

May 17, 2008

Chrisodon said:

Great news.

May 17, 2008

taglor said:

Why not Enkelman? he played a blinder again today.

May 17, 2008

Villa_Rules said:

We really should offer jussi a contract considering martin said the other day he is lookin to sign at least 3 keeper jussi would be a great one of those 3 We should sign Carson (Only if the price is right 10million is stupid) Jussi Myhill

May 17, 2008

Villa_Rules said:

Taglor you must be on crack if you think martin would bring him back to villa park just for the dummy to let another ball roll under his foot his crap thats why he plays for cardiff

May 17, 2008

tommy7890 said:

I think I wud pull my hair out if Carson stayed at Villa for any more games. He is quite possibly the worst prem keeper I have seen in a long time.

May 17, 2008

Peter said:

Just to correct you Damo Jussi Jääskeläinen actually turned 33 in April so is not 31! still it is not old for a keeper and I agree he would make a good signing. You seem to be getting a lot wrong this week, earlier in the week you suggested we may not get Bentley if United wanted him as a replacement for Giggs. Well Bentley is a right hand sided midfield player in the mould of beckham (i.e. great delivery but no real pace) Giggs is the opposite a pacey LEFT winger - but with not great delivery. Do you know anything about football?

May 17, 2008

Damian said:

Everyone makes mistakes Peter. Fortunately, you seem to always be there to point them out.

May 17, 2008

Sparky said:

Would like jussi, something must be happening at the club regarding a keeper. I know Sorenson was out of contract but would be let him go so quickly know we only had Taylor and no one lined up? Hope we get Guzan MON seems to rate him as well as Wenger (we all know how good he is at picking up a gem) American keeps temd to do well in the Prem to. Jussi in goal for a few years then Guzan to take over in a few season when he adapts. Uless theres some thing saying he has to play if hes granted a work permit.

May 17, 2008

Chrisodon said:

Becks & Giggs used to swap sides at points during some matches. So bentley could effectively do the same thus replacing giggs. But yeah Jussi would be a great keeper for a younger one to learn off. Let's just hope he's not the only decent signing this summer. And taglor i kinda like the bring back Peter legend enklemen idea and keep jussi worried.

May 17, 2008

Chrisodon said:

Damien i'm just curious about the transfer thing. In the in bit you've got Davies but that's not been confirmed yet or has it and i missed it ?. Don't worry it's not criticism it's a question.

May 17, 2008

brett said:

kameni IMO is one of the best keepers in europe, im thinking alot of people havent seen much of him seeing as everyone is saying sign jussi he's also got a but out clause of around 6mil euros

May 17, 2008

Damian said:

its not confirmed as far as i'm aware but martin o'neill did say a few months ago that it would, so i've put it up and when i put the post up about it i did say it contained a few assumptions

May 17, 2008

Chrisodon said:

Ahh gotcha. Just had me wondering when i seen it there if we had or hadn't. Cheers

May 17, 2008

Villain from Texas said:

Some people rate Kameni as being one of the top five keepers in the world.

May 17, 2008

taglor said:

Villa_Rules maybe I was being ironic?! seeing as Enkelman lost Cardiff the fa cup and was our worst keeper ever. You absolute dimwit. I didn't even bother watching the match today and just as well from the sounds of it, load of crap.

May 17, 2008

Villa_Rules said:

Taglor hush ur noise son Anyways a keeper in his 30s is best me thinks look example david james got be knocking the door of 40 soon and he is doing great Jussi would be perfect

May 17, 2008

Chrisodon said:

I've not commented on kameni for the fact i can't see us getting him and getting my hopes up for nothing.

May 17, 2008

Zidave said:

Good news. Though I'd prefer: Kemani Guzan Taylor

May 17, 2008

mass villain said:

Well done to Pompey -- and great to see Whittingham playing so well. I think he was Cardiff's best on the afternoon.

May 17, 2008

Chrisodon said:

Pah pompous pompey. I Can't stand arry the guy bugs me.

May 17, 2008

Kieran McGrath said:

id like to see joe hart brad guzan and jussi sign all would improve our goalkeeping situation even though i see guzan and hart as undeveloped talents

May 17, 2008

tonebone said:

Yeah Jussi must be on his way this time. I posted at the end of last summer on here that the deal was done then and he would be signing back then. I had it from a very reliable source back then and he himself was shocked it fel through - dont know why. But Oneil has obviously been interested. good keeper - should be first choice for 2/3 years and get a young one better than carson in to learn under him

May 17, 2008

shabba said:

Kameni is not good enough, very prone to errorsm ala Carson, plus, would be away for the African Cup of Nations every year as he's 1st choice for Cameroon.. Hope we stear clear of him.

May 18, 2008

K4AVFC said:

Sunday mercury .... Henry anyone?!

May 18, 2008

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