Steven Gerrard hints at a ‘few’ summer transfers being close with ‘more competitive’ claim made

“There are a few pieces not too far away.”
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard hinted that he is already close to bringing some new names to Villa Park this summer with ‘a few pieces not too far away.’

A busy transfer window is not only wanted in the West Midlands but it’s expected and as of now, it appears likely that those expectations will be met.

Aston Villa can finish between 9th and 14th this season. Based on last season’s Premier League payments, that would net them between £15,150,450 and £25,972,200 in merit payments.Aston Villa can finish between 9th and 14th this season. Based on last season’s Premier League payments, that would net them between £15,150,450 and £25,972,200 in merit payments.
Aston Villa can finish between 9th and 14th this season. Based on last season’s Premier League payments, that would net them between £15,150,450 and £25,972,200 in merit payments.
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Gerrard has already been asked no end of times about incomings and it was no different prior to the Burnley game. On this occasion, however, he dropped one of the more interest comments to date.

“In terms of being set in the final plan, the transfer window hasn’t opened yet,” explained the manager.

“We are still a way off where we want to be in terms of being set for next season.

“Things are moving at different speeds for different players so we are hoping to have some news as soon as we can.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“There are a few pieces not too far away. But in terms of being set as a whole it could go on and run through the window.”

“Of course, we want them in as early as possible,” he added.

“But the transfer window isn’t open yet so my hands are tied. I want them in yesterday. The quicker you get them in the quicker you can get them settled.

“In an ideal world you want all your business done for when you come back for the first day of pre-season but that is unrealistic because people go away and do different things. A transfer is a process. It is not just the case of making a bid and them saying yes or no.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“In my shoes you have to be patient but yeah, I’d love them in yesterday and in for a full pre-season.

“There is obviously a free market as well which can be a bit different. You can bring them in a bit quicker. We are working as hard as we can and I can assure our supporters next season we will be more competitive, for sure.”

A message from the editor:

Thank you for reading. BirminghamWorld is Birmingham’s latest news website, championing everything that is great about our city - reporting on news, lifestyle and sport. Find out more about who’s who in the team, and our editorial values. We want to start a community among our readers, so please follow us on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram, and keep the conversation going.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.