Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 28th July Part Two

Aston Villa have accepted a bid from Blackburn Rovers for midfielder Barry Bannan. The 23-year-old has been training away from Villa’s senior squad after falling out of favour with boss Paul Lambert.

Barry Bannan

Full story: Birmingham MailWhat’s the story? Bannan was going to be a top player a few years ago but he’s plateaued over recent years. Blackburn need some passing and more importantly, desire, in their team after looking moribund last season.Does it make sense? Yes. Villa have made some improvements in midfield over the last few months and Bannan seems to be well down the pecking order.Is the price right? Unlikely to be any more than £1m.Will it happen? 10/10 – He won’t get Premier League attention in all likelihood so this should happen.