Coincidence - or the natural outcome of us asking for one player we knew was available and being offered another who needed game time. I suspect we went for Bennett and were offered Gardner as well.
Once we had a decent relationship it would just need a cheeky ask about Bent and with Lambert desperate to get rid it would just be down to how much we've had to pay and whether he said yes. I gather that if things work out he isn't expected back at Villa this season then he will be out of contract and available on a free to the highest bidder (or maybe where he feels happy if the money is reasonable).
Do the Villa players share the same agent? I guess this could have an impact on players transfer movements.
Do the Villa players share the same agent? I guess this could have an impact on players transfer movements.