Dec

Aston Villa looking to grab Kenwyne Jones

Winter exit for the Sunderland striker?

It may be Christmas Eve but football managers in the English Premier League are waiting for January to get their hands on what they want. The January transfer window is make or break for a number of clubs who need help pushing up the table or fighting for silverware.

Scoring goals can make all the difference so there are a few strikers in demand. Craig Bellamy may well be on the news again as the latest Manchester City madness has unsettled him but Kenwyne Jones appears to be in high demand.
Sunderland are said to be set to listen to offers of around £12m for the Trinidad and Tobago striker.

£12m?!?
For Kenwyne Jones?!?

This is further indication of how the major transfers in the game have pulled up the value of every player in the top flight.

Yes, on his game Jones is an excellent striker, capable of causing trouble to any defence and he may be the catalyst for any club in the run-in.

However, when was the last time he was consistently on his game?

24 goals in 76 games for Sunderland is a ratio of a goal in just over 3 games. Is this the sort of ratio that will see clubs clamouring to sign him up?

There is an argument that Jones will also be able to bring other players into the game and his height and strength could well make a few assists.

Aston Villa, Liverpool and Everton are all linked to the striker but the early indications are that Martin O’Neill is leading the chase. Villa remain in the hunt for all three domestic trophies but after last season, they may need some assistance in maintaining their form.

Liverpool are not exactly awash with cash at the moment and will likely need to sell before they can buy and Everton are even harder up for cash. With Darren Bent leading the line at the Stadium of Light, the striker may find that a move to the Midlands is right for him.

Is Jones the man for Villa?