Is a back up/rotation striker now our only real priority for January?

BobbyB · Sep 30, 2015

Gbspurs said:
I would like to see an old head come in to deputise for Dier like Carrick and a back up for Kane like Batshuayi.

If Bentaleb can comeback into the fold and start playing to his ability then I'm happy for him a Dier to fight over that role.

Should have signed Cambiasso this summer for free. That pass: https://streamable.com/jamo

Bus-Conductor · Sep 30, 2015

spurs9 said:
Not saying it has to be Berahino, but you can see the effect quick and good movement has had on the rest of the attack. We only have 2 players that fit this description, so, to make sure we always have an option available, IMO, we need to either bring in a striker that can play as a lone striker (freeing up one of Son or N'jie to always be an option alongside) or bring in another player that is quick with good movement or, in an ideal world, a player than can do/is both. IMO, Berahino, whilst not the perfect option, fits the description of both.

Berahino isn't a "fulcrum" type of lone striker and he isn't as good as a wide player as player we have. If he's not the perfect option he sure as shit isn't a value option, why bother.

spurs9 · Sep 30, 2015

Bus-Conductor said:
Berahino isn't a "fulcrum" type of lone striker and he isn't as good as a wide player as player we have. If he's not the perfect option he sure as shit isn't a value option, why bother.

Simple, lack of attainable perfect options. Again, I'm not saying it has to be Berahino, just he is an option that can play as a lone striker (I don't think his weaknesses are as bad as you think), he can play wide and he adds good, quick movement.

Gaz_Gammon · Sep 30, 2015

Aside from a major injury happening to a starter i cannot see Levy spending bugger all in January. Not a penny.

yankspurs · Sep 30, 2015

We badly need winners in the squad, and a rotation striker and DM(depending on what the long term plan is with Dier) in January. We just need 1 or 2 players. Our options? Hmmm. From the looks of it, there are not too many players that would come at reasonable prices. So we might have to settle for a 6 month loan. In all honesy, I wouldnt be opposed to doing a loan swap with MLS. Send a youth player over there for the year or for 6 months, and bring in a Pirlo, Gerrard, Fat Frank or VIlla. Maybe send Ball over there if the Rangers loan still isnt working out? I mean, the last couple times we've sent players there on loans, they've worked out(Dawkins and Ward).

Ossie85 · Sep 30, 2015

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here. There's an article in italy saying we are bidding for Luka Jovic, a 17 yr old serbian striker
http://www.calciomercato.com/news/un-club-inglese-cerca-di-bruciare-il-torino-su-jovic-523094

Nigel Spinal · Sep 30, 2015

BobbyB said:
Should have signed Cambiasso this summer for free. That pass: https://streamable.com/jamo

Rob Mackenzie (who signed him for Leicester and now works for us) tried to make it happen, but Cambiasso wanted CL, big wages and sunshine.

Mr Pink · Sep 30, 2015

Gaz_Gammon said:
Aside from a major injury happening to a starter i cannot see Levy spending bugger all in January. Not a penny.

Prepare for a penny or two being spent

Trix · Sep 30, 2015

Bus-Conductor said:
Berahino isn't a "fulcrum" type of lone striker and he isn't as good as a wide player as player we have. If he's not the perfect option he sure as shit isn't a value option, why bother.

I'd be surprised if we are not back in for him in January, very surprised.

Nigel Spinal · Sep 30, 2015

Trix said:
I'd be surprised if we are not back in for him in January, very surprised.

I think we'll go for someone lower profile and more similar to Kane (with Son and Njie impressing, we don't need someone versatile at WF too).

Someone like Arkadiusz Milik

Dharmabum · Sep 30, 2015

Ossie85 said:
I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here. There's an article in italy saying we are bidding for Luka Jovic, a 17 yr old serbian striker
http://www.calciomercato.com/news/un-club-inglese-cerca-di-bruciare-il-torino-su-jovic-523094

Spurs, according to papers, have been after Luka for around 2 seasons now....so maybe it is time Levy simply made "proper" bid...

SpurinChicago · Sep 30, 2015

How can "back up" striker be our priority? We only have two goals (one offside) in seven league games from our strikers (if you count Son as a striker). We need to be looking for top quality striker. If he is young like Berahino, great.

EDIT: Maybe it is the term "back up" I have a problem with. When I think of back up, I think of Rickie Lambert type or the Levy special of Saha. No thanks.

Trix · Sep 30, 2015

SpurinChicago said:
How can "back up" striker be our priority? We only have two goals (one offside) in seven league games from our strikers (if you count Son as a striker). We need to be looking for top quality striker. If he is young like Berahino, great.

EDIT: Maybe it is the term "back up" I have a problem with. When I think of back up, I think of Rickie Lambert type or the Levy special of Saha. No thanks.

Rotation/Option is what we need mate (y)

Bus-Conductor · Sep 30, 2015

Trix said:
I'd be surprised if we are not back in for him in January, very surprised.

I'll be disappointed, very disappointed.

McArchibald · Sep 30, 2015

Trix said:
I'd be surprised if we are not back in for him in January, very surprised.

Good. We need options up front and I think he would slot in quite nicely...

Ossie85 · Sep 30, 2015

More than backup, I'd like one that could challenge Kane.
I don't know if it's possible, but Kevin Volland would be fantastic, as he could be striker and left footed right forward also

Gaz_Gammon · Sep 30, 2015

Mr Pink said:
Prepare for a penny or two being spent

Looking back at recent history Levy would expect change with that...

THFCSPURS19 · Oct 3, 2015

I like Perez. Sounds like he wanted the move.

Hotspur Related ‏@HotspurRelated 2m2 minutes ago
Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez has confirmed Tottenham Hotspur tried to sign him this summer. #THFC

Hotspur Related ‏@HotspurRelated 1m1 minute ago
Perez: "There was interest from Tottenham Hotspur, especially Mauricio Pochettino. It is a very nice compliment for me." #THFC

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Perez: "In the end it did not work because Newcastle United considered me too important and would not let me leave." #THFC

Mr Pink · Oct 3, 2015

Good wee player, like him too.

ebzrascal · Oct 4, 2015

We definitely need another quality striker maybe even two more if we intend to challenge for the Europa League and FA Cup also.A quick mobile striker like Berahino would be good but I would like to see a beast type player also. I think kane needs the completion to push him to the next level. An experienced player in the middle of the park would be great also someone who can dictate play with a good passing range.

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