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Summer Transfer Wish List - 2017
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spids
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We need:
Proper competition/backup for Kane.
Same for Rose.
I'd also look to replace Sissoko and NKoudou with one top drawer WF.
Lamela will be like a new signing.
Anymore than 3 changes would be disruptive IMO.
If CCV and KWP keep progressing then we'll be fine in other defensive positions.
Proper competition/backup for Kane.
Same for Rose.
I'd also look to replace Sissoko and NKoudou with one top drawer WF.
Lamela will be like a new signing.
Anymore than 3 changes would be disruptive IMO.
If CCV and KWP keep progressing then we'll be fine in other defensive positions.
Teddy Klinsmann
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I fear a couple of the big European clubs will be in for him. May be out of our reach come the summer.
Cravenspurs
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Kid has been in the light for awhile. Remember myself and others suggesting we go after him years ago. Would be a very nice addition and have felt that way for years, but agree that his head could turn for the "bigger" names.
Also it takes a new player awhile to gain Poch's trust it seems. Would be interesting to see how long it would take Youri to gain it.
belsunz
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A thing Poch would especially like is Tielemans' physical attributes. He really gets stuck in and is very strong. He practiced Judo alot when he was a kid. Even managed to get a blue belt in Judo - more or likely the highest a junior can achieve - by the age of 12.
THFCSPURS19
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Brooks@HarryBrooks11
@SkySportsLyall Kylian Mbappe? Please give me hope on this one...
Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall 3m3 minutes ago
Yes been scouted extensively. Very promising player.
@SkySportsLyall Kylian Mbappe? Please give me hope on this one...
Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall 3m3 minutes ago
Yes been scouted extensively. Very promising player.
mpickard2087
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Haha, every top club in Europe will have been keeping tabs on Mbappe and about half a dozen of the Monaco team.
THFCSPURS19
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...tml?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Tottenham eye Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon as club look to steal a march on rivals Arsenal to sign starlet
The teenager has been scouted many times — with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, City and Bayern Munich interested.
Ahead of his 17th birthday in May, when he can put pen to paper on a professional deal, Fulham have told Sessegnon his future is in his own hands. The left-sided wing back is on a youth contract at the Championship club.
Tottenham eye Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon as club look to steal a march on rivals Arsenal to sign starlet
- Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon is being tracked by FA Cup conquerors Tottenham
- Sessegnon can sign his first professional contract in May when he turns 17
The teenager has been scouted many times — with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, City and Bayern Munich interested.
Ahead of his 17th birthday in May, when he can put pen to paper on a professional deal, Fulham have told Sessegnon his future is in his own hands. The left-sided wing back is on a youth contract at the Championship club.
tiger666
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The world famous, highly skilled youngster Mbappe has been "scouted extensively". Well done Lyall.
bceej
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I think an important thing to consider is how many players in the squad would you be happy starting any game. For me it's the following in bold:
Lloris, Vorm, Lopez
Walker, Trippier, Walker-Peters
Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Wimmer, Carter-Vickers
Rose, Davies
Wanyama, Dembele, Winks, Dier, Onomah
Eriksen, Alli, Lamela, Edwards
Sissoko, N'Koudou, Son
Kane, Janssen
I know some can play in multiple positions but that's only 13 players that I would be happy playing in any situation. It is easy to see how a pile up of fixtures and a few injuries can really affect us. It's also interesting how many formations we can and will fit into. Dier can clearly drop into the three but with Dembele's recurring injuries that can leave us light in midfield. There are (I think) 3 spaces to make up to create a 25 (if all of N'Jie, Fazio and Bentaleb do not return). We do not necessarily need to sell, though I'm sure we will.
I would, as I have earlier in the thread, suggest Ricardo Rodriguez. He has played equally at centre back and full back for Wolfsburg this year and has a number of attributes that would complement the team. He is a certainly upgrade on Davies whilst providing versatility at the back (meaning Wimmer could leave if he feels he needs first team football).
Versatility being the key in midfield, I would love to bring in is Mahmoud Dahoud. Great under pressure, great passing range, can break up play, can open up defences. Might need to bulk up slightly.
There has been talk of another creative player taking the pressure of Eriksen but I really feel that Lamela's return coupled with the new formations being utilised will really take the pressure off Eriksen. Alli hasn't been as bad as people think too, though is definitely growing into a more shadow striker role. If we were to look for another creative player then Isco is really the dream.
Up front we only have one challenger to Harry Kane. We do need another specialist and the only potential I would be happy with would be Alexandre Lacazette. Offers something different, can play out wide if we do need him there, clinical, wanting to leave.
Obviously we would have massive competition for any of these players. This is a wish list. It would be a very good year if we could land even one of these players.
Notable Plan Bs: Jonas Hector, Youri Tielemans, Ross Barkley, Kylian Mbappe
Here come the rainbows and grinning faces...
Lloris, Vorm, Lopez
Walker, Trippier, Walker-Peters
Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Wimmer, Carter-Vickers
Rose, Davies
Wanyama, Dembele, Winks, Dier, Onomah
Eriksen, Alli, Lamela, Edwards
Sissoko, N'Koudou, Son
Kane, Janssen
I know some can play in multiple positions but that's only 13 players that I would be happy playing in any situation. It is easy to see how a pile up of fixtures and a few injuries can really affect us. It's also interesting how many formations we can and will fit into. Dier can clearly drop into the three but with Dembele's recurring injuries that can leave us light in midfield. There are (I think) 3 spaces to make up to create a 25 (if all of N'Jie, Fazio and Bentaleb do not return). We do not necessarily need to sell, though I'm sure we will.
I would, as I have earlier in the thread, suggest Ricardo Rodriguez. He has played equally at centre back and full back for Wolfsburg this year and has a number of attributes that would complement the team. He is a certainly upgrade on Davies whilst providing versatility at the back (meaning Wimmer could leave if he feels he needs first team football).
Versatility being the key in midfield, I would love to bring in is Mahmoud Dahoud. Great under pressure, great passing range, can break up play, can open up defences. Might need to bulk up slightly.
There has been talk of another creative player taking the pressure of Eriksen but I really feel that Lamela's return coupled with the new formations being utilised will really take the pressure off Eriksen. Alli hasn't been as bad as people think too, though is definitely growing into a more shadow striker role. If we were to look for another creative player then Isco is really the dream.
Up front we only have one challenger to Harry Kane. We do need another specialist and the only potential I would be happy with would be Alexandre Lacazette. Offers something different, can play out wide if we do need him there, clinical, wanting to leave.
Obviously we would have massive competition for any of these players. This is a wish list. It would be a very good year if we could land even one of these players.
Notable Plan Bs: Jonas Hector, Youri Tielemans, Ross Barkley, Kylian Mbappe
Here come the rainbows and grinning faces...
King of the Lane
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My list would be:
ST - MBappe, Werner
Wingers/AM - Isco, Zaha, Bruma
CM - Tielemans, Naby Keita
LB - Sessegnon, Gaya
Not saying how many we should sign, just that would be my list of players to go after
ST - MBappe, Werner
Wingers/AM - Isco, Zaha, Bruma
CM - Tielemans, Naby Keita
LB - Sessegnon, Gaya
Not saying how many we should sign, just that would be my list of players to go after
bceej
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You are referring to my post so I will answer. Rodriguez can comfortably play centre back or full back. We play three at the back (on occasion). My suggestion was in relation to taking two players out that many on this forum have not been happy with and replacing them with one player from a club where we can realistically sign a player from. Isco I have mentioned due to the fact it has been reiterated that he is our number one target. As I said, I think Lamela will provide that creativity, though many believe we require a brand new signing. If we are to get a brand new signing then Isco fits the bill. Lacazette I have been harping on about for a few years but you know, why not? He wants to leave, is positionally flexible and would be a possible target.
Dahoud is being targeted by Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Juventus, AC Milan...is it unrealistic for us to target him too?
DanielCHillier
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Total cost being conservative would be around £150m. Also if we signed Rodriguez as a CB to play with Toby and Jan, that would move Dier back into CM and completely negate the need for Dahoud. None of those signing address the massive whole at RM since Lamela has been injured, with our only option being Sissoko.
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JUSTINSIGNAL
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We can't afford to have high waged players sat on our bench, especially until the new stadium is finished. This is the reason we have weaker squad depth than our 'rivals'.
bceej
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I don't think we really use wide players other than the full backs. Maybe it's down to a lack of quality personnel. It seems worth investing in full backs with Poch as they have always been characteristically fundamental to his systems. I'd argue Lamela is most effective behind the striker rather than out wide. Fine to drift out but not exactly a chalk on your boots kind of player, Eriksen has fulfilled this on occasion, Alli drifts out on occasion too, and Son I feel was signed to be a wide-ish player. I have neglected a traditional wide player but I feel that ultimately the systems used don't cry out for one. Good to have quality options, though.
danielneeds
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Ultimately we need to find a No 10, who has the pace to move out wide if the situation requires it - like Hazard or Coutinho. The problem with all our creative players, bar Son, is that they are all a bit one paced.
DanielCHillier
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The lack of RM was definitely a driving factor behind the change to 3-5-1-1, but i think we'd really benefit from a natural left winger, someone identical to Mane, just to give us another attacking option and the ability to change system without a drop in quality.
bceej
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I agree that sitting on our bench would be a huge drain financially. We have a few players that are somewhat injury prone - Vertonghen, Dembele and Lamela. We will also be competing in 4 competitions. It would be nice to be able to approach them all sensibly, though perhaps slightly unrealistic. There is being smart in the transfer window and I appreciate my choices aren't that. Hopefully Steve Hitchen will be on the inside track for some deals.
danielneeds
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I actually think it's the problem with the right sided player that was solved with 3-4-3. Eriksen always plays well coming off the left, Son plays better there, even Alli at a pinch, but with Lamela out, and Sissoko looking garbage there, that right sided AM has been a problem position.
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