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coys200

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Linked with Oliver Burke. Wouldn’t say no as a punt tbh at one point he looked superb at forest and was likened to bale. Can’t be that old 22 maybe about the age bale came good. Who knows what poch could do there’s obviously something there.
 

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All paid for with operating cash flow and debt. All capital assets that fatten up the club for sale.

Everyone points to the training centre. It has been up and running for several years now. Do Spurs have the best youth players ? No. Which clubs do ? Chelsea and Man City. Why ? Because even at youth level money - wages, signing on fees - talks and spending on bricks and mortar doesn’t.

I continue to be amazed at just how many fans are taken in by the ENIC con trick, spending our money on property to enable them to sell the club while spending none of our money on improving the team/squad. Lots of promises of jam tomorrow to offset the pain today when in fact the jam won’t be for us the fans it will be for them as shareholders.

Wake up Spurs fans we are being totally ripped off by ENIC and told to thank them for it. If you can’t see that after the last transfer window then I despair.

For anyone questioning how this post belongs in this thread just consider whether anyone seriously thinks ENIC will release any funds for transfers in January.

Enic have also taken us from a dross middle to low-mid league team to champions league regulars. How do you fit that into your narrative?
 

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Linked with Oliver Burke. Wouldn’t say no as a punt tbh at one point he looked superb at forest and was likened to bale. Can’t be that old 22 maybe about the age bale came good. Who knows what poch could do there’s obviously something there.

Bloody hell, he's only had 1 sub appearance in the championship this year, what has happened to him?
 

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Linked with Oliver Burke. Wouldn’t say no as a punt tbh at one point he looked superb at forest and was likened to bale. Can’t be that old 22 maybe about the age bale came good. Who knows what poch could do there’s obviously something there.

The move to Germany really shattered his confidence. He was on a episode of " Phenoms" on FoxSports and it showed his move to Germany and then his move back to England. You could tell that the whole experience had a profound impact on him and honestly he didn't look like he wanted to keep playing football.
 

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Linked with Oliver Burke. Wouldn’t say no as a punt tbh at one point he looked superb at forest and was likened to bale. Can’t be that old 22 maybe about the age bale came good. Who knows what poch could do there’s obviously something there.
Burke would be another opportunity purchase. Baggies don't want him, so are touting him around. He's played 14 mins of Championship footie.
 

JonnySpurs

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Burke would be another opportunity purchase. Baggies don't want him, so are touting him around. He's played 14 mins of Championship footie.

It's crazy how things have gone for him.

We were strongly linked with him before he inexplicably buggered off to RB Leipzig. He showed some quality over there but really didn't get the minutes he needed.

He then ended up at WBA and still didn't get a chance. I'm not privvy as to why he's lacking in game time cos his talent was clear from when he was at Forest.

I'd be happy to take him but he's nowehere near our first team level and arguably needs a loan to a club that will play him every week.
 

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According to Transfer Markt, the following players’ contracts are expiring in the summer (not including players whose respective clubs have an option of another year, e.g. De Gea & Martial at Man Utd):

- Adrian Rabiot, 23, CM, PSG
- Luke Shaw, 23, LB, Man Utd
- Alphonse Areola, 25, GK, PSG
- Declan Rice, 19, CB/DM, West Ham
- Aaron Ramsey, 28, CM, Arsenal
- Hector Herrera, 28, CM, Porto
- Angel Di Maria, 30, LM, PSG
- Diego Godin, 32, CB, At. Madrid
- Andre Herrera, 29, CM, Man Utd
- Juan Mata, 30, AM, Man Utd
- Cesc Fabregas, 31, CM, Chelsea
- Yacine Brahimi, 28, LM, Porto
- David Luiz, 31, CB, Chelsea
- Phil Jones, 26, CB, Man Utd
- Chris Smalling, 28, CB, Man Utd
- Olivier Giroud, 32, CF, Chelsea
- Daniel Sturridge, 29, CF, Liverpool
- Felipe Luis, 33, LB, At. Madrid
- James Milner, 32, CM, Liverpool
- Brahim Diaz, 19, AM, Man City

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statistik/endendevertraege?sort=geruechte.desc

Thanks for this.

Clearly Rabiot should be someone that we need to be looking strongly at. We've been linked plenty of times before and to get him on a free would be a helluva move.

I thought I read somewhere that Shaw had been extended for another year but maybe that's not true. Would love for us to bring him and sell Davies.

I've always liked Brahimi but not sure he's good enough and doesn't fit our transfer strategy, e.g. buy young etc. Equally Herrera is a good, strong box to box CM that could provide some experienced depth.

I would definitely take a flier on Sturridge if LFC don't retain him. He's shown he's still got talent and would be a brilliant rotation option for Kane.

Brahim Diaz was being talked about as the next big talent at City along with Foden. My city mate seemed to suggest that Diaz was the better player but Foden appears to have moved ahead of him in Pep's eyes at least. Would be worth a look.

Declan Rice would fit perfectly into our strategy and looks a very good player.

Lastly I would look at Areola but that's cos I'm not a huge fan of Lloris and I love tits.
 

coys200

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It has to be a confidence thing. He’s actually 21. You just can’t go from being that good to complete shit in the space of 2 years at 21. Think he went for £10m to Leipzig at 19. Just a question if you can re build him.
 

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It has to be a confidence thing. He’s actually 21. You just can’t go from being that good to complete shit in the space of 2 years at 21. Think he went for £10m to Leipzig at 19. Just a question if you can re build him.

A shame really as has been mentioned looked a talent at Forest. He needs to be played regular to help build up his confidence and get him to love playing football again, the trouble is his position we are well covered in, so wouldn’t get the game time needed to help build either up again.

The 2 positions we need desperately are CM and LB, and even possibly a DM pending Wanyama. We seriously need to get rid of the deadwood though, because we all know Levy won’t pay an over inflated squad, if the dross don’t go, we won’t sign diddly squat. If don’t buy anyone I don’t see us getting CL or keeping Poch, and it will be Levy and ENIC’s fault.

The only way those 3 or 4 go is taking a hit, and we know he is too stubborn to do that, so I don’t expect anyone in, in January
 

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According to Transfer Markt, the following players’ contracts are expiring in the summer (not including players whose respective clubs have an option of another year, e.g. De Gea & Martial at Man Utd):

- Adrian Rabiot, 23, CM, PSG
- Luke Shaw, 23, LB, Man Utd
- Alphonse Areola, 25, GK, PSG
- Declan Rice, 19, CB/DM, West Ham
- Aaron Ramsey, 28, CM, Arsenal
- Hector Herrera, 28, CM, Porto
- Angel Di Maria, 30, LM, PSG
- Diego Godin, 32, CB, At. Madrid
- Andre Herrera, 29, CM, Man Utd
- Juan Mata, 30, AM, Man Utd
- Cesc Fabregas, 31, CM, Chelsea
- Yacine Brahimi, 28, LM, Porto
- David Luiz, 31, CB, Chelsea
- Phil Jones, 26, CB, Man Utd
- Chris Smalling, 28, CB, Man Utd
- Olivier Giroud, 32, CF, Chelsea
- Daniel Sturridge, 29, CF, Liverpool
- Felipe Luis, 33, LB, At. Madrid
- James Milner, 32, CM, Liverpool
- Brahim Diaz, 19, AM, Man City

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statistik/endendevertraege?sort=geruechte.desc

Thanks. We know buying in Jan is difficult.

Best ways of buying on Jan is buying talented players not getting game time and club happy to sell, paying way over the odds or players with little left on their contract.

The first is rare with the quality we are looking for.

The second is not usually our way and when we do it seems out of desperation rather than really wanting the player.

So players with short time on their contract is our best option.

If Poch thinks he can get the best from Shaw then he should be considered.

The various bits I have read about Rabiot suggest he is very talented but will ask for a huge contract making him unlikely.

Rice is a possibility I guess, can’t say I know much about him but have read some positives.

Can’t say the others are of much interest.
 

coys200

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A shame really as has been mentioned looked a talent at Forest. He needs to be played regular to help build up his confidence and get him to love playing football again, the trouble is his position we are well covered in, so wouldn’t get the game time needed to help build either up again.

The 2 positions we need desperately are CM and LB, and even possibly a DM pending Wanyama. We seriously need to get rid of the deadwood though, because we all know Levy won’t pay an over inflated squad, if the dross don’t go, we won’t sign diddly squat. If don’t buy anyone I don’t see us getting CL or keeping Poch, and it will be Levy and ENIC’s fault.

The only way those 3 or 4 go is taking a hit, and we know he is too stubborn to do that, so I don’t expect anyone in, in January

Burke would definitely be a punt but for maybe £7m one I’d probably take. Unless a leg falls off his value can’t go much lower. I think there’s potential as well to play him through the middle much like Arnautovic has been converted. Got the same size about him 6 2” built like a brick house got pace and was banging them in for forest. As a winger/Am it’s hard to see him getting a game. But as a back up striker could be a value punt.
 

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Thanks for this.

Clearly Rabiot should be someone that we need to be looking strongly at. We've been linked plenty of times before and to get him on a free would be a helluva move.

I thought I read somewhere that Shaw had been extended for another year but maybe that's not true. Would love for us to bring him and sell Davies.

I've always liked Brahimi but not sure he's good enough and doesn't fit our transfer strategy, e.g. buy young etc. Equally Herrera is a good, strong box to box CM that could provide some experienced depth.

I would definitely take a flier on Sturridge if LFC don't retain him. He's shown he's still got talent and would be a brilliant rotation option for Kane.

Brahim Diaz was being talked about as the next big talent at City along with Foden. My city mate seemed to suggest that Diaz was the better player but Foden appears to have moved ahead of him in Pep's eyes at least. Would be worth a look.

Declan Rice would fit perfectly into our strategy and looks a very good player.

Lastly I would look at Areola but that's cos I'm not a huge fan of Lloris and I love tits.

I just googled Areola and I certainly like what I see
 

danielneeds

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Bloody hell, he's only had 1 sub appearance in the championship this year, what has happened to him?
Lost all his confidence at Leipzig and WBA. Confidence to express yourself is such a massive thing for a young player, and in many cases rock solid confidence is the difference between PL players and those who drift down the leagues.
 

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Thanks. We know buying in Jan is difficult.

Best ways of buying on Jan is buying talented players not getting game time and club happy to sell, paying way over the odds or players with little left on their contract.

The first is rare with the quality we are looking for.

The second is not usually our way and when we do it seems out of desperation rather than really wanting the player.

So players with short time on their contract is our best option.

If Poch thinks he can get the best from Shaw then he should be considered.

The various bits I have read about Rabiot suggest he is very talented but will ask for a huge contract making him unlikely.

Rice is a possibility I guess, can’t say I know much about him but have read some positives.

Can’t say the others are of much interest.
Rabiot seems to be the one that would make difference to our team. I think you are right on his contract expectations but I wonder whether we could be financially attractive to him by offering, say £150K a week and a large signing on fee? You obviously don’t want to break the wage structure and we wouldn’t bat an eyelid paying another club £20-30m for the transfer (not saying you’d pay that all to Rabiot but you get the idea).

I guess the counter argument is that it sets a precedent that ultimately incentivises players to run down their contracts - although us doing it once probably doesn’t make a big difference to players in demand. Also, I could imagine Levy (quite rightfully) not wanting to put so much of player’s total economic cost upfront, i.e. not recoverable, not amortisable and not linked to the player being incentivised to perform. Again, not a great precedent.

Others, who understand player packages better than me, could probably poke holes in the above but I thought it was worth considering for Rabiot.
 
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A shame really as has been mentioned looked a talent at Forest. He needs to be played regular to help build up his confidence and get him to love playing football again, the trouble is his position we are well covered in, so wouldn’t get the game time needed to help build either up again.

The 2 positions we need desperately are CM and LB, and even possibly a DM pending Wanyama. We seriously need to get rid of the deadwood though, because we all know Levy won’t pay an over inflated squad, if the dross don’t go, we won’t sign diddly squat. If don’t buy anyone I don’t see us getting CL or keeping Poch, and it will be Levy and ENIC’s fault.

The only way those 3 or 4 go is taking a hit, and we know he is too stubborn to do that, so I don’t expect anyone in, in January
Bloody hell, Lighty, have you been abducted by aliens, mate!!! Just last night you were battering anyone who said exactly what you've just said:

the trouble is everytime someone suggest a player, the same old moaners pipe up with we won't buy anyone because of "ENIC". pretty boring and to then accuse those that don't think we can buy trophies, as not being "TRUE FANS" @[email protected] are taking the piss

I totally agree with you (for the first time ever, I think!). Have you seen anything of De Jong or Ndombele, Lighty? I'm not optimistic in the least that we'll sign either, but I think they're exactly the calibre of young midfielder we should be looking at.
 

Lighty64

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Bloody hell, Lighty, have you been abducted by aliens, mate!!! Just last night you were battering anyone who said exactly what you've just said:



I totally agree with you (for the first time ever, I think!). Have you seen anything of De Jong or Ndombele, Lighty? I'm not optimistic in the least that we'll sign either, but I think they're exactly the calibre of young midfielder we should be looking at.

no what I'm saying is apart from 3 bloody transfer windows, ENIC have been amazing in what they have done for this club. I also understand you don't pay for an over blotted squad, and we have to shift 3 or 4 players if we are going to consider signing anyone.

what they have done though is put in place something my children, their children and many generations down from me when I'm gone something that might make Spurs 1 of the biggest clubs worldwide. Spurs is not about me it's about life

would I of been happy if Ambramovic had stopped at us as his intended target? yes for trophies and the glory, but for the constant change of managers and not a lot for the future if he did bugger off. the funny thing is deep down I'd of preferred him and the Sheik to of never entered the PL at all, even though it would of meant Man U and Arse dominate for those extra years. I actually hate UEFA, and the PL, I also hate SKY but with my health I need some entertainment


edit: what I never said is that I think ENIC are just in it for, and keep drumming the same drum over and over. every club is for sale at the right price, whether they have just built a 62k stadium or only have 1 stand

Double edit: the one thing I would never do though is accuse anyone of not being a true fan though, not unless I spotted them wearing a gooners shirt and cheering when they scored
 
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danielneeds

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Some people mentioning Sancho. He would not have got game time if he came here, i.e. KWP, Onomah, Edwards.
I’m not sure. It always depends on injuries and luck of course. But Sancho is big and rapid - this usually means managers are more likely to take a chance, than on smaller players who also aren’t very pacey, like KWP or Edwards. Onomah is an outlier, because he looks very strong these days, but he doesn’t always use it cleverly.
 

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...ing-attention-tottenham-man-utd-chelsea-hold/

Nathan Ake attracting attention from Tottenham and Man Utd but Chelsea hold the cards over former defender

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United will have to wait to find out whether or not Chelsea will try to re-sign Nathan Ake if they follow up their interest in the Bournemouth defender.

Ake’s impressive start to the season with Bournemouth has attracted Tottenham and United, even though there is little prospect of the 23-year-old being allowed to move in January.

The two clubs are likely to keep tracking Ake until next summer, but any move for the Holland international would have to wait until Chelsea signalled their intention.

As part of Ake’s £20 million move to Bournemouth, Chelsea negotiated a gentleman’s agreement that would allow them to re-sign him for a fee of around £40m.
 

coys200

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I’m not sure. It always depends on injuries and luck of course. But Sancho is big and rapid - this usually means managers are more likely to take a chance, than on smaller players who also aren’t very pacey, like KWP or Edwards. Onomah is an outlier, because he looks very strong these days, but he doesn’t always use it cleverly.

Is sancho big ? Doesn’t look particularly big to me maybe 5 10”. In fact I thought the opposite in that cameo Vs Croatia. He doesn’t seem all about pace and power like many modern day wingers. There was a moment he dumped x2 Croatians on their arse just by a shimmy of the hips. It was almost Stanley Mathews like.
 
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