Adama Traore

[Aphex]

50M would have been a bargain for him, once he adds finishing to his game ( with the right coach he will ) he'll be unplayable

Not sure how likely that is to be coached into him. His shooting is really poor and inaccurate

 

[dontcallme]

I am happier with our window than most.

A backup keeper who can hopefully prove good enough to be number 1 next season once Lloris departs.

Romero was the best centre back in Italy last season. Gil is already showing a huge amount of ability.

But the one thing they were missing is they will take settling in time and are likely to not contribute massively this season.

Traore could have been our signing that slots in quickly and offers us something we need.

The question was if we saw him as a player in or around the first team or as a main player.

If it’s the first I understand us not paying £50m for him.

 

[SuperLuka]

My bet would be the money was never there to do this deal and the only way it was happening was with something creative which wolves wouldn't consider.

 

[talbot64]

Should be cheaper as contract runs down

 

[Russ1201]

Love super Jan miss him.

 

[Donki]

It seems Levy got Levyed, there was a deal in place but Wolves reneged on it.

Journalist claims Spurs had Adama Traore deal before Wolves clash (tbrfootball.com)

 

[Nebby]

50M would have been a bargain for him, once he adds finishing to his game ( with the right coach he will ) he'll be unplayable

He's 25 years old. If he can't finish in the PL now, he never will.

 

[Graham Minshall]

He's 25 years old. If he can't finish in the PL now, he never will.

Isn’t it strange when you’re spending someone else’s money, everything is a bargain!

 

[chrisd2k]

I'd be happy to try any of them, but Traore is a unique talent. There are loads of fast, tricky wingers but Traore terrorises teams every match.

Sancho was playing for United against wolves. Supposedly one of the worlds best wingers, and he was anonymous. First start, new league, young etc I'm not saying he won' t come good but Traore would never have a game like that. He's something else.

I'm sure defenders hate coming up against him. Power and Pace etc. But he comes off the pitch with nothing to show for it. 3 EPL goals!

 

[septicsac]

I know the markets are crazy, but never worth 50m with his finishing and assists stats. Might be cheaper as his contract runs down, but we may have other targets then.

 

[sifub]

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I'm sure defenders hate coming up against him. Power and Pace etc. But he comes off the pitch with nothing to show for it. 3 EPL goals!

....and an average assist rate of 1 every 9 games (in the PL) (edit.....very roughly)

 

[easley91]

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....and an average assist rate of 1 every 9 games (in the PL) (edit.....very roughly)

You can do all the work you want generating the chance, but if your teammate doesn't finish that isn't on you.

 

[dontcallme]

My bet would be the money was never there to do this deal and the only way it was happening was with something creative which wolves wouldn't consider.

I do wonder how much of our potential business was based on Kane leaving.

 

[sifub]

You can do all the work you want generating the chance, but if your teammate doesn't finish that isn't on you.

Thats a fair point and I have only really seen him play against us, in which he seemed to be their focal point. It's still quite a shockingly bad return.

 

[Booney]

Looking at our squad vs Watford, we already had Gil, Moura and Lo Celso on the bench. To accommodate Traore you probably have to leave one of them out of the matchday squad altogether. Can see why that doesn’t look hugely appealing. We need all of them to get minutes.

 

[Rosco1984]

If wolves are safely mid table in January it wouldn't surprise me if they were suddenly keen to sell. He will have 18 months left and it's a lot easier to sell a fan favourite when your safe than bottom with 0 points from 3 games although its a false position as they have played 3 good teams and generally played well unlike Arsenal who are just shit.

 

[kent brockman]

I do wonder how much of our potential business was based on Kane leaving.

Good question. Tbf we have spent quite a bit IMO. Just not so much upfront, so seemingly more of a cash flow issue.

 

[PalmBeachRob]

If wolves are safely mid table in January it wouldn't surprise me if they were suddenly keen to sell. He will have 18 months left and it's a lot easier to sell a fan favourite when your safe than bottom with 0 points from 3 games although its a false position as they have played 3 good teams and generally played well unlike Arsenal who are just shit.

Agree, It also depends on where Spurs are at that time too and if we think we need the help.

 

[danny32]

Would like to see Traore's moneyball statistics, probably value him at £10.50

 

[Montalbano]

Sigh