Moussa Dembélé

[Nigel Spinal]

Guardian doing a transfer profile on Dembele, reiterating the deal appears to be going ahead.

http://www.theguardian.com/football...mbele-transfer-profile-video?CMP=share_btn_tw

I reckon this will be confirmed by teatime.

 

[Trix]

For a team going for the title? No chance

There is no superstar Striker coming in full stop, regardless of what our ambitions are. MP has a clear way of working and how he wants to build a squad, and buying young malleable players is the way he see's us benefit in the long term.

 

[arunspurs]

There is no superstar Striker coming in full stop, regardless of what our ambitions are. MP has a clear way of working and how he wants to build a squad, and buying young malleable players is the way he see's us benefit in the long term.

Tbh, nowadays most Spurs fans have stopped yearning for a superstar. I guess fans are also believing that rather have a solid team than bunch of high quality individuals. I guess this is Spurs maturing as a club. With a stadium to build, there are hard years ahead of us. There is no better model than the current one. All we need is Pochettino to stay with us, which he has said he will & ruled himself out of Chelsea move today.

 

[guiltyparty]

We have a superstar striker - Kane. Few have two

 

[Buster18]

I reckon this will be confirmed by teatime.

Past experience tells me that this is unlikely and i'll be sat having chewed my fingers to the bone still waiting an hour before the deadline...

 

[GetSpurredOn]

There is no superstar Striker coming in full stop, regardless of what our ambitions are. MP has a clear way of working and how he wants to build a squad, and buying young malleable players is the way he see's us benefit in the long term.

Tbh, nowadays most Spurs fans have stopped yearning for a superstar. I guess fans are also believing that rather have a solid team than bunch of high quality individuals. I guess this is Spurs maturing as a club. With a stadium to build, there are hard years ahead of us. There is no better model than the current one. All we need is Pochettino to stay with us, which he has said he will & ruled himself out of Chelsea move today.

I think these two quotes in tandem are key features for our future. Pochettino it would appear, has a very clear idea of how he wants his team to play, and sets about this by utilising keen, athletic young players he can coach to carry out his ideas. The key word there, is coach, not manage.
It's been widely publicised he prefers his methodology, as he can manipulate and mould the players to suit his philosophy and carry it out as second nature. Case in point, Dembele (jnr), a player he can coach and improve, in order to fit the bill.
Ultimately, it's the clubs willingness to allow him the latitude to do this, and back him all the way, which will keep him happy enough to swerve the likes of Chelsea etc when they come calling.
There is a vision within the club, to build a young squad capable of being in the mix for top 4 over the coming seasons, maturing together and peaking as we head into the new stadium. We should be nicely in position to challenge by then, as these potentially talented youngsters mature into skilled players, as a team, with depth of bodies that all understand their rules, and have the tools to execute it. This will be a lower cost way of working than the usual multiple summer import gamble, which in turn should help with the stadium outlay. It'll. require more hard work and patience than actual financial outlay. Key to that is retaining the main man at the helm, coaching the squad. I firmly believe he has totally bought into this plan, and will be there for the long haul.

 

[Tractorspur]

No rumours of medical or fee being agreed so don't think we are there yet.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

No rumours of medical or fee being agreed so don't think we are there yet.

Not exactly mate. A couple of different ITK's have said that it's pretty much sorted, and we're just waiting for Fulham to find, or decide upon replacement(s)..

I believe their head of football (or something like that) is going through a list of players that could be taken from our youth set-up. Or that's how I've translated the ITK over the last couple of weeks

 

[Bus-Conductor]

We have a superstar striker - Kane. Few have two

It's amazing isn't it, how so many people on here seem to think we should have two top notch strikers. Chelsea won the league with Remy as back up. Arsenal will probably win the league with Walcott as back up. ManC had to downgrade from Dzeko to Bony as back because Dzeko was getting pissed off at not starting.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

It's amazing isn't it, how so many people on here seem to think we should have two top notch strikers. Chelsea won the league with Remy as back up. Arsenal will probably win the league with Walcott as back up. ManC had to downgrade from Dzeko to Bony as back because Dzeko was getting pissed off at not starting.

I've said it quite a few times in this thread but some people don't seem to get it. The game has move on - unless you play a formation that requires 2 strikers then you can only require one top quality uber striker in the squad and the backups should come from either young developing strikers or versatile players who can cover. It's the only way to maintain squad harmony and give all your attacking players enough games to ensure suitable motivation throughout the season.

 

[GetSpurredOn]

Agreed, Pochettino seems happy enough with Kane as our outright 1st choice, then the fluidity seen in recent games of Chadli and Son alternating between LWF and CF, plus Njie capable of adding to the mix. After the window shut in the summer, I thought leaving us that light was negligent, but I have been won round by Pochettino's approach to the situation. I would say that Dembele would be a good addition however, just as an alternative out and out CF, not critical, but definitely preferable to have that extra option, as he's probably just that bit more advanced in his development than Harrison.
If we wrap up Dembele, and then a couple of prospect signings for he summer like Lookman and/or Maddison, similar scenario's to Alli last January, that'll be a very good window. We've sold Townsend for a decent fee, considering he was barely playing, clearing the path for the likes of Pritchard and Onomah in that three behind the striker. Also, if Fazio goes, then promoting from within, I'll be very satisfied we've done some very astute business. Not huge changes, just minor tweaks.

My only question would/will be, do people believe Veljkovic will sign up, and step up, if Fazio leaves, or will it be Carter-Vickers. If Veljkovic is as good as gone, I'd be inclined to let him leave now, nominal fee to whoever he's going to, and bring Ball back from Rangers.

 

[Geyzer Soze]

It's amazing isn't it, how so many people on here seem to think we should have two top notch strikers. Chelsea won the league with Remy as back up. Arsenal will probably win the league with Walcott as back up. ManC had to downgrade from Dzeko to Bony as back because Dzeko was getting pissed off at not starting.

Most will be content just to have 2 I reckon

This having 1 striker in the squad is rubbish such a risk

 

[AAspur]

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...ons-are-at-breaking-point-for-moussa-dembele/

 

[millsey]

Most will be content just to have 2 I reckon

This having 1 striker in the squad is rubbish such a risk

Remy, Bony and Walcott beat our no back up at all quite considerably though. Don't think anyone's mentioned we want a superstar, I've seen the like of Shane Long quite welcomed on here. Just not a 19 yr old raw kid from Fulham to be the only back up

 

[gazzeh]

Remy, Bony and Walcott beat our no back up at all quite considerably though. Don't think anyone's mentioned we want a superstar, I've seen the like of Shane Long quite welcomed on here. Just not a 19 yr old raw kid from Fulham to be the only back up

19 year old raw kid like our very own Dele Alli. I understand the frustration, but whats the point in suggesting that Dembele won't hit the ground running. He might flop, he might take like a duck to water, but you are just arguing for arguments sake.

 

[millsey]

19 year old raw kid like our very own Dele Alli. I understand the frustration, but whats the point in suggesting that Dembele won't hit the ground running. He might flop, he might take like a duck to water, but you are just arguing for arguments sake.

People keep saying about Alli. He was the best player in league one, and miles better than anyone. Dembele is not tearing up the championship. He's scored a few goals but I've seen him live and Fulham friends say he's not ready for step up. I can best liken him to clint, who too is very raw, showing glimpses of talent, but will need a lot of training to get to the right level

 

[dagraham]

It's amazing isn't it, how so many people on here seem to think we should have two top notch strikers. Chelsea won the league with Remy as back up. Arsenal will probably win the league with Walcott as back up. ManC had to downgrade from Dzeko to Bony as back because Dzeko was getting pissed off at not starting.

And all those players are more experienced than Dembele and more equipped to be able to make an impact this season.

Not every young player is like Alli and will just storm the league. Besides, it's a lot easier to settle in Alli's role, whereas there's no hiding place up front on your own.

I didn't expect a superstar signing, but would have liked a more experienced player on loan for the rest of the season until we can reassess in the summer.

We seem to worry too much about players getting upset. All it takes is for a Kane injury and that "back up" is suddenly needed, and unlike a poor Monaco side or a Leicester b team who couldn't be arsed, we could be facing key games with a complete rookie up front or someone who is being taken out of their best position to be shoe horned into another less effective position.

 

[gazzeh]

People keep saying about Alli. He was the best player in league one, and miles better than anyone. Dembele is not tearing up the championship. He's scored a few goals but I've seen him live and Fulham friends say he's not ready for step up. I can beat liken him to clint, who too is very raw, showing glimpses of talent, but will need a lot of training to get to the right level

Yeah I get that it's Cliche to compare to Alli, but i'd save the judgement until we've seen him in a Spurs shirt, in a completely different environment, under Pochetinno.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...ons-are-at-breaking-point-for-moussa-dembele/

Surprised nobody seems to have picked up on this post? The headline isn't the best reading, that's for sure

Exclusive: Tottenham – Fulham negotiations are at breaking point for Moussa Dembélé...

 

[dagraham]

Surprised nobody seems to have picked up on this post? The headline isn't the best reading, that's for sure

Exclusive: Tottenham – Fulham negotiations are at breaking point for Moussa Dembélé...

Deadline day for Berahino coming up then?