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As long as the brains trust isn’t just the board like it has been in the past.
You'd assume it's Munn, Lange, McKenzie et al.
As long as the brains trust isn’t just the board like it has been in the past.
Personally, I dont see the need for another ACM in January. Lo Celso is looking great, Kulusevski as well. I would sooner prioritise cover for Bissouma with Bentancur now out long term and a CB with a WF being 3rd on the list.Wasn’t sure where to put this so I’ve chucked it in here and will also chuck it in the RO:
PROF on COYS.
As much effort will to be made in moving players out as bringing new ones in, although whether moving players on is a feasible goal remains to be seen. Of course, outgoings are not as exciting as incomings, however we have a plan for the summer window which, to be viable (from a squad size perspective), requires a non-trivial number of outgoings.
Ange's January 'In' list is relatively short and contains players for positions that any Spurs fan would predict (eg CB). A couple of the targets seem (to me) to be unlikely for the January window - more likely/less unlikely in the summer; one or two others are feasible. Biggest debate within the THFC brains trust at the moment is whether there's a need to bring in another ACM in January.
Soon find out I guess. They've got a hard job on their hands to follow what FP and his team managed to do, but when you bring in a man in a high profile position(Munn) he 100% has to be able to do the job his way, and with his own people otherwise it'll almost certainly fail.I really hope Lange and co have some good contacts, networks and a bit of nouse about them.
Regardless of politics and rather unsubstantiated rumours of some rocking the boat, I am concerned we’ve moved away from the Gabbanini/Paratici partnership as their hit rate was highly successful over the last few seasons and is where our best players have come from.
Agree. I can see the benefit in a loan deal (ACM) if a decent one is available, but there's a danger in buying someone on a 5-year contract to cover a (by January, hopefully) 4 to 6 week problem.Personally, I dont see the need for another ACM in January. Lo Celso is looking great, Kulusevski as well. I would sooner prioritise cover for Bissouma with Bentancur now out long term and a CB with a WF being 3rd on the list.
I believe it's more likely we get cover on the wings and move Deki inside if we need to. He's been a revelation there.Agree. I can see the benefit in a loan deal (ACM) if a decent one is available, but there's a danger in buying someone on a 5-year contract to cover a (by January, hopefully) 4 to 6 week problem.
I just think we have other area's that need attention first. We have GLC, Kulu and Donley that can all play at 10. Not to mention Devine out on loan and Mikey Moore(I know he's still a way off) looking more and more impressive with every game he plays. If I'm honest CB is the only 'must sign' position in January and a CM/DM if PEH goes.Agree. I can see the benefit in a loan deal (ACM) if a decent one is available, but there's a danger in buying someone on a 5-year contract to cover a (by January, hopefully) 4 to 6 week problem.
I just think we have other area's that need attention first. We have GLC, Kulu and Donley that can all play at 10. Not to mention Devine out on loan and Mikey Moore(I know he's still a way off) looking more and more impressive with every game he plays. If I'm honest CB is the only 'must sign' position in January and a CM/DM if PEH goes.
Agreed, but I think getting a CM/DM in and selling PEH is pretty important too. PEH is a very decent footballer but clearly can’t play Ange's style of football very effectively.I just think we have other area's that need attention first. We have GLC, Kulu and Donley that can all play at 10. Not to mention Devine out on loan and Mikey Moore(I know he's still a way off) looking more and more impressive with every game he plays. If I'm honest CB is the only 'must sign' position in January and a CM/DM if PEH goes.
Agree -- with PEH's contract situation he will need to be replaced in the summer, but he's played an important role in the squad and I don't see us splashing a big fee in January on a No. 6 who can slot straight into the starting XI when we've already got Bissouma and Bentancur at the club.I’d hold on to PEH - just far too valuable right now given the stability he offers. The focus for me is obviously CB and then possibly the front line.
Yeah, completely get that and understand it. It just felt like a big risk. The thought of it not working out, or our scouting or level of targets and success being thrown off just really scares me given that Gabbanini and Paratici got us Vicario, Udogie, Maddison, VDV.. it almost seems insane to move away from that.Soon find out I guess. They've got a hard job on their hands to follow what FP and his team managed to do, but when you bring in a man in a high profile position(Munn) he 100% has to be able to do the job his way, and with his own people otherwise it'll almost certainly fail.
Paratici is still hanging around in some capacity. While it certainly appears that his influence has waned, if the new setup targets an Italy-based player Paratici will still be useful in negotiating the deal.I’m going to view all these Italian links with a little suspicion now that we have a new recruitment team in place. If Paratici and Gabianini were still calling the shots then stuff in Calciomaercato might be worth paying attention to.
I suspect we’ll be going after different kinds of targets from here on out.