Metalhead
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Is this a joke that I’m not getting?
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cider spurs
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I reckon there'll be plenty of opportunities to deputise for Kane. I also believe he could work well with Kane.
Kane playing as a false 9, dropping deeper like we witnessed v Southampton. This will also aide Ndombele or Lo Celso to get a rest at times whilst not sacrificing our creativity from Midfield.
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It gets thrown about a lot "Mourinho will walk if...". I think it intrinsically reveals the knowledge involved, as I don't think he's ever quit a job.
Metalhead
But that's a debate for another thread.....
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Perhaps wishful thinking on the part of some?
It's not worth quitting for the obvious financial reasons.
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I don't think he needs the money, but I'm sure "quitting" or "giving up" is heavily against his mentality. Probably why he looks like he lives in a dustbin when he gets to the very end of a job.
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Yes we are. Still 10 days of the window left and all signs point to us trying to get a striker.
Snarfalicious
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This is all some sort of reverse psychology schtick, right?
Metalhead
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That is true and managers rarely walk but seriously, why on earth would Jose walk at this juncture?
A pay-off, even if it's just one year of his salary would be £10m or £14m (depending on different sources regarding what he earns). Irrespective of how wealthy he is, not sure anyone would walk away from that.
Anyhow, not a discussion for this thread I suppose.
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Agree the signings so far have been good but the season falls apart if you dont have a back up to Kane
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I still find it hard to believe players won't join because they can't compete with Kane.
Jota know he is unlikely to play much with Mane, Salah and Firmino are firm first choices, yet he signed.
Aubameyang joined Arsenal when Lacazette was first choice.
Osimhen joined Napoli but they have several strikers already.
Maybe we could adapt to play 2 up front or being in a striker who can also play out wide.
Jota know he is unlikely to play much with Mane, Salah and Firmino are firm first choices, yet he signed.
Aubameyang joined Arsenal when Lacazette was first choice.
Osimhen joined Napoli but they have several strikers already.
Maybe we could adapt to play 2 up front or being in a striker who can also play out wide.
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mil1lion
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Kane is our best number 10 as well since Eriksen left. I'm sure we could sign a striker if we're willing to pay. I think the reluctance is not wanting to spend too much on a striker who isn't likely to start every game but also wanting a good enough one to rely on in placeof Kane. This one always felt like the most realistic option due to the final year on his contract.
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I hear you, pal. Agree that we seem to be leaving this one rather late. Which is especially irksome considering how important it would’ve been to have a proper backup to Kane with the glut of games we need to play before the October international break. The squad will be on their knees by oct 5. even if we get in a striker by 11pm on oct 5, (probably a lump like Deeney), it is a bit late. Just have to hope all those mins don’t lead to Kane breaking down. Indeed, selfishly speaking I hope Jose can persuade a few of our key players to perhaps forgo playing for their national teams that week and stay at the lodge. Unlike nearly every other team, our boys haven’t even had one full week of training all together, undisputed by games. Would be outstanding to have ten uninterrupted days of training for these boys before getting back into the grind.
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I actually don't really believe it and even if it is true, as Jose says, it speaks to the mindset of the player and isn't someone I would like to join us anyway. Kane became world class by hard work, dedication and believing in himself. Moreover, he managed to get to being our number 1 striker by being resilient. Those traits are what Id want to see in a striker coming in, someone who believes (rightly or wrongly) that they can play alongside, deputise for and also challenge Kane.
RichieS
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As a broad statement it's untrue (that no-one will join because they "can't compete" with Kane). But there are at least two (Morata is one, I can't remember the other at the moment) who are actually on the record as having said they turned us down due to being concerned they wouldn't play when Kane was fit. I guess it's about levels - I don't think another "top" striker will join - but there are plenty we could sign that are unlikely to be universally accepted by fans.
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It depends on the club.
We can't offer big wages for players to sit on the bench like Chelsea, united and City (Liverpool as well?)
Others might join to sit on the bench and still pick up cups and maybe leagues, again not something we have been able to achieve.
But Kane be a factor as well. We all know he plays and wants to play every match. And there won't be many players coming in thinking they can take his spot.
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he always leaves "by mutual consent". so he's never been fired either.
