Milan Skriniar

[THFCSPURS19]

Is that Hojbjerg’s game though? Must admit from the very limited viewing of him so far it was alarming how much space the opposition were getting in front of our back four.

I think that's because Mourinho asked Winks to be the deeper midfielder, which is frankly bonkers. However, as others have said, he seemed to play a DM role in the second half against Southampton and did well.

 

[richard_gleeson]

Get Skriniar or Dias now, then get the other next summer. Defence sorted for years

 

[WannaDanceWithUdogie]

Think I would prefer him over Dias, Dias has the turning circle of the QE2

 

[Haddock]

Is that Frank Worsley or Tom Crean in your dp? Just ordered An Unsung Hero - very excited to read it.

It's indeed Tom Crean. I read that book a couple of years and it's a fantastic read. Yeah, I'm very fascinated by the exploration (Especially the Antarctics) era around the turn of the 20th century.

 

[wrd]

I think that's because Mourinho asked Winks to be the deeper midfielder, which is frankly bonkers. However, as others have said, he seemed to play a DM role in the second half against Southampton and did well.

Yeah that decision has seemed to be how to get the worst out of both players and highlight their weaknesses. Glad we saw the 2nd half switch.

 

[cabinfever]

It's indeed Tom Crean. I read that book a couple of years and it's a fantastic read. Yeah, I'm very fascinated by the exploration (Especially the Antarctics) era around the turn of the 20th century.

Tom Crean.....a true unsung hero....great book!!

 

[mil1lion]

Hojbjerg seems very coachable so I think he'll adapt to whichever formation we go with and do the job assigned to him. I still think we stick to 4 at the back. I think it's more likely that when one fullback pushes on the other will sit back and the defensive midfielder continues to break up play in midfield. We do our best work breaking forward on the counter more so than dominating possession and trying to break down stubborn defences. If Skriniar is suited to that style then he's perfect for us.

I do like the big physical centre backs alongside the quick athletic ones. With that in mind he would be best alongside Sanchez or Tanganga.

 

[GetSpurredOn]

Unless there has in fact been an injection of cash, there’s almost no chance of signing Skriniar/Dias & Vinicius/Milik/Weghorst.

Potentially Dias/Skriniar & Diallo, or Kim & Weghorst/Vinicius. Milik, depends how much Levy can get the price down given his contract situation, also how much we bring in from sales.
My one concern is that we keep Aurier or replace likewise, don’t sell him to make money for other positions and have to make do for depth behind Doherty.

 

[SargeantMeatCurtains]

Inter e Napoli, blitz del Tottenham per Skriniar e Milik | Esclusivo

Inter e Napoli attente, c'è il blitz del Tottenham a Milano per Skriniar e Milik; ultime e dettagli con la news esclusiva

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Inter and Napoli, EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham blitz in Milan for Skriniar and Milik

No meeting in London for Arkadiusz Milik's agents. According to what has been collected by Calciomercato.it, the English trip of the Polish representatives has been postponed to tomorrow. Today, in fact, some Tottenham emissaries will be in Milan for a blitz with a double objective. In addition to the Napoli striker, the Spurs are aiming for Inter Milan Skriniar and today they will understand the margins of both negotiations, which do not promise easy. News in the day, therefore, for the Nerazzurri and the Neapolitans.

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Still find it complete bollocks we'd be doing these negotiations face-to-face and not over Skype or whatever.

 

[dondo]

 

[King of Otters]

Struggles in a high line and Conte's system apparently.

Why Inter Would Be Wise to Offload Milan Skriniar This Summer

The prospect of selling Milan Skriniar is one that wouldn't have even of processed in the minds of Beppe Marotta and co. last summer. Fresh off back-to-back ste

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Imagine being too slow to play in a high line in Italy. All their attackers are in their late 30s.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

I have a feeling this Skriniar rumour is a smokescreen and more to do with forcing Benfica hands on Dias.

Smokescreen Klaxon!

That must be it - the media will be looking elsewhere, meaning it's easier for us to buy someone else...I'm just not sure why it would be easier. It just would, right?

I mean, this whole tactic would surely fool agents as well, who actually talk to these people....

I'm convinced

 

[sausage]

Still find it complete bollocks we'd be doing these negotiations face-to-face and not over Skype or whatever.

Face to face is subjective though - it's not necessarily Levy, it could be an agent based in Italy doing the go-between. There are customs and language related things that probably don't translate well over multi-million pound deals

 

[spursfast]

Inter e Napoli, blitz del Tottenham per Skriniar e Milik | Esclusivo

Inter e Napoli attente, c'è il blitz del Tottenham a Milano per Skriniar e Milik; ultime e dettagli con la news esclusiva

www.calciomercato.it

Inter and Napoli, EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham blitz in Milan for Skriniar and Milik

No meeting in London for Arkadiusz Milik's agents. According to what has been collected by Calciomercato.it, the English trip of the Polish representatives has been postponed to tomorrow. Today, in fact, some Tottenham emissaries will be in Milan for a blitz with a double objective. In addition to the Napoli striker, the Spurs are aiming for Inter Milan Skriniar and today they will understand the margins of both negotiations, which do not promise easy. News in the day, therefore, for the Nerazzurri and the Neapolitans.

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Still find it complete bollocks we'd be doing these negotiations face-to-face and not over Skype or whatever.

not sure about that...

 

[deanostheyido]

 

[H-SF]

Spurs in talks to sign Inter defender Milan Skriniar and latest on Milik

Tottenham are in talks with Inter Milan to sign their Slovakian centre-back ahead of the transfer deadline next month

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Stuff on Skriniar and Milik from Alasdair Gold

 

[GutBucket]

Great news for Škriniar, bad for a striker search.

 

[Cavehillspur]

He only 25?? I thought he was around the 30 mark.

 

[spursfast]

Great news for Škriniar, bad for a striker search.

why

 

[Matrix]

Yeah that's why he suits us better than them. He does lack pace though that's for sure.

so long term he would be a perfect foil for Sanchez?