Gedson100
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Interesting article from Andre's mate Jason Burt,over at the Telegraph, starts off saying PSG will pay £10m for Andre. (Odd that he'd print this story unless Andre is trying to send a message?)
Other interesting snippet is that Baldini is said to be in London for talks 'this week'.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...lion-to-lure-Andre-Villas-Boas-to-France.html
Here's the bulk of the relevant text:
'The impending arrival of Franco Baldini as the club’s new director of football is a positive step. The former England general manager left his post at Roma last week and is in London this week for talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy over his role.
Villas-Boas had pushed for Baldini’s appointment last summer but accepted Levy’s position that he wanted to give it a year to see whether the new head coach worked out before changing the structure.
Baldini is regarded as one of the most accomplished directors of football in Europe and his appointment, along with the opening of a new training ground last year and plans for a new stadium, is a progressive move.
However, there are more immediate concerns about the strength of Spurs’ squad, as Villas-Boas has already publicly stated. The first XI is regarded as competitive but there is a lack of depth on the bench, particularly in terms of attacking players.
Villas-Boas was disappointed that a number of deals fell through last year, having hoped to sign Joao Moutinho, Oscar and Leandro Daimao. The Portuguese is happy at Spurs and appreciates the opportunity he was given, but nevertheless wants to feel that the club are being more decisive in the transfer market, not least to show Bale they are ambitious.
Spurs are adamant that Bale is not for sale at any price this summer and Villas-Boas is desperate for the 23-year-old to remain. The head coach is also keen to challenge for trophies next season.
Villas-Boas has two more years left on his contract and is not agitating to leave. However, according to sources in France and Portugal, PSG are extremely interested in hiring him having missed out on Mourinho and – for now – Arsène Wenger.
French is among the languages spoken by Villas-Boas while PSG’s financial muscle and the desire of the club’s Qatari’s owners to mount a serious challenge to win the Champions League would be tempting for any coach.'
Other interesting snippet is that Baldini is said to be in London for talks 'this week'.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...lion-to-lure-Andre-Villas-Boas-to-France.html
Here's the bulk of the relevant text:
'The impending arrival of Franco Baldini as the club’s new director of football is a positive step. The former England general manager left his post at Roma last week and is in London this week for talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy over his role.
Villas-Boas had pushed for Baldini’s appointment last summer but accepted Levy’s position that he wanted to give it a year to see whether the new head coach worked out before changing the structure.
Baldini is regarded as one of the most accomplished directors of football in Europe and his appointment, along with the opening of a new training ground last year and plans for a new stadium, is a progressive move.
However, there are more immediate concerns about the strength of Spurs’ squad, as Villas-Boas has already publicly stated. The first XI is regarded as competitive but there is a lack of depth on the bench, particularly in terms of attacking players.
Villas-Boas was disappointed that a number of deals fell through last year, having hoped to sign Joao Moutinho, Oscar and Leandro Daimao. The Portuguese is happy at Spurs and appreciates the opportunity he was given, but nevertheless wants to feel that the club are being more decisive in the transfer market, not least to show Bale they are ambitious.
Spurs are adamant that Bale is not for sale at any price this summer and Villas-Boas is desperate for the 23-year-old to remain. The head coach is also keen to challenge for trophies next season.
Villas-Boas has two more years left on his contract and is not agitating to leave. However, according to sources in France and Portugal, PSG are extremely interested in hiring him having missed out on Mourinho and – for now – Arsène Wenger.
French is among the languages spoken by Villas-Boas while PSG’s financial muscle and the desire of the club’s Qatari’s owners to mount a serious challenge to win the Champions League would be tempting for any coach.'
....oh go on, you've twisted my arm!
