The Rebuild

[dontcallme]

Yeah that’s pretty much how I feel. I think if we get a good offer for him then yes, sell, but considering how much business we need to do I just don’t see shipping him out needs to be a priority for this window. Also some defenders don’t really start to mature until late in their career so he could well still improve some especially if we have better RWB beside him.

True. I've seen a few glimpses of Sanchez that makes me think there's a good centre back in there. Would be horrible to sell him before he comes into his prime and miss out on the good years. It's a big call for the management team.

If he does have it in him to become a good consistent centre back then great. If not, then now is the time to sell.

I feel we still need to bring in at least 5 first team squad players. To do that we need to sell and we know from experience that to sell, we need suitable interest. Sanchez is a player I see good teams from Italy being interested in.

 

[Cochise]

I think we will build over the next two summers with mainly starting positions being addressed this summer.

I can see us trying to sell Rodon, Tanganga (unlikely with his latest injury taking him off display), CCV and Sanchez whilst bringing two new CBs in. I also think we need a new starting LWB and RWB. We've had the discussion elsewhere, but Emerson could develop or be backup as a sixth CB in the squad although I know others don't think he can cut it there. Doherty will stay as a backup, same for Reguilon on the left, with Sessegnon being moved on.

In midfield I think we will try to get permanent deals done on GLC, N'Dombele and Winks. I don't think we need to do more than buy a single top CM.

In attack I think our front three will be the same next year (if no-one departs). Gil might end up going out on loan again, although I'd love to see him given some time with us. Despite the happy memories and all round good vibes, I think Moura can go. We need a quality player rotating with the established front three, which means reduced minutes for him and Bergwijn. I think we'll try to sell both of them tbh.

 

[Japhet]

I know I’m in a minority but I’d keep Sanchez (unless a good offer came in for him) as a back up I don’t feel we are going to get much better and we have to be realistic about how many players we can possibly buy in one window. I’d rather our focus and money went towards a good starting LCB rather then also looking for a good back up to Romero.

The reason I'd sell Sanchez is because he might bring a decent bit of wedge in. Sevilla were interested and we wanted Kounde, and now Chelsea could be out of that loop. I'd probably keep Rodon out of all our backup CBs but I doubt Conte would agree with that.

 

[Fergus]

What does this thread contribute that the Summer 2022 Window Scouting Thread doesn't?

 

[KingsDodgyKnee]

In an ideal world I would like to see a GK, CB, RB, CM and F come in.
Lloris + new number 2
Dier, Romero, Davies, Tanganga + new CB
Reguilon, Sessegnon, Doherty + new RB
Bentancur, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Sarr + new CM
Kane, Son, Kulusevski, Bergwijn, Lucas + new F

I don't think the squad is a million miles away to be honest. Personally, I feel the starting 11 only needs one or two additions (RB and CM). The squad depth and options are the areas in need of improvement. No idea who the GK and RB could be but I'd take De Vrij, Kessie and Belotti. If pushed, I think Conte would like to replace Bergwijn or Lucas for a better WF option but I don't think he sees this as a priority, same with LB.

 

[Joshua shepherd]

Start Squad
Loris New GK
New RWB Tanganga
New LWB Sess or Reggie
Romero New RCB
New CB Dier
New LCB Davies
Bentacur New Creative CM
Skipp PEH / Sarr
New LW Kulu
Son New RW
Kane New striker

10 new players (not happening in one window I know) - 5 of them starters, so I would focus on that in the summer in the following order;
New RWB
New LCB
New LWB
New LW
New CB
Out: Gollini, Doherty, Royal, Sanchez, Rodon, Reggie (or Sess), Winks, GLC, Ndombele, Gil, Bergwijn, Lucas (guy deserves first team football somewhere)

Not sure how you managed to find space for Tanganga. Definitely not good enough for us.

 

[Japhet]

What does this thread contribute that the Summer 2022 Window Scouting Thread doesn't?

A place for all those banned from the Transfer forum for their crimes against humanity.

 

[TOLBINY]

Not sure how you managed to find space for Tanganga. Definitely not good enough for us

As a back up RWB - I think he is better in that position that both Doherty and Royal - plus in an injury crisis he could play centrally. Go back and look at what people were saying about him at RB after the opening day victory against City. MOM with Grealish in his pocket. I would not be gutted if he was sold, but I would be if he is sold ahead of Doc and Royal.

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

I think it is glaringly obvious that Kulusevski and Bentancur have already done enough to be considered as pert of the rebuild.

Hehe

 

[Spurs4CL]

Gollini can go. Replacement needed.
I'd let any/all of the wingbacks go if the right players were available.
Sanchez, Tanganga are replaceable. Davies is a good squad option. Rodon doesn't get a sniff.
Winks needs replacing. Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Skipp + 1 and Sarr looks OK.
Bergwijn can go. I like Lucas but we might get a good offer.
Kulusevski, Kane Son is looking good but we need 1 more.

There's obviously other peripheral players like CCV who need to move on.

agree with majority of this, think Lucas and Bergwijn have to go though as they should be quite easily replaceable . Lucas will only have 1 year left of his deal i believe so offers won't be great but if we could get Dybala in somehow , what an upgrade

 

[Spurs4CL]

True. I've seen a few glimpses of Sanchez that makes me think there's a good centre back in there. Would be horrible to sell him before he comes into his prime and miss out on the good years. It's a big call for the management team.

If he does have it in him to become a good consistent centre back then great. If not, then now is the time to sell.

I feel we still need to bring in at least 5 first team squad players. To do that we need to sell and we know from experience that to sell, we need suitable interest. Sanchez is a player I see good teams from Italy being interested in.

all id say on this is despite some lapses in concentration and poor games he could still command a reasonable fee which might tempt us to dispense with him , especially if we still want a swap deal for Kounde or Torres from the spanish clubs where Sanchez's stock seems pretty high

 

[mr ashley]

As a back up RWB - I think he is better in that position that both Doherty and Royal - plus in an injury crisis he could play centrally. Go back and look at what people were saying about him at RB after the opening day victory against City. MOM with Grealish in his pocket. I would not be gutted if he was sold, but I would be if he is sold ahead of Doc and Royal.

But in an attacking position?
Surely not.
We have so many grumbling about Emerson’s output going forwards and Tanganga (who shows himself as a good defender 1-1) has been no better in an attacking sense.
By all means keep Tanganga as a rcb who is HG and club trained but let’s stop the talk of him being the answer in attack

I mean, people are dissatisfied with Reguilon at lwb and you’re advocating Tanganga as the answer in the right?

people want to hate on Doherty but he’s playing well when he’s finally been played in the right position. Tanganga is a defensive rb at best. Spent most of his development at cb and looks shaky with the ball at his feet

 

[slartibartfast]

I'd keep our starting 11 against West Ham and Skipp, except maybe Reggie. That's it. Everyone else can go. If Sess cant sort out these injuries he needs to go as well. If he can then keep him and shift Reggie.
I'd like us to improve our full backs in starting 11, thats a priority. A creative midfielder and maybe upgrade Davies.
Sanchez, Winks, Emerson, Rodon, Moura, Bergwijn all need to be upgraded so don't care who goes as long as theres some movement.

 

[Goobers]

I'd be really weary of getting rid of all the players that aren't in the starting XI in one window. The build needs to be done over team I think and for that reason I think players like the Doc, Davies, Sanchez should say beyond the summer. Sell 4-6 and sign the same number and then continue. I worry about our lack of continuity if we aim to tear everything down in one window. Also bear in mind we will probably not sell both Ndombele and Lo Celso in one window for the fee we would ask as well. So some pragmatism needed I feel

 

[Gbspurs]

I don't mind Reguillon but he's very marketable and we need funds in. I'm pretty confident Conte can find a better LWB for the money Reguillon would bring in. For me he is definitely on the "sell if good enough offer" list along with Bergwijn.

 

[spids]

I’d be more than happy if these players were all still here…

Lloris
Romero — Dier — Davies
RWB — Højbjerg— Bentancur —LWB
Kulu — Kane — Son​

in addition to these XI I’d want ..
Better backup for Lloris (Johnstone?)
An experienced LCB to compete with Davies (Gvardiol?)
An CB to compete with Dier / Romero (De Vrij?)
Keep Doherty as back up RWB.
Keep Sess as back up to LWB.
Keep Skipp as competition for CM
Upgrade Winks (Eriksen or JWP).
Competition for Son/Kulu (Dybala?)
Competition for Kane (de Ketalaere?)
Loan out Scarlett.

Sell:
Tanganga
Sanchez
Rodon
Emerson
Reguilon
Lo Celso
Ndombele
Winks
Moura
Bergwijn

6 in, 10 out.

 

[Deleted member 29446]

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That thread isn't in the transfer forum so I'm even allowed

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

agree with majority of this, think Lucas and Bergwijn have to go though as they should be quite easily replaceable . Lucas will only have 1 year left of his deal i believe so offers won't be great but if we could get Dybala in somehow , what an upgrade

I see the world of Twitter is flushed with links to Bale again.

I can't pretend to know anything about Dybala. But I can say I believe Bale would be an upgrade on both of the players you mentioned (in terms of output, there's no comparison) and, unlike with Dybala, we know Bale could come in and be effective in the PL. Has an understanding with Kane & Son, and also a similar understanding with Doherty as Deki seems to have clicked.

Worth thinking about?

 

[Neon_Knight_]

I know I’m in a minority but I’d keep Sanchez (unless a good offer came in for him) as a back up I don’t feel we are going to get much better and we have to be realistic about how many players we can possibly buy in one window. I’d rather our focus and money went towards a good starting LCB rather then also looking for a good back up to Romero.

I agree, but the primary reason for (potentially) selling Sanchez would probably be to free up funds rather than to upgrade on him. Whereas if Davies becomes a back-up player, it would make financial sense to keep him.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

I agree, but the primary reason for (potentially) selling Sanchez would probably be to free up funds rather than to upgrade on him. Whereas if Davies becomes a back-up player, it would make financial sense to keep him.

Also (in my opinion) significantly easier to replace Sanchez than it would be to replace Davies.