The Spurs Transfer Wishlist & Scouting Thread

[TottenhamMattSpur]

Yeah but that's just wishful thinking & conversation stemming from the suggestion that United have named their price for Pogba, and people thinking about which players that could make available.

Availability doesn't necessarily equate to willingness to sign for our club, or our clubs willingness to target/spend on such players.

However, as has been pointed out countless times since the inception of this thread. It's called the Wish list & Scouting thread. Therefore, people are not doing anything absurd by speaking about, or mentioning players they wish we could sign.

Well if it's a Wish list.....

Mbappe
De Ligt
Sane
Someone big and athletic, who can play in the middle and run games with a ludicrous price tag. Oh wait, we've got him.

 

[TottenhamMattSpur]

I don't think this is the thread for you

To be fair, it was started in the days before our transfer business hit the skids.

 

[Japhet]

A typical Levy "non-signing" as well, unfortunately - in that, in the name of saving a few quids Spurs lost out on signing him or end up paying much more. And he's not the first one Spurs lose out in this manner.
Spurs had their chance last summer. Well, Levy most probably couldn't foresee that Villa would get new owner but still he should just have paid up the going rate for Grealish.
I think Levy have done a excellent job for Spurs and would have any other chairman but by now he must have understood that few, if any, fall for he delaying tactics in order to get prices dropped. It doesn't work anymore.
If Villa get promoted I can't see him - nor Aarons and Lewis - joining Spurs this summer.

Wasn't there talk of Villa falling foul of FFP because of the bail out? If so, they might have to let Grealish go.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

Well if it's a Wish list.....

Mbappe
De Ligt
Sane
Someone big and athletic, who can play in the middle and run games with a ludicrous price tag. Oh wait, we've got him.

Now you’re being facetious. Live and let live.

Can’t win on this site, people are either being over optimistic about players beyond our reach, or unambitious because they want players from relegated sides and the championship.

You can discuss the merits of a suggestion without patronising or insulting the poster (aimed at a lot of people, not just you) and making crass remarks about computer game fans.

 

[SpartanSpur]

Do you all honestly expect much business?

You're all talking like you're playing football manager again.
We don't know if the purse strings are tight, or if Poch is too stubborn to just add bodies to the squad. But there's nothing to indicate we'll go out and start buying household names, if indeed we buy anyone.

We could all be shocked and find Toby and Chris want to hang about. Without selling assets I doubt our pot is big enough to be buying £50m+ players.

I'm sure some one will come along and claim we have a bazillion pound warchest etc, but it has never happened and never will.

https://www.skysports.com/football/...nearly-joined-tottenham-before-barcelona-move

We came close to signing the most sought after young CM in world football last summer. Direct quotes from the player. Or were the club playing football manager too?

Yes we dropped a bollock with Grealish but that FDJ interview suggests to me that we will certainly be setting our sights high again on other targets.

ITK and journos have both stated the lack of signings in January especially was due to Poch being very specific in what he wants, not a lack of money.

 

[Dharmabum]

https://www.skysports.com/football/...nearly-joined-tottenham-before-barcelona-move

We came close to signing the most sought after young CM in world football last summer. Direct quotes from the player. Or were the club playing football manager too?

Yes we dropped a bollock with Grealish but that FDJ interview suggests to me that we will certainly be setting our sights high again on other targets.

ITK and journos have both stated the lack of signings in January especially was due to Poch being very specific in what he wants, not a lack of money.

First of all, I have no grudge against Levy nor Pochettino for not signing any players for the last 2 transfer windows because - as stated - the players Pochettino wanted were not available.
However, siting "not lack of money" can be misgiving because if Spurs had the means of, say, ManC and Chelski, they could/would have signed a 1 or 2 player over the last 2 windows I reckon.

 

[SpartanSpur]

First of all, I have no grudge against Levy nor Pochettino for not signing any players for the last 2 transfer windows because - as stated - the players Pochettino wanted were not available.
However, siting "not lack of money" can be misgiving because if Spurs had the means of, say, ManC and Chelski, they could/would have signed a 1or 2 player over the last 2 windows I reckon.

It's very possible we would have. I personally think Levy massively prioritised the stadium completion which had somewhat of a knock on towards transfers too.

That said Man Utd have as much money as anyone and had a disastrous summer window by all accounts, so it's not the only reason clubs fall short on transfers.

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

With Genk’s hit rate for sending top talent into the top leagues, we should absolutely sign from them and Berge looks to be everything we need. Added bonus is he could play with any of our current midfielders quite comfortably as he’s so well rounded.

Anyone watched much of him this year?

 

[TottenhamMattSpur]

https://www.skysports.com/football/...nearly-joined-tottenham-before-barcelona-move

We came close to signing the most sought after young CM in world football last summer. Direct quotes from the player. Or were the club playing football manager too?

Yes we dropped a bollock with Grealish but that FDJ interview suggests to me that we will certainly be setting our sights high again on other targets.

ITK and journos have both stated the lack of signings in January especially was due to Poch being very specific in what he wants, not a lack of money.

https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news-archive-1/so-close-to-rivaldo/

 

[TottenhamMattSpur]

It's very possible we would have. I personally think Levy massively prioritised the stadium completion which had somewhat of a knock on towards transfers too.

That said Man Utd have as much money as anyone and had a disastrous summer window by all accounts, so it's not the only reason clubs fall short on transfers.

That's gotta be because anyone with a pulse could see Moureen was on his last legs. I still can't believe the idiots gave him a new contract after his 2nd season.

 

[SpartanSpur]

https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news-archive-1/so-close-to-rivaldo/

If you think we are the same stature of club that we were under Glenn Hoddle then good luck to you. It's clear you're only here to debate tell people why they're wrong so I'll leave it at that.

 

[cider spurs]

Meanwhile...back at the ranch. @rez9000 was not sure whether to grill or barbecue the humble sausage.

 

[dondo]

Andre Gomes ticks a few boxed and he's growing on me.
+ good passer from midfield and has EPL experience.
- a bit slow

He was about 10 minutes slow tackling mitrovic the other day ?

 

[TottenhamMattSpur]

If you think we are the same stature of club that we were under Glenn Hoddle then good luck to you. It's clear you're only here to debate tell people why they're wrong so I'll leave it at that.

Oh lighten up.

You are all wrong, of course, but we can all be friends.

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

Meanwhile...back at the ranch. @rez9000 was not sure whether to grill or barbecue the humble sausage.

His penis?

Jesus, I take a few days off from this thread and people start getting id- like

 

[SpartanSpur]

Oh lighten up.

You are all wrong, of course, but we can all be friends.

I did rate the Rivaldo link funny (fair play), feeling perfectly light over here buddy.

 

[dtxspurs]

We still need to sign 2 midfield players, one a dedicated CM/box to box type and the other a DM.

 

[TEESSIDE1]

He's definitely improved in that aspect but I don't think him being our main source of creativity will get the most out of him. I think we need a DM who is also very comfortable on the ball, and another creative CM. If we do this, we could potentially replace Eriksen with a more attack-minded player to make our front 4 even better.

I was responding to the poster re having 2 solid DM’s, stating why it and how it worked well. I do rate Winks but I still feel we’re lacking some bite in the middle. We also have to remember it’s a squad game and I’d most definitely include Winks as one of our 1st choice options as opposed to say Skipp, Lamela, GKN, Janssen etc. Winks is imperative to our squad but as per say City and Liverpool, you need adjust your team to meet your needs.

With regard to Alli, he is creative albeit a different type of player to Eriksen. The likelihood of finding a like for like replacement for him is pretty low hence why we need to adapt what we’ve got or be creative with our potential signings and/adjust our style of play.

Look at Liverpool, they’ve a lethal front 3 but not a lot of creativity behind them. They get away with this by having marauding full backs, something we also used to have and were deadly when had them.

 

[cider spurs]

Well for the record. Again, just putting it out there that I'm feckin hoping we're not going to shell out €35 million that AC Milan want for Frank Kessie.

22 or not, I've seen nothing to suggest he's anything we need. Runs about alot, but without actually attempting to tackle every time I've seen him.

Watched him again this morning. Full match replay of AC Milan v Lazio.

Don't get the hype, but media will try and have me believe that Spurs, Chelsea and Arseanal are interested.
I'd want more for my buck please.

EDIT: LMFAO,Just checked him on Whoscored

+Positive - Doesn't dive into tackles

-Weakness - Tackling

 

[Dharmabum]

We still need to sign 2 midfield players, one a dedicated CM/box to box type and the other a DM.

If - and there is a big IF - both Wanyama and Dier regain full fitness I see no need to buy a DM.