The Transfer Wishlist Thread

[lincspurs]

I agree, to be fair though our whole defensive setup is pretty poor for a team with Top 4 and CL ambitions. I think if we can tighten up everything in defence then he could become a good option in that role, especially if we can get him to cut out some of his errors.

That’s the crux though, he plays like 6 year old, diving in or chasing lost causes leaving him out of position & the team susceptible down the wing he’s supposed to be defending, IMO.

 

[brendanb50]

That’s the crux though, he plays like 6 year old, diving in or chasing lost causes leaving him out of position & the team susceptible down the wing he’s supposed to be defending, IMO.

Agreed - not sure it'll be 100% coached out of him but if he does stay, a stronger defensive unit (including a DM) would help make him more of a asset than a hindrance. As @brasil_spur said - our whole defensive unit needs tightening up, we've become very leaky and error-prone and if you want to compete for anything, this needs to be the foundation.

 

[dtxspurs]

I agree, to be fair though our whole defensive setup is pretty poor for a team with Top 4 and CL ambitions. I think if we can tighten up everything in defence then he could become a good option in that role, especially if we can get him to cut out some of his errors.

He’s what 27? Not gonna happen.

 

[DiVaio]

He’s what 27? Not gonna happen.

And in reality he's not that good offensively. Replacing him should be our priority.

 

[Wig]

Aurier can be a bit dozy at times, but the amount of flack he gets in here is over the top. I don't think some of you realise how much he contributes to the team stats, and until the break he was having a very decent season. Have a look at our players' stats from this season here:

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Serge is equal 2nd for assists (4 just like Dele), number 1 for tackles with 74 tackles (almost double the tackles of 2nd place Davinson with 41), 3rd for clearances, and 1st for interceptions. When you see stats like this showing how he's contributing positively, cut the guy some slack and show him some support. There's a reason why he makes some errors and that's because he's more involved in the game than some other players who can go missing by comparison.

 

[-Afri-Coy-]

Aurier can be a bit dozy at times, but the amount of flack he gets in here is over the top. I don't think some of you realise how much he contributes to the team stats, and until the break he was having a very decent season. Have a look at our players' stats from this season here:

Tottenham Hotspur FC Statistics | Premier League

View the latest comprehensive Tottenham Hotspur FC match stats, along with a season by season archive, on the official website of the Premier League.

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Serge is equal 2nd for assists (4 just like Dele), number 1 for tackles with 74 tackles (almost double the tackles of 2nd place Davinson with 41), 3rd for clearances, and 1st for interceptions. When you see stats like this showing how he's contributing positively, cut the guy some slack and show him some support. There's a reason why he makes some errors and that's because he's more involved in the game than some other players who can go missing by comparison.

Age old thing, you can do 1000 good things but people will remember the 1 time you fucked up over those good things.

Unfortunately this is how most people's minds work.

 

[Wig]

And in reality he's not that good offensively. Replacing him should be our priority.

If we're singling out a priority, personally I believe it's more of a priority to get a top-class DM... Someone to shield the defence and to give a springboard to the more attacking midfielders (Ndombele, Lo Celso etc.) to play to their strengths. Secondary priority is another striker to compete/backup Kane.

 

[mr ashley]

If we're singling out a priority, personally I believe it's more of a priority to get a top-class DM... Someone to shield the defence and to give a springboard to the more attacking midfielders (Ndombele, Lo Celso etc.) to play to their strengths. Secondary priority is another striker to compete/backup Kane.

That’s the predicament we’re in right now. We’ve got three genuine priority areas that need addressing. Two of them are linked and affect our ability to defend. The other is about protecting our talisman. With a shrinking budget and a notoriously tight fisted chairman it doesn’t bode well.
Aurier is a good attacking right back, but for all the tackles he’s won, he’s cost goals by diving in or being out of position. He seems to play on instinct too much, and is too much of a risk taker.
If we could solve one or other of the problems with coaching (let’s say foyth rb and winks cdm) that could work. It would leave money for osimhen or odsonne.

 

[brasil_spur]

He’s what 27? Not gonna happen.

I disagree with this somewhat. This is the first season he's had in the PL with a decent number of games under his belt and has had to contend with two different managers during this time.

If you look at Van Dijk, who is arguably the best defender in the world right now (top 5 for sure). He was 26 when he joined Liverpool and whilst he was the Saints captain, he has definitely improved a lot since moving to Liverpool.

I'm not saying it's a direct comparison, but for me Aurier has shown enough to suggest that with a consistent manager, a consistent run of games and some additional support across our defense he might be a decent player for us in the coming season.

 

[Hoopspur]

I disagree with this somewhat. This is the first season he's had in the PL with a decent number of games under his belt and has had to contend with two different managers during this time.

If you look at Van Dijk, who is arguably the best defender in the world right now (top 5 for sure). He was 26 when he joined Liverpool and whilst he was the Saints captain, he has definitely improved a lot since moving to Liverpool.

I'm not saying it's a direct comparison, but for me Aurier has shown enough to suggest that with a consistent manager, a consistent run of games and some additional support across our defense he might be a decent player for us in the coming season.

Can I remind you that someone who wasn't the finished article cost £70m!! Jeez, what would a finished one cost? That transfer has skewed everything completely. Mind you, I did kind of know he was good at Saints and I'm certainly no expert.

 

[brasil_spur]

Can I remind you that someone who wasn't the finished article cost £70m!! Jeez, what would a finished one cost? That transfer has skewed everything completely. Mind you, I did kind of know he was good at Saints and I'm certainly no expert.

Yes it's nuts, one of the silver linings from this whole Corona situation might be that the stupid transfer fees become a thing of the past... but i reckon that's wishful thinking and we'll be back where we were in a couple of seasons time.

 

[dtxspurs]

Aurier can be a bit dozy at times, but the amount of flack he gets in here is over the top. I don't think some of you realise how much he contributes to the team stats, and until the break he was having a very decent season. Have a look at our players' stats from this season here:

Tottenham Hotspur FC Statistics | Premier League

View the latest comprehensive Tottenham Hotspur FC match stats, along with a season by season archive, on the official website of the Premier League.

www.premierleague.com

Serge is equal 2nd for assists (4 just like Dele), number 1 for tackles with 74 tackles (almost double the tackles of 2nd place Davinson with 41), 3rd for clearances, and 1st for interceptions. When you see stats like this showing how he's contributing positively, cut the guy some slack and show him some support. There's a reason why he makes some errors and that's because he's more involved in the game than some other players who can go missing by comparison.

The reason he is more error prone is because he falls asleep at the wheel constantly. Sure he's decent on the offensive end but he's not much better than Trippier defensively. He's constantly trailing the play, diving in, standing in no man's land, etc. He's a liability at the back, I don't know how that could be debated. RB & DM are priority 1A & 1B for me.

I'd argue the reason his defensive stats are so high is because teams target him. All you really need to do is ask yourself which other top teams would want him as there starter? ManU, City, Chelsea, Leicester, Wolves, Liverpool all no's. Maybe Arsenal or Everton?

 

[TEESSIDE1]

The reason he is more error prone is because he falls asleep at the wheel constantly. Sure he's decent on the offensive end but he's not much better than Trippier defensively. He's constantly trailing the play, diving in, standing in no man's land, etc. He's a liability at the back, I don't know how that could be debated. RB & DM are priority 1A & 1B for me.

I'd argue the reason his defensive stats are so high is because teams target him. All you really need to do is ask yourself which other top teams would want him as there starter? ManU, City, Chelsea, Leicester, Wolves, Liverpool. Maybe Arsenal or Everton?

4 assists? Considering we’re heavily reliant on our full backs for width and putting the ball into the box... 4 assists is nothing to write home about, especially when the majority our attacking width goes through Aurier. I watch every Spurs match (tv/app) and the amount of times he puts in aimless crosses/straight at the keeper is ridiculous.

Defensively he’s a shambles.

 

[Cochise]

Personally, I want a new first choice RB. Aurier strings me along with 3-4 good performances and then has a shocker or makes a stupid mistake leading to a goal. I do think that he is over criticised at times, but that shouldn't detract from the honest criticism of his poor performances.

 

[spursfan77]

Personally, I want a new first choice RB. Aurier strings me along with 3-4 good performances and then has a shocker or makes a stupid mistake leading to a goal. I do think that he is over criticised at times, but that shouldn't detract from the honest criticism of his poor performances.

I agree. I think we'd be a lot more solid with a new right back.

 

[Cochise]

With that said, I would still prioritise a DM and CB over a new RB. I think building a strong spine is massively important and those two positions are bigger issues.

 

[pedrodelawasp]

With that said, I would still prioritise a DM and CB over a new RB. I think building a strong spine is massively important and those two positions are bigger issues.

Probably with you as far as DM as we lack a real specialist there. CB may be one Of the more stacked areas of the squad, though (Alderweireld, Sanchez, Dier, Foyth, Tanganga, [Vertonghen, for now] plus Davies able to play there).

in order of urgency I’d likely go:

1) DM. Someone like Zakaria who’s quick, strong, tall and energetic. Tackles, intercepts, good with the ball at his feet and can drop in between the CBs comfortably to form a 3 if that’s the tactic.

2) Fullback. Ideally someone who’s adept/comfortable on either side. Hakimi would be a dream signing (that won’t happen). Atal perhaps?

3) Striker/Forward. If you could ‘build your ideal striker’ to add to our squad they’d have pace and the ability to play off the flanks or in the middle, alongside or deputising for Kane, but also some of the physical strength and hold up play we looked to get out of Llorente. Must loads of bargains out there that fit that bill!

4) CB. An upgrade if one’s available and the money’s right, or a younger prospect to grow in to peak Vertonghen Mk2?

3&4 could be reversed, mind you. I’m swithering.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Probably with you as far as DM as we lack a real specialist there. CB may be one Of the more stacked areas of the squad, though (Alderweireld, Sanchez, Dier, Foyth, Tanganga, [Vertonghen, for now] plus Davies able to play there).

in order of urgency I’d likely go:

1) DM. Someone like Zakaria who’s quick, strong, tall and energetic. Tackles, intercepts, good with the ball at his feet and can drop in between the CBs comfortably to form a 3 if that’s the tactic.

2) Fullback. Ideally someone who’s adept/comfortable on either side. Hakimi would be a dream signing (that won’t happen). Atal perhaps?

3) Striker/Forward. If you could ‘build your ideal striker’ to add to our squad they’d have pace and the ability to play off the flanks or in the middle, alongside or deputising for Kane, but also some of the physical strength and hold up play we looked to get out of Llorente. Must loads of bargains out there that fit that bill!

4) CB. An upgrade if one’s available and the money’s right, or a younger prospect to grow in to peak Vertonghen Mk2?

3&4 could be reversed, mind you. I’m swithering.

I think this is broadly right. Otherwise you should be able to get quite a lot out of the existing squad...though I still have massive question marks about Mou

 

[Japhet]

I wish we could get Campos in. I'd be much happier giving him a transfer budget than handing it to Mourinho or letting Levy muck deals up.

 

[Gbspurs]

4 assists? Considering we’re heavily reliant on our full backs for width and putting the ball into the box... 4 assists is nothing to write home about, especially when the majority our attacking width goes through Aurier. I watch every Spurs match (tv/app) and the amount of times he puts in aimless crosses/straight at the keeper is ridiculous.

Defensively he’s a shambles.

4 assists is definitely alright for a RB. Not his fault the LB isn't providing anthing. How many assists did Trippier or Walker get for us at their peak?