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The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 31st August 2015 THE CLOCK IS TICKING!

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lukespurs7

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Are we in meltdown yet, or we saving that for tomorrow?
The James Wilson rumour is edging me closer, memories of Fraizer Campbell anyone?

We've had a very very good window so far by all accounts but if we don't get a top draw striker in by the COB tomorrow it will turn ugly, that should've been the n.o1 priority this window and leaving it this late is very very risky.

I'm still holding out faith as so far the window seems to have been fairly methodical and well thought-out but we desperately need a striker and if we don't get one this will stink of Levy pennypinching.

Surely it is simple you draw up a list of say 5-10 candidates, probably less then put bids in for the top2-3 if rejected bid again and then move down the list but hopefully the list is good enough that even if we end up with n.o 8 he's still a quality player not a Stambouli, Rasiak or F.Campbell.

I'm melting faster by the minute, hope the ITK's are right, if so we will have had one hell of a window and be in really really great shape IMO.
 

gilzeantheking

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The Goat

From a new source, so applicable salt etc etc, but The Goat hears that there is interest in Javi Martinez from Bayern. No details on the outcome, such as wether the enquiry was rejected or otherwise, just that the question was asked.

From a more regular source The Goat hears one last push for Berahino. We're hoping we get up to 3 in but other than Berahino no names were mentioned. Also that it now looks like Adebayor, despite big efforts by the club, is happy to sit around doing nothing although something very late on hasn't been completely ruled out.
 

HappySpur

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Jan 7, 2012
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Typically I would disregard such a name immediately. But Pep hasn't used him a lot. Coming off a year where he missed the campaign due to knee ligament damage. Only two years left on contract. Could be possible.
 

Blackcanary

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Jul 15, 2012
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The James Wilson rumour is edging me closer, memories of Fraizer Campbell anyone?

We've had a very very good window so far by all accounts but if we don't get a top draw striker in by the COB tomorrow it will turn ugly, that should've been the n.o1 priority this window and leaving it this late is very very risky.

I'm still holding out faith as so far the window seems to have been fairly methodical and well thought-out but we desperately need a striker and if we don't get one this will stink of Levy pennypinching.

Surely it is simple you draw up a list of say 5-10 candidates, probably less then put bids in for the top2-3 if rejected bid again and then move down the list but hopefully the list is good enough that even if we end up with n.o 8 he's still a quality player not a Stambouli, Rasiak or F.Campbell.

I'm melting faster by the minute, hope the ITK's are right, if so we will have had one hell of a window and be in really really great shape IMO.

He never got a proper chance so we have no idea of his quality or otherwise really, do we?
 

EnfieldYiddo

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Aug 6, 2012
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Christ talk about aiming high, not sure if I'm pleased with that or are we just being silly going after the seemingly unobtainable

I guess don't ask don't get.

Javi Martinez would be insane
 

spursfan77

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Aug 13, 2005
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Didn't bayern sign him for mega money?

I know he's been injured but that's a big step down for him. Maybe it's a loan?
 

wiggo24

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3 in, including Martinez, would be genuinely unbelievable.

Gonna take that ITK with a huge pinch of salt though, would be too good to be true.
 

fecka

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Jun 24, 2013
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Typically I would disregard such a name immediately. But Pep hasn't used him a lot. Coming off a year where he missed the campaign due to knee ligament damage. Only two years left on contract. Could be possible.

I just can't see a world class DM coming to us at this stage but holy shit that would be a game-changing move for us!
 

eddiev14

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Jan 18, 2005
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Tore his knee ligaments, spent all of last season out.

If he is fit it would be an amazing signing. But if Bayern are willing to sell you do wonder whether they are worried.

Would cost a lot too. They signed him for 40m euro!
 

nailsy

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Jul 24, 2005
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The Goat

From a new source, so applicable salt etc etc, but The Goat hears that there is interest in Javi Martinez from Bayern. No details on the outcome, such as wether the enquiry was rejected or otherwise, just that the question was asked.

From a more regular source The Goat hears one last push for Berahino. We're hoping we get up to 3 in but other than Berahino no names were mentioned. Also that it now looks like Adebayor, despite big efforts by the club, is happy to sit around doing nothing although something very late on hasn't been completely ruled out.

Sounds like the German consortium were busy earning their overtime.
 

Archibald&Crooks

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Feb 1, 2005
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Three in would be pretty extreme considering the amount of time left on the clock.
Three in on a deadline day thats shorter than usual by several hours would be literally unheard of, even for chrome dome.

@Stoof wants the hissyfitting to start after 6pm and I shall respect that but I have to confess, my ringpiece is already twitching. I can't help but get that sickening feeling in my stomach that we've been here before and the outcome is inevitable.
 
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