The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - DEADLINE DAY!

Jospur said:

Of course we haven't heard this from Poch or Levy. We heard it from the ITKs. If you don't believe that the ITKs are speaking from a position of knowledge as to what's happening at the Club then what's the point of listening to their pearls of information on this forum for starters? And I believe that we heard the same message from several ITKs.

The bottom line, however, with Tottenham Hotspur (at least in the last few years) is that we can expect a net spend of zero. Or very close to it. And Levy can say whatever he wants regarding the stadium build not impacting transfers - but the history of the Club's spending on transfers is there for all to see.

Maybe there'll be a surprise announcement as to that fast forward - I hope so - but my expectation is that we will end up with a net spend zero (or close to it) once this window closes. Whoever is brought in.

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poc said:

Best defense in the league, so we went and bought all the defenders and a 3rd keeper to boot.

Unbelievable really, was that really the priority for Poch?

I like the sanchez, aurier and llorente purchase but as others have said simply made us a very little bit stronger I'm not sure that will be enough this year.

Gomes would have made it a very good window with a decent worldie wing purchase making it unbelievable.

B-

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JayB said:

For anyone who thinks the window was a failure because we didn't sign Barkley, what exactly was Levy supposed to do?

Everton were demanding an extortionate fee for a player in the final year of his contract who won't even be available until the winter anyway. There's no way that Levy was going to shell out 30m plus wages on a player whose transfer value will be half that in January, especially when the player wouldn't have even played until January!

Unlike Chelsea we are not a club that can afford to flush 20m down the drain.

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0-Tibsy-0 said:

Genuinely didn't think Sissoko would still be here, let alone our main attacking midfield back up.

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WalkerboyUK said:

We have a settled squad that finished 2nd last year, and now we have added better quality of depth. Our new players will be afforded time to integrate with minimal impact.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are fucked, Chelsea are going to have issues between manager and board, Liverpool and City failed to sign centre-backs which were their weaknesses.

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1. A back up goal keeper
2. A better replacement for their back up defender
3. A replacement for their starting mid (who they were happy to sell)
4. A replacement for their starting striker (who they were happy to sell).

1. A back up keeper
2. A better replacement for our backup defender
3. A replacement for our starting RB (who we didn't want to sell)
4. A back up striker

coypu said:

Still hoping the WF the ITKs seemed sure was signing will be announced with Llorente. Cant see the delay otherwise.

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WexfordTownSpur said:

I guess it is the way you look at it. Has Walker really been upgraded? Is Llorente really a "genuine backup" to Harry or maybe a slightly better option than an awful Jenson who we couldn't get rid of? As for CB, yes probably better cover but still cover, but I think we would all agree it was not an area of main concern for us. So I appreciate this is your view of the window. But not the majority on the site.

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doctor stefan Freud said:

Right, that's my lot. I'm off to shit in the dog's basket

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THFCSPURS19 said:

Daily Mail:

Dominic King‏Verified account@DominicKing_DM 46s46 seconds ago
Deals still going on. Simon Jones reporting that Brighton have come in late for Vincent Jansen on loan and have until 1am to get move done

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arunspurs said:

Everton hierarchy should be furious today...

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g_harry said:

Not looking forward to sissoko and son against Madrid.

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carpediem991 said:

There was some good business and some things I just don't understand.

We replaced Walker with Aurier. Top business without a doubt. Will walk into the first XI
Gazzaniga in for Pau is a whatever move.

Then it is so baffling we spend millions into two new CBs. Not against it but it is the are with our least problems. But okay, that is an ambitious move.
We probably get Llorente as a target man upfront. Okay an upgrade on Vinnie but where does that leave him? He can't get on the pitch lately anyway. Must be a hard time for him. Can understand that move though.

Now what pisses me really off we have in midfield two sinings from last year (Nkoudou and Sissoko) who didn'T contribute anything of note and have not solved one creative problem.
We lost Lamela in addition and haven't got a clue when he is back and how he gets going.
We made a big move for Isco in the winter apparently to solve these problems. I think its obv there was no chance now for Isco but not one alternative solution lined up?
I am really worried for us when Eriksen is injured or out of form.

In the end we are slightly better than we were but look at the other teams. Manchester United and Man City had massive deals and Liverpool looks frightening with Salah in the mix.
Chelsea looks weak in depth but still got a man in every area. Arsenal had a rather bad window with not adressing problems in defense and CM.

With all the money that is available in english football I am in a way disappointed with our window. There was positivity through and through by all the ITKs....really appreciate their info....but I ended up disappointed.
I would have taken an injured Barkley now. Would have given a good feeling to get our main target and have him save. Honestly with knowing our dealings I doubt in a way we can seal this in January.

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