Charlie Austin will reject Villa and Newcastle to join Chelsea or Spurs this summer

[Shea]

I'm not interested in seeing us move Kane from the loan striker position

He's our main man up top and should stay so

No way should we be looking to play him as a number 10 or in one of the WF positions

Austin is a striker - he's decent, has good technique and is a finisher. Had a good season last year but I'm not personally convinced he will continue his form

I also don't see how he can play in the same team as Kane (unless we change to a 4-4-2 which I doubt we will)

I can't see why at 26 having just had an excellent season in the EPL and being in or around the England set up he'd be willing to accept a situation where he comes to Spurs to play back up to Kane (and as I said I don't want him to play with Kane if it means Kane being shifted out of posiiton like we tried with Soldado)

I'd prefer Berahino as in addition to covering Kane in the striker role he can play effectively in other positions like LWF

I see why people think Austin ticks boxes with his EPL experience but for me he's not the guy we should be signing

 

[TottenhamMattSpur]

I am not convinced by him. You don't get to 26 years old as a striker without being noticed if you are very good.

To be fair, at 20 he was playing non league football. 46 goals in 46 games got him a move to Swindon where, between the ages of 20 and 22 he scored 31 in 54, then burley between 22 & 24 he got 41 in 82 and QPR between 24 and 26 he got 35 in 66 games.
107 goals in professional football suggests he's no mug at all.
In fact it suggests he's very consistent and is not a one season wonder.

I'd suggest the reason he's not risen through the ranks faster is more to do when teams buying shit like soldado instead of looking at lower league players.

 

[Dave-F]

I see why people think Austin ticks boxes with his EPL experience but for me he's not the guy we should be signing

Mostly agree with you. However...

For me Austin would be a great back-up to Kane if/when Ade and Soldudo goes, with someone like Berahino around who can play upfront and in another position as well. Given Austin did score a lot of goals last year, he would be a good option.

Whether he would want to come here in that role is another question. But realistically, only teams in top half who would take him as first choice are Swansea and Southampton and certainly none of the established top 6. They don't seem to have been linked. He either joins a team like Newcastle to go straight into the first team or he comes here or Chelsea knowing he will be a squad player. At leat here he will get plenty of games in Europa league, plus Kane is bound to need some time off.

So if not Austin, then who else ticks these boxes?...especially with PL experience.

 

[Shea]

Mostly agree with you. However...

For me Austin would be a great back-up to Kane if/when Ade and Soldudo goes, with someone like Berahino around who can play upfront and in another position as well. Given Austin did score a lot of goals last year, he would be a good option.

Whether he would want to come here in that role is another question. But realistically, only teams in top half who would take him as first choice are Swansea and Southampton and certainly none of the established top 6. They don't seem to have been linked. He either joins a team like Newcastle to go straight into the first team or he comes here or Chelsea knowing he will be a squad player. At leat here he will get plenty of games in Europa league, plus Kane is bound to need some time off.

So if not Austin, then who else ticks these boxes?...especially with PL experience.

If Austin came in as a back up great

But why would he be happy to do that though?

He would get disgruntled playing back up to Kane in my opinion

He'd sooner be number one at a midtable team where if he proved himself (by repeating his QPR EPL form) he could then get a move as the number one in a higher level EPL team

I am more than happy for Austin to be a back up to Kane - I just don't see that as being a situation he would agree to or be happy with.

Even if he played so well that he forced his way in to first choice - then Kane would be the disgruntled player

I think we need a player like Berahino or Werner who are capable of playing in one of the other forward positions in addition to covering Kane and on top of that we need a young up and coming striker who would be happy to play second fiddle while he learns his trade more

At 26 and having already been a first choice EPL striker getting national team recognition with England I just can't see Austin being happy playing the supporting cast member coming of the bench and playing EL games

 

[scottlag10]

Austin isn't going top come to Spurs and sit on the bench, and i can't blame him for that.

Depends on the players mentality Gaz...i know he's a GK but look at Begovic, only just turned 28 but has pretty much semi-retired by joining Chelsea with Courtois as their No.1. Still he'll have plenty of time to check his bank balance sitting on that bench.

 

[Metalhead]

I don't remember him being a Spurs fan when he was young...could be mistaken though...

In all honesty that's neither here nor there anyway really although I would be happy to see him sign for us.

 

[Dave-F]

If Austin came in as a back up great

But why would he be happy to do that though?

I take your point, but if we take the article to be true (which admittedly is a salt basin amount of salt) then he wants a move to a top half PL team or no move at all. It may well be that the lies of Stoke, Everton, Southampton or similar go for him, but unless they do we're the most viable option.

And for us surely that's a good thing. He scored load of goals in a poor team. That gives us strength in depth in a position currently we don't really have.

In any case, Kane and Austin are both professionals who understand to be nos 1 you've got to be playing at the top of your game. There's bound to be a drop in form or injury from one or other of them.

And if Austin pushes a 30+ goal machine out the side the side, then far play and frankly I wouldn't be bothered at all...because that means we'll have a 35+ goal machine and laughing all the way to a champions league place in PL.

 

[Shea]

I take your point, but if we take the article to be true (which admittedly is a salt basin amount of salt) then he wants a move to a top half PL team or no move at all. It may well be that the lies of Stoke, Everton, Southampton or similar go for him, but unless they do we're the most viable option.

And for us surely that's a good thing. He scored load of goals in a poor team. That gives us strength in depth in a position currently we don't really have.

In any case, Kane and Austin are both professionals who understand to be nos 1 you've got to be playing at the top of your game. There's bound to be a drop in form or injury from one or other of them.

And if Austin pushes a 30+ goal machine out the side the side, then far play and frankly I wouldn't be bothered at all...because that means we'll have a 35+ goal machine and laughing all the way to a champions league place in PL.

It's all well and good in theory saying they're both professionals and should understand that they have to fight for their place

It doesn't always (if ever) work out like that though and the last thing we need is more disharmony in our squad

I really can't see Austin being happy to play back up to Kane, and let's be honest that is what any striker we bring in who is unable to play in the wide forward positions is going to be

If he hadn't had his year in the EPL and hadn't been on the verge of the England squad I could make a case for it being viable - but he has.

I'm more than happy to have a play like him as our back up, off the bench and in the cup competitions I'm sure he'd be an excellent option but I really doubt we're in a position to keep both players happy and I think that is why the smarter move will be for Berahino and or a young striker (that way Kane is covered well but there is also ample playing time in other positions for the more established player and the younger player is far more likely to accept his role as back up to Kane)

Although of course this is just my opinion - I do not know what Austin really thinks, I'm second guessing. I may be completely wrong and he may think playing for Spurs even in a secondary/back up capacity is an upgrade and dream come true and he may want to stay in London and be connected to an EPL team rather than move to Stoke/Liverpool(everton)/Swansea whereever and be first choice

 

[slartibartfast]

I am not convinced by him. You don't get to 26 years old as a striker without being noticed if you are very good.

At the right price he would provide useful cover for Kane, but I think we need one more real quality striker. Too much is expected of Kane

Wasn't Ian Wrights big move to the scum at the ripe old age of 56 or something like that?

 

[slartibartfast]

Let's just dream for a few moments.....
Soldado gone...
Ade gone...
Austin, Berahino and Kane as our strike force ....


Ok wake up. Nice dream but back to reality.

 

[Pat Rice Spurs fan]

As a confident, ambitious striker, looking to move to a big EPL team, I'd say we looked pretty appealing.
Adebayor out. Soldado out. What's left? A youngster who's had (almost) one full season in the premier league. Kane could be the real thing but could also struggle in his second year.
Would Austin get that at Liverpool or Everton? Or even Southampton, Swansea, Stoke or Wet Spam?
Yes, maybe he won't want to come just to sit in the bench but he's got to believe he has more chance of paying games with us than most other teams.

 

[mawspurs]

I'm not sure why some are concerned Kane would be displaced to accommodate Austin. Harry can't possibly play in every game and what if he picks up an injury? Austin would be ideal to be able to step in and offer a similar goal threat. I think Poch wants two players for each position so being able to rotate your strikers When you need to without changing the system too much is a bonus.

 

[GlennHoddle]

As a confident, ambitious striker, looking to move to a big EPL team, I'd say we looked pretty appealing.
Adebayor out. Soldado out. What's left? A youngster who's had (almost) one full season in the premier league. Kane could be the real thing but could also struggle in his second year.
Would Austin get that at Liverpool or Everton? Or even Southampton, Swansea, Stoke or Wet Spam?
Yes, maybe he won't want to come just to sit in the bench but he's got to believe he has more chance of paying games with us than most other teams.

Exactly. Why does every spurs fan seem to think kane is going to net another 30 goals next season? So we have to settle for a second rate striker to fill in as back up or to start games when harry suffers the inevitable injury/needs a rest.
If i was in Austin's shoes, what's not to attract you to spurs? Stay in london, top 5 club, if you're confident in your own ability, you feel you are better than kane. Obv kane had a wonder season last year, so you ask yourself can he repeat that, if not it's your chance to step in, shine and become the main man (as much as i love kane, competetion is good for the club).
Poch can use that card too, i will play the form player and harry will start based off last years exploits but your time will come..

 

[The General]

I'm not convinced he's the right player for us. Isn't he similar to Soldado, in that he is a one paced penalty box striker? I know he scored a lot of goals last year but would he suit our style. I don't think we'll spend big on two strikers so would prefer a player with pace that can play as lone striker, out wide or in a front two if we're chasing the game. Berahino is a better fit for the squad. I'd worry getting Austin and Berahino we'd struggle to keep everyone happy.

 

[Lilbaz]

We played over 50 games last season. Kane would not be able to play them all.

Austin is a better fit for us than bobby or ade.

 

[The General]

We played over 50 games last season. Kane would not be able to play them all.

Austin is a better fit for us than bobby or ade.

I don't disagree with this and I suppose when you look at the rest of the top 6 they have at least 3 (other than United who will definitely buy) strikers. I wouldn't object to Kane, Austin and Berahino. Just hope if we do get all three, Poch rotates more than last year.

Still think we'll only buy one of them though and would prefer someone with pace.

 

[sak11]

Drogba?

I take your drogba and raise you an ian Wright....

Reading some of these responses is astonishing... It's as if some think we are buying Austin to replace Kane or become our lead striker?!
Did any of these people watch last season at all? It's so clear that Harry is our no 1 striker at the moment but he cannot play every single fricking game which is almost what happened last season. We need someone who can come in and take the pressure off him - whether that be to lead the line in the cups and Europe and leave Harry fresh for the epl.... As long as whoever we get can competently do that then great... And if he happens to displace Harry as first choice then it means that striker would be doing a phenomenal job...

 

[dondo]

I am not convinced by him. You don't get to 26 years old as a striker without being noticed if you are very good.

At the right price he would provide useful cover for Kane, but I think we need one more real quality striker. Too much is expected of Kane

He has scored goals at better than 1 in 2 everywhere he has been since 2008 inculding championship and premiership level and he keeps getting bigger clubs buying him, so people have clearly noticed him

 

[Block D Spurs]

I think Austin would be a decent signing by Poch. Would give us PL proven 2 goal scoring strikers in all 4 competitions, with the West Brom Lad and our U21 academy player as back up. This will allow us to get further in Euro League and cups... 2 finals to play ? or 1 Euro cup final, and 4th place PL..?

I would say.. Euro League win = CH League and an FA cup win...so we can get 5th again with no worries..... COYS