Gareth Bale

[Haddock]

If we sign Bale, Martial and Sess then it will be fun trying to pick the line up next year, assume it will also be curtains for Lamela.

As others have said, Eriksen alongside Dier or Wanyama makes a lot of sense in 80% of games we play, maybe not against the other top 4 sides but should work elsewhere:

Wanyama - Eriksen
Martial - Dele - Bale
Kane
​

Pretty decent!

That would be insane. Wanyama hasn't really strengthened his stocks with the fans nor Pochettino though. I'm confident he'll look sharper after having a proper pre-season but I'm not sure he's the right kind of DM for this line-up. He'll basically be the only true defensive player bar the back four, that player has to be able to cover a lot of ground in a short time. I'm not sure Wanyama is that player.

 

[dtxspurs]

I'm not wanting anything of the sort. I don't think we need Bale or any other AM's for that matter, as I think the movement we have in the final third is already very good. At the moment the only player we have that can find the quickly and consistently is Eriksen. That is what needs to change imo. The only way Bale can come in is if one of our AM's leaves as we are already well stocked there, and I just don't see that happening.

I'm in complete agreement that CM needs to be focus, I think much of the discussion has been surrounding the AM position because it's the most exciting position on the field, thus its also a fun position to speculate and discuss. My only thought on that position is that if we are able to bring in a special player i.e. Bale or Martial we should jump, if not then theres no point in adding another player to add to the rotation like a Zaha or Gelson Martins, etc.

 

['O Zio]

I agree it’s unlikely.

But if the ITK is to be believed players will be recieving improved contracts.

The highest earner will probably still be far off 300k. The only way to bridge the gap would be a huge signing on fee plus bonuses.

This is the thing. While I can believe he's prepared to take some sort of paycut to be happy etc., I assume he means he's prepared to go from 350k/week to 280k/week or something. I'm very skeptical that this sentimentality stretches as far as going from 350k/week to 100k/week.

 

[Breezer]

This is the thing. While I can believe he's prepared to take some sort of paycut to be happy etc., I assume he means he's prepared to go from 350k/week to 280k/week or something. I'm very skeptical that this sentimentality stretches as far as going from 350k/week to 100k/week.

And how many of our current players who will sign new contracts will be earning £100k? Kane will be on close to double that figure plus bonuses. Stop listening the negative media hype from Gooner and Chels scum journalist who have basically sold every player in our squad because "Spurs don't pay"

 

[Trix]

I'm in complete agreement that CM needs to be focus, I think much of the discussion has been surrounding the AM position because it's the most exciting position on the field, thus its also a fun position to speculate and discuss. My only thought on that position is that if we are able to bring in a special player i.e. Bale or Martial we should jump, if not then theres no point in adding another player to add to the rotation like a Zaha or Gelson Martins, etc.

And if we had money to burn I'd agree with you. However even if they have decided to spend out this Summer it is still going to be limited. With pressing needs elsewhere for real quality I just don't think diluting the kitty for players in positions we are already well stocked. Buying Bale imo means one less position of need is filled, or it seriously downgrades the quality at the least.

 

[wrd]

He played as a box-to-box CM at MK Dons did he not? And he's played there a few times for us as well, notably in the first Liveprool game and he was excellent there. So if you were going to do a 4-3-3 like you suggested then I suppose you would have something like:

Trip-------Sanchez---------Verts------Davies
---------------------Wanyama-----------------
-------------Eriksen-------------Alli-----------
Moura-------------------------------------Son
------------------------Kane-------------------

Yeah and with the fact he has upped his assist game this season and also you'd hope his runs would be harder to pick up. I had imagined somebody like winks there and dele at inside forward with son on the bench with the current team but maybe winks could allow some rotation for dele or eriksen.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

I'm not wanting anything of the sort. I don't think we need Bale or any other AM's for that matter, as I think the movement we have in the final third is already very good. At the moment the only player we have that can find the quickly and consistently is Eriksen. That is what needs to change imo. The only way Bale can come in is if one of our AM's leaves as we are already well stocked there, and I just don't see that happening.

Kane, Dele, Lamela and Eriksen all have the vision and technique to pick out good movement. We tend to play with two big men in CM, who stay deep, so that kind of passing won’t come from them.

 

[Vulcan10]

I agree it’s unlikely.

But if the ITK is to be believed players will be recieving improved contracts.

The highest earner will probably still be far off 300k. The only way to bridge the gap would be a huge signing on fee plus bonuses.

Yep or Madrid paying some if they are keen to get rid ala Rooney's deal with Everton. He was on massive wages at Utd.

Separately, I understand the point and ultimately that will win out I'm sure.
The reason I am so desparate for this to happen as the dream signing is I see Bale as a match winner in those big games who is more likely to save the day in the pressure moments than someone like son (who I like a lot) or definately lamela. He's a luxury for sure, we don't need him like we need CM's but what a player, if there was any chance we have to try.
Might not overall increase our goals total massively but we are just looking for that extra few percent that is the difference between the current excellent seasons but ultimately trophyless and open top bus parade, drinking off the celine, magic seasons.
You need that star player sometimes in tight moments to be a hero, Gerrard against West ham to win Liverpool the cup, Yaya against United, City's first trophy, Bale against Barca etc.
Just my opinion based on blind hope, a bit of nostalgia & that he was born to play for spurs - winky face.
If it's a question of priorities though, AM for sure is far down the list.

 

[dtxspurs]

And if we had money to burn I'd agree with you. However even if they have decided to spend out this Summer it is still going to be limited. With pressing needs elsewhere for real quality I just don't think diluting the kitty for players in positions we are already well stocked. Buying Bale imo means one less position of need is filled, or it seriously downgrades the quality at the least.

I think we're pretty close to agreement here. I just think he's the type of player who could put us over the top so if he's available and we can come to a reasonable sum we have to jump. He's just an incredible player that doesn't come available very often (not saying he's really available) and that would want to come to Spurs. He takes us up a level and that's what we've all been looking for, players that can take us up a level and improve on a pretty strong starting 11.

 

[TC18]

I’m sure I’ve said it before in this thread somewhere, but the only reason Bale is on so much at Madrid is down to his image rights.

Madrid own the majority and they pay him a portion of it. They’ve done this for years dating back to Beckham etc.

If we are handing out a few big big contracts I’m sure one of them could be for Bale. He would also get all his image rights back to help supplement his wage.

Also take into account, once his contract is up for renewal I can’t see Madrid matching what he’s currently on anyway, at some point in the next few seasons he’s going to be taking a paycut (IMO) unless he goes to UTD.

 

[C0YS]

I personally think playing Eriksen and Dele so deep would be silly, they are both players way more effective in the final third than they are deeper in the pitch. With Eriksen yes you get more control but less incisiveness. Playing two traditional wingers also is kind of a step backwards, ultimately width coming from the fullbacks, and getting dangerous players in more central areas is a major part in our success under Poch, not sure these players deep is helpful, regardless of the opposition. You want your best players in there best position, you want them to be able to get the ball when they are most dangerous.

Yes we need more creativity and speed in the Central midfield, but the way to do that is bring a player in, like Jorginho, and developing Winks, not bringing Eriksen back.

Anyway back on the topic of Bale, I understand he is not a vital component. But he wants to come, and we can bring him in we should. Again as Poch has mentioned we have to take these kind of opportunities, because we cannot normally compete with the others for players of that quality. Do we really need him? No but would provide a fantastic option. Particularly when we have to consider that Son is very likely to be with military in a few seasons time, not playing with us. With 3 positions behind Kane now, and Son as fundamentally Kane's main backup, there is space for another attacking midfielder.

 

[buttons]

That would be insane. Wanyama hasn't really strengthened his stocks with the fans nor Pochettino though. I'm confident he'll look sharper after having a proper pre-season but I'm not sure he's the right kind of DM for this line-up. He'll basically be the only true defensive player bar the back four, that player has to be able to cover a lot of ground in a short time. I'm not sure Wanyama is that player.

We’ll still need a scapegoat though, hence leaving him in!

 

[hutchiniho]

If we’re in full dream land, I’m going ..

Lloris
KWP
Sanchez
De ligt
Verts
Sessegnon
Dier/Wanyama
Eriksen
Bale
Kane
Martial

That would give us a solid base for a fierce front five with Eriksen playing the Modric role.

Or move De Ligt to CDM and add an extra midfielder if we wanted 4 at the back but I like the idea of KWP and Sess been all out wingers.

I probably only need £250million to make it happen.

Job done

 

[glospur]

If we’re in full dream land, I’m going ..

Lloris
KWP
Sanchez
De ligt
Verts
Sessegnon
Dier/Wanyama
Eriksen
Bale
Kane
Martial

That would give us a solid base for a fierce front five with Eriksen playing the Modric role.

Or move De Ligt to CDM and add an extra midfielder if we wanted 4 at the back but I like the idea of KWP and Sess been all out wingers.

I probably only need £250million to make it happen.

Job done

Why drop Dele and Davies for inferior players in Martial and Sessegnon?

 

[Adam456]

and Son as fundamentally Kane's main backup, there is space for another attacking midfielder.

I think if we brought Bale back and Kane got injured we'd be playing Bale up front before Son, any day of the week

It would really solve the backup striker problem in fact

 

[tttcowan]

I know it's probably not going to happen. But I still think buying Bale is the biggest piece of the jigsaw to us winning the league. That's where I'm personally at with it.

 

[bceej]

Yep this is why we need imo to switch to 4-3-3 with an additional creative midfielder and Eriksen in the 3. Look at Madrid with Caisemero then Kroos and Modric infront. Then you have City with Fernandinho who's no slouch as a passer and then Silva and KDB. My only concern is where would Dele fit in all this.

Dele could play CM, he’s done well in a slightly withdrawn role this season when called upon.

Also why isn’t Bale being considered as an option up top? He’d work as a wing-back, winger, attacking midfielder or striker - Poch’s dream. I remember Redknapp saying he is a player that would perform in any position. Coupled to that he is unplayable on his day. Would allow significant flexibility in formation. Could play two up top!

 

[gazzeh]

They won't both get a high number of goals without the creativity increasing behind them. At the moment Kane is scoring so many because he is the focal point and nearly everything ends up with him. Bringing in Bale might up the goals scored a bit but imo we would increase our goals scored rate far more with another player(besides Eriksen) that could find the very good movement of the AM's we already have.

Do you think there's actually a chance

 

[Trix]

Do you think there's actually a chance

Of getting a real quality CM?

Yes.

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

Of getting a real quality CM?

Yes.

Great. This is the most important signing of the summer imo.