Lautaro Martinez

[tony0379]

Best 1-day transfer story ever?

Nah the Christmas day Wesley Sneijder fiasco won't be beaten

 

[Tucker]

The thing is, when ever one of these huge clubs is about to go under someone swoops in and rescues them. If their players are up for sale now, then we need to act ASAP before they are rescued.

Villa and Grealish being the obvious example. Get in get the deal done and get out before they get sorted.

 

[hughy]

Correa kinda looks like Martinez so it's clear that this is gonna FUCKING HAPPEN COYS COYS

Apart from the 5" height difference*



*according to Wiki.

 

[H-SF]

Its an exciting link, but I'm not as enthused as some others on here. The way he moves around the pitch reminds me of Aguero. Whilst they are both skillful and powerful they lack the pace to effectively run channels and height to win aerial duels. This means they are less effective as lone number 9s for teams that look to play direct. Playing up top on his own, Lautaro would work in a possesion-based pressing side as he comes short well and is also a good presser. He'd be good for Liverpool. I know we've heard rumours that Nuno will attempt to implement a more progressive style of play but I am not convinced that a) that is entirely true and b) that if not met with short term success he will revert to the more direct football that served him well at Wolves. Therefore I only really feel comfortable about signing Lautaro if he's coming to play in a 2. We have heard rumours that this is what Nuno wishes to do and if so I think Lautaro is a good fit. The only thing Lautaro and Kane really lack as a pairing is pace and true 1v1 ability. I'd rather see him partner Kane uptop than Vlahovic, and I hope Paratici agrees and this is why Lautaro is no 1. However, if Kane was to leave and we were buying a no 9 to lead the line I would choose Vlahovic.

 

[delawarespur]

Correa is very similar to Lautaro. Second striker, fantastic in the build up, not proven as a lone striker, ball striking issues at times, argentine lol, basically as close to like for like as it gets. Two things, Lautaro and Correa wouldn’t be great together, and I doubt Correa would join if he’s gonna be a backup. Plus they have Alexis. I really do think Inter will sell Lautaro if their price is met.

 

[spursfan77]

Villa and Grealish being the obvious example. Get in get the deal done and get out before they get sorted.

and the chavs under Bates and Liverpool under those two American fools. I’m sure there’s other on the continent.

 

[Mphw]

In all seriousness, this guys a talent. He is proven and yet still young. People worrying about money this window, our current spend is -£5m or so, we haven’t paid for Romero, we have players to sell (yes I know they’re not out the door yet) but this is actually doable. Would be a huge statement. Come on Paratici do your thing!

 

[CanadaSpurs]

Someone’s had a laugh over on Wiki.

 

[sausage]

Many thanks.

English idioms are as fascinating as they are rampant, but unfortunately so are malapropisms.

Must be a landmine to have to learn!

 

[lobob8]

I love all this ‘alongside Kane’, ‘if Kane stays’ and ‘would only happen if he goes’

That transfer is going to happen IMO. Can’t see another scenario. City seem to be super keen. He wants to go. It’ll happen.

I’d also be amazed if we bought Martinez and Vlahovic. Would be lovely, but feels a massive long shot.

God knows how this plays out

I know this is off topic but City don't seem that keen to me, yeah they want him but they still haven't put a bid for him and if you believe Pep they're not even talking right now. I think Kane's been played by them and his brother.

 

[Galahad]

Those reports from English journalists suggested that Lautaro will play alongside Kane. I wonder if these are the exact same words Fab tells to selling clubs (Lautaro - Inter, Vlahovic - Fiorentina). This would prevent us from overspending because if they knew that Kane will be sold, they would demand much more money. So Fab decided now to go for a more expensive player (Lautaro as a first striker) knowing that then he can return to Vlahovic(second striker) as a more affordable option after Kane will move to City and Fiorentina would demand maximum 60 mil then (now ~ 50 mil). Whilst Lautaro would cost us ~ 90 mil (now ~60 mil). So at the end we will have both of them, overspending less. Hopefully you got my point!

 

[arunspurs]

Its an exciting link, but I'm not as enthused as some others on here. The way he moves around the pitch reminds me of Aguero. Whilst they are both skillful and powerful they lack the pace to effectively run channels and height to win aerial duels. This means they are less effective as lone number 9s for teams that look to play direct. Playing up top on his own, Lautaro would work in a possesion-based pressing side as he comes short well and is also a good presser. He'd be good for Liverpool. I know we've heard rumours that Nuno will attempt to implement a more progressive style of play but I am not convinced that a) that is entirely true and b) that if not met with short term success he will revert to the more direct football that served him well at Wolves. Therefore I only really feel comfortable about signing Lautaro if he's coming to play in a 2. We have heard rumours that this is what Nuno wishes to do and if so I think Lautaro is a good fit. The only thing Lautaro and Kane really lack as a pairing is pace and true 1v1 ability. I'd rather see him partner Kane uptop than Vlahovic, and I hope Paratici agrees and this is why Lautaro is no 1. However, if Kane was to leave and we were buying a no 9 to lead the line I would choose Vlahovic.

Not sure I agree with some points. I believe Lautaro-Kane will work far better than Kane-Vlahovic. Lautaro certainly has the pace thats required for a forward. He can dribble out of trouble if required. With Argentina, fact that he works harder and is pacy is reason he plays ahead of Aguero.

 

[HYT]

Must say I’m a bit surprised that Martinez is deemed the perfect Kane partner. From what I’ve seen of him, he’s very good at dropping deep and contribute in the build up/link up play, as a second striker (with a «pure nine» like Lukaku ahead of him) but that would basically be Kanes role in a two striker system, wouldn’t it? I’d rather think Martinez would be a perfect Kane replacement rather than a perfect Kane partner?

Plus: Spunking out over 100 mp for Romero and Martinez, without a Kane sale, doesn’t sound too realistic, does it? I honestly think this is a Kane replacement if it is to happen, rather than a Kane partner. Sorry for the negativity, but…

 

[dSSAbr]

Like many others have said, he is no lone striker. I do rate him playing off a number 9, but buying him would limit the only spot Dele can be effective imo. Dele wouldn't prevent me from buying anyone, but buying Lautaro would make more sense if we were to get rid of Dele, because Lautaro is no number 9.

 

[dellybelly]

The thing is, when ever one of these huge clubs is about to go under someone swoops in and rescues them. If their players are up for sale now, then we need to act ASAP before they are rescued.

Yes, but the rescuers are usually Venture Capitalists or Private Equity Funds. Their only interest in these clubs is how much they can make by asset stripping.

 

[Dr Know]

Martínez is the same category as Vlahovic - if we’re buying him, it’s because we’re cashing in on Kane. With everything I’ve read, can’t see how we afford it otherwise.

Sorry but it just happened to be your post.

This is like a bloody broken record! We've had ITK saying that all will be revealed as to where the money is coming from and by all accounts this was before the Kane saga. We've not spent anything yet apart from Gil (if I'm wrong please correct me). The other two signings are loans with the option to buy. Take a wild guess and come up with a figure from the NFL and we still haven't got confirmation on the naming rights! There are so many people guessing a bunch of shit in the transfer rumour thread when they shouldn't be and now you have the chance to guess as much as you want and this is what you come up with? (again not calling you out per say but I've seen this so many times)
I'm as skeptical as the next guy and have been burnt by Levy and the board so many times but there comes a point where you either stop supporting the club or just go with the flow

 

[Ben1]

Those reports from English journalists suggested that Lautaro will play alongside Kane. I wonder if these are the exact same words Fab tells to selling clubs (Lautaro - Inter, Vlahovic - Fiorentina). This would prevent us from overspending because if they knew that Kane will be sold, they would demand much more money. So Fab decided now to go for a more expensive player (Lautaro as a first striker) knowing that then he can return to Vlahovic(second striker) as a more affordable option after Kane will move to City

People always say this, but surely other clubs aren't stupid. Kane to City rumours are hardly under the radar.

 

[H-SF]

Not sure I agree with some points. I believe Lautaro-Kane will work far better than Kane-Vlahovic. Lautaro certainly has the pace thats required for a forward. He can dribble out of trouble if required. With Argentina, fact that he works harder and is pacy is reason he plays ahead of Aguero.

Thats what I said. I said if he's coming to play in a 2 I'd like Lautaro but that in a side that plays direct football he will be ineffective uptop on his own.

 

[Spurrific]

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The ratings on this make me think you lot thought this was tottenhamboys

 

[JamieSpursCommunityUser]

Those reports from English journalists suggested that Lautaro will play alongside Kane. I wonder if these are the exact same words Fab tells to selling clubs (Lautaro - Inter, Vlahovic - Fiorentina). This would prevent us from overspending because if they knew that Kane will be sold, they would demand much more money

I agree, that's how to sell it to stop the "Kane money" tax. Brief the media we're playing 2 up front.

Though I also think if your end game is to replace Kane with Vlahovic + Martinez, and aren't sure if City are going to meet your price - you go for Martinez first as he's the better fit with Kane in the same XI.

Worst case you keep Kane one more year and complete the striker rebuild next summer.

We seem to have been very clever not to use too much cash up front for Romero & Gollini, so it's not impossible.

I expect Kane will ultimately be sold, but it's not in Spurs control to MAKE City meet our price. Nor should we bow to any pressure to do so.