Malcom

[SpartanSpur]

I've said it before, a signing like him or Werner allows, Dele, Eriksen and possible Lamela to move back to the two 8 positions alongside a DM. However I think that we need a better DM than Winks or Dier to make it work.

Yep, and I think that was Poch's idea too, hence the links to Zaha and Martial. Malcom and Werner fit that bill.

 

[dtxspurs]

If he comes in and performs so well we bring him on a permanent its probably time to ship off Lamela.

I may be Lamelas biggest fan on here but his injuries are just consistent and I'm not sure how much he can be relied on. If we brought in Malcom (who performs well on loan) for say 35 and could get 25 for Lamela thats a fair trade.

 

[the yid]

Could be, that wasn't my point.

Think you're saying they're trying to seek out other interested parties

 

[robertgoulet]

If he comes in and performs so well we bring him on a permanent its probably time to ship off Lamela.

I may be Lamelas biggest fan on here but his injuries are just consistent and I'm not sure how much he can be relied on. If we brought in Malcom (who performs well on loan) for say 35 and could get 25 for Lamela thats a fair trade.

I think Lucas would be the one to go before Lamela, but either way someone would have to be shown the door.

 

[robertgoulet]

Think you're saying they're trying to seek out other interested parties

Malcom is happy to come but his agent isn't going to get a big enough fee from us so he wants someone else to come save the day!

 

[dtxspurs]

I think Lucas would be the one to go before Lamela, but either way someone would have to be shown the door.

I think Lamela is the better player of the two but think we can count on Lucas to be healthy more often, ironic I know as he is currently injured. But with Coco it just always seems like there is something wrong.

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

I think Lamela is the better player of the two but think we can count on Lucas to be healthy more often, ironic I know as he is currently injured. But with Coco it just always seems like there is something wrong.

Take Son and Moura out the side and we’re about as fast as an extra in The Walking Dead. I’d keep Moura for both reasons; he’s generally fitter and offers us pace that helps when we play on the counter

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Malcom is happy to come but his agent isn't going to get a big enough fee from us so he wants someone else to come save the day!

Yes, this is clearly what Trix’s capitalisation of the word ‘Agent’ is suggesting. How has no one else realised this?!

 

[Joely]

We have more pressing issues in central midfield, especially with Dembele now gone. Our options of Sissoko (as well as he has done recently), Dier, Winks and Skipp don't necessarily fill me with great confidence for the rest of the season, especially with still being involved in four competitions.

Malcom doesn't particularly make sense at the moment unless the move is more opportunistic and about timing, Maybe we expect to lose one of our players who play as one of the 3 behind Kane in the summer.

With doubt's over Eriksen's future ( even though a different player to Malcom) and rumblings that Moura wasn't really one that Poch wanted and was more a Levy signing, a move for Malcom could make sense if we know we are going to lose one in the summer. Can probably throw Lamela into that mix as well as seems he is struggling to shake off his injury issues and who knows we may cut loose in the summer?

 

[Japhet]

If this is a quick fix I'd question how fit he is due to lack of playing time. Wouldn't be against it at all if he's ready to hit the ground running and it's a loan with a buy option.

 

[Indacupfortottenham]

No thanks, not what we need at all in my onion.
Dembele replacement is top priority, hope we don’t waste funds on an area of the squad that we are already stacked with top class talent.

 

[robertgoulet]

No thanks, not what we need at all in my onion.
Dembele replacement is top priority, hope we don’t waste funds on an area of the squad that we are already stacked with top class talent.

This isn't about the long term, it's about treading water this season. Dembele has barely been a factor this season, of course he needs to be replaced long term, but we have been fine without him and will be fine without him.

We need immediate help up front, hence the ITK saying we are looking at loan deals.

 

[TheRevolution]

No thanks, not what we need at all in my onion.
Dembele replacement is top priority, hope we don’t waste funds on an area of the squad that we are already stacked with top class talent.

 

[Hakkz]

does it though really? we already have lamela , eriksen, dele, lucas in his position. 4 players for 3 spots until son comes back then its up to 5 players for 3 spots. though I suppose could argue son goes straight into CF spot because of Kane god rest his soul.
seems he'd be trading one bench for another, though if its a loan suppose It doesn't matter, fresh face is better than nowt

I love the guy but I wouldn't be surprised if Lamela is still being assessed. Continuing injury worries and all that. Add to that the whole Eriksen situation.

 

[wrd]

I actually don't think it's hard to fit in Malcom and Werner considering the volume of games and different rotations in the spirit of having a back-up to position. If we were to stick with 4-2-3-1 it could be:

Eriksen Lamela
Dele Malcom
Son Moura
Kane Werner

That's not even considering the possibility that Eriksen may well leave in the summer, that we could switch to 4-3-3 in a similar vein to Madrid with Caisemero holding with Modric and Kroos ahead.

I think it's possible to give all these players enough minutes to keep them all happy.

 

[Hakkz]

I really don't think there would be a problem fitting them in. The problem is buying/loaning anyone.

 

[Mediocrates]

Nice. Malcom is more than an inverted winger - he is more a playmaker a la Lamela but with a burst of pace than a Son or Moura. He would help if the unspeakable happens and Eriksen leaves. I'd be happy with this signing.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

If we can get Malcom on loan with a reasonable option I would do it. But only if he is not instead of a striker. Now, I'm actually quite a harsh critic of Malcom and was more then content we didn't sign him last summer. For me he was incredibly overrated, but he does have potential and I think the chance to loan him to try him out is a worthwhile move. If we were looking for a wide forward then I would much prefer Lozano, but he would be expensive and we don't really need one. Malcom would help us out short term and give us the chance to see if we can develop his talent and help him realize his potential. It's a savvy move imo considering our injuries. If there is any truth to it that is.

 

[Hakkz]

If we can get Malcom on loan with a reasonable option I would do it. But only if he is not instead of a striker. Now, I'm actually quite a harsh critic of Malcom and was more then content we didn't sign him last summer. For me he was incredibly overrated, but he does have potential and I think the chance to loan him to try him out is a worthwhile move. If we were looking for a wide forward then I would much prefer Lozano, but he would be expensive. Malcom would help us out short term and give us the chance to see if we can develop his talent and help him realize his potential. It's a savvy move imo considering our injuries. If there is any truth to it.

Good call. Wonder what Lozano would cost. However, I wasn't impressed with his antics in the CL.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Good call. Wonder what Lozano would cost. However, I wasn't impressed with his antics in the CL.

He was doing what ever he could to help his team win. I don't like it, but it's part of the modern game. The difference between him and someone like Neymar is he didn't stop sprinting till the death. Obviously Neymar is world class, but Lozano has a tone of ability and high work rate... And can play as a CF for what it's worth. It's why I want him here.