Player Watch Player Watch: Brennan Johnson

[Joshua]

I wouldn’t say he’s fantastic at 1v1’s but he can beat a man with a turn of pace or bit of skill, he certainly would add some ingredients to our attack that pretty much none of our others options offer currently that’s for sure.

He’s a really similar profile to Son. I think he’d be a poor option off the right in our system. Gil is more suited when he gets back fit. Also through the middle he’d offer more in behind than Richy but it would stick even less than it does now. I’m really not convinced at how suitable he is and I think the people that are are just looking at him quite superficially honesty. In that he’s fast and has a pretty good goal return considering his age. I really do think this is a signing out of necessity due to the state of our squad balance rather than going for the best possible option player wise.

 

[JayB]

Just out of interest, who do you suggest, who is a top class player to replace Kane.

I can't think of any off the top of my head. Here are the top scorers in Europe last season...

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The only player I can see who is even close to that class is Martinez, and even then trying to pry him from Inter or persuade him to come here would be tough and probably cost a fortune.

I haven't seen Johnathan David, so I can't judge but who else is there? The options up top are limited. For me Brennan is a clever purchase.

I also get very worried about trusting players who do well in the French League.

The use of the Kane money doesn't necessarily need to come at the No. 9 position, it could be any one of the three positions we're looking to address. It doesn't even need to happen this window as far as I'm concerned, if the right deal isn't there to be done I'd rather we be patient.

What I'm trying to get across is that we should be using the opportunity that the Kane money represents to bring in real quality, a player who will elevate the squad, someone that wouldn't be obtainable but for the one-off sale of a club legend. I'm not opposed to Johnson if Ange wants him, but I don't see him as that player.

This conversation all started earlier in the day when it appeared we'd be spending £50m (i.e., the club's fourth highest-ever transfer fee) for him. If the price is 20% lower and we'll be bringing it down further with players in part exchange, I'm not sure it's entirely relevant.

 

[Frozen_Waffles]

Not what we need in a 1v1 player for when we come up against low blocks playing a possession game. A two way dribbler in the mold of Mitoma is what we need. I think we’re being forced into a move for Johnson because of how poorly the squad has been managed and he’s the best h/g option available.

We bought Soloman and we still have Peresic who although is not flashy, is very effective at going either way.

Mitoma is more of a dribbler, and certainly a good player.... In fact, I wouldn’t be against both signings.

Considering it could be the last season for both Peresic and Son, having someone on the left and the right would be perfect.

But to answer your question, firstly Johnson can play upfront, and very well. More flexible. Secondly Forrest have to sell, so a deal can be done.

I'd imagine Brighton would want double what Brennan would cost (at least)

 

[Cochise]

Honestly, if we sign him I can see our front 3 by Christmas being Solomon, Son and Johnson.

That's two wingers happier going outside than in (Solomon seems comfortable on either flank) with Deki and Richarlison able to come in.

Would likely allow us to sell Perisic if he still wanted to go too.

 

[Joshua]

We bought Soloman and we still have Peresic who although is not flashy, is very effective at going either way.

Mitoma is more of a dribbler, and certainly a good player.... In fact, I wouldn’t be against both signings.

Considering it could be the last season for both Peresic and Son, having someone on the left and the right would be perfect.

But to answer your question, firstly Johnson can play upfront, and very well. More flexible. Secondly Forrest have to sell, so a deal can be done.

I'd imagine Brighton would want double what Brennan would cost (at least)

Oh yeah Mitoma isn’t realistic at all but his style of player is what we need. See Doku, Cherki, Lauriente, Nico Williams as other players in that style.

But unfortunately we’re 3 players over the non-h/g limit so we’re restricted in who we can target which I think is the driving factor behind Johnson.

 

[JayB]

Sorry but it's just fantasy to say we could attract better players with the Kane money. We had money before but couldn't attract better than we have been this window. It's like saying West Ham should go sign a top player now they have the Rice money. Brighton should sign a few with that theory. We don't sign the best players, we sign them young and develop them. We're doing exactly what we should have been doing post Poch before we lost site of what works for us. We don't even have Europe and lost our best player now too. So buying young and developing them under Ange is the best way to go.

The Kane money doesn't make a difference in attracting players, but it does make a difference in affording them. We're one of the biggest clubs in what is by far the top league, we should be able to attract top players. If we can't do so in the short term, then we'd be better off keeping our powder dry and using the funds when the opportunity presents itself. Regardless, I'm done with this whole debate as it no longer looks like Johnson will require a massive outlay, which was the reporting I was responding to in the first place.

 

[mil1lion]

The Kane money doesn't make a difference in attracting players, but it does make a difference in affording them. We're one of the biggest clubs in what is by far the top league, we should be able to attract top players. If we can't do so in the short term, then we'd be better off keeping our powder dry and using the funds when the opportunity presents itself. Regardless, I'm done with this whole debate as it no longer looks like Johnson will require a massive outlay, which was the reporting I was responding to in the first place.

Well you still have to attract them even when you can afford them. We've always had money to spend with or without the Kane sale. We've just never had great pull for the best players. It's always signing players with potential to be top players. By the time they turn top players the top teams trump us. That's why you sign players like this before they break out.

 

[cliff jones]

The Kane money doesn't make a difference in attracting players, but it does make a difference in affording them. We're one of the biggest clubs in what is by far the top league, we should be able to attract top players. If we can't do so in the short term, then we'd be better off keeping our powder dry and using the funds when the opportunity presents itself. Regardless, I'm done with this whole debate as it no longer looks like Johnson will require a massive outlay, which was the reporting I was responding to in the first place.

Kane's sale certainly attracts interest as we nolonger need to hear the who's gonna come to sit on the bench shite

A leap of faith is required with Johnson, who simply doesn't post the numbers- his attempted finish at the Goons when through at nil nil lingers in my head

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

Oh yeah Mitoma isn’t realistic at all but his style of player is what we need. See Doku, Cherki, Lauriente, Nico Williams as other players in that style.

But unfortunately we’re 3 players over the non-h/g limit so we’re restricted in who we can target which I think is the driving factor behind Johnson.

Nico Williams would count as U21 this season and wouldn’t have to be registered I believe. We should just activate his release clause and get him.

 

[chas vs dave]

Nico Williams would count as U21 this season and wouldn’t have to be registered I believe. We should just activate his release clause and get him.

If he wants to come. His brother never left bilbao, perhaps he wants to stay.

 

[Tucker]

Nico Williams would count as U21 this season and wouldn’t have to be registered I believe. We should just activate his release clause and get him.

What about next year when he does have to be registered? We can’t keep saving up problems like that for tomorrow. There has to be a rebalancing of the home grown players in the squad.

 

[JamieSpursCommunityUser]

He profiles differently than a Doku type "two way" dribbler.

He won't beat players with mazy step overs.

What he does have is good ability with both feet.

If he plays on the right and full backs show him inside to nullify his speed to the line, he can punish them with first time crossing with his left.

So they won't show him inside so much.

Giving him a better chance to use that explosive pace from a standing start, which he does so well.

This particular highlight reel shows it pretty well. He's technically very sound, a good finisher, tracks back, great engine and intelligent movement.

He takes the ball on the half turn. I can see why Ange would want to work with him.

 

[Now it's Spursonal]

Honestly, if we sign him I can see our front 3 by Christmas being Solomon, Son and Johnson.

That's two wingers happier going outside than in (Solomon seems comfortable on either flank) with Deki and Richarlison able to come in.

Would likely allow us to sell Perisic if he still wanted to go too.

Not to be too negative, but in the space of only a year that would be one incredible drop off in standard for our front three.

 

[Stoof]

Not to be too negative, but in the space of only a year that would be one incredible drop off in standard for our front three.

Depends on what you’re measuring those standards by. Generic descriptions of “world class” or actual output. Kane was the only output from the entire front three.

The play for me is back to team being more than sum of its parts. The glory Poch years when everyone was in it together. No chips on shoulders, no “lucky that X and Y are here”. Just pure team; getting the fans back onside with the manager.

 

[KingNick]

Not to be too negative, but in the space of only a year that would be one incredible drop off in standard for our front three.

Surely it would depend on what results we’ve achieve and where we are in the league? Rather than just being hung up on the names of the players.

 

[h2005]

Not to be too negative, but in the space of only a year that would be one incredible drop off in standard for our front three.

Pretty brutal fall off. Still waiting for the statement signing that the club PR was spinning after we lost Kane.

 

[arunspurs]

Not to be too negative, but in the space of only a year that would be one incredible drop off in standard for our front three.

What front 3 we had last season - Kane was at peak. Son struggled due to injuries. Kulu didn’t do much. Richy barely contributed

Kane masked the issues we had

 

[Albertbarich]

If our goal for widemen is to isolate the full back so they can run at them one on one and cause things to happen, his blistering pace and ability to finish are brilliant weapons to have. Add in affordable and homegrown it makes a ton of sense.

Remember the finished article players cost 100 odd million so whoever we get will likely have flaws that Ange has to work on.

Speaking of Ange isn't his opinion the one that counts? I'll never apologize for wanting an Adama Traore or a Srkriniar because whoever we choose to be our manager should be backed. If we don't trust them to choose the players then they shouldn't be the manager

 

[Kirito]

For people to get excited he needs to do it on a cold night in Norway for Nordsjælland or by smashing three past the legendary defenders of Pogoń Szczecin.

 

[doobie]

There is a massive point that no one seems to be factoring in and that is can Spurs transform him into something spectacular. That has to be carrying weight or else we will see us struggling to shift deadwood again in 3-5 years time. He may also come in and push Kulu to perform at a higher level which is a total win-win. We could also do way worse with rotation options if we happen to make a European competition next year. I've said it many times on here but the idea of a starting 11 is a cave brain take. We need to strive to get to a point where we can comfortably rotate options based off opposition, amongst other things.