Summer transfer wish list - 2018

[Deleted member 27995]

I'll happily throw my cap in 'I'd rather buy Sessengon' camp.

 

[Fidget]

Moura? Lucas Moura? maybe he’d be worth a throw.

 

[Trix]

Llorente?

If people think we are buying players just so others don't get them, then the levels of delusion on here are higher than I thought. There is a difference between stealing a player from under a rivals nose because we need a player of that type, than what Chelsea have done in the past, ie buying them and stockpiling them.

 

[rocklink]

Spurs are interested in Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes (24). Barcelona are also interested in Spur’s player Eriksen (26) and a player plus cash deal could be done to complete the deal. [rac1]

 

[thelak]

Deeper than the attacking four in front of them, the majority of the time, is what I meant.

Anyway we're not going to agree. You've never advocated playing him in CM, yet we seem to get away with it nearly every week.

Exactly - does what Fernandinho does for City - defensive role higher up the pitch than a classic DM

I would love for more than his passing his reading of the game to sharpen up a bit more next season as he can still be caught out now and again

 

[thelak]

We are not Chelsea............. WE DO NOT BUY PLAYERS JUST SO OTHERS CAN'T.

Ha no - let’s hope we don’t do the opposite and sell them the players they want when it comes to Rose and Toby as we did with Walker

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

Wouldn't mind Andre Gomes or someone of his ilk.

Gomes can't get a game ahead of Paulinho, so not for me..

 

[Spurrific]

Spurs are interested in Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes (24). Barcelona are also interested in Spur’s player Eriksen (26) and a player plus cash deal could be done to complete the deal. [rac1]

Wonder how much we’d put on top of Eriksen to get this one over the line

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Wonder how much we’d put on top of Eriksen to get this one over the line

I'd chuck in the vile Harry Kane as well. They can have him for free.

 

[Shadydan]

Gomes can't get a game ahead of Paulinho, so not for me..

Come on that's not how it works is it.

Besides Paulinho has a different role to Gomes anyway.

 

[Cravenspurs]

Weak link by the Spanish press to Andre Gomes, can see us getting him tbh, was fantastic for Valencia a few years back and has the basic skills to become brilliant under Poch

It's not the only question though is it. He isn't getting enough playing time at United. Who do we drop/sell to accommodate him here? We already have 7/8 attacking players. He's going to want to feature a lot.

Give me the combination of Diawara and De Jong everyday over Andre. Diawara is the added depth/quality we need in the DM/CM role and De Jong is going to be more than Andre is now in a year or two. Can break forward just like Andre, but at a very high quality. Would cost 20m more but you get two!

 

[Cravenspurs]

How much would Ake run us? Think he could be a great addition for when Verts leaves us.

 

[tiger666]

How much would Ake run us? Think he could be a great addition for when Verts leaves us.

A lot. He only joined them last summer.

 

[Ossie85]

Weak link by the Spanish press to Andre Gomes, can see us getting him tbh, was fantastic for Valencia a few years back and has the basic skills to become brilliant under Poch

Please no!

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

My shortlist would be..

Sessegnon
Maddison
Zaha
Mahrez
De Ligt
Malcolm



So I would be pleased with 2 off this list.

 

[sammyj]

Are we still interested in zaha , never seems mentioned anymore

 

[tiger666]

Are we still interested in zaha , never seems mentioned anymore

Hopefully not.

 

[chinaman]

I'd definitely take Maddison and De Ligt. If Bennett is about to make it, can do without Sess. Toss up between Malcon and Mahrez, but if Poch can influence his consistency, an older head in Mahrez might just be the winning ticket for us.

 

[Mr Pink]

I have been firmly in the "Dier is not a CM" camp for awhile now and if it weren't for Wanyama's long layoff, I really think he would be a disgruntled player as he would not be getting as much run in the side.

That being said, yes we have been able to get away with it because we are a top team and the 11 out there out plays the opposing 11 most of the time. But that does not mean he has glaring deficiencies as a CM.

- Can he effectively handle the press? No
- Can he play one touch football with precision? No
- Is he prone to passing before he looks? Yes
- Does he shield well? Yes
- Does he pursue well? Somewhat. He does a great job of forcing the carrying player away from dangerous areas, but he doesn't win a great deal while on the run.
- Does he have the agility and footwork to wiggle out of space? No
- Can he progressively pass? Yes, but rather inaccurate when the ball is off the floor.


For me we haven't had much competition due to injuries and player acquisition and that is why Dier is playing in the position he thinks he is best at. Is that the best for the team though? In the long run, I don't think so. He leaves much to be desired and if we got:

- Diawara
- Aranguiz

or other strong, defensive minded CM's that can also play progressive football, I don't think we would see much of Dier in the CM position.

IMO a back three of Sanchez, Dier, Juan is the future for our team especially if we get the likes of KWP in one WB position and RS in the other.

Let's just pray that Poch comes round to your way of thinking...fingers crossed mate

 

[McArchibald]

Malcom
Sessegnon
DM to replace Dembele
Goalkeeping prospect

We need more pace. That would ideally be the overriding characteristic of all incoming players