Summer Transfer Wish List

[Everlasting Seconds]

I'd be surprised if we do that much business

We have 4 first team full backs already in the squad as well as Walker-Peters coming up. Unless we sell first I can't see more coming in

CB - I suppose we've sold Chiriches and will be selling Fazio so space could open. But we have a very settled CB partnership with Wimmer and Dier both able to cover and the likes of CCV in the ranks (and Ball at Rangers is it?) I do think we could see a youngster brought in though as you say, what with Milos being sold

We seem so stacked in CM it's difficult to get our current crop enough game time, again unless we sell first I doubt we'd do much here

IF CL qualification, I'd be shocked if we don't do much business. Failing qualification, of course there won't be much activity.
All the FBs have major flaws, and 1 upgrade would be celebrated.
The same goes for CM, several of the CMs have a future at lesser PL-teams, and at least one should be upgraded on heavily if CL.

 

[Shea]

IF CL qualification, I'd be shocked if we don't do much business. Failing qualification, of course there won't be much activity.
All the FBs have major flaws, and 1 upgrade would be celebrated.
The same goes for CM, several of the CMs have a future at lesser PL-teams, and at least one should be upgraded on heavily if CL.

I think we all expected more activity last time we made the CL

I don't think there will be much in the way of incomings in terms of volume either way. If we qualify we may end up with a higher level name we can't say no to ala VdV I guess

On the whole though I think Poch is likely to want to keep his squad and continue to work with them. It's a very young squad after all and we've already had a lot of turn around in personal in the last few seasons (plus new managers with different tactics etc) I think we'll be looking at giving the young squad more time to grow rather than making anything like the amount of signings you suggest (even with CL)

We'll see though I guess (hopefully we'll have CL football and will be able to see one way or the other)

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

I think we all expected more activity last time we made the CL

I don't think there will be much in the way of incomings in terms of volume either way. If we qualify we may end up with a higher level name we can't say no to ala VdV I guess

On the whole though I think Poch is likely to want to keep his squad and continue to work with them. It's a very young squad after all and we've already had a lot of turn around in personal in the last few seasons (plus new managers with different tactics etc) I think we'll be looking at giving the young squad more time to grow rather than making anything like the amount of signings you suggest (even with CL)

We'll see though I guess (hopefully we'll have CL football and will be able to see one way or the other)

I guess, what I'm saying, if CL, we can actually compete for the signature of players we can't compete for without CL. All of the sudden, we might want to trade simply because we can source from a market we've been shut off from for a few seasons. A very few but precise upgrades at FB and CM coupled with a striker would be immense.

 

[Hoops]

Striker obviously
Centre midfield backup (not a fan of carroll)

that would be the squad comlete.

Then we could just be patient as see if the next VDV or Modric becomes available whoever that is.

 

[Dazza86]

Any striker we get would surely have to be able to play in the 3 behind Kane or instead of him when need be.

I don't think Poch is looking for backups in any position - it's about having players who can play regularly and not just sit on the bench. It keeps them match-ready and part of the group pushing for titles/cups rather than a disconnected bystander.

 

[Shea]

I guess, what I'm saying, if CL, we can actually compete for the signature of players we can't compete for without CL. All of the sudden, we might want to trade simply because we can source from a market we've been shut off from for a few seasons. A very few but precise upgrades at FB and CM coupled with a striker would be immense.

I could see us making one high profile potentially and one or two youth additions to nurture (as we did with alli) i think the way we've restructured our scouting/recruitment suggests we will always be looking for top young talent

I think however fans who expect cl qualification to result in high profile signings that have been beyond our reach without cl football will ultimately be disappointed though

Unless we increase out wage structure we will still be shopping in the same bracket. Cl football for one season isn't going to change that

Man u and Chelsea could still be at us to players without cl football because of what they pay and their perceived potential for future success beyond one season

I dnt think cl will change much, although personally I'm happy to see us continue to give talented youth a break and time to develop anyway

 

[THOWIG]

A striker and someone capable of unlocking the defence or creating a bit of magic in the final third.

Be interesting to see how Wilson and Fekir recover. Can see Mahrez being high on any list, but he will be for a lot of teams.

 

[GetSpurredOn]

Minimal changes required in my opinion.
CF and RCB are the two areas, assuming Dier remains in midfield. No need to add beyond that, we have a young squad that's improving and maturing all the time, with some excellent prospects hovering at the fringes.

GK - Lloris, Vorm
RB - Walker, Trippier
LB - Rose, Davies
RCB - Alderweireld, New Signing
LCB - Vertonghen, Wimmer
DM - Dier, Bentaleb
CM - Dembele, Mason, Carroll
RWF - Lamela, Son
AM - Eriksen, Alli, Pritchard
LWF - Chadli, Njie
CF - Kane, New Signing

Then add in backup options from the development side where required, and use them.
McGee, Walker-Peters, Ogilvie, Carter-Vickers, Ball, Lesniak, Winks, Ward, Onomah, Oduwa, Harrison.

I'm not overawed by the potential prospect of CL, I don't believe that should change our buying plans. It may change the calibre slightly, but shouldn't change the specifics of number of players and which positions. Personally I'd be happy enough if it didn't change who we sign either, I prefer is going down the young/hungry/ambitious route, that Pochettino can mould to suit his system.

Selling Fazio and Yedlin, buying in two players. May require a net spend for a change. I'm not against breaking even whilst we continue to improve as we have, we are well run, and will have the best training facility in the country, plus biggest stadium in London, these things cost money. But with the right signings, we'll be set up for quite a while.

This above all it whew, is the one window I'd like to see the signings sorted ahead of time, or at the lest, very early. Give them a full pre-season with Pochettino, to get used to the fitness levels, and work ethic demands, so we hit the ground running. I don't believe the Title is within our reach this year, but with the right acquisitions and more time together, next season could be huge.

 

[Dharmabum]

This last window is the first time I have not been much bothered about Spurs signing any new player - simply because I am content with the present squad. And I am not that botherd about the summer window either But I won't mind reinforcement should the "right" player come along - at the right price.
There are few variables in volved though from now and until the summer, fex: Will Chadli "master" the taks of being a CF? Will Oduwa develop into a EPL quality RWF? Will Mason and Pritchard put their injuries woes behind them? Will Carrol, Onomah and Winks keep developing? Is Ward ready for 1st team footy at Spurs or does he need an EPL loan move first? Will Ball and/or CCV be ready for the EPL next season?
If yes to all the above then Spurs are covered in defense and CMF...and yes even CF
The only pressing need right now is to bring in an understudy to Kane at CF. Berahino, Moussa Dembele or Tim Werner would be my first choices as per now.
I would also like to bring in a fast wide forward, a left footer; so Ousmane Dembele or Leroy Sana would be my choices there. Both would be fairly costly, particularly Sana, though; so not sure how feasible that is.
Of talents for the future I would like Spurs to have a punt at: Rico Henry, Taylor Moore, Steven Sessegnon and Ryan Sessegnon.
The players who are brought in must fit in and add to the great team spirit at Spurs though.

Out-goings. Fazio, Yedlin (I simply think he'll do much better in anther league).

 

[gazzeh]

If we win the league? Reus. If we get CL, Fekir, Pjanic, Lacazette

 

[yankspurs]

We can use an upgrade at AM. We could use a backup DM and IMO 2 more strikers if we get CL football.

Sell Fazio, Yedlin, and one of Carroll, Mason and Bentaleb.

 

[voxy28]

favourites to sign Daniel Sturridge this summer if the striker decides to leave Liverpool, according to Ladbrokes.com.

Here are the latest odds...

Tottenham - 7/2

Arsenal - 5/1

West Ham - 5/1

Newcastle - 7/1

Leicester - 7/1

Stoke - 7/1

Chelsea - 8/1

Seriously? Maybe 4M as a real backup....

 

[Dharmabum]

We can use an upgrade at AM. We could use a backup DM and IMO 2 more strikers if we get CL football.

Sell Fazio, Yedlin, and one of Carroll, Mason and Bentaleb.

I am more than happy with Bentaleb as DM back up - as long as he's ok with it. Why sell Carroll? He's been very useful this season. And I see now reason to sell Mason either.

 

[yankspurs]

I am more than happy with Bentaleb as DM back up - as long as he's ok with it. Why sell Carroll? He's been very useful this season. And I see now reason to sell Mason either.

Bentaleb as DM backup is something i am very uncomfortable with, tbh. He's not at all a Dier like DM that can break up play and help out the back 4. Part of the reason we struggled so much at the back last season was because we had a very lightweight CM partnership that was easily shred apart. That is why Dembele was so key last season when Poch played him as he effectively acted as a 3rd CM. We needed that extra body in the CM badly. There's a reason Dier was moved to DM this year and its not because we signed Toby and Wimmer at CB. I fully believe this move was a planned one in response to having such a poor defensive record last season. Bentaleb is a useful CM who i like but he is not a DM by any means.

Why sell Carroll or Mason? Simple. We have a log jam at that 2nd midfield spot with Dembele, Bentaleb, Alli, Carroll, Mason and Winks. 2 need to go. Winks out on loan is an obvious move. For the betterment of ones careers, either Bentaleb, Carroll or Mason should go so their careers dont stall.

 

[Dharmabum]

Bentaleb as DM backup is something i am very uncomfortable with, tbh. He's not at all a Dier like DM that can break up play and help out the back 4. Part of the reason we struggled so much at the back last season was because we had a very lightweight CM partnership that was easily shred apart. That is why Dembele was so key last season when Poch played him as he effectively acted as a 3rd CM. We needed that extra body in the CM badly. There's a reason Dier was moved to DM this year and its not because we signed Toby and Wimmer at CB. I fully believe this move was a planned one in response to having such a poor defensive record last season. Bentaleb is a useful CM who i like but he is not a DM by any means.

Why sell Carroll or Mason? Simple. We have a log jam at that 2nd midfield spot with Dembele, Bentaleb, Alli, Carroll, Mason and Winks. 2 need to go. Winks out on loan is an obvious move. For the betterment of ones careers, either Bentaleb, Carroll or Mason should go so their careers dont stall.

You certainly can't put the main blame on Bentaleb for the poor defending last season. There are several reasons why Spurs were suspect at the back last season. It was Poch's first season so there were so many things new. new head coach, new system, new players. And Toby - who's brought the best out a Jan who was rather mediocre last season. This season Spurs have a much more settled team.
Spurs were actively pursuing Wanyama so I doubt very much taht Poch had planned to use Dier as DM for a long time. If Toby hadn't been signed then I doubt Dier would have been playing DM rather than pairing Jan as CBs.
Alli and Dembele can play in various positions. As long as both are happy knowing they're only back ups I am fine with keeping both of them. And it's not that they won't be getting games come next season. Same goes with Onomah. Winks most probably need a loan move anyway.

 

[GetSpurredOn]

I think Bentaleb has been/is being worked on with the DM role in mind, now away from the pressure of playing whilst learning thanks to Dier's emergence. After a lull in his appearances, he seems to be being phased back into the squad with cameos off the bench and the odd start when Dier is rested or used at CB.

As for the summer, I'd be happy with a RCB in the Wimmer type tier, perhaps not an instant starter, but someone who already has enough senior football behind them to step up quickly. Then have Carter-Vickers and Ball in as backup.
CF is about the only other role I'd look at, and quite honestly Moussa Dembele picked up on tribunal, and with a full preseason, would be good enough for me. Arguably I'd like a Berahino level player (in terms of ceiling and also experience) if possible, but I can see it being too tricky to sort, whereas Dembele has similar potential but perhaps a year or two back in development, is infinitely more available.
Beyond that, maybe some young players with potential, Taylor Moore and Rico Henry spring to mind having been mentioned previously, but not critical. I'm not overly concerned about signings other than that. Let's have some faith in Harry Winks as CM, also Grant Ward, tucked in behind the frontline options, then Oduwa and Onomah in that advanced bank of 3, with Harrison nestled in behind Kane and Berahino/Dembele as CF option.

Lloris, Vorm, (McGee)
Walker, Trippier, (Walker-Peters)
Rose, Davies, (Ogilvie/Henry)
Alderweireld, New Signing, (Carter-Vickers)
Vertonghen, Wimmer, (Ball)
Dier, Bentaleb, (Lesniak)
Dembele, Mason, Carroll (Winks)
Lamela, Son, (Ward)
Eriksen, Alli, Pritchard, (Onomah)
Chadli, Njie, (Oduwa)
Kane, Berahino/Dembele?, (Harrison)

Fairly compact squad, plenty of versatility, and great young options on the fringes.

 

[yankspurs]

I think Bentaleb has been/is being worked on with the DM role in mind, now away from the pressure of playing whilst learning thanks to Dier's emergence. After a lull in his appearances, he seems to be being phased back into the squad with cameos off the bench and the odd start when Dier is rested or used at CB.

As for the summer, I'd be happy with a RCB in the Wimmer type tier, perhaps not an instant starter, but someone who already has enough senior football behind them to step up quickly. Then have Carter-Vickers and Ball in as backup.
CF is about the only other role I'd look at, and quite honestly Moussa Dembele picked up on tribunal, and with a full preseason, would be good enough for me. Arguably I'd like a Berahino level player (in terms of ceiling and also experience) if possible, but I can see it being too tricky to sort, whereas Dembele has similar potential but perhaps a year or two back in development, is infinitely more available.
Beyond that, maybe some young players with potential, Taylor Moore and Rico Henry spring to mind having been mentioned previously, but not critical. I'm not overly concerned about signings other than that. Let's have some faith in Harry Winks as CM, also Grant Ward, tucked in behind the frontline options, then Oduwa and Onomah in that advanced bank of 3, with Harrison nestled in behind Kane and Berahino/Dembele as CF option.

Lloris, Vorm, (McGee)
Walker, Trippier, (Walker-Peters)
Rose, Davies, (Ogilvie/Henry)
Alderweireld, New Signing, (Carter-Vickers)
Vertonghen, Wimmer, (Ball)
Dier, Bentaleb, (Lesniak)
Dembele, Mason, Carroll (Winks)
Lamela, Son, (Ward)
Eriksen, Alli, Pritchard, (Onomah)
Chadli, Njie, (Oduwa)
Kane, Berahino/Dembele?, (Harrison)

Fairly compact squad, plenty of versatility, and great young options on the fringes.

We have an RCB already who is able to back up Toby. Cameron Carter-Vickers.

 

[THOWIG]

favourites to sign Daniel Sturridge this summer if the striker decides to leave Liverpool, according to Ladbrokes.com.

Here are the latest odds...

Tottenham - 7/2

Arsenal - 5/1

West Ham - 5/1

Newcastle - 7/1

Leicester - 7/1

Stoke - 7/1

Chelsea - 8/1

Seriously? Maybe 4M as a real backup....

Such a shame. Fully fit he's top class. A fully fit and in form Sturridge alongside Kane would be ridiculous.

 

[Qualsonic]

Imagine if we could add Wanyama and Sturridge.

Also liked the look of Danny Drinkwater this season.

 

[GetSpurredOn]

I think Wanayama and Batshuayi or Berahino would be a good shout.