Summer Transfer Wish List

[Hercules]

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/foo...efore-champions-league-campaign-a3217656.html

Sensationalist headline aside, I think this article sums up where we need to make improvements in the summer. Namely CM, CF and another game changer in the final third.

I've thought throughout the season that we have lacked game changers from the bench. Chadli has come on and done well a couple of times, but the amount of draws and games we've seemingly dominated but not taken all 3 points from speak for themselves imo.

How we could have done with someone like Batshuyi etc to come on yesterday when we were chasing the win or against Everton away for example.

Our team will clearly get even better with time, but if we want to consistently be challenging at the business end of the table you have to strive to improve. Just see Fergie's Utd team for evidence of that.

We are finally at the point where we don't need a summer overhaul like usual. We just need 2 or 3 quality editions.

Excellent piece by ES and Collomose. Was going to post but didn't get round to it. He seems close to the club I think.

 

[shelfboy68]

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/foo...efore-champions-league-campaign-a3217656.html

Sensationalist headline aside, I think this article sums up where we need to make improvements in the summer. Namely CM, CF and another game changer in the final third.

I've thought throughout the season that we have lacked game changers from the bench. Chadli has come on and done well a couple of times, but the amount of draws and games we've seemingly dominated but not taken all 3 points from speak for themselves imo.

How we could have done with someone like Batshuyi etc to come on yesterday when we were chasing the win or against Everton away for example.

Our team will clearly get even better with time, but if we want to consistently be challenging at the business end of the table you have to strive to improve. Just see Fergie's Utd team for evidence of that.

We are finally at the point where we don't need a summer overhaul like usual. We just need 2 or 3 quality editions.

Agree with this we have needed someone else which i have mentioned myself to give us more of a threat, imo its the main reason why we have too many draws and not sitting top.
It will be interesting just who we move for come summer seeing as we are unlikely to spend too much with the Stadium on the horizon, surely we will target the young cheaper option rather than an experienced campaigner.

 

[he is you know!]

Excellent piece by ES and Collomose. Was going to post but didn't get round to it. He seems close to the club I think.

Agree, he is a Spurs fan for those unaware, has appeared on Spurs Show podcast.

 

[JayB]

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/foo...efore-champions-league-campaign-a3217656.html

Sensationalist headline aside, I think this article sums up where we need to make improvements in the summer. Namely CM, CF and another game changer in the final third.

I've thought throughout the season that we have lacked game changers from the bench. Chadli has come on and done well a couple of times, but the amount of draws and games we've seemingly dominated but not taken all 3 points from speak for themselves imo.

How we could have done with someone like Batshuyi etc to come on yesterday when we were chasing the win or against Everton away for example.

Our team will clearly get even better with time, but if we want to consistently be challenging at the business end of the table you have to strive to improve. Just see Fergie's Utd team for evidence of that.

We are finally at the point where we don't need a summer overhaul like usual. We just need 2 or 3 quality editions.

Sensationalist headline or no, this article is spot on. We need to add real quality if we are to press on.

 

[Matrix]

Everton will never sell but Barkley would do well in our setup. Gives us options and is home grown.
Reminds me of Gazza in a way. I'm sure Poch would improve him more than Martinez.

 

[danielneeds]

Everton will never sell but Barkley would do well in our setup. Gives us options and is home grown.
Reminds me of Gazza in a way. I'm sure Poch would improve him more than Martinez.

We really don't need Barkley when we have Alli.

 

[NEVILLEB]

But 90% of the teams we play in the PL sit incredibly deep against us anyway. Might need different options in Europe, but I just don't see what you're describing here.

We had a player called Bale who is a good reference for what searing pace can add to a team.

 

[Snuzzy]

We had a player called Bale who is a good reference for what searing pace can add to a team.

Oh come on. Bale is a good reference for what all-round world-class athleticism and technique and scoring can add to a team.

 

[danielneeds]

We had a player called Bale who is a good reference for what searing pace can add to a team.

Of course having a player of Bale's pace is always a positive. But we were also a different team then, with a different style. We played with wide men, instead of getting fullbacks to provided width, we didn't press effectively, as we do now. Poch's style is so different to Harry's.

Ideally I want someone who is a brilliant decision-maker, with a trick and able to beat his marker in tight situations - to play one of the three behind Kane.

 

[NEVILLEB]

Of course having a player of Bale's pace is always a positive. But we were also a different team then, with a different style. We played with wide men, instead of getting fullbacks to provided width, we didn't press effectively, as we do now. Poch's style is so different to Harry's.

Ideally I want someone who is a brilliant decision-maker, with a trick and able to beat his marker in tight situations - to play one of the three behind Kane.

We've got players like Alli and Eriksen who can play the balls you are describing.

What we don't have is two pacy, goal scoring forwards who can play either side of Kane.

Son and Lamela have potential but they aren't going to scare any teams in the Premier League yet.

We need players at Kane's level in those positions.

Speed is essential in the Premier League.

Hazard, Suarez, Bale, Henry, Ronaldo, Rooney, etc

 

[NEVILLEB]

Oh come on. Bale is a good reference for what all-round world-class athleticism and technique and scoring can add to a team.

Yes that too. Well done.

Maybe I should have mentioned Torres and then you wouldn't have got confused. I'm talking about the Torres before he lost his pace btw and became a very ordinary player.

 

[ohtottenham!]

Speed is essential in the Premier League.

Hazard, Suarez, Bale, Henry, Ronaldo, Rooney, etc

Rooney?

 

[NEVILLEB]

Rooney?

Yes, he used to be quick!

 

[Snuzzy]

Yes that too. Well done.

Maybe I should have mentioned Torres and then you wouldn't have got confused. I'm talking about the Torres before he lost his pace btw and became a very ordinary player.

What I mean is, obviously if there's a Bale or anything like a Bale we should get them. That's easy.

More realistically though it's more like prioritising someone with pace but who might not have the same polish of technique and composure, versus someone with less athleticism but a bit more guile and creativity.

I support that point of view actually and also think some proper intimidating pace is missing from the side, but I wonder
a) who would be good candidates
b) how important to make that compared to going all-out for a 'next-level' type player if we think we have a shot even if they aren't particularly pacey (eg Isco as people mention on here as the ambitious go-all-out-for player)

Bale as reference point doesn't work because no-one with any sanity wouldn't want to sign a Bale!

 

[NEVILLEB]

What I mean is, obviously if there's a Bale or anything like a Bale we should get them. That's easy.

More realistically though it's more like prioritising someone with pace but who might not have the same polish of technique and composure, versus someone with less athleticism but a bit more guile and creativity.

I support that point of view actually and also think some proper intimidating pace is missing from the side, but I wonder
a) who would be good candidates
b) how important to make that compared to going all-out for a 'next-level' type player if we think we have a shot even if they aren't particularly pacey (eg Isco as people mention on here as the ambitious go-all-out-for player)

Bale as reference point doesn't work because no-one with any sanity wouldn't want to sign a Bale!

I used Bale as a reference because I was arguing with someone who didn't seem to value pace despite Bale only leaving the club a few years ago.

We definitely need to inject some pace with at least one new forward next season.

 

[Lighty64]

I don't get how you can want to improve quality with 5 signings
AND say we shouldn't loan out N'Jie or Bentaleb.

How and when are those signings going to play? Whose minutes/starts do they get and who gets cut? Are you also planning on retaining Pritchard here?
Decreased rotation of current players probably just about allows for keeping N'Jie, Pritchard and Bentaleb. After that every signing would require a player out.

So that would be 5 players from this season's playing squad that need cutting (in addition to Fazio and Yedlin). 5!

Remember that
a) whatever increase of quality playing in the CL necessiate, it doesn't increase the quantity of games - and therefore starts appearances and minutes available - to this season.
b) our current first team core players will want and expect to feature heavily in both league and CL especially off the back of a successful season. Some additional rotation would be sensible (as I indicated - will need to play Dier a fair bit less, and Eriksen and Kane less, and give Wimmer a few more chances than were intended pre-Jan's injury) but it's not realistic for clubs to be chopping and changing in vast quantities between high level competitions.

when it comes to rotation it a lot will depend on how the fixtures full, if we end up with a tough group, and the fixtures either side of each CL match are the tougher games against the likes of both Manc clubs, Arsenal, Chelsea Liverpool, then we will have to play our strongest XI in both matches. if the fixtures full kindly and depending on purchases then rotation will come in.

the CoC will most probably sacrificed or given to the youth, and weaker teams will be used in the FA Cup. a lot will depend on our progress in the CL too. with strikers it's never easy to rotate because they want to be getting as many goals as possible, but there will be times when they will have to put their feet up or be ready to be subbed off in games we might be doing well in

 

[THFCSPURS19]

http://www.teamtalk.com/news/pochettino-plans-to-strengthen-and-sees-no-limit-to-success

Poch plans to strengthen and sees no limit to success

Mauricio Pochettino intends to improve Tottenham’s squad over the summer and says it is “impossible to set limits” on what his young side can achieve.

Tottenham are now seven points off Leicester City at the top of the Premier League after their draw at Liverpool on Saturday was followed by a 1-0 win for the Foxes over Southampton the following day.

Pochettino does not see this season as the only chance his young side will have to win the title ahead of a summer in which he plans to strengthen.

“It is true this is not just about this season,” said Pochettino.

“When you compare Tottenham with big sides people can see that this approach is for the long term.

“We have the youngest squad in the Premier League yet we’re here fighting for the title. The project is fantastic because we are ahead of the programme and we are only going to get better.

“For a lot of players this is their first season in the Premier League and it is sure that next season they will have more experience and in football you always need time to develop to your full quality.

“It is impossible to set limits. It is also important to improve our squad. Our idea is to keep the main group for the next few years and to try and build and add players that can help us.”

 

[spurs9]

We've got players like Alli and Eriksen who can play the balls you are describing.

What we don't have is two pacy, goal scoring forwards who can play either side of Kane.

Son and Lamela have potential but they aren't going to scare any teams in the Premier League yet.

We need players at Kane's level in those positions.

Speed is essential in the Premier League.

Hazard, Suarez, Bale, Henry, Ronaldo, Rooney, etc

Njie has a lot of pace and will be like a new signing next season. It will be interesting to see how he and Son do with a preseason with Poch under their belts. Let's not forget Son was scaring teams in those first few games before he got injured.

Personally, in addition to bringing in a new striker, I think we need a player that can dribble through a crowd of players, which could really open teams up for us. Boufal seems like a raw but realistic choice. In an ideal world, a deep lying playmaker option in CM would be our 3rd signing, that could really make a huge difference.

 

[Matrix]

We really don't need Barkley when we have Alli.

Yes and no.
You can't expect Alli to play every game.
Also the both can play in Multiple positions. It could also bring the best out of both.
We should be aiming for 2 good players for every position. That's what could make us go for league and cups.
We need to get out of this "we have Kane so need to get an understudy or we already have Dier/Ali." It's how we kick on. What's the point in buying squad players who will only play in meaningless cup games. My 2 cents anyway.

 

[danielneeds]

Yes and no.
You can't expect Alli to play every game.
Also the both can play in Multiple positions. It could also bring the best out of both.
We should be aiming for 2 good players for every position. That's what could make us go for league and cups.
We need to get out of this "we have Kane so need to get an understudy or we already have Dier/Ali." It's how we kick on. What's the point in buying squad players who will only play in meaningless cup games. My 2 cents anyway.

It's not about buying squad players, but spending £50m on a player who plays in the same position as our brightest young talent is mental. We need to be smarter than other, richer clubs. And that ain't smart.