Team Whispers: Who should Spurs sign in January?

[SpursD22]

We should be all over this guy...

https://en.as.com/en/2017/12/27/football/1514364857_611109.html

Carrasco is a baller but he’s soooo inconsistent and selfish. Atletico wants to sell him because he’s got in to a fight with Gabi, Koke and one of the fitness coach. And he would probably be expensive, there’s better alternatives than him

 

[Shadydan]

What if he gets fit by February? Or March?

That's a risk, we don't really know how fit he is now and how fit he's gonna be in 2/3 months, it's pointless IMO, why not wait until the summer when he'll be free?

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Would love Carrasco, he’s quality.

Regarding JJ’s tweet. I’m not exactly expecting much movement for now, but how do they tie into Poch’s comments regarding us agreeing transfers for next summer I wonder.

 

[Colonel Dax]

That's a risk, we don't really know how fit he is now and how fit he's gonna be in 2/3 months, it's pointless IMO, why not wait until the summer when he'll be free?

because other clubs may be interested then? We might be favourites now but that could change by the summer.

 

[Deleted member 27995]

Unless Spurs were to have a (major) outgoing I doubt there would be much movement.

Besides the couple of key injuries, the squad is settled.

I know there will be rumblings of 'lack of depth' and some of those questioning it may have a point, it's not been part of the blueprint for a long time now.

Guess you never say never though, it's a fun month for the most part, well if you take it as fun, it's serious business for some folk!

 

[Good Doctor M]

January transfer window now primarily exists mostly for low league clubs to plug gaps in their squad... And the bigger clubs to loan out some bench warmers.

... Anyone hoping for something of real substance should prepare themselves to be disappointed.

 

[Shadydan]

because other clubs may be interested then? We might be favourites now but that could change by the summer.

If he chooses another club he isn't for us then, besides summer we'll have more options to sigh other players. Our future doesn't rest on signing Ross Barkley.

 

[Colonel Dax]

If he chooses another club he isn't for us then, besides summer we'll have more options to sigh other players. Our future doesn't rest on signing Ross Barkley.

Of course. I just think it's worth signing him now. Remember Poch said a few weeks ago that we have to be smart and sign players earlier than the summer in order to bed them in ready for next season.

Unless his injury his career-threatening (doubtful), he could still have an impact this season.

 

[Shadydan]

Of course. I just think it's worth signing him now. Remember Poch said a few weeks ago that we have to be smart and sign players earlier than the summer in order to bed them in ready for next season.

Unless his injury his career-threatening (doubtful), he could still have an impact this season.

I agree with this however signing a player who isn't fit and we have no idea if he's gonna be back to the player that he was before his injury isn't being smart IMO.

 

[Colonel Dax]

I agree with this however signing a player who isn't fit and we have no idea if he's gonna be back to the player that he was before his injury isn't being smart IMO.

As I said, I doubt he's a cripple
A thorough medical could determine whether the hamstring injury will impact his career. For a relatively low fee now it's worth the small risk IMO

 

[dovahkiin]

according to drakey on ftl theres itk on everton forums that barkley to cfc for under 10m is done

 

[Colonel Dax]

according to drakey on ftl theres itk on everton forums that barkley to cfc for under 10m is done

ugh

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

Can't believe 6 months later I'm still reading about getting Barkley and even that only getting him would be a good window. He hasn't kicked a PL-ball since May and all of the sudden he'll "contribute to our season", "make for a very good window" and "help us win trophies". We don't even know how good he is at this point.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

His body language and on pitch persona seemed fine yesterday. None of that explains how any of us know he won't change his opinions.

The on pitch stuff and body language was just me being facetious, he's always been a chippie little fucker. I don't mind that at all but he's made it pretty clear he wants his bumper northern payday, and quite honestly I don't mind that either, he can fuck off with my blessing, because he's never been as great as he thinks he is.

 

[shelfboy68]

ugh

I'm sure we are aware of an interest from Chelsea should this be true and if so we can't be that bothered maybe we have other interests.

 

[yankspurs]

because other clubs may be interested then? We might be favourites now but that could change by the summer.

Other clubs were interested last summer. Barkley was all but signed to Chelsea until Poch or Levy made a call.

 

[tiger666]

according to drakey on ftl theres itk on everton forums that barkley to cfc for under 10m is done

Don't see anything on grandoldteam

 

[yankspurs]

according to drakey on ftl theres itk on everton forums that barkley to cfc for under 10m is done

Werent they going to drop 20m on him over the summer? Did Levy just cost Everton 10m while saving Chelsea 10m?

 

[Deleted member 27995]

according to drakey on ftl theres itk on everton forums that barkley to cfc for under 10m is done

Makes you laugh, all the youth they have out on loan playing in the prem at the moment and (if true) they are happy to buy someone elses ...

Says it all.

 

[danielneeds]

Barkley would be making such a massive mistake going to Chelsea. Scott Parker all over again.