The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 10th August

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

A PL club is trying to sign Eze. We aren’t that club atm

Thanks.

I would imagine it's City or West Ham given the Independent story on Doku earlier. It said whoever didn't get Doku would likely turn to Eze.

 

[chelmyid]

Can we not guess in this f*cking thread!!!!!!!!!

 

[SpartanSpur]

A PL club is trying to sign Eze. We aren’t that club atm

Nooo I really want Eze. Hopefully it's just West Ham and we are letting them set a price.

 

[HildoSpur]

Guys the guessing of clubs is a sure fire way to get this thread locked again - there is an Eze thread, go fill your boots in there.

 

[worcestersauce]

I doubt it’s Chelsea as Palace are threatening legal procedures over Olise

Links in the media today to Man City or West Ham, so possibly one of those two

Well, similar clubs I suppose.

 

[FloridaSpur]

Don't see Sanchez going anywhere.

Bit like when he's on the pitch.

 

[FloridaSpur]

To add more context to the latest update the feeling I’m getting is that it seems more like a scenario where they're aware of our significant financial capacity and are attempting to generate profits. They're aiming to secure a player they desire by offloading Felix, who currently has a strained relationship with them. They might be leveraging our prior interest in Felix to their advantage. It's definitely an intricate situation.

Ange does have a favorable view of him and believes he could fit into the team. However, Ange wants to ensure that the player is also eager for the move. It's worth noting that he wasn't initially seen as a target this transfer window, but circumstances have created opportunities.

WLB

Poch doesn't want him, i think the best case scenario would be a season loan with an option to buy, not unlike Kulu and Bentancur?

Would be a great addition and can play across the front line, something Ange would be looking for.

 

[Booney]

We all know that any potential ménage a trois between Spurs, Athletico and Barca ends up with us in bed looking lovingly into Clement Lenglet’s eyes.

 

[brasil_spur]

At this point, Atletico Madrid needs extra funds to meet Tottenham's valuation for the Pierre transfer. They've suggested Felix to Tottenham, but Felix prefers Barcelona. Notably, Tottenham has had a longstanding interest in felix.
Ange emphasises his preference for players who truly desire to join the team.

WLB

Totally get that Felix would see Spurs as a step down from Barca, that's obvious, especially without CL.

Whilst I agree with Ange that we want players that want to be here, we also need to realise that right now we aren't the draw that CL qualified teams are and having lost Harry we do need to replace with someone quality. Sometimes that's going to mean bringing in players that would prefer a move to Barca, but see it's not possible and then become happy to move to us. Obviously if he doesn't want to be here at all then it won't happen, but I do think, for some quality players (not judging here whether or not we all think Felix is quality) I hope Ange can be a bit flexible.

 

[FloridaSpur]

Thank god for our world-renowned medical team then.

That you Erik?

 

[Thenewcat]

The irony of certain posters finding an opportunity to put the boot into the club once again because certain players are resistant to ‘moving on’ is priceless.

We have known since the early transfers were done that at at least 9 players needed moving even if we didn’t sign anyone else, and we’ve sold one of those (Winks). 9 players aren’t refusing to move, so yes I’m putting the boot in because once again we have totally failed to manage outs with even basic competence

 

[FloridaSpur]

We have known since the early transfers were done that at at least 9 players needed moving even if we didn’t sign anyone else, and we’ve sold one of those (Winks). 9 players aren’t refusing to move, so yes I’m putting the boot in because once again we have totally failed to manage outs with even basic competence

Refusing to move, being over-valued, and teams showing no interest are three totally different things.

Plus contractually entitled players simply know which side their bread is buttered, and more so their agents.

 

[DenverSpur]

Maybe we should have contracts like they do in the NFL; if you don’t make the squad your contract is terminated although we would still hold the player’s registration so would still be due a transfer fee should they move to another club. Radical I know but this logjam has to be broken up somehow . That might make players and agents more keen to find a new club.

 

[Rob]

Maybe we should have contracts like they do in the NFL; if you don’t make the squad your contract is terminated

Thankfully the civilised world has proper employment contracts and worker's rights

 

[DenverSpur]

Thankfully the civilised world has proper employment contracts and worker's rights

The contract they would sign would clearly stipulate that the terms of the contract are only valid as long as they are a member of the First team squad. It would be no different to a contract worker who is signed up for specific task. When that task is finished, for what ever reason, the contract has finished. I know it’s radicle but it would incentivize players to keep their performances up. It would soon stop NDombele scenarios.
It would never fly though

 

[nedley]

To add more context to the latest update the feeling I’m getting is that it seems more like a scenario where they're aware of our significant financial capacity and are attempting to generate profits. They're aiming to secure a player they desire by offloading Felix, who currently has a strained relationship with them. They might be leveraging our prior interest in Felix to their advantage. It's definitely an intricate situation.

Ange does have a favorable view of him and believes he could fit into the team. However, Ange wants to ensure that the player is also eager for the move. It's worth noting that he wasn't initially seen as a target this transfer window, but circumstances have created opportunities.

WLB

I personally think that's a big issue of ours.

 

[Rob]

The contract they would sign would clearly stipulate that the terms of the contract are only valid as long as they are a member of the First team squad. It would be no different to a contract worker who is signed up for specific task. When that task is finished, for what ever reason, the contract has finished. I know it’s radicle but it would incentivize players to keep their performances up. It would soon stop NDombele scenarios.
It would never fly though

Thankfully the civilised world has proper employment contracts and worker's rights

 

[jbstarr14]

We have known since the early transfers were done that at at least 9 players needed moving even if we didn’t sign anyone else, and we’ve sold one of those (Winks). 9 players aren’t refusing to move, so yes I’m putting the boot in because once again we have totally failed to manage outs with even basic competence

Think you might have missed my point buddy

 

[chas vs dave]

Bet you its west ham.

Eze would be mad to go there. Its barely a sideways move, imo

 

[midoNdefoe]

That's no better than Davies at CB and that'd be something like Plan F.

We need a top quality CB who can play Ange's style.

There’s talk of getting another CB… I really can’t see it happening, I think VdV is the new CB and we won’t see another one. Maybe a youngster. Can’t see a marquee signing if we’re going big for a striker aswell…