The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 9th July 2014

[Hoddtastic72]

But hasnt JJ since changed his view somewhat and stated we can expect incoming signings shortly?

 

[yankspurs]

Atlanta Yid's info ties in with JJ's recent "don't expect anything for 4 weeks or so". Two solid sources (in fact, JJ being nearly gospel) means that we can all sit back for a few weeks and forget about transfers.

Yeah, good luck with that, SC.

I wouldnt expect any signings while we're on tour.

 

[Spursidol]

Atlanta Yid's info ties in with JJ's recent "don't expect anything for 4 weeks or so". Two solid sources (in fact, JJ being nearly gospel) means that we can all sit back for a few weeks and forget about transfers.

Yeah, good luck with that, SC.

JJ changed that on Friday to be 'sooner' when asked whether Poch needed to assess the squad and if we had to wait for August - but to be fair that could include a number of outgoings (we have about 30 players over 21 in the squad) as well as incoming transfers.

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

But hasnt JJ since changed his view somewhat and stated we can expect incoming signings shortly?

I have funny feeling JJ doesn't necessarily mean everything he says this summer literally.

 

[dovahkiin]

trix back from fishin:

Just back from another day on the the open seas with me new bezzie mates. So I thought you'd I'd better update you all on what I heard.



Nothing transfer related(regarding us) unfortunately, but did hear a few bits of interest.



Firstly Hugo



As I posted originally he is very happy here, and it was always his intention to sign his new contract, His agent were negotiating the deal while he was at the world cup, at his request because he wanted everything in place so he could concentrate on pre season when he returns. So I don't know what Jasper was on about him wanting to wait, because this couldn't have come from a better source.



Another bit that partially involves Hugo but more so Schneiderlin. Not sure whether this has come from the FFF or from Dechamps but the French squad have been told they need to be playing, for what was explained to me, as A grade clubs if they expect to be selected regularly for France. This means clubs regularly competing in European competitions and from the best leagues. Morgan Schneiderlin does not fit that profile which I was told was the only reason he never made the squad originally, as Dechamps really rates him.



There were two agents there today and neither think we are looking for forward players as they know we have been offered good strikers and haven't been interested, which brings me to......



Benteke



His agent has been told he can whore him around to clubs, if they get a decent fee Villa will sell, but the same applies to pretty much the entire Villa squad. I don't know what our position is because it was all in the hands of the agent, who was not one of the two who was there. This bit came from my friend who has strong Villa connections, and is the reason for me even meeting these other footballing people as some of you already know.





Last bit, but best bit imo.....



Yahaya



Checked COYS on the way in and saw the Yahaya thread so thought I'd see what anyone knew about him. One of the agents seemed very surprised we had got him as he said Citeh were very much interested in him as "he is going to be the next big African player". There was also a Villa scout on board who had watched all of the the U17 world cup, where he stood out head and shoulders above everybody(which led to some joking about how old he actually was) and said they had been very interested but knew they had no chance considering the clubs looking at him. He also said IF(this word was emphasised) he settles quickly to life in England he could very well be in and around the match day squad very quickly HE IS THAT GOOD. He also said it should help that he has family living in London, which was speculated as to why he chose us over some others, it was also reiterated(by an agent) that our behind the scenes people are excellent at helping foreign players settle. They all seemed to agree it was a massive coup for us considering most of Europe's elite were looking to bring him in. Worth noting none of them had heard he had actually signed for us though.





There were some other bits and pieces and a few bits of phone conversations that I partially over heard, when they were actually speaking in English. One of the agents speaks five languages and told me he had had to learn three of them in the space of 18 months

Oh and Lovren would still very much like to come to us but we need to match Saints fee first a lot of who will blink first is going on with Southampton atm, as the players still want out.

 

[JayB]

I have funny feeling JJ doesn't necessarily mean everything he says this summer literally.

So what you're telling me is that we're in for Valbuena?

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

So what you're telling me is that we're in for Valbuena?

France is the new Belgium just like pink is the new black?

 

[Gedson100]

I have funny feeling JJ doesn't necessarily mean everything he says this summer literally.

I've a funny feeling JJ doesn't necessarily know as much as half this board thinks he does.

Or at least people ask him stuff on twitter, he doesn't necessarily know so gives an educated guess.
5 minutes later it's reported back here as 'near gospel'.

 

[wiggo24]

I've a funny feeling JJ doesn't necessarily know as much as half this board thinks he does.

Or at least people ask him stuff on twitter, he doesn't necessarily know so gives an educated guess.
5 minutes later it's reported back here as 'near gospel'.

I might agree, but various other ITK's have stated that he is the 'top dog', and you can't deny that, whether its vague or not, he's sopt on most of the time. Mods also seem to think he one of the best, and that's good enough for me.

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

I've a funny feeling JJ doesn't necessarily know as much as half this board thinks he does.

Or at least people ask him stuff on twitter, he doesn't necessarily know so gives an educated guess.
5 minutes later it's reported back here as 'near gospel'.

Hmmm.
What is certain, is that there are far less rumours about Spurs this summer than before. About half the quantity from last year I'd say. That's partly due to no Modric, Damiao, Bale or equivalent player to fuzz about, but most likely also due to certain changes over the last months.

 

[Teddy Klinsmann]

But hasnt JJ since changed his view somewhat and stated we can expect incoming signings shortly?

When asked yesterday if he expected things to happen...

@jetsetyid: @AndersAas hopefully start sooner now

 

[sammy j]

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trix back from fishin:

so are we sure we have signed this African player or not ?

 

[tony0379]

So basically it's all up in the air?

 

[Spursidol]

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so are we sure we have signed this African player or not ?

His agent says he has signed a pre-contract.. Do we believe the agent is the question

I understand he cannot sign a contrat until he's 18 - and he';s 17 now

 

[kitchen]

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so are we sure we have signed this African player or not ?

It seems likely but it would be nice to get some ITK confirmation wouldn't it?

 

[coypu]

trix back from fishin:

Thanks for another informative update.If you are in contact perhaps you could give him/her a huge pat on the backfrom us.

 

[Swazi.Spurs]

So just wondering, a pre contract means he can hang with us and train with us and go on a pre- season tour with us annd then leave to the highest bidder when he turns 18?

 

[Blackrat1299]

trix back from fishin:

Are we privy to the few bits of interest?

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

When asked yesterday if he expected things to happen...

@jetsetyid: @AndersAas hopefully start sooner now

This is blatantly just opinion. Not everything he says reflects the inner workings of THFC.

 

[mad max]

Don't know if I'm posting in the right section but a poster who used to post here (lookslikemodric) has said.

Both obika and prichard (alex) looks like there on the way out with a 600k and a 900k deals on the table for both.