The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The Twitterati - 10th January

[Jamturk]

Anybody else put this out their? if so i appologise
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/spurs/10153725._/

Well I don't think its Chelsea, Arsenal have got rid of Chamakh but have re- signed Walcott who wants to play Central. Then there is us who have space for a striker.

Interesting, for their president to fly over smacks a bit of desperation to me.

 

[The Journalist]

Not sure how much interest we are showing - but could be an alternative to Leandro ?

http://www.muchodeporte.com/?secc=3&id=14498

Sevilla will close a major sale on the market in January and the principal, which would plug many holes economic, would be to Alvaro Negredo. In the last few hours have been revived contacts with English clubs to sell Vallecano. When all eyes were on Rakitic, Croatian does not end up taking her and while not ruled out, there is a lot of activity in this regard. With a firm proposal, playmaker not have risked injury in the inconsequential match yesterday butler. For Rakitic could reach 8 million offer.
The most valuable player of the template, along with Navas, Negredo is, hence Del Nido focus all their efforts on raising a substantial amount for his transfer. Specifically, 18 million euros. Sources for this website say the president plans to travel to London to close the deal in the sale enters its final stretch.
Upon termination of the transfer, Sevilla would sign a replacement. The idea is not to pay a transfer important because then it would be eaten served. The profile already tracking of a player is experienced, reputable, it could come on loan until end of season and thus alleviate the obvious lack of scoring in the key stretch of the season.
Doyen Group, the company that manages the rights of Negredo and to which it bears a great relationship Sevilla also has excellent connections with several English clubs. Besides Chelsea, who just signed to Demba Ba, Arsenal and Tottenham have always closely followed by Sevilla and have liquidity to face a major operation.
Meanwhile, Negredo has already placed a clear nod to the Premier. "There comes a time when the cycle comes to an end. The English league is great and my style of play would fit well. Would not mind going. Juan Mata and Fernando Torres really enjoyed in England, where there is a different way of experiencing football. said that it is easier for players to leave the house, you're not as controlled as in Spain, and I like that, "said on Sky Sports. There will be moves in the coming hours.

its not tottenham

 

[Lo Amo Speroni]

Indisputable that you are ITK when you know we are interested in him (despite no press reports or public posts about it) so I'm a little confused as to what you're saying about AVB. Be careful not to allow bias into what you're posting mate cus it's usually the best there is

 

[AussieSpurMan]

The only thing that worries me, is this difference between AVB and Levy that took place 3 months ago happened time and time and time again with Harry. Not to say this is what is going to happen going forward, but it certainly did in the past.

I personally think that Levy will back AVB. I certainly hope he does

MMMMMM....that makes 2 of us!

 

[Lo Amo Speroni]

Indisputable that you are ITK when you know we are interested in him (despite no press reports or public posts about it) so I'm a little confused as to what you're saying about AVB. Be careful not to allow bias into what you're posting mate cus it's usually the best there is

 

[Spursidol]

Anybody else put this out their? if so i appologise
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/spurs/10153725._/

Spanish website said the same thing - I posted it a couple of pages ago - maybe source for Guardian

 

[Flashp]

I'm inclined to think Levy didn't back Harry because he knew he wasn't here for the long term.

When he did back him bringing in Bassong, Palacios, Keane, Kranjcar, Pienaar it seemed less than year later that Harry didn't want to play them. So you can understand Levy be reluctant seeing these assets depreciating in value sitting on the bench so soon after paying out for them.

With regards to Sgt. Wilson and Keane, H wanted them at the time because we were in a relegation battle. Wilson was just the right player at that time. Kranjcar was brought in and played a large role in the CL-getting season, but after Bale really got his break in the spring and Modders was back from injury, he couldn't get in the team. Harry played what he (and many spursfans) felt was his best team, and you surely can't knock him for that? Pienaar was a weird buy, in that we didn't really needed him, and seems the type of player that needs to play every week to be effective. Bassong, I'll give you

 

[rebrab]

So why did he ignore AVBs list and buy Lloris, Verts, Dempsey and Sig then?

By the way I like all the signings, but none were AVB targets for sure

They may have not been the 'targets' the AVB wanted, but they were players that when mentioned AVB had a specific interest in. There were a lot of other players that were touted that he simply didn't want.

There is an element of compromise in their relationship, they don't agree on everything. But they have a good relationship nevertheless and never have we bought players that AVB didn't see a place in the squad for.

(I'm not disagreeing with you Ryan, just saying that just because AVB wasn't the first to mention them doesn't mean he doesn't want them)

 

[Only 1 Spurs]

its not tottenham

So who do you think it is Journo?

 

[Lo Amo Speroni]

Indisputable that you are ITK when you know we are interested in him (despite no press reports or public posts about it) so I'm a little confused as to what you're saying about AVB. Be careful not to allow bias into what you're posting mate cus it's usually the best there is

Sorry rebrab on phone will change to intended tick later

 

[ryantegan]

I'm pretty sure Lloris would have been on AVB's list same with Vertonghen, considering they both fit his system to a tee (maybe not at the top?). Dempsey on Sigurdsson are fair points though.

Also the Vertonghen, Sigurdsson and Ade deals (maybe also Lloris) were being worked on before AVB arrived.

Thats my point, DLs comittee

 

[ryantegan]

its not tottenham

Go....on......

 

[SonicSarr]

Well I don't think its Chelsea, Arsenal have got rid of Chamakh but have re- signed Walcott who wants to play Central. Then there is us who have space for a striker.

Interesting, for their president to fly over smacks a bit of desperation to me.

It also smacks of Levy-fodder . Could be a deal to be done here.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

So why did he ignore AVBs list and buy Lloris, Verts, Dempsey and Sig then?

By the way I like all the signings, but none were AVB targets for sure

Probably because he didn't totally trust AVB from the outset due to the Chelsea debacle. I would hope this has now changed after how the team has performed during the first half of the season.

 

[AussieSpurMan]

MMMMMM....that makes 2 of us!

And I know shit!!!

 

[Spursidol]

its not tottenham

That's a very categoric answer.

Given Adebayor is off to ACN and even some speculation over long term, do you think Spurs would be interested in chatting about Negrado as an alternative to Leandro. If not why ?

 

[ryantegan]

They may have not been the 'targets' the AVB wanted, but they were players that when mentioned AVB had a specific interest in. There were a lot of other players that were touted that he simply didn't want.

There is an element of compromise in their relationship, they don't agree on everything. But they have a good relationship nevertheless and never have we bought players that AVB didn't see a place in the squad for.

(I'm not disagreeing with you Ryan, just saying that just because AVB wasn't the first to mention them doesn't mean he doesn't want them)

I agree mate, but it highlights how pro-active the committee are, irrespective of the manager.

I certainly wouldnt be thinking we will start signing AVB targets from portugal or brazil exclusively because he is the manager. The committee speaks loudest

 

[Mr Pink]

be the Goons - right Journo?

 

[Spursidol]

I agree mate, but it highlights how pro-active the committee are, irrespective of the manager.

I certainly wouldnt be thinking we will start signing AVB targets from portugal or brazil exclusively because he is the manager. The committee speaks loudest[/quote]

If we substiture DoF for Committe, that is the way the system is supposed to operate. The Committee buys players who can fulfill a role irrespective of who is manager. Of course the manager has a strong input into who the committee are looking at, but not the final decision.

 

[andyp8080]

its not tottenham

WHO THEN???