The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The Window is open!

[YiddoInPoland]

Looking forward to double Dembele

Why did this post make me want to sing dembele to the tune of umbrella by rhianna?

 

[GetSpurredOn]

So basically if we fail to do a deal with West Brom for Berahino we'll go for Dembele at Fulham....

Sounds feasible.
I wouldn't be against the window panning out with either of those. Think either would give us that little bit more depth than we currently have.
Both young enough to be moulded into Pochettino's ethos.

 

[Trix]

So basically if we fail to do a deal with West Brom for Berahino we'll go for Dembele at Fulham....

Only my opinion, but I could see both tbh. Wouldn't hurt to leave Dembele at Fulham for the rest of the season either if we had SB coming in now.

 

[Mr Pink]

Only my opinion, but I could see both tbh. Wouldn't hurt to leave Dembele at Fulham for the rest of the season either if we had SB coming in now.

Now that would be a good shout. I like the idea of allowing Dembele to stay at Fulham for the rest of the season so he's playing regularly and his development doesn't stagnate.

 

[Hoops]

Just put this in the Towsend thread by mistake, so will C&P it here

Another smallish update...........

Big Sam really wants to take Andros, and has lodged the most solid interest for him so far although others are sniffing. Told re the Striker situation... We know we are in need of a striker now but it is important we feel whoever we bring in January can hit the ground running, that means someone with experience of English football Dembele is being looked at.


Oh and Berahino is definitely still target if a deal can be worked out, MP does still want him!

Would take either than none

 

[Blackrat1299]

Well ITK said let there be light and the window opened!

Happy New Year to all SC'ers and to the mighty moderators.

 

[rawhide]

So, as far as importance to getting a suitable CF cover for Harry, Salford University's Sports Analytics Machine has worked out that without Harry for the rest of the season, we'd get 12 fewer points.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35155778

Although, there are lies, damn lies and statistics, this does suggest we shouldn't be happy with the status quo.

 

[nedley]

Just put this in the Towsend thread by mistake, so will C&P it here

Another smallish update...........

Big Sam really wants to take Andros, and has lodged the most solid interest for him so far although others are sniffing. Told re the Striker situation... We know we are in need of a striker now but it is important we feel whoever we bring in January can hit the ground running, that means someone with experience of English football Dembele is being looked at.


Oh and Berahino is definitely still target if a deal can be worked out, MP does still want him!

Well if that really is the case, both Levy and Peace need to put their dick measuring to one side and make this deal happen for the sake of everybody concerned.

Back the manager Levy.

 

[Ledleys Knee]

I've got a feeling that we'll tie up Ramirez nice and early next week, and that will be us done.

 

[Ledleys Knee]

but it is important we feel whoever we bring in January can hit the ground running, that means someone with experience of English football

Odd. Considering Poch's personal experience is of Son and Dier coming straight from abroad absolutely nailing it from the start, while Davies, Vorm and Trippier have taken the longest to settle.

I believe we have more sophisticated mentality and physicality algorithms now, and don't worry about crude Redknappism like that anymore.

 

[Trix]

Well if that really is the case, both Levy and Peace need to put their dick measuring to one side and make this deal happen for the sake of everybody concerned.

Back the manager Levy.

To be fair we met the asking price last time, admittedly after we tried to get him at a lesser price. When you are talking about millions of pounds of other peoples money "just paying the asking price" is not a clever way to do business.

 

[Trix]

I've got a feeling that we'll tie up Ramirez nice and early next week, and that will be us done.

I guess we'll find out soon enough. This Ramirez link is just Rabiot mark II imo.

 

[sammyj]

Would very much welcome that double Trix , fingers crossed

 

[TH1239]

Having watched Albion numerous times this season, I have serious concerns about how much Berahino could contribute this season. Berahino was speculated to be starting today against Stoke, so for those who think he's still a great option for us, make sure to watch that game.

I also don't like the idea of us making him our big striker signing, when we could qualify for Champions League and attract someone much better in the summer. If we buy Berahino, does that mean no Embolo or Batshuayi in the summer? Because I think someone like Batshuayi is a better player and fit for us in both the short and long term.

 

[millsey]

The Dembele who's played about 12 games in English football? Does that qualify as experience in English football then?

 

[millsey]

Having watched Albion numerous times this season, I have serious concerns about how much Berahino could contribute this season. Berahino was speculated to be starting today against Stoke, so for those who think he's still a great option for us, make sure to watch that game.

I also don't like the idea of us making him our big striker signing, when we could qualify for Champions League and attract someone much better in the summer. If we buy Berahino, does that mean no Embolo or Batshuayi in the summer? Because I think someone like Batshuayi is a better player and fit for us in both the short and long term.

It's a very good point actually. Our options could be huge in the summer, for a player really to complete with Kane and to take our time to get him. We need a back up in the horrible scenario Kane gets injured in next 4 months. He may not. What to do eh.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

The Dembele who's played about 12 games in English football? Does that qualify as experience in English football then?

42 games.

 

[TEESSIDE1]

42 games.

and the 1000s of hours spent in training, learning tactics and he's also settled in England as opposed to bringing someone in from abroad who may take 12 months plus to adapt and settle (eg Lamela).

 

[Cravenspurs]

I've got a feeling that we'll tie up Ramirez nice and early next week, and that will be us done.

Sorry, I have missed this Ramirez link. Who are we talking about?

Edit: nevermind, I see it now. Sandro Ramirez

 

[CornerPinDreamer]

Sorry, I have missed this Ramirez link. Who are we talking about?

Leandro Ramirez.. Damiao's bastard cousin...