Tosin Adarabioyo

[Dwallace]

But they’re all much better than Lenglet?

There much better than most to be fair. But if Lenglet played for City and played quite regularly they would still win the league.

 

[Albertbarich]

Is pace the most important aspect. I mean, city play a high line, and Dias, stones, Akanji and laporte are hardly speed merchants. Surely you just use your full backs on the cover?

If I were to imagine a perfect centre back for us the two things I'd want most are pace due to the high line and at times all out attack and a calmness to balance out Romero's rashness.

Look at that third west ham goal, the guy wasn't even quick but none of them could get back.

 

[Klinsmannic]

Didn’t Lenglet get absolutely roasted in Barca’s high line which is why they wanted rid of him? How is Ange’s high line in a faster league going to go any differently?

He's slow even in a low block tbf. Almiron strolled past him in the box to score.

 

[Cochise]

Sell Kane and get Micky and Tapsoba.

 

[cjsimba]

Sell Kane and get Micky and Tapsoba.

Not good enough if that’s what transpires. Need a Kane replacement on top of that as bare minimum.

 

[Stamford]

Sell Kane and get Micky and Tapsoba.

Should happen without selling him. And if that's how the money is being spent then we are in big trouble

 

[Tractorspur]

Zero net spend. It’s how we do

 

[JamieSpursCommunityUser]

I think anyone who does not think we will sign a quality CB needs to seek help.

Precisely what I would have said 5 windows ago.

Yet here we are.

 

[spursfan77]

Bassey has been absolutely terrible for Ajax, their fans couldn’t wait to get rid of him,

My point being, there is seemingly no list we are working down, no other links, no other players we seem to be interested in. It’s all ground to a halt.

 

[Chimbo!]

Does the Tosin ITK we will probs sign him, or does it mean we are not going to sign him either?

 

[Timberwolf]

My point being, there is seemingly no list we are working down, no other links, no other players we seem to be interested in. It’s all ground to a halt.

Probably reading into it all too much, but I'm starting to wonder if there was a point 2-3 weeks ago when, following Kane's return and some choice conversations (maybe Kane outright rejecting the big contract offer), Ange and Levy agreed that it was in our interests to cash in and, therefore, put all transfers on hold while they sorted out the new budget?

Felt like there was lots of noise surrounding deals then the minute Kane joined the group and met Ange all transfer activity instantly dried up.

In reality, we're probably just an unorganised rabble behind the scenes and the lack of CB is more down to general incompetence, but you never know.

 

[ronzalo]

Probably reading into it all too much, but I'm starting to wonder if there was a point 2-3 weeks ago when, following Kane's return and some choice conversations (maybe Kane outright rejecting the big contract offer), Ange and Levy agreed that it was in our interests to cash in and, therefore, put all transfers on hold while they sorted out the new budget?

Felt like there was lots of noise surrounding deals then the minute Kane joined the group and met Ange all transfer activity instantly dried up.

In reality, we're probably just an unorganised rabble behind the scenes and the lack of CB is more down to general incompetence, but you never know.

I think we do know . It shouldn’t make a difference. If you know who you want and you’re serious: go and get them.

Why wait til you have an extra 80m burning a hole in your pocket that means the price will go up; either we’re serious or we’re not.

The opportunity cost we continually pay with this board is mind-boggling.

 

[spursfan77]

Probably reading into it all too much, but I'm starting to wonder if there was a point 2-3 weeks ago when, following Kane's return and some choice conversations (maybe Kane outright rejecting the big contract offer), Ange and Levy agreed that it was in our interests to cash in and, therefore, put all transfers on hold while they sorted out the new budget?

Felt like there was lots of noise surrounding deals then the minute Kane joined the group and met Ange all transfer activity instantly dried up.

In reality, we're probably just an unorganised rabble behind the scenes and the lack of CB is more down to general incompetence, but you never know.

That point in time also coincides with Munn not taking up his role when he should have. Maybe it’s all been abandoned already and Levy has taken over the reigns?

 

[worcestersauce]

Why the dread and animosity towards Lenglet returning?! Barring Romero he's better than every CB at the club right. now.
And his experience at being a regular for Barca and Sevilla means he's well suited to the system Ange wants to play anyway.

Given how bad our defence looked last season he was actually one of our better defenders. I can't believe some fans are turning our nose up at a top level who may be freely available. While ruing the fact we might miss out on a player who played regularly for a relegated side last year.

Given the possibility that we may lose three key leaders from the squad in HL, PH, and HK I hope Lenglet comes back.

Because he ain't good enough. We all knew we needed new CB's better than what we had at the club last year and he was at the club last year so what's the point of bringing him back. Had he been our player there would be others to get rid of before him but he wasn't so that's why he was the first to go but that doesn't mean he's worth bringing back. He just wouldn't be the upgrade we need.

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

That point in time also coincides with Munn not taking up his role when he should have. Maybe it’s all been abandoned already and Levy has taken over the reigns?

If that was the case then why was Munn on the tour, going to training, matches and the Q&A sessions?

 

[cabinfever]

That point in time also coincides with Munn not taking up his role when he should have. Maybe it’s all been abandoned already and Levy has taken over the reigns?

Looks to me like Levy didn’t want any interference, with so many players (including Kane) moving.

 

[BENNO]

I'd like us to sign Tosin as a back up to Romero, imo he's a decent player who'd be a step up on the current version of Davinson Sanchez, and as someone pointed out earlier he'd get plenty of game time in the run up to International fixtures.

However, my Fulham supporting friends seem to think the reason why he's looking to leave is for more regular game time, even though he got something like 25 starts last season, so that could be a problem.
Now i'm sure the chance to double his wages might alter his thinking, but if that is correct then we might find it hard to convince him to join us over a smaller club where he'd be first choice.

So many pages of rage to read since yesterday, i can't be bothered to go through them all - hopefully there are still a few people dealing in reality rather than just jumping on the blame Levy bandwagon, so for them i'll repost what i wrote over a month ago about Tosin (and which i have mentioned again in several other posts in this thread).

The player wants to play regular football - Fulham fans knew this months and months ago, back in January he was refusing to sign a new contract which is why Fulham are now selling as he'll walk away for free next season, it has nothing to do with Levy dithering, lowballing or penny pinching. In fact i also mentioned a few weeks ago that Fulham fans were reporting that the player had got himself a Nigerian Passport specifically so he could move abroad more easily ,and although i personally don't know if that would be the case or not, if it is true then quite clearly he's been proactive in giving himself every opportunity to get a move abroad so it really shouldn't be a shock to see him potentially preferring a starting spot for Monaco over a place on the bench at Spurs.

 

[djhotspur]

He definitely has pace. He's not romero aggressive (who is?) but he's decent at winning duels. Has higher duel winning percentages than all of our centre backs including romero.

He's good at covering whilst romero is a more front foot defender.

Yeah I was just coming to say this. He’s very wuick for a cb. He’s faster than tapsoba but not as fast as VDV who is just insanely quick.

 

[djhotspur]

There much better than most to be fair. But if Lenglet played for City and played quite regularly they would still win the league.

No they wouldn’t, he’s levels below any single one of their cbs.

 

[Teddy Klinsmann]

There much better than most to be fair. But if Lenglet played for City and played quite regularly they would still win the league.

He wouldn’t get ahead of Laporte who can’t get a game.