Tottenham Hotspur finally set to sign a striker

[mawspurs]

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a fee with Lyon over the signing of Clinton N’Jie, according to reports from the L’Equipe.

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[beuller]

Lots and lots of pace. Looks a touch raw still.

 

[garryparkerschest]

Full of pace, raw, unproven....isn't he just the Cameroon's version of Oduwa?

 

[pal90]

Like this. LEquipe have been pretty accurate in the past when it's about French related moves.

 

[yiddo_4eva]

I've heard and read quite a lot of positive things about this lad so if completes will be happy, but would still like another striker as well to give us atleast 3, or 4 if Soldado doesn't go.

Interestingly though, if this is so close to happening, I'd have thought there would have been some ITK about it, something which has been very quiet now for nearly 48hours which is quite a rare thing at this time of year!

 

[npearl4spurs]

Like this. LEquipe have been pretty accurate in the past when it's about French related moves.

This comment hits home enough to make me feel uncomfortable about this deal even more.

 

[ikan]

Love this signing if it comes through. N'jie is the sort of player Spurs are lacking at the current time. Pace, power and quick thinking. I would put him almost identical to Mane from Southampton.
N'jie will not only cover for Kane but will also provide options on the forward 3 behind Kane.

 

[Francis Gibbs]

any better than Lennon and Townsend or just shiny and new?

 

[HotspurFC1950]

Someone else's academy better than ours ?

 

[Redfap]

any better than Lennon and Townsend or just shiny and new?

I think this one will happen and that it is a fantastic signing.

We have added some much needed pace out wide and up front. This is a bit of a punt, but having watched only a little of him, I think he will have the game that can translate well to the EPL.

IMO there is a bit of Sadio Mane to him.

It looks like the club is finally targeting the shortcomings in the squad and clearing out some deadwood.

 

[Spur4life]

If we get this guy then i can see townsend moving on.

 

[UbeAstard]

I wonder if Berahino's shoulders are now sagging. Another striker that is preferably premiership proven though is vital to any intentions of competing for an unlikely champions league spot.

 

[UbeAstard]

If we get this guy then i can see townsend moving on.

Crystal ball or wishful thinking?

 

[Dharmabum]

If we get this guy then i can see townsend moving on.

They play in different positions/side so he's not coming into replace Townsend.

 

[chico]

Let's celebrate the fact that Levy has pulled the trigger on a striker, who is v quick according to reports, and can play wide. Kane can't do it all on his own. I'm sure we will sign one more striker before the window closes?
I'm happy if this deal is confirmed.

 

[Bofbro]

This kid, Saido, Embolo and a DM would be an outstanding window.

 

[DanielCHillier]

I've heard and read quite a lot of positive things about this lad so if completes will be happy, but would still like another striker as well to give us atleast 3, or 4 if Soldado doesn't go.

Interestingly though, if this is so close to happening, I'd have thought there would have been some ITK about it, something which has been very quiet now for nearly 48hours which is quite a rare thing at this time of year!

There has been in the ITK discussion thread ie. "The end is N'Jie" and some confirmation from JJ, just not in the RO.

 

[bigspurs]

We need experienced players FFS!

 

[WestBelfast Spurs]

what's his FUT ranking asking for a mate?

happy enough for this kid kane and Chadli as our front 3

 

[StanSpur]

We need experienced players FFS!

We need experience and a bit of the unknown as well. I'd be happy with this kid plus someone to take the responsability form Kane which i agree would require some level of experience

This lad is pretty quick from what i can see of his highlights (i know not much to judge on) but we desperately lack pace and that is something that only really comes with youth. By the time they have experience they have either lost 1/2 a yard (most) or are exceptionally highly valued by their clubs (ala Ronaldo, Bale etc) . A few Bale esq runs back at the lane would be good to see.