Tottenham reach agreement for second summer signing

[yid-down-under]

While super happy at having some signings, I didn't realise our gaping squad hole was in central defence. Oh well, mustn't grumble.

I think it's more to do with poch wanting to play 3 at the back more regularly

 

[yid-down-under]

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This says to me that Wimmer will be on his way out.

Sadly yes, he just didn't seem at all the player last season that he was the one before

 

[2bearis2do]

This says to me that Wimmer will be on his way out.

Agreed - But if we get 15mill for him....can't complain!

 

[Spurslove]

Foyth is one for the future, I think. Might also indicate that Alderweireld might be on his way out next summer, which I urgently hope not.

Why would we sell Toby. He's one of the very best central defenders in Europe, if not the world. The only reason might be that his wage demands are too high. Unfortunately, these days, elite players such as him are able to command wages way beyond our current capability, so who knows.

I'd be gutted to see him go, but if it's just down to the wages, we won't be able to stop him. The only thing which would piss me off more than anything else, is if he went to that scummy filthy little club in West London.

That would be too much to bear.

 

[Spurslove]

And cheers Levy. You f&*king useless tight ****. Levy out. Hank in.

Eh? What was that for?

 

[Khilari]

May the foyth be with us.............

Foyth things Foyth, I Poch, freaks all the honies
Dummies! Glory hunters wantin' money.
Those the ones I like cause they don't get Nathan
But penetration, through Dele & Eriksen...ation
Garbage, I turn like Danny Rose
Blow outcha nose. Who that? Injured, forever
However - I stay Nike down to the socks
Rings and tops with my name on my box(ers)


I can't be bothered to do anymore but you see where I'm going with this.

 

[Shadydan]

Why would we sell Toby. He's one of the very best central defenders in Europe, if not the world. The only reason might be that his wage demands are too high. Unfortunately, these days, elite players such as him are able to command wages way beyond our current capability, so who knows.

I'd be gutted to see him go, but if it's just down to the wages, we won't be able to stop him. The only thing which would piss me off more than anything else, is if he went to that scummy filthy little club in West London.

That would be too much to bear.

Been widely reported that the impasse is to do with him wanting a release clause in his new contract, his wage demands are not the problem.

 

[RickyVilla]

Eh? What was that for?

I was taking the piss. :dead:

 

[mil1lion]

A Google search for this lad raises some concerns...

He looks like the default player on Fifa career mode

 

[WorcesterTHFC]

Been widely reported that the impasse is to do with him wanting a release clause in his new contract, his wage demands are not the problem.

If Toby wants a release clause in his contract, it's only reasonable that there should also be a clause preventing him from joining any of the Sky clubs, which means, to all intents and purposes, that he would have to join one of the big hitters on the continent.

 

[Spurslove]

Been widely reported that the impasse is to do with him wanting a release clause in his new contract, his wage demands are not the problem.

OK...Any idea as to why we'd have a problem with him having a release clause in his contract?

Also, any idea why he's insisting on having one put in?

I mean, what difference would it make to anything?

 

[Spurslove]

I was taking the piss. :dead:

Ah, right. Not spotted....whoops.

 

[Shadydan]

OK...Any idea as to why we'd have a problem with him having a release clause in his contract?

Also, any idea why he's insisting on having one put in?

I mean, what difference would it make to anything?

Because the clause is something relatively low like £25m, if another club match that offer and he accepts then we'd have to sell...It also sets a bad trend because if one player does it then you'l have other players who'd want to do the same.

My thoughts are that due to the low clause he has his mind on finishing his career somewhere, probably Ajax, that's just my opinion though.

 

[Spurslove]

Because the clause is something relatively low like £25m, if another club match that offer and he accepts then we'd have to sell...It also sets a bad trend because if one player does it then you'l have other players who'd want to do the same.

My thoughts are that due to the low clause he has his mind on finishing his career somewhere, probably Ajax, that's just my opinion though.

Thanks. Christ, if he's looking for a release clause of only £25 million every Tom Dick and Harry would be after him at every drop of a hat.

No wonder the club are refusing. They need to stick to their guns and insist on the amount being nearer £100 million. Yes, I think he is that damned good.

 

[davidmatzdorf]

OK...Any idea as to why we'd have a problem with him having a release clause in his contract?

Also, any idea why he's insisting on having one put in?

I mean, what difference would it make to anything?

Thanks. Christ, if he's looking for a release clause of only £25 million every Tom Dick and Harry would be after him at every drop of a hat.

No wonder the club are refusing. They need to stick to their guns and insist on the amount being nearer £100 million. Yes, I think he is that damned good.

There's some confusion here. The issue is that Alderweireld already has a release clause in his current contract, not that he is asking for one in his new contract.

It is £25m, but it isn't a straightforward, automatic requirement that THFC would have to accept any offer at or above that level, it's more complicated than that - I think it involves some "first refusal" type arrangement and it doesn't kick in until 2019.

Thus, the club are keen for him to sign a new contract - without any kind of release clause - before 2019. I'd surmise that the club has absolutely ruled out including any such term in the new contract, but that Alderweireld and his agent want the loss of the release clause to be compensated in another way and that the wrangle is about how that would work - and for what amount of money.