Winter Transfer Wishlist

[spursfan77]

I’m amazed people don’t want Rabiot, he’s what we need in midfield.

We’ve a good relationship with PSG. We are raising the level of wages that players like him would command and the fee would be fine for a player of his level. If it doesn’t work out we will move him on, he’s not going to lose value at his age.

 

[shelfboy68]

I’m amazed people don’t want Rabiot, he’s what we need in midfield.

We’ve a good relationship with PSG. We are raising the level of wages that players like him would command and the fee would be fine for a player of his level. If it doesn’t work out we will move him on, he’s not going to lose value at his age.

I think most of us would be happy if we signed him but realistically will/would he come to us I think probably not wages and his high opinion of himself will see him move to one of the big club's.

 

[Japhet]

I think most of us would be happy if we signed him but realistically will/would he come to us I think probably not wages and his high opinion of himself will see him move to one of the big club's.

He might consider us if none of the big boys come knocking but then, I don't think that's the attitude that Poch would be looking for.

 

[shelfboy68]

He might consider us if none of the big boys come knocking but then, I don't think that's the attitude that Poch would be looking for.

Yes I think your right poch prefers the unassuming hungry type who have the mindset that they want to improve, does he fit that criteria probably not.

 

[Paolo10]

In this thread of dreamers, I'm still set on Zakaria.

 

[dontcallme]

In this thread of dreamers, I'm still set on Zakaria.

It’s spelt Zokora. I thought we had moved on.

 

[coys200]

We still have to offload players before we can buy. Is foyth even in the cl squad this season?

When everyone is fit it’s quite a struggle to name the 6 outfield players you’re leaving out the match day squad. Currently it’s probably nkoudou kwp llorente foyth Aurier/davies wanyama. If you then add say. CM to replace dembele, he either goes straight in xi or on bench. If you then add a back up striker, you’re probably looking at dropping sissoko from match day squad which currently is a bit harsh.

My point is people go naming 3 or 4 players. But once you add more than 1 new player to this squad you’re having to make some really tough match day squad decisions.

 

[Lilbaz]

When everyone is fit it’s quite a struggle to name the 6 outfield players you’re leaving out the match day squad. Currently it’s probably nkoudou kwp llorente foyth Aurier/davies wanyama. If you then add say. CM to replace dembele, he either goes straight in xi or on bench. If you then add a back up striker, you’re probably looking at dropping sissoko from match day squad which currently is a bit harsh.

My point is people go naming 3 or 4 players. But once you add more than 1 new player to this squad you’re having to make some really tough match day squad decisions.

I'm talking the 25 man squad. We have to shift a few before we can get more.

 

[coys200]

I'm talking the 25 man squad. We have to shift a few before we can get more.

But the point is still relevant. Currently llorente nkoudou don’t make match day squad when all fit imo. If you then replace them with x2 quality players. Then someone in current matchday squad is missing out. Not saying they don’t need replacing but will be tough on a few.

 

[Paolo10]

It’s spelt Zokora. I thought we had moved on.

Not many videos online as yet...

 

[Japhet]

But the point is still relevant. Currently llorente nkoudou don’t make match day squad when all fit imo. If you then replace them with x2 quality players. Then someone in current matchday squad is missing out. Not saying they don’t need replacing but will be tough on a few.

I don't think a lot of people really think about this sort of stuff much when they come up with a shopping list. They don't consider who would be missing out and whether they would want to move on as a result. They also don't consider the knock on effects of the salaries on offer (as in a player comes in on a higher salary than those around him and suddenly there's a long queue outside Levy's door). There's a lot more to it than agreeing a fee.

 

[daryl hannah]

I don't think a lot of people really think about this sort of stuff much when they come up with a shopping list. They don't consider who would be missing out and whether they would want to move on as a result. They also don't consider the knock on effects of the salaries on offer (as in a player comes in on a higher salary than those around him and suddenly there's a long queue outside Levy's door). There's a lot more to it than agreeing a fee.

You don't see Real Madrid with the 'salary problem.' The best players are on the highest salaries, and the other players are all on a scale. They dictate to the players what they get paid, until such time they become one of their top players.

United, similar.

I don't think there's much door banging that goes on. Nor would there be if we bought in a top talent. Players know they have to perform on the pitch consistently if they want to increase their pay - and they are given ample opportunities to negotiate new contracts when they perform well and become indispensable - as evidenced at Spurs over the past few years with players like Kane.

Toby was offered a good deal (£130k). But wants to win trophies or some other issues not apparent. Conversely, Ben Davies won't be asking for parity with Toby, and if he did, won't be getting it.

The club is in control of the pay scale.

 

[Japhet]

You don't see Real Madrid with the 'salary problem.' The best players are on the highest salaries, and the other players are all on a scale. They dictate to the players what they get paid, until such time they become one of their top players.

United, similar.

I don't think there's much door banging that goes on. Nor would there be if we bought in a top talent. Players know they have to perform on the pitch consistently if they want to increase their pay - and they are given ample opportunities to negotiate new contracts when they perform well and become indispensable - as evidenced at Spurs over the past few years with players like Kane.

Toby was offered a good deal (£130k). But wants to win trophies or some other issues not apparent. Conversely, Ben Davies won't be asking for parity with Toby, and if he did, won't be getting it.

The club is in control of the pay scale.

I know it won't happen, but if we were to bring in deLigt he'd have to be on a top salary to come to us - fair enough. But it would then be grossly unfair if he was earning twice as much as Vertonghen and in one fell swoop you've added 200k to the weekly wage bill. Contract negotiations and re-negotiating are always in the air and there will always be a pay parity issue not just with other clubs, but also behind closed doors.

 

[am_yisrael_chai]

But the point is still relevant. Currently llorente nkoudou don’t make match day squad when all fit imo. If you then replace them with x2 quality players. Then someone in current matchday squad is missing out. Not saying they don’t need replacing but will be tough on a few.

Taking your argument to its logical conclusion we should only have a squad of 18. We need a squad of 25 to handle injuries, fatigue and loss of form. With our current 25 there is ample room to upgrade and that ignores the obvious issues with first teamers like Dembele and Toby. In the next 6 month we will buying out of necessity not luxury purchases (if we ever did those).

 

[shelfboy68]

When everyone is fit it’s quite a struggle to name the 6 outfield players you’re leaving out the match day squad. Currently it’s probably nkoudou kwp llorente foyth Aurier/davies wanyama. If you then add say. CM to replace dembele, he either goes straight in xi or on bench. If you then add a back up striker, you’re probably looking at dropping sissoko from match day squad which currently is a bit harsh.

My point is people go naming 3 or 4 players. But once you add more than 1 new player to this squad you’re having to make some really tough match day squad decisions.

But manager's at clubs like Madrid,Barcelona,bayern and city/Utd etc have this all the time it's part of being successful then we need to do and have the same where possible along with academy products if theyare good enough.
If we as a club are to be successful then the manager needs a better depth of squad along with managing players and their and the club's expectations it's part for the course.

 

[Lighty64]

Also think ffp might have something to do with it.

He'll wait for barca. No chance he comes to us over them.

(Please someone quote me in jan and laugh at me for being so wrong).

I don't think your be wrong. in fact just going from things I've posted in other threads this last few days, unless the Stadium situation is sorted I'd not be shocked at all if this window will replicate the summer one.

Levy might of said the stadium won't effect our transfers, but in case anyone hasn't noticed we don't have a stadium at the moment, add the majority of the money we took in for the new stadium is going back out in bucket loads.

don't get your hopes up peeps I think a new record could be getting set 0 transfers in over a whole season.

before you reply in anger please try and look at the bigger picture. yes we do need but I don't expect

 

[Shadydan]

Barkley saga:

Why Ross Barkley left Everton for Chelsea after Poch's change of heart https://www.football.london/tottenh...r.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

 

[daryl hannah]

Barkley saga:

Why Ross Barkley left Everton for Chelsea after Poch's change of heart https://www.football.london/tottenh...r.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Wonder what @Hercules would say about that

 

[Ben1]

Barkley saga:

Why Ross Barkley left Everton for Chelsea after Poch's change of heart https://www.football.london/tottenh...r.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

This would ruin a few dreamt up fantasies about how terrible Levy and the club are. Love it.

 

[dtxspurs]

This would ruin a few dreamt up fantasies about how terrible Levy and the club are. Love it.

Not sure how thats any glowing story of Levy. It reads that Poch was forced to pick between the two rather than just getting in both players that we really needed.