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Lots of IFs in that
Tbf there are a lot of if's in any part of this discussion, we don't know what's going on.
Lots of IFs in that
Clearly you like to look on the bright side of things in general, but if we were to let him leave for the clause, he could presumably go anywhere he wanted to, including picking up 200k+/pw at Arsenal or Chelsea who'd both love to have him I'm sure. Personally, I don't like that option at all.
I guess if we sell him this summer, it'll only be one of the Manchester clubs he goes to rather than one of our closest rivals, but either way it will be a shame to see us strengthening another team around us again. Given he's absolutely built for this league, and this league has all the money, I really feel that's where he'll stay.
And I'm not convinced about the sweeping statements of him being 'redundant' due to injuries nor that a few games for Ipswich present Carter Vickers as any form of replacement for Alderweireld's quality yet.
Ironically, his injury seemed to come from the one moment he's really sprinted after a ball (not sure what he was up to doing that so far up the pitch vs. Madrid..) because he doesn't really rely on his pace particularly and so is obviously a prime candidate for a defender who could play deep into his thirties.
So to write him off as a potential '30 year old with a poor recent injury history' is pretty naive in my opinion. Vertonghen is now nearly 31 and playing arguably the best football of his life, so it's highly likely that Alderweireld as another intelligent defender could have an amazing 2-3 years in front of him at least.
If he leaves because we can't afford him then I can understand it - assuming we'd explored every possible option - but lets not sugarcoat it, it will be shit and leave us a poorer squad for it, because he's a really good player.
Since August 2016
Spurs PL record WITH Alderweireld:
- 40 games
- 25 goals conceded
-2.28 points per game
Spurs PL record WITHOUT Alderweireld:
- 25 games
- 25 goals conceded
- 1.64 points per game
Since August 2016
Spurs PL record WITH Alderweireld:
- 40 games
- 25 goals conceded
-2.28 points per game
Spurs PL record WITHOUT Alderweireld:
- 25 games
- 25 goals conceded
- 1.64 points per game
Well Sissoko went from about £5 to £30mWhy do people think a players value will increase after a world cup. It 4-8 games why would that influence a players value.
His PL & CL performances is all that counts. Then again that maybe explains Sissiko's fee.
The release clause is only available for a 2 week period. Can’t we just say the fax machine is broken and wait for the fortnight to blow over?
The release clause is only available for a 2 week period.
Its been widely reported that the release clause is effective the final 2 weeks of the summer transfer window in 2019 - if the option is exercised.Where are you getting this from?
Its been widely reported that the release clause is effective the final 2 weeks of the summer transfer window in 2019 - if the option is exercised.
Its been widely reported that the release clause is effective the final 2 weeks of the summer transfer window in 2019 - if the option is exercised.
Doesn't prove anything. Many other factors involved.
I think that makes more sense.thought it was that any move has to be done before the final two weeks of the window.