Tottenham Hotspur 24/25: To Dare is to Didgeridoo
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I'll fix it! I couldn't really come up with anything. I was gonna go dingo-related at one point.
I like the Timo deal. I don't know any Spurs fans who were disappointed by Timo and didn't want him back at that good price (mostly just wages since it's a loan with option). He's incredibly good at taking on defenders and is a good crosser. We don't really need much more from the position, especially if he's a rotation option (behind Son). It's good squad depth, although it does mean we need to move some players out.
Gil should very much be gone. Solomon should be sold or go out on loan--I don't see a world where he starts over Son, Deki, Johnson, or Werner. Everything in the news indicates Spurs are looking for a big upgrade on the wing, with the 'dribbly winger' profile emphasized.
In the middle, either Veliz or Parrott should back up Richy, and the other should be sold/loaned. If Richy is sold, then obviously a CF option needs to be brought in. Parrott and Scarlett should get looks.
At AMF, I expect GLC to be sold to Spain. I'm not sure if Bergvall is considered an AMF or CMF, but I'd expect them to bring in an established backup unless they're ready to give Donley a real look.
At CMF, Tanguy will be sold/loaned and we will all curse his name, as is tradition. I think PEH will get a good move since he only has 1 year left on his deal and is a solid player (fight me). Ben10 and Sarr are your presumed starters, with Bergvall as a backup. Maybe Skipp as well? Have to think they bring in another player to soak up PEH's minutes and ideally push either Ben10 or Sarr down a slot. Maybe Nile John is ready for a call up?
At DMF, it's Yves and...no one. Desperate need here.
The backline seems pretty settled other than backups. The only rotation option I expect to remain is Davies. Adios to Spence, Emerson, Reggie, and Japh. CB actually has a mini crunch, with Rodon and Phillips returning from loans. Dorrington probably a year or 2 away still.
IMO, the biggest priority this offseason is getting a DMF better than Yves to push him down a rung and build depth. Next biggest priority is improving the frontline with a starter quality player coming in, ideally on the wing. Beyond that, outgoings are more important, and building depth, especially at FB.
Gil should very much be gone. Solomon should be sold or go out on loan--I don't see a world where he starts over Son, Deki, Johnson, or Werner. Everything in the news indicates Spurs are looking for a big upgrade on the wing, with the 'dribbly winger' profile emphasized.
In the middle, either Veliz or Parrott should back up Richy, and the other should be sold/loaned. If Richy is sold, then obviously a CF option needs to be brought in. Parrott and Scarlett should get looks.
At AMF, I expect GLC to be sold to Spain. I'm not sure if Bergvall is considered an AMF or CMF, but I'd expect them to bring in an established backup unless they're ready to give Donley a real look.
At CMF, Tanguy will be sold/loaned and we will all curse his name, as is tradition. I think PEH will get a good move since he only has 1 year left on his deal and is a solid player (fight me). Ben10 and Sarr are your presumed starters, with Bergvall as a backup. Maybe Skipp as well? Have to think they bring in another player to soak up PEH's minutes and ideally push either Ben10 or Sarr down a slot. Maybe Nile John is ready for a call up?
At DMF, it's Yves and...no one. Desperate need here.
The backline seems pretty settled other than backups. The only rotation option I expect to remain is Davies. Adios to Spence, Emerson, Reggie, and Japh. CB actually has a mini crunch, with Rodon and Phillips returning from loans. Dorrington probably a year or 2 away still.
IMO, the biggest priority this offseason is getting a DMF better than Yves to push him down a rung and build depth. Next biggest priority is improving the frontline with a starter quality player coming in, ideally on the wing. Beyond that, outgoings are more important, and building depth, especially at FB.
I'm with you on DMF, but I think striker is the next priority (though they need more on the wing as well). Parrott and Scarlett are not ready to compete in the EPL or even Europa. With many more games this year we need another almost-starting level CF to pair with Richy, I think it's the second biggest need.
After thinking on this some and listening to some pods, it seems like Spurs are most eager to upgrade a forward spot, either at CF or RW. If they shell out for a CF, I'd guess it's because they have a chance to move Richy (likely to Saudi and he agrees) and/or they think the replacement (e.g., Toney) is better over the next 2-3 seasons. At RW, it's kind of similar in that the replacement (e.g., Olise, sorry to our resident Palace fan, @candylandriots ?) would have to be better than Kulu. Kulu is a helluva player but I'm not sure he's considered a perfect fit for Angeball. Moreover, he likely represents the possibility of the club booking a profit since we got him for 15-20M from Juve a few seasons ago and I'd expect his current value to be double that. This moment also likely represents a good opportunity to sell Richy from a value perspective as he's still only 27. That said, I wouldn't be upset about keeping Richy in the XI and getting him a more capable backup.
I don't see how the club can improve the XI at LW (Son, Werner), AMF (Maddison), CB (Romero, VDV), FB (Porro, Udogie), or keeper (Vicario). DMF has a thin market this summer (Paulinho from Fulham is the exception, but he's going to cost a lot of GBP and is likely currently riding his performance peak). at CMF, Ben10 and Sarr can be improved upon, and I'd guess the club are looking at that. But at the same time, those are 2 solid players and it likely shouldn't be a priority.
The other thing that's front of mind for Spurs is getting more academy players on the squad for UEL, and 2 familiar names immediately come to mind--KWP and Marcus Edwards. The Edwards rumor is particularly hilarious because Spurs still have a 30% sell-on right, and if they buy him (back) from Sporting, they could take a 30% discount on the price. That said, he doesn't really fit an obvious need, whereas KWP represents a pretty close to ideal backup for Porro.
I don't see how the club can improve the XI at LW (Son, Werner), AMF (Maddison), CB (Romero, VDV), FB (Porro, Udogie), or keeper (Vicario). DMF has a thin market this summer (Paulinho from Fulham is the exception, but he's going to cost a lot of GBP and is likely currently riding his performance peak). at CMF, Ben10 and Sarr can be improved upon, and I'd guess the club are looking at that. But at the same time, those are 2 solid players and it likely shouldn't be a priority.
The other thing that's front of mind for Spurs is getting more academy players on the squad for UEL, and 2 familiar names immediately come to mind--KWP and Marcus Edwards. The Edwards rumor is particularly hilarious because Spurs still have a 30% sell-on right, and if they buy him (back) from Sporting, they could take a 30% discount on the price. That said, he doesn't really fit an obvious need, whereas KWP represents a pretty close to ideal backup for Porro.
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Tottenham Transfer DealSheet: Interest in Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher remains
Likely on the way out, in addition to those above: Reguilon, Rodon, Spence, Tanganga, Hojbjerg, Sessegnon.
Other online sources mention Skipp could move on to find more playing time, but he's homegrown, so that's a complication.
Article mentions Gallagher and Isak.
Likely on the way out, in addition to those above: Reguilon, Rodon, Spence, Tanganga, Hojbjerg, Sessegnon.
Other online sources mention Skipp could move on to find more playing time, but he's homegrown, so that's a complication.
So I’m guessing that our Spurs fans will be relieved that he won’t aggravate his injuries…
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Maddison out of Euro squad
He had regained form by the end of the season, yes? Seems to be a controversial decision among England supporters, lots of complaints about Southgate. I don’t think he gets a lot of time ahead of Bellingham, Gallagher, etc anyway.
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Maddison out of Euro squad
He had regained form by the end of the season, yes? Seems to be a controversial decision among England supporters, lots of complaints about Southgate. I don’t think he gets a lot of time ahead of Bellingham, Gallagher, etc anyway.
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I don't think he really regained form by the end of the season and that squad spot is pretty valuable to Southgate if he doesn't like what he sees. Poor Gareth, he'll have to do with Jude, Foden, Palmer, Eze, et al.
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I have never been more wrong about a player than I was about Ndombele.
I have never been more wrong about a player than I was about Ndombele.
Same, same. However I feel about transfers happening now I just think about this one and realize I don't know anything anyway.
Archie Gray looks close to official. Continues a youth re-org at the club. I like this one:
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All the chatter on him has been he goes right into the first team squad, so I would actually be surprised if that happens. Maybe in January if he's pulling up zero trees and needs real minutes somewhere.
Agree with Jimi here. He should get minutes spelling Madders and the 8s (whoever's left of Sarr, Ben10, GLC, etc.).
Gio + £20M for Ramsey? Seems like lot of cash to staple to the WC and Copa champ (age notwithstanding).
Is D'jed Spence back in Spurs plans of the Hearts friendly? Would fill an area of need.
Is D'jed Spence back in Spurs plans of the Hearts friendly? Would fill an area of need.
NGL, I had to look up Ramsey before commenting on him. Last season he didn't play 1000 EPL minutes, but the season before he played starter minutes (2600 total) and scored 6, assisted 7. Those are really good numbers from a young player. Since he's English and GLC has never really caught on here, this is probably a good swap, even with $20M going across. Capology has their wages the same, with GLC only having 1 more season left on his contract while Ramsey has 3.
Ramsey is an CMF/LMF, that can also play some LW/AMF.
Ramsey is an CMF/LMF, that can also play some LW/AMF.
Eh, I like GLC, but he's never going to be a part of anything here. He's perpetually injured. 20 million seems like a lot, but we're going to get like 12 for PEH, so...
Right on, good for him. He deserves full time football and he showed at the Euros he can play better in a more suited system than at Spurs. A perpetually underrated player who was overworked by 3 different managers.
I imagine this guy might play with the U21s but the Son successor headlines write themselves as a right footed Korean winger.
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I heard that Reguilon is rejecting moves to clubs not competing in Europe. Who knows what the club has planned for left-sided defense, but at a minimum he's behind VDV and Udogie, and Gentle Ben is a serviceable backup at both spots and British. I guess rejecting transfers could also result in a loan (i.e., as opposed to a sale) but still, odd behavior IMO. Then again, his loan at United went pretty well all things considered. He belongs in Spain IMO, where he could join a top 6 side and...participate in European competition. As always, the problem is a lack of dinero in Spanish football clubs.
Sounds like more like 57M and some add ons.
Good business I think. I prefered Gyorkes, but Solanke absolutely puts in the pressing work needed. I like it.
I think if you were to go outside of England and spend that kind of money, your dollar probably gets you a bit further than ponying up for Solanke. You are paying for a homegrown player, and someone who has shown they can score in the Premier League, which is not nothing, but I wonder if that same money being spent elsewhere could be of greater value.
That being said, it's not everyday your club breaks the bank on a new striker, COYS!
That being said, it's not everyday your club breaks the bank on a new striker, COYS!
Can't say I'm too familiar with Solanke, but in Ange I trust for now.
This isn't the headline signing I wanted (Osimhen, Toney) but I understand the value of homegrown status (over Osimhen). They could still go after Osimhen or Lautaro (in theory anyway) next summer, when both will be entering the last year of their contracts, but aside from those, there are no other big names coming up on end of deals. Vlahovic (Juve), Tammy Abraham (Roma), and Mateta (Palace) also have deals expiring in 26.
This isn't the headline signing I wanted (Osimhen, Toney) but I understand the value of homegrown status (over Osimhen). They could still go after Osimhen or Lautaro (in theory anyway) next summer, when both will be entering the last year of their contracts, but aside from those, there are no other big names coming up on end of deals. Vlahovic (Juve), Tammy Abraham (Roma), and Mateta (Palace) also have deals expiring in 26.
I don't consider it out of nowhere, except to the extent that we weren't hearing rumors. They were likely in the hunt for Eze and Neto, so they clearly wanted another attacking player.
It would be really slick if they can land Locatelli from Juve. The DMF spot is the biggest piece missing at this point and it seems like there's some disgruntlement between player and club, and it's unclear how Motta feels about him. TM has him listed at €28M which should still be very much in budget. They may have to find a buyer for another player to make that happen but if Locatelli is coming back, that could be Ben10, GLC, or if they only need a little more dough Solomon or Reggie.
Looking for some help...My wife is heading to London with a few girlfriends and one got them tickets to the Europa League game vs. AZ Alkmaar. She is looking for some advice on how to proceed. My wife knows her way around London like it was Boston, but has never been to a Hotspur game.
First, will this game sell out? Should she be prepared for that type of crowd?
She is thinking they should be in the area a few hours before the game. Grab a bite to each and then bar hop towards the stadium. Is there a lot around the grounds? Post-game, probably taking the Tube home to the hotel (across from The London Eye. She has heard that post-game can be madness on the tube and may want to wait out the crowd a little while at a pub. For a game like this, will the crowds be that large to where they need to wait it out?
Any recommendations/advice are appreciated.
First, will this game sell out? Should she be prepared for that type of crowd?
She is thinking they should be in the area a few hours before the game. Grab a bite to each and then bar hop towards the stadium. Is there a lot around the grounds? Post-game, probably taking the Tube home to the hotel (across from The London Eye. She has heard that post-game can be madness on the tube and may want to wait out the crowd a little while at a pub. For a game like this, will the crowds be that large to where they need to wait it out?
Any recommendations/advice are appreciated.