Now that AVB has been announced as the man in the driver’s seat, who will be getting on the N17 bus? Our newly appointed coach will hopefully have full access to our transfer budget, which should be around £70 million, after the almost inevitable departure of Luka Modric. Who may be on their way to […]
Who will AVB in our Yid Army this year?
Now that AVB has been announced as the man in the driver’s seat, who will be getting on the N17 bus?
Our newly appointed coach will hopefully have full access to our transfer budget, which should be around £70 million, after the almost inevitable departure of Luka Modric. Who may be on their way to our beloved White Hart Lane?
Firstly, the former Porto boss has close links with many of their stars. This immediately opens the possible transfer of Joao Moutinho to Spurs after waxed-lyrical about Villas-Boas, claiming he ”would work with him tomorrow.’ This puts us in a strong position to land him as a replacement for Luka.
Secondly, Daniel Sturridge is looking for a transfer away from Stamford Bridge having failed to earn Di Matteo’s favour. AVB appeared to be more than happy to use the young Englishman, possibly providing us with a player who could play either as cover for Bale and Lennon, or up front if Defoe’s style does not suit our new Head Coach’s tactics. He could also play just behind Defoe, should Rafael Van Der Vaart leave for F.C Schalke or Hamburg.
Next up, Jan Vertonghen. Although the deal seems uncertain at the moment, hopefully a deal can be arranged allowing us to have a new Ledley King, now that him becoming a coach of our defence seems more likely. However his confirmed contract clause entitling him to 15% of any transfer fee remains an issue.
But perhaps Klaas Jan Huntelaar can work in our favour. Not only would he provide us with an incredible striker, at least equal to the effect of Emanuel Adebayor, but he would also provide Ajax with 15% of his 17 million buy-out clause. This could then hopefully allow Ajax to look past the 15% of the transfer fee that Vertonghen is entitled to. Thus earning us two great players and Ajax the funds to replace them.
No matter which players are on their way to N17, I look forward to this new season, where we will prove our prowess and reclaim fourth.
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05/07/2012 @ 10:32 am
Not Sturridge he is shit, if we are to move forward then we must not sign average players, ditto Ade he did ok for us last year but he misses sooo many chances and at the top level you cannot afford that.
RVP leaving the Gooners, their fans make me laugh apparently he is greatly over- rated and wont be a loss to them, yeh they wont miss those 40 goals a year will they, good to see their demise happening so fast. They do not have a prayer of making the Champions league next year with the type of signings they are making at the moment. Love it !!!!
05/07/2012 @ 10:36 am
Friedal/Lloris
Walker/Kyle Naughton
Vertonghen/ Kaboul/ Caulker / Dawson
BAE/ João Pereira
Parker/ Sandro/ Livermore/ Moutinho
Bale/ Lennon/ Sigurdsson/ Oscar Dos Santos
Defoe/ Lerandro Damiao/ Loic Remy/ Huiguain.
05/07/2012 @ 11:17 am
I agree with Kevous, that team is a very strong squad and has ability to grow stronger as a team with the young players. If possible I would like to see another right midfielder to battle it out with Aaron, and also the fact the Aaron usually gets injured for part of the season they can show they are better by putting in a good performance every week. Possible people we could buy are Hoillet (Blackburn), Hulk (FC Porto), or try Dos Santos out properly.
I think those strikers named by Kevous (“Defoe/ Leandro Damiao/ Loic Remy/ Higuian”) are all good but I think we should still possibly go for Adebayor, as Damiao is untried in a good league and could be a flop.
As a Spurs fan I am looking forward to watching spurs play next season and hope AVB does well as manager.
05/07/2012 @ 3:38 pm
I have reservations to whether we can afford 3 top strikers. Would say Damiao and Remy are the most realistic targets, although if Higuain could be acquired in a swap deal that would amazing. The possible link up play between 3 Brazilian internationals (Sandro, Oscar and Damiao) is tantalising. Gio is apparently resigned to leaving, but I think Dzagoev could fill the wide right forward role there as he played there for Russia very effectively, cutting inside and creating chances and goals. Remy is also a strong candidate for this position.