simonsays

Ah yes, what an amazing job, to meet West Ham's asking price and still not have their offer accepted. Bravo!

I really like him as a player and i would have been delighted if we signed him, but i was never quite sure how he would fit into our setup.

Im pretty sure most of the Spurs players live in Essex/Hertfordshire rather than London anyway.

Or we just dump Krafth and Manquillo and free up two spaces in the 25 man squad

Wages also have an impact on FFP though?

It appears the period of reflection was brief then, Luke

I think it is only youth infrastructure rather than the purchase of youth players that are exempt from FFP

Agreed, but buying one with attitude problems and questionable motivation is

Im always astounded thay song wasn't used for a Simeon Jackson chant

Ive really never heard of needing left footed and right footed centre backs before the last couple of seasons. Is it a new thing? Im sure there must have been dozens of excellent centre back pairings who are both right/left footed

Arent we just better buying someone under 21 who might actually develop into something good - would do the same covering role and wouldnt take up a CL registration spot

I know mate, thats why i apologised - i'm always posting and then noticing someone has already said the same thing or the original poster has corrected himself!

Erm, yes it is. Sorry, should really read the rest of the thread before posting a condescending reply like that!

5'11", so about the same as Bruno, I guess

No one knows, but reports would suggest we are after an central midfielder in addition to an attacking mid/winger hybrid - so I would guess Tonali or Barella and Maddison or Szloboszlai

Tonali would be ideal - could play alongside Bruno and our midfield wouldn't look so devoid of creativity when Bruno is unavailable

Jesus. People on here really need a transfer!

Any mackems there?

Apologies for bumping this, but I do wonder if the club see McTominay not only as a midfield option but also someone who can cover central defence. He has played there a lot for Scotland and he's right footed.

The fact they look to be set at different times could explain it.

I don't think its about backup. Its about having two 11s that can do the same job to the same standards. With the 5 subs allowed now the use of the squad has completely changed. We are massively lacking in squad depth, while at least 9 of our first 11 are good enough to be starting next season

I think if we continue to use 3 8s who effectively have to do everything in midfield he wouldn't be a bad option. If buying bim means we can afford someone like Szobozlai then i wouldnt mind it. Everyone has noticed who much worse we looked as a team when Longstaff was out and McTominay could be utilised in almost exactly the same role. Im firmly of the belief that we should be buying players that suit the way our team plays. Obviously this is all price dependent.

Jesus, really? They have an entire team of attacking midfielders already

It would surely make it easier for Levy to sell to a giant like Real. Probably more palatable for the Spurs fans to see him sold oversea too.

Benzema leaving Real