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You hope any any non premier league signing you make adjusts to the league so no point worrying about that. It will be the same for the likes of Modric as well. At least this guy is tall and well built and is Argentinian, and on the whole they tend to have some fight in them. Interesting article in the Times today where Wenger has apparently said he doesn't think Modric will be able to handle the rigours of the Premier league.

Can apparently play on either wing or through the middle too. Versatility is always good.

Nice! Will be handy when he puts two past Tottenham.

This guys name will have to go on the back of my shirt now as he has signed on my birthday. Guaranteed to be a legend.

I think it's funny how a few people think this means Milner is leaving. I don't think this is necessarily the case. It will probably mean that Milner will now come of the bench as a backup option, and this is exactly how things ought to be if he is to remain at this club. He is still young and should be working to improve on his game as he is undeserving of a first team place as things stand.

Forgot to mention ... it also appears we have got this guy in for free!!! This just looks like a very shrewd and smart move.

Woo Hoo!!!!! What a great feeling! I haven't seen much of him but I do remember quite a few clubs being after this guy in seasons past. He is supposed to be a highly rated player. From what I recall he's pretty sturdy too ... pretty tall and well built. Potential cult hero with that Spiderman celebration. How freakin' awesome would that be. This comfirms that things are going on behind the scenes and no one, absolutely no one is aware of the moves being made, and you know what ... I freakin' love it. Sweet, sweet relief. Suck on that Maethshit!

He's more box to box than all out DM. Yeah, kind of agree with that actually. Had good defensive qualities but certainly didn't just sit back all the time. Showed a decent amount of drive getting forward when given an opportunity to do so, similar to the way Lassana Diarra does.

Inler looked impressive in the Euros. Very Dynamic high energy sort from what I saw. Also very pro active and tried to make things happen for the team and initiate their attacks from his DM position. I remember him clearly because of how un-swiss he looked. Another player of Turkish origin, along with Derdiyok from what they said during the tournament. Would be a solid signing. The kind of DM Tottenham should be targetting so you know what that means right? Brace yourselves ...

If this is true it will probably be because Keegan isn't being too receptive to alternative players that are being recommended by the recruiting staff. In order to truly get the most out of the recruiting setup we have we will probably need a younger manager who isn't that experienced in this area and so would appreciate the help. Shearer fits the bill. All Sheare would then have to worry about woul dbe getting the most out of the playing staff. He would also have a good experienced assistant manager in Houghton to assist him. I don't think this is all that impossible a scenario. Things have been eerily quiet since Keegan returned. Not even a random interview with the guy. Not a peep.

Yeah but Dubai is a sexier meeting spot smarty pants.

Word on the street is Jimenez and Wise are in Dubai to hijack the Zarate to Lazio deal ...

Thats what I was thinking. Is our first league match this week or something ? Apparently the league started a month ago and we are bottom of the table with no wins out of four. Keegan out!

We will sign talented young and hungry players that want to be here and who we don't have to entice with over the top salaries and they will perform very well for us and we will be awesome this coming season. I'm looking forward to the signings as much as anyone else, but I admire the clubs patient approach and refusal to be taken advantage of. Some idiots harp on about how great Tottenham are at the moment but is this not the formula they have been using for years? We finally put something similar in place and idiots are moaning in June. Get your freakin' heads checked.

Iniesta and Villa? Nah not for me. They were good but not all tournament team worthy. Podolski on the left and Sneijder on the right for the all tournament team wide men. Xavi and Deco in centre midfield. Villa and Van Nistelrooy upfront.

If the numbers being suggested are anywhere near accurate, I wouldn't be devastated. I still believe that Keane has only really played well with 1 striker (Berba) and looks less able with more arm waving with any others. I'd have no complaints about Crouchie coming back either. Interesting. I guess with this Keane talk the Villa rumours make a lot more sense for Spurs. Could potentially have Villa and Crouch as your front pair next season then. That would probably be a pretty good partnership actually.

Guiza just came on late in most games. He did score some goals, but I didn't get a sense of his overall play at all. Not sure he can hold the ball up at all and not sure about his link up play he also didn't look all that mobile to me.

Nearly. Boom. At times ...

Torres can look so crap at times.

Baptista will be our Les Ferdinand version 2008

We have to try for Baptista I reckon. Take all this into account ... he has prem experience, he is very versatile, he has a power and pace, he has a hell of a shot on him and very good freekicks, good age at 26 also. I am sure Keegan would figure out how best to use him. We all know about the weather quote but that was at the end of the season when it was looking as though Arsenal weren't going to sign him permanently, mostly because Real and Arsenal couldn't agree on a fee for him or Reyes, Baptista was just trying to save face. Besides, if we met Real's valuation and we talked to the player we could always establish how he really feels about all that.

I can't help but be intrigued by Baptista. I'm always happy when we are linked with him. I know he had his ups and downs at Arsenal, but I really believe there is a player in there that could thrive in the premiership with a bit of patience and guidance. I wouldn't mind him at all. Interesting.

Why? What happened? Said at a press conference he was staying at Arsenal. Said to a SSN reporter straight afterwards (on camera) that his future was not yet decided, and he had a number of decisions still to make. I'd be well f***ed off if I were an Arsenal fan. What the hell Arsenal are playing at I will never know. Paid £6 million for him and we are hearing about bids upwards of £20 million and even £30 million. Definitely have to sell him for that money. Wenger has the skill to replace him easily. Adebayor will not be the same player outside Arsenal and the premiership anyway.

Carroll is frustrating because he does look like he has all the tools, but I get the feeling he's not really that arsed. Happy enough to just be a footballer and a bit of a minor celeb. Made no effort with Preston and was mucking about when he was with England which got him sent home. His attitude and approach seems to be the problem, and when this is the case it doesn't matter how talented you are it means nothing.

Why? What happened?