I hope they keep all their players it's exciting for the league.
Are Spurs finally going to get to keep a team/squad together?
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Hope you had a good laugh then. Real sign galacticos, Alli doesn't fit the bill, they're more likely to target a pogba or a veratti. Upfront, they have benzema already
I can't see any of them going. I don't think the truly tempting clubs* would be seriously sniffing around just yet. that could all change if one of them lights up the Euros.
*I mean Bayern, Real or Barca. I think being in the same league makes it slightly easier to turn down United and City at this stage (especially because they're going to be finishing above us) and I don't think they'd cross London to Arsenal or Chelsea.
*I mean Bayern, Real or Barca. I think being in the same league makes it slightly easier to turn down United and City at this stage (especially because they're going to be finishing above us) and I don't think they'd cross London to Arsenal or Chelsea.
Kane, maybe. Definitely not Alli. He is a nobody in terms of a global appeal. That in itself is a deal breaker for Real.
Bayern generally don't sign overpriced players, but look out for bargains. I'm pretty sure they won't be interested in any Spurs (or PL player for that matter) unless he has something like an exit clause or a contract which is running out.
And I don't see Real signing any Spurs player either, especially because they already have Benzema in Kane's position.
And I don't see Real signing any Spurs player either, especially because they already have Benzema in Kane's position.
They won't be. They are very good players, but not exactly Suarez, Bale, Van Persie level. And they simply lack the profile and sexiness at this stage.
They've scored the most, conceeded the least, bossed most the games they played in (Even if they lost or drew) and thoroughly deserve their dues. Really hope they win the league over Leicester.
They're a great team to watch this season and with a squad that should last. Their young players are very likeable too - Delli Ali, Alderweireld, Eriksen, Kane, etc. all look very well grounded.
They're a great team to watch this season and with a squad that should last. Their young players are very likeable too - Delli Ali, Alderweireld, Eriksen, Kane, etc. all look very well grounded.
There's no rule on what modern day football works. Like any other generation, quality matters, not age. The best CB in the world is Diego Godin, a 30 year old.
They've already got the best starting 11 in terms of quality / compatibality balance. And a very young one, at that. I agree that their priority should be keeping that for next season, at all costs, so most of their spending should go for higher wages. They've got decent depth, as well. Not that much quality on the bench, so they might struggle if serious injuries hit, but there's enough there for rotation purposes - a backup player for each position. Only place they could use some reinforcement is the striker and perhaps CB. Problem is convincing someone decent to come and almost certainly sit on the bench.
It depends on Pochettino, if they manage to hold onto him, then I think the players will stay. Kane does not look like the type to move away from Spurs, well not until he is about 30 or so without any league titles. As good as they are playing, I would honestly just take Kane and Alli from that team.
Next year is huge for Spurs. In a revamped league, if they can get top 4 again and during this summer if they can add more genuine world class potential gems in a few more positions they could suddenly become a proper team even in a more competitive environment.
Right now I feel they're in danger of falling apart next season if the likes of Kane can snapped up. I think if Poch stays, they will still need some stunning signings next year just to get top 4.
Right now I feel they're in danger of falling apart next season if the likes of Kane can snapped up. I think if Poch stays, they will still need some stunning signings next year just to get top 4.
I dont know, I think it just takes one guy to leave for others to follow personally.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Real in for Kane in the summer.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Real in for Kane in the summer.
Why? We're currently 2nd and the current squad is likely to improve further given the young average age. We don't need to make stunning signings.
Chelski have several ageing players, and several more who'll likely want out this summer. They have a huge rebuilding job, whilst Spurs are settled. Man. United, with Mourinho at the helm, will likely face yet another summer of big upheavals, leaving their revamped squad needing time to adjust and settle. Liverpool will likely be better, but Spurs have finished above them in 5 out of the last 6 seasons. Leicester will probably lose 1 or 2 of their key players this summer, and won't be used to the extra burden of European fixtures, so they'll likely drop out of the top 4.
Man. City and Arsenal will almost certainly finish in the top 4 again, which would leave 2 places up for grabs. I don't see how an improving Spurs will need big signings just to stop two out of Chelski, Man. Utd and Liverpool from taking those two places. .
Good chance if he ends up this years darling of the Euros.
If he is so good and scores goals then should be an option for Madrid,especially now that Lewandowski has renewed and with the long transfer ban around the corner.
I think that an extra striker could stop Borja Mayoral's development but surely Florentino doesn't care about that.
The problem here is Levy although as we saw in the past the wish of the players tend to prevail (+ a lot of money)
I think that an extra striker could stop Borja Mayoral's development but surely Florentino doesn't care about that.
The problem here is Levy although as we saw in the past the wish of the players tend to prevail (+ a lot of money)
I very very much doubt that Kane will go to Real, whilst they are the biggest club in the world I think Harry will play his entire career in England, the PL is the right place for him.
Pochettino IMO is a goner. I can see Barca in for him to replace Enrique(even in the Summer if they don't win something).
It will be hard to replace him with someone good after that.
As for the squad, Kane looks the least probable to go, as he strikes me as Prem type of player and he'll like to stay there. Eriksen might fancy a move and why not Alderweireld as well. If a player wants to move can't see how Spurs are going to hold him back.
It will be hard to replace him with someone good after that.
As for the squad, Kane looks the least probable to go, as he strikes me as Prem type of player and he'll like to stay there. Eriksen might fancy a move and why not Alderweireld as well. If a player wants to move can't see how Spurs are going to hold him back.
That doesn't mean City or Chelsea won't snap him of you even this Summer for something in the 50-60m region
Under normal circumstances, Spurs would probably be champions this season, without Leicester springing from nowhere, I don't think there is much doubt Spurs would have finished top.
I can see Real and/or United making a move for Kane this summer.
They would have no problem offer him £250k pw.
Likely, they will be unsuccessful I would think. Levy will not sell to a domestic club and I'm not sure Kane will want to leave England.
Spurs are definitely going to have to bump his pay dramatically at this rate.
Kane is the golden boy of English football. He is going to be the top scorer in the world's by-far most popular league. If that isn't "profile" I would love to know what is.
He has the absolute galactico aura to him.
They would have no problem offer him £250k pw.
Likely, they will be unsuccessful I would think. Levy will not sell to a domestic club and I'm not sure Kane will want to leave England.
Spurs are definitely going to have to bump his pay dramatically at this rate.
Kane is the golden boy of English football. He is going to be the top scorer in the world's by-far most popular league. If that isn't "profile" I would love to know what is.
He has the absolute galactico aura to him.
That doesn't mean City or Chelsea won't snap him of you even this Summer for something in the 50-60m region
If you think that Kane will move anywhere for less than £100my you are absolutely deluded. Spurs would reject that even, I am quite certain.
My bad.. I meant stunning in the form of young players who are bargains but an improvement on what you have in certain positions.
If the core team sticks together but the likes of United splash big, Chelsea splash big, Liverpool go in hard with Klopp at the helm and Arsenal miraculously sign some good players in problem positions.. that is an almighty challenge even for a side like Spurs.
You have had it easy this season and that shouldn't diminish how awesome Spurs have been.. but if you rest on your laurels thinking this side is good enough next year, you could be in for a rude awakening.
I think both full back areas, another top winger and backup to Kane are needed. Players who were brilliant this year may struggle for consistency next year or not look as standout in a more competitive league.
I'm not saying you are certain to struggle next year but I think you should be really focused on recruiting improvements in key areas and really pushing the quality of the squad even higher.
I really can´t see that happening.. When the big boys come calling the small ones usually come running. Barca,Bayern,Real,PSG and us and City should be able to get some of them but as we know Levy will take them to the bank..
That doesn't mean City or Chelsea won't snap him of you even this Summer for something in the 50-60m region
Comedy gold.They said the same for Bale, yet it wasn't the case.
100m of course is crazy, no one will pay that(even 80), so he's likely to stay next year.
Kane can force the move the same way Sterling did last year.
What is he paid now at Spurs? 70k per week? City can easily triple that.
Seriously Utd and City have literally no hope of getting any of Spurs top players, no hope whatsoever.
None of our players suit Barca, actually maybe the CB's.
Leave Spurs to play in Ligue 1 or the Bundesliga, hardly likely.
Leaves Madrid as the only ones who could put pressure on us for a player.
So what if they can treble it and I wouldnt be comparing Kane and Sterling, one is a mature man and the other is a boy.
The very fact you think Spurs would be willing to sell Kane to Chelsea for £50m is simply incredible.
Oh c'mon.
More or less every team mentioned will view him as attainable and if he wants to go, he'll go (levy will get a good deal for him but he wont stop him going).
And hes not gandhi - if someone offers to triple his wages he'll want to go
More or less every team mentioned will view him as attainable and if he wants to go, he'll go (levy will get a good deal for him but he wont stop him going).
And hes not gandhi - if someone offers to triple his wages he'll want to go
You just said he could force a move to Chelsea or City for £50-60m this Summer, but now he's likely to stay?
Oh and every big club in England would bite Spurs hand of at £80m for Kane, even £100m, they'd be banging the door down at either price.
You honestly think Levy will sell Kane who has 4 years left on his contract to another English club?
Not a chance.
Think they will stay easily one more season and then some of them will just move on
I dont think he'll move to a british club fwiw (actually city would prob be tempting with guardiola knocking about)
Mainly because most of us are in flux and it'd be risky. He wont move to a club that isn't in the CL and he'd be happy enough to wait a year for chelsea and us to settle a bit imo.
I do actually, when alls said and done he tends to do a deal.
He'ill be a pain in the ass and get every penny he can out of it but how often has he put his foot down and held onto the player?
(I dont think it'll be levy standing in the way of a deal)
Until Spurs way the wages that the biggest clubs pay, then no, they won't get to keep their team together. Maybe for 1 or 2 seasons yes, but not long term.
I honestly have no idea what world you are living in if you think that Levy would ever even consider selling Kane to Chelsea, he wouldn't sell our soiled underpants to them.
He flat out refused to sell Modric to Chelsea at any price and forced him to stay another year, if Real hadnt't come in for him he wouldn't have sold him that Summer either. When Bale went to Real both Chelsea and Utd wanted him, Chelsea were simply told to fk off and Utd offered more money than Real but were told no chance.
*shrug*
You know the circumstances of that junk better than me.
I basically agree with bubz and wouldn't be shocked if he left this summer (maybe a tiny bit surprised)
Yeah i dont buy that.
or that bale would have stayed if he didn't go to real.
If hes given the choice between sending him abroad or down the road he'll take abroad, even at a cut price ... but he'll still do a deal at the end of the day (cause he always does)