City can afford but he'll be the type of players they wanna sign and I don't see United having the will to pay that much for a player who despite the talent wouldn't be THAT needed
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I agree he has always been a fan of Arsenal. But I seriously doubt they can compete for the title without buying a few more good players and convincing RVP to stay there. And if they get Hazard to come there, they would have spent around £30m which means their owners might not give me more money to invest this summer.
If Tottenham can (and will probably) hang on to that third place, he would a good player for them to have.It'd bolster their squad and give them that quality to compete more seriously for the title next season or at worse fight for the CL places.
Yes it is good for the footballing world. Whether it'll happen is another thing all together and I guess only time will tell. I have no confidence in the FFP rules actually being implemented but it is going to be very, very embarrassing for the football governing bodies if clubs continue to post losses of £100m+ and they do nothing about it. However, this thread is not for that discussion.
In terms of Hazard, I would be shocked if i did not see a newspaper article quoting Hazard as saying he wants to join all of the top English (Us, Citeh, Spuds, L'Arse and Chelski), Spanish and Italian clubs plus Munich. It is just the way that the top, top talents carry themselves these days.
I would also be extremely surprised to see him sign for United. He is not exactly the player, or type of player, that we need and spunking £30m on him would be unsuitable if you ask me
Well, city are always IN for a player but i dont see him going there. Not with the number of attacking players they already have specially with tevez looking like a possibility again. He ruled out barca and real at this stage for this very reason.
Spurs are a good shout actually. Redknapp looks increasingly likely to stay, with the CL slot, they'l have cash to spend. Could move there, yes.
Chelski and Arsenal can offer him higher wages, but we are past the point where either club can any longer "guarantee" either CL football or title challenges.
Even next season (the season which Hazard will be the most immediately concerned with) probably one - and possibly both - of these clubs will not be playing in the CL.
As for Modric, what makes you so sure he'll even want to leave? You don't even yet know where Spurs will finish in the table, but at least it looks likely we'll be playing in the CL next season.
Do Spurs have 30-35m(at least) to spend on one player, a player I'm not sure they even need? Will Hazard be willing to ignore much bigger wages that other clubs will certainly offer, just so he could play for Tottenham? Why?
While you look like a good bet to finish 3rd and play in the next season's CL, it doesn't necessarily mean every top talent out there will start dreaming to join you. City managed to build a top quality squad without the lure of the CL while the Reals, Barcas and Bayerns of the world can offer the prestige that Spurs can't.
Redknapp is likely leaving for the national team, Modric's future is still a question mark and if Bale continues to impress, it'll be next to impossible to keep him around unless Levi decides to break the club wage system while Tottenham keeps winning trophies and becomes a permanent fixture among the top sides in Europe. We'll just have to wait and see if that happens.
I don't think Hazard's price will be as high as £30 - 35m, despite the apparent "40m euros release clause" in his current contract: players are often sold for less than stated in such clauses.
In any event, I don't see Levy being willing to spend more than £25m (absolute tops) on any single player. Whether this would be enough to land Hazard remains to be seen .... it might conceivably just be enough IF Hazard were to state that Spurs were his strong preference and IF any higher bids came from clubs that Hazard wouldn't sign for (i.e. clubs that either won't be in the CL next season or that play in leagues outside of the Prem or La Liga).
He might be willing to ignore higher wages elsewhere (provided that Spurs offer him more than he currently gets) IF he believes that he'll get more playing time and will develop better at Spurs than at the club(s) offering higher wages. For some players it's not always just about higher wages. And some players have the nous to realise that higher wages + lots of bench time can turn into lower wages later if your stock falls due to lack of playing time development. Whether Hazard has that nous I've no real idea, but the indications are positive from his comments so far.
Glaston, have Spurs bumped up Modric's wages yet?
If not, then he must currently be the most underpaid player in European football relative to his ability.
If not, then he must currently be the most underpaid player in European football relative to his ability.
As far as I know there are ongoing negotiations, with Spurs being willing to bump up his wages to maybe as much as 100k per week ... provided he signs a new contract.
Of course he could get higher wages elsewhere, but his current contract will still have 4 years left to run after this summer.
I'd imagine he'll wait until the summer before deciding and then see where the land lies in terms of Harry staying (or not), Spurs qualifying for the CL (or not), where we finish in the table and which new signings occur.
If we finish 3rd, Harry stays and the likes of Hazard and Damaio join the party - that's a pretty big IF all in all - then I could see him signing on the dotted line.
Modric will move on to a bigger club and better payday IMO. I doubt Levy would stop him this time as long as they get a handsome sum for him. Who knows though.
We're all just guessing regarding Hazard. He will join the most attractive option he has. That could be Spurs if the big clubs do not show interest.
We're all just guessing regarding Hazard. He will join the most attractive option he has. That could be Spurs if the big clubs do not show interest.
You might well be right ... in which case it would come down to whether Hazard would be willing to go to such clubs all things considered (bench time, playing style etc).
I just have this feeling that Spurs would suit Hazard very well at his age. The comments from the player (and his dad) are certainly encouraging ...
Where would he go?
I can't see him going anywhere outside Spain/England, and Chelsea are hardly the most attractive proposition at the moment.
That's over-egging the pudding a little bit.
In terms of CBs, Kaboul has only just turned 26, Dawson is 28 and Steven Caulker (age 20) is likely to return from a very successful (thus far) loan spell at Swansea.
Yes, we'll need to sign another, relatively young CB - partly because I don't see Spurs extending the Gallas contract by another optional year this summer. But I'd say the top priority is a striker (two strikers if Adebayor doesn't stay).
It's certainly an issue with Gallas, but maybe a bit less so with Friedel since he seems to be performing as well as ever and GKs these days seem to go on and on.
As for King, well he's 31 now, with crocked knees to boot. But this season, amazingly, he's come back and played in a fair few games. I still see him having a role to play next season - to come in and continue with his usual rolls-royce performance whenever his knees allow.
Dawson and Kaboul as the regular pairing, with King, Caulker and some new CB (Vertonghen perhaps?) all waiting in the wings ... that seems decent enough to me.
Harry admits Hazard interest | Football News | Sky Sports
Harry admits Hazard interest
Spurs boss has discussed the possibility of signing Lille playmaker
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Lille playmaker Eden Hazard is one of the club's summer transfer targets.
Hazard is one of European football's brightest talents and the 21-year-old is widely expected to leave French champions Lille at the end of the season.
The Belgium international is keen to make the Premier League his next port of call and has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea.
Reports in France recently claimed that Spurs had won the race to snap up Hazard, who subsequently confirmed he would be open to moving to White Hart Lane.
Redknapp has now admitted he has discussed the prospect of adding Hazard to his squad and any deal would be a coup for Spurs given the level of interest in the schemer.
"Hazard is a player that we have spoken about," said Redknapp.
"He is a player who is definitely on our list.
"We spoke about him a few weeks ago. We started talking about possibly getting him in then."
Harry admits Hazard interest
Spurs boss has discussed the possibility of signing Lille playmaker
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Lille playmaker Eden Hazard is one of the club's summer transfer targets.
Hazard is one of European football's brightest talents and the 21-year-old is widely expected to leave French champions Lille at the end of the season.
The Belgium international is keen to make the Premier League his next port of call and has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea.
Reports in France recently claimed that Spurs had won the race to snap up Hazard, who subsequently confirmed he would be open to moving to White Hart Lane.
Redknapp has now admitted he has discussed the prospect of adding Hazard to his squad and any deal would be a coup for Spurs given the level of interest in the schemer.
"Hazard is a player that we have spoken about," said Redknapp.
"He is a player who is definitely on our list.
"We spoke about him a few weeks ago. We started talking about possibly getting him in then."
If Spurs get Hazard, fair play to them, but i can't see it myself.
I can see him being the next player on the Madrid merry go round. Top European talents seem to prefer to take their chances at a club like madrid, than come to a top club in the EPL.
It seems to be a lifestyle choice too, it's not all about football or wages. Couple of matches a week, maybe a dozen hours training, leaves a lot of spare time which can be spent basking in glorious sunshine in Spain.
Tbf if we had the chance to live and work in Spain rather than England, how many of us would really choose England?
I can see him being the next player on the Madrid merry go round. Top European talents seem to prefer to take their chances at a club like madrid, than come to a top club in the EPL.
It seems to be a lifestyle choice too, it's not all about football or wages. Couple of matches a week, maybe a dozen hours training, leaves a lot of spare time which can be spent basking in glorious sunshine in Spain.
Tbf if we had the chance to live and work in Spain rather than England, how many of us would really choose England?
The guys in charge of Belgian youth-football over the last 6-7-8 years must feel pretty darn proud of themselves
You obviously don't know much about the Lille president.He previously sold many players for fees close to the double of their real values whereas they weren't as good as and were older than Hazard.
'Arry never talks about another clubs players.
Hazard is a 100% Lille made product.The Belgians are just lucky he's Belgian
I know. This certainly means he's going to Spurs.
In fairness, I couldn't see him ending up at the Spurs. With the inevitable interest from Real, Chelsea, City and maybe even us there is a lot more money that could be on the table for him. Regardless to what he says just now, if Spurs offer him 70k a week for example and City come in with 100k a week I can't see him signing for Spurs. If he did go there to get more games, then fair play to him but I just don't see him turning down a bigger club, with more money.
If AVB is still managing Chelsea next season, I think he will pick Spurs over Chelsea. And didn't he already reject City once because he wanted more playing time. If Real are in for him, then end of story he will always go there. If they are not, then it will be interesting to see where he ends up in England.
Absolutely no chance. Chelski will rebuild this summer. Only need 2/3 players and they will be great.
That's not even factoring the extra third minimum he would get in wages at Cheslki...
Lets say they don't make the 4th spot. Do you still think Hazard will want to move there over Tottenham?
If I was a player right now id go to Spurs ahead of Chelsea. Aslong as they hold onto thier assets they have a real chance of doing something.
Chelsea are a couple of years from competing again IMO.
Chelsea are a couple of years from competing again IMO.
Em no. To be 'great', I think they would need atleast one more top quality CB. Terry is came to the end of his World Class days in 08'. David Luiz is a laughing stock at the back, Alex is gone, Ivanovic is a way better full back. Cahill is yet to prove he can cut it at the top level.
then on to midfield, I'd say they need to purchase 1 or 2 good wingers, I can see them getting rid of Kalou in the summer. Sturridge has expressed his concern with being forced out wide. Mata is better in a central attacking role. Malouda had one great season then has been pretty average ever since. So they don't have one good winger (excluding Sturridge, who I don't think will be played in a wide position next season.)
Then on to their central midfield. Lampard's days are numbered as a Chelsea player, and as a good player. Ramires is a good player. Romeu looks promising as a shield for the back 4. Raul Meireles is a good player, but that midfield is no where near good enough to win the PL. If Essien can regain is excellent form of 2 or 3 years ago (very unlikely), then they have one world class player in midfield. That midfield could definitely do with a top class player, it doesn't have one.
Then up front, where I think they are the most established in their first 11. Sturridge is a very good prospect, as is Lukaku. So up front I think they are set for a good few years. Torres looks like a broken man, and far away from regaining any of his spark. I can't see Chelsea sticking with him for much longer. Drogba looks like he may be on the way out in the summer. So they would be basically relying on their 2 youngsters to bang in the goals. If they want to challenge next season, I think they would need to bring in an established striker (if Drogba leaves).
So that is 4/5 very good signings I think they will need to be able to challenge next season.
And we know how hard it is to sign 1 great player never mind 3,4 or 5.
It's quite easy if Abramovich is willing to throw the dough about...
Fair points though regarding the team/squad.
In two years time do you really think Spurs will be ahead of Chelski? Not to mention the fact he would get at least 50% more in wages and better sponsorship opportunities.
I think Modric will be a Chelski player next season also.
Anyways, Hazard should be coming to United!
I'd choose England. It's too hot in Spain in the summer and I prefer England anyway of the week, depending on the town of course. Chester please.
So where will he play for Spurs ? Spurs would probably have the strongest left MF in the world in saying meaning Bale-Hazard and possibly VDV at their disposal. Still, I can only see Hazard in if Bale is leaving... Just my opinion though
Hmmm Brainois & Tubize may have something to say about that!
You do have a point
Hazard can play anywhere across the attacking midfield ... so I'd envisage Bale mainly on the left and Hazard mainly on the right (with Modric and Parker/Sandro in CM), but with each able to swap over.
I hope he comes to the PL at the minimum. I think Spurs are the fourth most likely destination, if not fifth though.
It's really not easy to buy quality players. OK if you where Abramavich with all your millions, who would you buy to match all of the criteria in my post. So that's 1-2 top quality CB (not many out there), 2 good wingers, 1 or 2 top quality CM, one established goalscoring striker.It's quite easy if Abramovich is willing to throw the dough about...
Fair points though regarding the team/squad.
In two years time do you really think Spurs will be ahead of Chelski? Not to mention the fact he would get at least 50% more in wages and better sponsorship opportunities.
I think Modric will be a Chelski player next season also.
Anyways, Hazard should be coming to United!
In regards to Spurs being able to maintain that 3rd spot, it all depends on Levy's flexibility which atm, isn't much. But he is a great business man, and he will realise that to stay at the top you need to keep your best players, and the only way he is going to do that is breaking the wage structure. We had to do it several times under Fergie's reign to maintain our elite status. Bale, Modric, VDV, Adebayor (if they are going to buy him), Parker will all be looking improved contracts come next season, and the money they will get for the Champions League should enable this to happen.
I think Modric will stay if he gets a hugely improved contract. I have no idea what wages he is on, but I have heard that Spurs' highest paid player is on £70,000 per week, which I wouldn't be suprised isn't Modric.
The whole replacing Harry will be a problem for Spurs, but apart from that Spurs have the foundations there to maintain that position.
He'd be a perfect signing for Chelsea in the summer when they have to do an overhaul of the squad.
I honestly can't see him in any way ever playing for Tottenham. Bigger clubs must surely be interested and able to promise a place in the starting 11.
I honestly can't see him in any way ever playing for Tottenham. Bigger clubs must surely be interested and able to promise a place in the starting 11.
What if Chelski don't qualify for next season's CL?
In that event, do you see Hazard signing for them ahead of Spurs if Chelski offer higher wages?
If he'd any sense, in that situation, he should sign for Spurs.
Footballers don't often show sense though.
The problem with Spurs is you can't be certain who will be the manager next year, plus a portion of their success is revolved around a player who probably won't be there next year either.
The Guardian have him linked with Carling Cup Champions Liverpool.
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