Who's gonna be our next signing?
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 12:32PM So having signed Crouch, we are back again sitting in the cushioned seat of patience as we await the next decision from Levy and Redknapp in this rather understated transfer market, where everything moves around in slo-mo. But unlike The Matrix, it lacks any real explosive punch. At least at the minute it does.
Negredo (remember that one?) is now being linked with a move to Liverpool as part of the possible (probable) transfer of Alonso to the White Storm. But don’t fret, because Harry is spewing out his favourite sound-bite of the moment (if he’s available we’re interested) relating to one of our other perpetual summer transfer targets, the prolific Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. He won’t be moving to Germany but considering how long we’ve allegedly spent flirting with this player via the tabloid pages, you sort of half expect Arsenal to glide in and stick if up our Arshavin, much like they did with Zenit’s gem last time out. Although we had washed our hands of that little annoyance long before the scum showed interest and up until this morning we thought the same about KJH – that his wage demands stopped any potential deal from happening.
Bent may as well have gone to China, because he is no nearer joining anyone at the moment. Brilliant strategy from Levy by the way. No, I’m not being sarcastic. He knows we spent £16M on the player and he knows there are several clubs that need a proven Prem scorer (something Bent is, if not something we need as accommodating his weaknesses is detrimental to the way we play). But other clubs will probably aim to play to his strengths, and he’ll score a bundle for them in doing so. Sunderland, Hull and I think even Stoke are sniffing around. Sunderland in particular have had their nose snorting all over Bent for the best part of the summer. And Levy simply won’t accept anything below what he wants, which is possibly around £15M. Which is why Sunderland are still snorting, inviting others to inquire. Brilliant. As long as we actually accept a bid at some point soon. Otherwise my sarcasm will drown the streets of N17, leaving Daniel with only the head of Chirpy to keep afloat above the turbulent sea of disgust.
Bent is off no matter what, but the fact we are looking at KJH suggests either Keane or Pav could be sold on if the right offer is made. Pav is once more linked to Roma. And Keane is being linked to nobody in particular. At a stretch, Aston Villa might look our way. You never know what might happen, even if Harry talks up the current ‘four’ (Defoe, Crouch, Pav, Keane) as being more than enough for him - he'll always look to mix things up. If it's right for the team.
As for Mr Vieira, make what you will of Henry shaking his head and saying no when cornered by Harry and Jamie the other day at Wembley. Apparently he has since come out to state he would never tell Vieira to sign for us. Sounds like he’s more pro-Spurs than he’d like to believe. Thanks for looking after us. In the past few days the stories in the press now suggest that it’s Arsenal who want him to return on a pay-as-you-play deal. Cue some Spurs fans, no doubt, suggesting ‘if he’s good enough to go there, then he’s good enough for us’.
Don't try to justify it.
It’s a desperate move for all involved. Let’s please look elsewhere.
And we can start by looking for cover for Woodgate/King/Dawson. Possibly a young player with potential (do they exist?) who can not only cover but one day replace the mighty King. I know, it’s unlikely we’ll sign someone anywhere near potentially as good as Ledley, but with him still only able to play a game per week and with Woody and Daws out injured – we can do with a CB. Turner at Hull wouldn’t be too bad a deal for us. Bassong is another target that returns into the transfer rota every month, and once more he’s been linked - thanks to our scout being spotted at the Newcastle v Leeds game last night. A game where a certain Leeds youngster (Delp) starred.
One area that has gone back into its state of hibernation is the left-wing conundrum. For now, it would appear that Modric will remain out on the left, drifting in. Thanks largely to the fact that Downing was the last available left-winger on the face of the planet.
I’m gonna stick £5 on Delp being the next Spurs signing. Beyond that, I haven’t a jiffy.
Reader Comments (55)
Spooky, you write as though Ledders, Woody and Daws are out for the season. The injuries can't be that bad or have I missed something whilst on holiday?
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We need cover. Their injuries are not long term, but we've been bloody lucky with Woody and King's problems are well documented. We need a little bit more at the back.
hi hope im on
think your forgetting about Gio Dos Santos for the left wing, harry gave him huge praise against barca, plus if we used him on the left, and mod left centeral mid, they could change and over lap each other, seeing as they both like to play the support striker spot, and play behind the opposition midfeild.
but thats just me,
I'd love to see Hunterlar up front, but I think we need to sell first, Jenas & Pav look disinterested Hutton looks a shadow of the player we signed and k=eane who I loved in his first spell doesn't look the same player and I can't see how he can play in the same team as Modric & Defoe, I think we'll get Bassong from Newcastle and I'd love to see Levy really back Redknapp and sign Ashley young. YYY
I am done with prospects. I have followed this club since early 80's and again and again we either buy prospects that seldom evolve in Sprus but do elsewhere. If not we buy scrap/over the hill players which scores a goal now and then and fills up their bank account by sitting on the bench. I have had it with this transfer tactics now! Lets buy players which can play good/experienced footballer now. Not someone who maybe will be good in 3 - 5 years. Fuck it - everybody with a little sense know that King will NEVER be a regular in Spurs again with his injuries. Lets plan a litlle further than he playing a game per week. Good CB's?? There a plenty! Brede Hangeland - experienced and young as well. Let's buy him before Arse og ManU does...and they will, belive me! Bassong - give me a break. This smells like helping Newcastle out with cash, nothing more. If not Hangeland in Fulham - look to Germany where defenders know how to defend. Where they play a physical football like Premierleague. Do not look to Italy or Spain where it's a totally different "ball game" and players don't have to be half as strong - just 10 times more technical ;-)
Let's get Hangeland as CB and Young as LW + maybe KJH as Str if we sell Pav or Bent (give him away if needed)