The Spurs Transfer Wishlist & Scouting Thread

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

The enthusiasm towards signing AMs and wingers doesn’t resonate with me. Even sans Eriksen, end of this season we have Dele, Lamela, Lucas, Son and (hopefully) Lo Celso all on long deals. A lot of competition when we play with either 3 or 2 in that role (Lo Celso would only play CM in a 3, not a 2). Then there’s Sessegnon potentially (depending on how he develops) and future Ballon d’or winner (I’m serious) Jack Clarke.

CM? Yes. In Ndombele, Winks, Sissoko we have three players far more useful on the ball then off it. Dier and Wanyama are meant to be the complement, but neither seems to be able to rediscover themselves. Skipp could be great but he’s young, he should be our 5 choice CM now, get minutes, replace Sissoko in 2 seasons when he’s cooked. We need to sell Dier and Wanyama and replace with one player to do that job. I live in hope that Dier might re-emerge but it doesn’t seem likely, therefore we need a win at all costs fighter who can protect our defence and be a leader going forward. I was actually gutted that there was nothing in the Kelvin Phillips rumours, though I know most would deride my opinion here, but I can’t help but watch him and think he’d fit in seamlessly, not least because of the manager he’s under. If we’re going higher profile/ top league proven, then Ndidi would be great if we could afford the premium that would be attached as Leicester are in a very strong position.

We should constantly be looking at young talents to bring through and turn in to top players. That's one of the reasons we are in the position we are now, we stopped bringing in young players.

Lucas, Lamela and Son are all 27 years old and personally I don't think Lamela is good enough long term for where we want to get to.

Sessegnon will end up left back under Poch imo and the jury is out on Clarke for me. Haven't seen loads of him but I was unsure when we signed him.

We should be looking at top AM/WF talents as well as CM/DMs imo.

 

[double0]

We need to get back to having 2 fast, dynamic fullbacks as that allows Poch system to work at its best.

The recovery pace of Walker and Rose, plus their ability to defend 1 on 1 with pace, strength and tenacity, made it very, very difficult for teams to get at us down the wings. Even when they got in behind, both our fullbacks were so quick to recover.

This is one of the big reasons we had such a good defensive record (along with a strong DM and good CBs).

Yes I agree 100% with you on our full back however I now believe our biggest problem is actually at CB. We have such a ponderous pairing who can’t defend one on one nor are they any good at organising and covering our full backs or midfield. People will mention we don’t have a DM. You could put the best DM in world football and they’ll struggle you can’t expect that will solve the problem when you have defender who’s best attributes are playing the ball.

 

[tony0379]

Anyone see a Bale/Eriksen swap in January?

 

[Aay_Jay_Dee]

Anyone see a Bale/Eriksen swap in January?

No don't see it. More a Dybala or Fernandes type of deal likely than a Bale

 

[mill]

Yeah he was highly sought after if I recall, I just mention as we're supposedly scouting in Argentina but I'm not sure he's what we're crying out for atm.

@Hercules said in the summer we were after Tiago Almada and am at velez sarfield in the summer but lost out to city, he never tocity in the end and signed a new contract instead so maybe we’re checking up on him. Seems to only really be coming off the bench for them atm though

 

[wrd]

@Hercules said in the summer we were after Tiago Almada and am at velez sarfield in the summer but lost out to city, he never tocity in the end and signed a new contract instead so maybe we’re checking up on him. Seems to only really be coming off the bench for them atm though

Oh that's cool, I hadn't realised we had actually been linked to anybody by ITK, I just knew of everybody talking up Palacios in their wishlists.

 

[Tottenhamboy85]

Scouts in Attendance (@scoutsattending) Tweeted:
Some players that could have caught #thfc chief scout Steve Hitchen's eye in Arg...

19yo #cabj MF Agustin Almendra (90min v Newell's)
20yo #asla FW Adolfo Gaich (v late sub v Banfield)
20yo Banfield MF Agustin Urzi (90min v San Lorenzo)

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[dtxspurs]

Was just about to post that... let everyones imaginations run wild.

 

[spursfan77]

How many of the players would be able to get a work permit?

That should narrow it down quite a fair bit I assume!

 

[spursfan77]

No, it's the opposite. He knows exactly who he wants.

and thats why we are struggling to sign players then!

 

[wrd]

Wonder if either of those midfielders are dms

 

[OPModric]

#GOLAZO50 2018

For a third year in a row, Golazo has sought to list the best 50 talents in Argentina and following on from previous winners Leandro Paredes and Paulo Dybala, a new number one has been crowned. 201…

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[wrd]

Agustin Almendra:

A tall, graceful, leggy central midfielder, Almendra has emerged as the latest young star from the Boca academy and has become a regular in a squad laden with talent. Originally more of number 10, the 18-year-old has evolved into a deeper role, showcasing not only his passing ability but also his defensive capabilities as he develops into an all-round midfield promise of real quality.
Already reportedly on the radar of Napoli, Inter and Barcelona, the former Argentina under-17 captain was due to star for the Albiceleste at the under-20 Sudamericano this month but was cruelly ruled out through injury. It may be a blessing in disguise for Boca who will hope to hang on to Almendra for a while longer and see him blossom further at the Bombonera.
Provided he can recover from his injury strongly, Almendra is a unique talent and 2019 could be the year that really catapults him to the next level.


There we go, done, next.

 

[Japhet]

We need to get back to having 2 fast, dynamic fullbacks as that allows Poch system to work at its best.

The recovery pace of Walker and Rose, plus their ability to defend 1 on 1 with pace, strength and tenacity, made it very, very difficult for teams to get at us down the wings. Even when they got in behind, both our fullbacks were so quick to recover.

This is one of the big reasons we had such a good defensive record (along with a strong DM and good CBs).

IMO, if we're going to go for 'fast, dynamic fullbacks' (probably like Atal), we need to play a back 3, not a back 4. Either that or we need a DM who can drop in between the CBs when the wingbacks are pushing up. Our problem at the moment is that we have 2 RBs who like to get forward in Aurier and KWP, and 2 LBs who are better in back 4 in Rose and Davies. Rose can get forward but has zero end product. We also have Sessegnon who might get in as a WB. So far this season we've mainly played a back 4 and have been done time and time again either down the flanks or straight through the middle. Something has to change and I think we need somebody to revive the Dier 'hybrid' role, since Dier doesn't seem able to do it himself. That would fit in quite nicely with the personnel we already have and would help with lack of pace at CB.

 

[wrd]

IMO, if we're going to go for 'fast, dynamic fullbacks' (probably like Atal), we need to play a back 3, not a back 4. Either that or we need a DM who can drop in between the CBs when the wingbacks are pushing up. Our problem at the moment is that we have 2 RBs who like to get forward in Aurier and KWP, and 2 LBs who are better in back 4 in Rose and Davies. Rose can get forward but has zero end product. We also have Sessegnon who might get in as a WB. So far this season we've mainly played a back 4 and have been done time and time again either down the flanks or straight through the middle. Something has to change and I think we need somebody to revive the Dier 'hybrid' role, since Dier doesn't seem able to do it himself. That would fit in quite nicely with the personnel we already have and would help with lack of pace at CB.

Bang on, we either need a fast 3rd CB so the cb's can split and cover the space or a DM who can drop in so again the two cb's can split and cover the space. Right now in our current squad I think the best option is the back 3 with Sanchez as the defensive midfielders don't seem to be up to it but our priority in the window should be a RB and a DM.

 

[Japhet]

Bang on, we either need a fast 3rd CB so the cb's can split and cover the space or a DM who can drop in so again the two cb's can split and cover the space. Right now in our current squad I think the best option is the back 3 with Sanchez as the defensive midfielders don't seem to be up to it but our priority in the window should be a RB and a DM.

I know it's been laughed out of court in the past, but for my money Foyth has the skillset to play the DM/CB role. Dier did it to great effect but Foyth has so much more to offer with the ball at his feet IMO. I think it's a role he'd need to grow into to some extent but I think it fits him to a tee.

 

[wrd]

I know it's been laughed out of court in the past, but for my money Foyth has the skillset to play the DM/CB role. Dier did it to great effect but Foyth has so much more to offer with the ball at his feet IMO. I think it's a role he'd need to grow into to some extent but I think it fits him to a tee.

I'd like to see Foyth on the right side of a three initially but I have the same feeling as you, I feel like being in that spot might allow him to develop into that hybrid role. Although I can't remember if Dier was on the right side of the three or central. To be honest it's been such a mess with the seasoned veterans that there doesn't seem to be an objectively correct route. I know a few people hate the back 3 but if we don't have a good DM then I'd like to see it.

 

[Japhet]

I'd like to see Foyth on the right side of a three initially but I have the same feeling as you, I feel like being in that spot might allow him to develop into that hybrid role. Although I can't remember if Dier was on the right side of the three or central. To be honest it's been such a mess with the seasoned veterans that there doesn't seem to be an objectively correct route. I know a few people hate the back 3 but if we don't have a good DM then I'd like to see it.

I seem to remember Dier dropping from DM into the RCB position when Toby was on the naughty step for a few months. Sanchez was in the middle and Vertonghen on the left.

 

[wrd]

I seem to remember Dier dropping from DM into the RCB position when Toby was on the naughty step for a few months. Sanchez was in the middle and Vertonghen on the left.

Thats how id do it, I know ideally we would play 4231, 433 but I think they work best when you have a DM if you dont then play the additional defender. As we have both said itd allow Foyth to step into midfield and may be the route to him becoming that hybrid.

 

[Japhet]

Thats how id do it, I know ideally we would play 4231, 433 but I think they work best when you have a DM if you dont then play the additional defender. As we have both said itd allow Foyth to step into midfield and may be the route to him becoming that hybrid.

Formation wise, I'd favour the 433 which changes to 343 when the CM drops into the back 3. It seems a good solid formation either way but you need to personnel to make it work.