Spurs have definitely bid for Gomes (PSV Keeper)

Brwned · 26th June 2008, 19:50

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Why distort what I wrote?

In fact I said: "according to a respected Spurs ITK", which is perfectly accurate and in this case means the administrator (Paul) of Spurs Odyssey. I didn't say "my source" and nor did I say I had been "speaking to" anyone.

It was a generalisation.

MrMarcello · 26th June 2008, 20:18

So how many keepers have Spurs nearly signed this off-season?

GlastonSpur · 26th June 2008, 20:41

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Originally Posted by MrMarcello

So how many keepers have Spurs nearly signed this off-season?

Don't know about 'nearly signed', but we've been linked in the media with loads.

However, Gomes is looking pretty likely now. Could be announced officially in the next day or two.

charlenefan · 26th June 2008, 20:44

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Don't know about 'nearly signed', but we've been linked in the media with loads.

However, Gomes is looking pretty likely now. Could be announced officially in the next day or two.

Your lot still signing Anton Ferdinand?

GlastonSpur · 26th June 2008, 20:47

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Originally Posted by charlenefan

Your lot still signing Anton Ferdinand?

Nah, Spurs were never interested in the first place, despite Cockney_Hammer's claims.

WeWonItTwoTimes · 26th June 2008, 20:50

So Glaston, lets say this transfer goes through, what positions do you feel you need to improve to mount a top 4 challenge?

charlenefan · 26th June 2008, 20:53

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Nah, Spurs were never interested in the first place, despite Cockney_Hammer's claims.

Who else are Spurs signing then?

GlastonSpur · 26th June 2008, 21:00

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Originally Posted by WeWonItTwoTimes

So Glaston, lets say this transfer goes through, what positions do you feel you need to improve to mount a top 4 challenge?

At the very least:

DM - Veloso would be ideal, but I doubt we'll get him

Cover CB (in case King's claims of now being 100% fit prove unwarranted) - Coloccini would be good.

A quality left-footed LM - dos Santos can play there, but he's very young and expecting him to come straight into the first XI as a regular is asking a lot. There have been rumours about Capel from Seville, but who knows.

It's also possible that Bentley could come in to replace Lennon in RM - probably an upgrade if so (although a very different type of player), but I'm not so bothered about this position.

And Berbatov to stay - unlikely, but still possible.

But talking of a top 4 challenge is premature - I'll wait to see which players comes and go this summer at the top 4 clubs

GlastonSpur · 26th June 2008, 21:01

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Originally Posted by charlenefan

Who else are Spurs signing then?

No idea - it's very quiet on the CB radar.

WeWonItTwoTimes · 26th June 2008, 21:17

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

At the very least:

DM - Veloso would be ideal, but I doubt we'll get him

Cover CB (in case King's claims of now being 100% fit prove unwarranted) - Coloccini would be good.

A quality left-footed LM - dos Santos can play there, but he's very young and expecting him to come straight into the first XI as a regular is asking a lot. There have been rumours about Capel from Seville, but who knows.

It's also possible that Bentley could come in to replace Lennon in RM - probably an upgrade if so (although a very different type of player), but I'm not so bothered about this position.

And Berbatov to stay - unlikely, but still possible.

But talking of a top 4 challenge is premature - I'll wait to see which players comes and go this summer at the top 4 clubs

Yup, it looks to me to be a bit too much work to do in one summer.

Having said that if, and lets be honest its a pretty massive if, King can stay fit for 30 games and Berbatov stays then you're not going to be far off.

Berbatov would be very difficult to replace, perhaps you'd bring in two forwards if he was to move on.

The left side of the pitch is still a problem area for me. Bale and Dos Santos are very young and consistency could well be an issue. I'm not sure on Gilberto, haven't really seen enough yet to comment.

charlenefan · 26th June 2008, 21:55

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Tottenham have agreed a fee with PSV Eindhoven for Brazil international keeper Heurelho Gomes.

Spurs have been linked with the 27-year-old ever since he impressed in PSV's penalty shoot-out success when the sides met in last season's Uefa Cup.

The White Hart Lane outfit are now closing in on his signature after agreeing an undisclosed fee for the shot-stopper.

Gomes will now travel to England to thrash out personal terms before undergoing a routine medical with Juande Ramos' side.

Tottenham will then apply for a work permit for the South American, who will complete his move to the North Londoners once it is issued.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...743768,00.html

Looks like Glaston was right then

GlastonSpur · 26th June 2008, 21:56

Oops, it happened quicker than I thought. Gomes officially confirmed:

Gomes deal agreed

We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Heurelho Gomes to the Club, subject to the player agreeing personal terms, passing a medical examination and obtaining his work permit.

Goalkeeper Gomes, 27, a Brazilian international, was an ever-present member of PSV's title-winning squad last season, when he conceded only 24 goals in 34 league games.

He made his name at Cruzeiro in Brazil, debuting in 2002 before securing his move to Europe and PSV in 2004.

Since then, he has won four Dutch titles in succession with PSV, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2004-05.

Gomes will be no stranger to Spurs fans - he was outstanding in our UEFA Cup Round of 16 matches against PSV last season.

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news...eed260608.html

KingEric7 · 26th June 2008, 21:58

Is this the guy who had a string of absolutely heroic performances in the Champions League, including the Arsenal game?

ZIDANE · 26th June 2008, 22:00

He's quality but slightly error-prone isn't he... Reminds me of David James.

MikeUpNorth · 26th June 2008, 22:02

I'm betting he's an improvement over fat Robinson.

Brwned · 26th June 2008, 22:06

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Originally Posted by ZIDANE

He's quality but slightly error-prone isn't he... Reminds me of David James.

Better shot stopper but worse at catching crosses, but yeah both are error prone.

peterstorey · 26th June 2008, 22:07

Yeah, he is unfortunately and would have been an improvement over Almunia too.

crappycraperson · 26th June 2008, 22:10

It seems very hard to find reliable keepers nowdays. Let's see how Gomez fares.

And what happened with the Dunne signing, Glaston?

ZIDANE · 26th June 2008, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Better shot stopper but worse at catching crosses, but yeah both are error prone.

Thought he was one of them that punches instead of catching. I haven't seen all that much of him though. He's big though and a good shot stopper - a definite improvement on the current Robinson that's for sure.

Brwned · 26th June 2008, 22:17

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Yeah, he is unfortunately and would have been an improvement over Almunia too.

Well I think Arsenal should be aiming for a keeper of higher quality tbh. I still can't understand why no-one has picked up on Memo Ochoa, great young keeper who wouldn't cost much seeing as he still plays for América.

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Originally Posted by ZIDANE

Thought he was one of them that punches instead of catching. I haven't seen all that much of him though. He's big though and a good shot stopper - a definite improvement on the current Robinson that's for sure.

Robinson's one flaw is his positioning, everything else he is perfect at. I know positional sense has a lot to do with instinct but I'm surprised he hasn't yet fixed that particular area. It's part of the reason why he lets so many long range goals in(along with the Spurs midfielders failing to close down) and why he lets in stupid free kicks.

Nanison · 26th June 2008, 22:20

He wins matches but he he loses matches too.

I'm not sure about his qualities, physically he has all the attributes and mentally he is great.

Can't be worse than Robinson who took over James' mantle for worst keeper in international football.

peterstorey · 26th June 2008, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Well I think Arsenal should be aiming for a keeper of higher quality tbh. I still can't understand why no-one has picked up on Memo Ochoa, great young keeper who wouldn't cost much seeing as he still plays for América.

Ochoa's just an exotic name to me. I haven't seen enough of Gomes to say that he's the answer but I'm convinced that Almunia isn't - and I don't want us to just sit on our hands until that becomes very painfully apparent.

BlahRules · 26th June 2008, 22:45

Almunia always acts clueless when his playing against us, have you noticed this peterstorey?

Brwned · 26th June 2008, 22:46

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Ochoa's just an exotic name to me. I haven't seen enough of Gomes to say that he's the answer but I'm convinced that Almunia isn't - and I don't want us to just sit on our hands until that becomes very painfully apparent.

Never watch the Copa America? Great keeper for Mexico.

Gomes isn't the answer, and going out and buying him wouldn't have been worthwhile. Maybe Arsene thinks Fabianski is the answer and is almost ready.

GlastonSpur · 26th June 2008, 22:52

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

... what happened with the Dunne signing, Glaston?

Think that was dead in the water as soon as Hughes was appointed manager. Could still happen maybe, but I very much doubt it now.

peterstorey · 26th June 2008, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Maybe Arsene thinks Fabianski is the answer and is almost ready.

Fabianski's nowhere near ready IMO.

Brwned · 26th June 2008, 23:06

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Fabianski's nowhere near ready IMO.

Well from what I've seen of him I agree but Arsene knows better than anyone how he's progressing, but a stop gap signing who will last two or three years would come in handy I'm sure.

a_devil_inside · 26th June 2008, 23:26

at least now they won't keep being linked with Ben Foster anymore

KeyserSoze · 30th June 2008, 02:38

Gomes' move to Spurs 'cost more than reported £7m'

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...7m-856940.html

26th June 2008, 20:18	#42 (permalink)
MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 18,865	So how many keepers have Spurs nearly signed this off-season?

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WeWonItTwoTimes The Cnut can't count Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ''We're getting beat by fucking BINMEN!!'', RAWK, 26th January 2008 Posts: 2,058	So Glaston, lets say this transfer goes through, what positions do you feel you need to improve to mount a top 4 challenge?

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GlastonSpur Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,494	Oops, it happened quicker than I thought. Gomes officially confirmed: Gomes deal agreed We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Heurelho Gomes to the Club, subject to the player agreeing personal terms, passing a medical examination and obtaining his work permit. Goalkeeper Gomes, 27, a Brazilian international, was an ever-present member of PSV's title-winning squad last season, when he conceded only 24 goals in 34 league games. He made his name at Cruzeiro in Brazil, debuting in 2002 before securing his move to Europe and PSV in 2004. Since then, he has won four Dutch titles in succession with PSV, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2004-05. Gomes will be no stranger to Spurs fans - he was outstanding in our UEFA Cup Round of 16 matches against PSV last season. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news...eed260608.html

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KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 13,264	Is this the guy who had a string of absolutely heroic performances in the Champions League, including the Arsenal game?

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ZIDANE Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: "..undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation." Zizou on Scholes Posts: 4,918	He's quality but slightly error-prone isn't he... Reminds me of David James.

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MikeUpNorth Wobbles like a massive pair of tits Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,168	I'm betting he's an improvement over fat Robinson.

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 8,664	Yeah, he is unfortunately and would have been an improvement over Almunia too.

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,239	It seems very hard to find reliable keepers nowdays. Let's see how Gomez fares. And what happened with the Dunne signing, Glaston?

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Nanison Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	He wins matches but he he loses matches too. I'm not sure about his qualities, physically he has all the attributes and mentally he is great. Can't be worse than Robinson who took over James' mantle for worst keeper in international football.

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BlahRules Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,175	Almunia always acts clueless when his playing against us, have you noticed this peterstorey?

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a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 25,013	at least now they won't keep being linked with Ben Foster anymore

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KeyserSoze First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Way I Hear It Soze's Some Kind Of Butcher Posts: 6,983	Gomes' move to Spurs 'cost more than reported £7m' http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...7m-856940.html