The only consideration from the player should be game time and a pathway to the first team.Lots of young centerbacks were signed by big clubs and loaned out because, while talented, they weren't quite ready for a starting role (and being a backup would have hindered their development.) Like Bastoni, who was signed by Internazionale and loaned back to Atalanta followed by a spell at Parma. Or Saliba, who was signed by Arsenal and loaned back to Saint-Étienne followed by spells at Nice and Marseille.
- Signing for a club that is greater than Tottenham and Forest
- Signing for a club that seems to be on a better trajectory than Tottenham and Forest
- The chance to get fast-tracked at a major club if they do well on loan
- A more lucrative pay package in comparison with what they are currently on
They can stay at Tottenham and Forest if they want to, they're not obligated to join Manchester United.
Xavi Simons is nowhere near good enough for the premier league, he was one of the most predictable flop transfers ever. Bergvall, Kudus, Kulusevski would be far better targets from them, though we don't necessarily need a other left footed right winger.Tottenham:
Forest:
- Archie Gray - Depth option who could develop into a starter longterm.
- Xavi Simons - Depth option for LW & can play 10 in rotation with Bruno.
West Ham:
- Elliot Anderson - 100% Starter
- MGW - Rotation with Bruno for right price
- Murillo - Compete with Martinez for starter role.
- Sangare - Depth replacement for Ugarte.
Burnley:
- Matheus Fernandes - Depth who could potentially be a starter.
- El Hadji Malick Diouf - Compete with Dorgu for starting LB role, long term replacement for Shaw.
Wolves:
- Lesley Ugochukwu - Depth was highly rated before Chelsea.
I am not saying sign all these players, but I would certainly look at using these sort of players to fill out the squad with clubs having relegation clauses in them.
- Matheus Mane - Long term option, adding depth and allowing to develop through a loan.
- Andre Gomes - Depth replacement for Ugarte.
Not just this thread. Van de Ven is highly rated by many but his performances on the pitch does not match his reputation. I think he is the quintessential eye test gone wrong type playerThere is a huge disconnect between the reputation of Van De Ven in this thread and his actual work on the field .
It was just a nomination, as we have been linked in the past.Xavi Simons is nowhere near good enough for the premier league, he was one of the most predictable flop transfers ever. Bergvall, Kudus, Kulusevski would be far better targets from them, though we don't necessarily need a other left footed right winger.
He looks the part, is massive and is rapid.Not just this thread. Van de Ven is highly rated by many but his performances on the pitch does not match his reputation. I think he is the quintessential eye test gone wrong type player
Tottenham:
Archie Grey is about the only player from Spurs worth a look.
Xavi Simons is nowhere near good enough for the premier league, he was one of the most predictable flop transfers ever. Bergvall, Kudus, Kulusevski would be far better targets from them, though we don't necessarily need a other left footed right winger.
Bergvall has a high ceiling; already has shown he can compete physically (despite not being 'hench') and deal with a PL press. Even Sarr, I think, as a squad player might have some usefulness if you can get him cheapo enough (and definitely sign another 2 CMs).Archie Grey is about the only player from Spurs worth a look.
Bergvall, I agree. He’s got a competitive streak that I like.Bergvall has a high ceiling; already has shown he can compete physically (despite not being 'hench') and deal with a PL press. Even Sarr, I think, as a squad player might have some usefulness if you can get him cheapo enough (and definitely sign another 2 CMs).
I'd have Djed Spence, think hes a cracking player .
The first consideration is usually money.The only consideration from the player should be game time and a pathway to the first team.
Yeah Forest or West Ham have definitely got more attractive options to pick up than Spurs. I reckon they probably have around 3 each which areMuch better defender
If his fee is cheap, I don't mind getting Bowen as backup striker. I think he'd be perfect for the role. Experienced but not too old, team player, and has great movement.Yeah Forest or West Ham have definitely got more attractive options to pick up than Spurs. I reckon they probably have around 3 each which are
Forest
Murillo
Gibbs-White
Sangare
West Ham
Diouf
Fernandes
Bowen
Could maybe also throw in Hudson-Odoi and Summerville as suggestions as are interesting wide options
He’s 29, he won’t want to come to a club to be backup striker at that ageIf his fee is cheap, I don't mind getting Bowen as backup striker. I think he'd be perfect for the role. Experienced but not too old, team player, and has great movement.
Not necessarily. He’s never played for a big club, so he might well be willing to be a squad player. Chance to play in the champions league, maybe win some trophies…He’s 29, he won’t want to come to a club to be backup striker at that age
Depends on the player. Eze, Kepa and Norgaard were all happy to leave nailed on starter spots at smaller clubs to go and sit on Arsenal's bench.He’s 29, he won’t want to come to a club to be backup striker at that age
His senior career has been with Hull and West Ham. Probably the allure of Man. United, and good wage, are enough chips to consider.He’s 29, he won’t want to come to a club to be backup striker at that age
“Where will I play?”His senior career has been with Hull and West Ham. Probably the allure of Man. United, and good wage, are enough chips to consider.
I've watched him play as striker. Probably in few games against us also.“Where will I play?”
Oh you’ll be backup to Mbeumo and Amad
But he’s not a striker. He might fill in like Mbeumo does but he plays in a role where we are overstockedI've watched him play as striker. Probably in few games against us also.
Surely he’s as much of a striker as Cunha and Mbuemo? Can’t say I’ve watched him much in the role, but is he bringing anything new there? We’re better off bringing in a winger, that could fill in when Mbuemo/Cunha are playing striker (who’d be filling in for Sesko).I've watched him play as striker. Probably in few games against us also.
He'll be a backup to several roles, and I did say only want him on cheap fee. Do you expect Isak quality on the bench?Surely he’s as much of a striker as Cunha and Mbuemo? Can’t say I’ve watched him much in the role, but is he bringing anything new there? We’re better off bringing in a winger, that could fill in when Mbuemo/Cunha are playing striker (who’d be filling in for Sesko).
Any reason why United arent going for Richarlison as CF option to fight for a place with Sesko? Mbeumo can't continue playing up front
Sorry but even Lindelof has good games occasionallyBecause I got flak for suggesting, I'd like to highlight how good Todibo was tonight. Mavrapanos got the plaudits for all the clearances, but Todibo shut down City's left side completely.
Any reason why United arent going for Richarlison as CF option to fight for a place with Sesko? Mbeumo can't continue playing up front
I think Leeds could realistically go down.
I appreciate that and have seen Spurs run in. It doesnt look pretty.On paper, their run-in is very kind.
Brentford, Wolves, Burnley and Brighton at home, us, Bournemouth, Spurs and West Ham away. There's only really Brentford and us that stand out there.
Spurs have got Villa and Chelsea away, and Everton at home. Forest have got us and Chelsea away, and Villa and Newcastle at home. West Ham have got Villa and Newcastle away, and Arsenal and Everton at home.
I appreciate that and have seen Spurs run in. It doesnt look pretty.
However theres only 2 points separating Leeds and the other 3 teams.
