Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[robbo1874]

I should have added in my post above- I still think gabby has much to offer us on his day, but I just don't see him as being crucial to our coming season.

[paul_e]

Given the prices mentioned in the that article (about spurs) the only thing I could see as possible is a loan of one of: Townsend, Lennon, Chadli - not sure they'd accept a loan though.

[bobdylan]

Given the prices mentioned in the that article (about spurs) the only thing I could see as possible is a loan of one of: Townsend, Lennon, Chadli - not sure they'd accept a loan though.

I'd take Chadli or Holtby on loan from them, but I'd prefer Gnabry from Arsenal.  Someone like Sandro would be great in our midfield, but realistically Ki would be a good signing in there also. 

[Clark W Griswold]

For where we are at the moment Gabby is more than useful to have around.

No loaners please, I think if Sanchez gets done we'll have enough.

[Holte L2]

Given the prices mentioned in the that article (about spurs) the only thing I could see as possible is a loan of one of: Townsend, Lennon, Chadli - not sure they'd accept a loan though.

I'd take Chadli or Holtby on loan from them, but I'd prefer Gnabry from Arsenal.  Someone like Sandro would be great in our midfield, but realistically Ki would be a good signing in there also. 

I'd be Happy with Holtby.  I'd be a bit dubious about Chadli.  Would he have the apitite to play for us?  Dembele would be perfect.

[PaulWinch again]

Not sure on that, a quality attacking midfielder on loan would be great.

[tomd2103]

I still reckon we might play a 3-5-2 at home and switch to the 4-3-3 away.  I could see a a 3-5-2 line up of:

                  Guzan

     Okore    Vlaar   Cissokho

Hutton  Sanchez  Delph   Richardson

               Cole / N'Zogbia

           Benteke    Gabby / Weimann


Whereas the 4-3-3 I can see as:

                     Guzan

Hutton    Okore        Vlaar     Cissokho

                     Sanchez
       El Ahmadi             Delph

Gabby             Benteke          Richardson


If (massive if) we can avoid injuries, then I think we only need a replacement for KEA (someone a bit like Delph - energetic and can get a few goals - Dembele would be ideal) and another wide option and we should be in better shape than we have been for a few seasons.   

[Clark W Griswold]

Not sure on that, a quality attacking midfielder on loan would be great.

Nah man, give Cole / NZog / Bacuna / Richardson a chance first. If they're all shit or injured come Jan, get one then for the remainder.

[andyaston]

I still reckon we might play a 3-5-2 at home and switch to the 4-3-3 away.  I could see a a 3-5-2 line up of:

                  Guzan

     Okore    Vlaar   Cissokho

Hutton  Sanchez  Delph   Richardson

               Cole / N'Zogbia

           Benteke    Gabby / Weimann


Whereas the 4-3-3 I can see as:

                     Guzan

Hutton    Okore        Vlaar     Cissokho

                     Sanchez
       El Ahmadi             Delph

Gabby             Benteke          Richardson


If (massive if) we can avoid injuries, then I think we only need a replacement for KEA (someone a bit like Delph - energetic and can get a few goals - Dembele would be ideal) and another wide option and we should be in better shape than we have been for a few seasons.   

I like those formations. I think getting Dembele would be a big ask though.

[Holte L2]

I think we'll go:

                       Guzan

                Okore Vlaar Senderos

Hutton                                     Cissokho
                        Sanchez

              Delph              Richardson
                       
                  Bent    N/Zogbia   
           

[bobdylan]

I still reckon we might play a 3-5-2 at home and switch to the 4-3-3 away.  I could see a a 3-5-2 line up of:

                  Guzan

     Okore    Vlaar   Cissokho

Hutton  Sanchez  Delph   Richardson

               Cole / N'Zogbia

           Benteke    Gabby / Weimann


Whereas the 4-3-3 I can see as:

                     Guzan

Hutton    Okore        Vlaar     Cissokho

                     Sanchez
       El Ahmadi             Delph

Gabby             Benteke          Richardson


If (massive if) we can avoid injuries, then I think we only need a replacement for KEA (someone a bit like Delph - energetic and can get a few goals - Dembele would be ideal) and another wide option and we should be in better shape than we have been for a few seasons.   

I like those formations. I think getting Dembele would be a big ask though.

I don't believe Senderos has come in to sit on the bench and be 4th choice centre back, if Cissokho can also play there we're over stocked and need to shift Clark and Baker on.  An attacking loanee would be useful and a Ki type in the middle nice also.

[UK Redsox]

I still reckon we might play a 3-5-2 at home and switch to the 4-3-3 away. 

I still don't understand why teams play differently away from home.

Play the formation that suits the team best. Why the feck does it matter where the game is being played ?

[Dante Lavelli]

Is Dembele that far beyond us?  His time at Spurs cannot really be classed as a success and before that he was at Fulham.

I'd suggest we sit quite comfortably between those two at the moment (unfortunately).  The fee in my opnion should be less than the £10m spurs paid and wages around the £40-50k I'd guess that they're paying him.  For the right player I'd hope that is sort of money is available.

[pbavfckuwait]

We need to use the loan market, but use it properly ensuring the players we bring in on loan are actually going to get playing time because they are better than what we have got already.

[dave.woodhall]

Is Dembele that far beyond us?  His time at Spurs cannot really be classed as a success and before that he was at Fulham.

I'd suggest we sit quite comfortably between those two at the moment (unfortunately).  The fee in my opnion should be less than the £10m spurs paid and wages around the £40-50k I'd guess that they're paying him.  For the right player I'd hope that is sort of money is available.

We won't pay £50k a week.