Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[cdbearsfan]

We've got Libor "for now" and beyond....
Employing Adebayor (an easy press link) on silly money for the short term would be crazy business and unsettling for the team/squad.
Surely.

IF we have 32.5m to play with, let's be a bit more imaginative and look further than Spuds' cast offs!

I like Libor, but relying on a player who has been out for two years would be foolhardy.

Being a bit more imaginative could work, but it could be a dismal failure. With Adebayor, I reckon you're pretty much guaranteed goals. Bring in another player as well who can be a bit more of a gamble.

[edgysatsuma89]

I think it's the easiest possible link for a journo and I think it's a load of bollocks.

[wozwebs]

Aston Villa have made contact with Anthony Martial's representatives on several occasions, most recently this week, about a move. The player's entourage has refused to comment on Aston Villa rumours, but Martial has only just signed a contract extension with Monaco. (L'Équipe)

[cdbearsfan]

I think it's the easiest possible link for a journo and I think it's a load of bollocks.

Just because it's an easy link, doesn't mean it wouldn't be a sensible one.

Everyone thinks we'll go for Adebayor because Sherwood got the best out of him.

Sherwood may well think about going for Adebayor because he thinks he can get the best out of him.

Why not?

[edgysatsuma89]

I think it's the easiest possible link for a journo and I think it's a load of bollocks.

Just because it's an easy link, doesn't mean it wouldn't be a sensible one.

Everyone thinks we'll go for Adebayor because Sherwood got the best out of him.

Sherwood may well think about going for Adebayor because he thinks he can get the best out of him.

Why not?

Oh yeah it may be sensible, but that link is incredibly easy to conjure. I only think I would be happy with such a move if his wages are drastically reduced. If that happens then fair enough. Everyone in football knows what he can do. He just does it all too rarely.

[cdbearsfan]

He did it pretty often when Tim was his manager.

Can't wait to see him saluting the Holte End.

[adrenachrome]

I think it's the easiest possible link for a journo and I think it's a load of bollocks.

Just because it's an easy link, doesn't mean it wouldn't be a sensible one.

Everyone thinks we'll go for Adebayor because Sherwood got the best out of him.

Sherwood may well think about going for Adebayor because he thinks he can get the best out of him.

Why not?

Oh yeah it may be sensible, but that link is incredibly easy to conjure. I only think I would be happy with such a move if his wages are drastically reduced. If that happens then fair enough. Everyone in football knows what he can do. He just does it all too rarely.

Assuming it is true it could work out, of course. I would not bet on it, though. Maybe my gambling nerve has been shredded by experiences with SVC and Stepehen Ireland, other examples of highly talented players with questionable temperaments and dubious work ethics.

[edgysatsuma89]

He did it pretty often when Tim was his manager.

Can't wait to see him saluting the Holte End.

I must admit having looked up his record his goal scoring is better than I thought.

[tomd2103]

I think it's the easiest possible link for a journo and I think it's a load of bollocks.

Just because it's an easy link, doesn't mean it wouldn't be a sensible one.

Everyone thinks we'll go for Adebayor because Sherwood got the best out of him.

Sherwood may well think about going for Adebayor because he thinks he can get the best out of him.

Why not?

Oh yeah it may be sensible, but that link is incredibly easy to conjure. I only think I would be happy with such a move if his wages are drastically reduced. If that happens then fair enough. Everyone in football knows what he can do. He just does it all too rarely.

Assuming it is true it could work out, of course. I would not bet on it, though. Maybe my gambling nerve has been shredded by experiences with SVC and Stepehen Ireland, other examples of highly talented players with questionable temperaments and dubious work ethics.

I think Sherwood is well placed to make a decision on him seeing as he has worked with him before. 

[Steve R]

If Adebeyor is the answer, or even just the insurance policy, we shouldn't break a leg to solve one of Spurs' problems for them. A loan deal for the last year of his contract with nothing more than a contribution to wages from us then if we want to take it further we negotiate with a free agent next year.

Having said all that, isn't he currently on compassionate leave? Is there any guarantee he'd be up to playing football next season?

[mr underhill]

very sensible suggestion - to pay any sort of transfer fee and some lottery style salary would be madness and show we have learned nothing - a massively subsidized deal maybe as long as others younger and hungrier come in. It's going from the sublime ( Italian/Spanish links) to the ridiculous at the moment.

[Des Little]

Aston Villa have made contact with Anthony Martial's representatives on several occasions, most recently this week, about a move. The player's entourage has refused to comment on Aston Villa rumours, but Martial has only just signed a contract extension with Monaco. (L'Équipe)

Are you trying to say we're having Martial problems?

[PeterWithe]

We cant talk about a player contracted to another club, its Martial Law.

[Malandro]

Trying to court Martial?

[ozzjim]

If Adebayor came in on a 2 year deal and scored 15 a season it would be a bargain. If he came and sat on his arse and flopped around and we went down it would be a massive feck up. Only Sherwood can make that call, but I can see why he would turn to someone who scored 14 in 25 for him previously and that he has a good relationship with, and who can be a very good player.

I would prefer if it is him though, that we go and get the Swiss lad too so that we have some succession planning in place.