Emmanuel Adebayor

[Holte L2]

Whispers on Twitter claiming the hold up is we want the loan to automatically convert to permanent as long as we don't drop but Ade wants a guarantee of staying no matter what....believe / make of that as you will.

Surely at this stage of Adebayor's career it's about playing football. If he wants to ensure a bumper final last contract then it's the type of footballer we don't want at the club.
I'd hoped he'd be more willing, knowing he was going to enjoy playing for a year under a manager that trusts him. Rather than rotting in Spurs reserves.

I was all for this transfer, now I'm starting to have my reservations.

To be honest at this stage of his career and given his options I'd say his pay packet is a concern at the very front of his mindset.

[Hookeysmith]

If I were to put my money anywhere it would be on Ade want g to come but Levy trying to live up to his own reputation. A spurs I speak to said he will drag it on claiming it was player and us as  smokescreen to justify not buying anyone as they are woefully short up top

[Villa in Denmark]

Whispers on Twitter claiming the hold up is we want the loan to automatically convert to permanent as long as we don't drop but Ade wants a guarantee of staying no matter what....believe / make of that as you will.

Surely at this stage of Adebayor's career it's about playing football. If he wants to ensure a bumper final last contract then it's the type of footballer we want at the club.
I'd hoped he'd be more willing, knowing he was going to enjoy playing for a year under a manager that trusts him. Rather than rotting in Spurs reserves.

I was all for this transfer, now I'm starting to have my reservations.

I think that's the problem right there.  He'll be 32 in February, so the chances of him getting a bumper 3-4 year contract next summer are slimmer than mine are of a quick frolic with Jennifer Garner.

I can understand why he'd want the security of a permanent deal now, but not at our expense thanks.

Alternatively this story is horseshit and the problem is actually that Levy doesn't like our terms for the loan, but has nowhere else to go.

[old man villa fan]

If I were to put my money anywhere it would be on Ade want g to come but Levy trying to live up to his own reputation.

Sounds the most plausible to me.

[Californian Villain]

The Daily Fascist says he doesn't fancy it. Hopefully this is true and he can go to Palace instead.
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[Clark W Griswold]

I hope this one falls through. Sounds promising.

[Clampy]

If I were to put my money anywhere it would be on Ade want g to come but Levy trying to live up to his own reputation. A spurs I speak to said he will drag it on claiming it was player and us as  smokescreen to justify not buying anyone as they are woefully short up top

It could also be that Spurs do not want to let him go until they have a striker or two of their own in. Soldado has been linked with a move over the last few weeks and he's still there as well. If them pair both leave, all they have is Harry Kane. Just an alternative view.

[Californian Villain]

I hope this one falls through. Sounds promising.

This.

[Tony Erdington]

Surely he aint worth this effort.

[paulcomben]

Just revised Tottingham ins & outs on SSN. Only makes sense if Levy is typically holding back for a late window flurry & seeking bargains. No strikers in, yet Soldado out & Adebayor deal done wouldn't make sense.

[villalion]

Fuck the fuckers. Find someone else.

[Salsa Party Animal]

IF it can't be completed in 24 hours then we need to move on. We should only sign him if he is prepared to give 110% or not.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Is it just me, or are we giving him really good chance to get back on track here?

If he can't be arsed enough, then, as villalion says, fu*k the fuc*er, move on.

[Le Lapin]

If it's true and he doesn't fancy the move,  then we should move on, this guy could string us along until the deadline and then decide to stay in London. If the lad is motivated and wants to prove to everyone that he's still a great player, we are the ideal club. A big club with a lot to prove.  He should see himself as the guy to drag us up along the table this season. If not,  he's not worth the effort.

[aj2k77]

Sounds like he's haggling for a better deal for himself too. He would have been well aware of who's left before getting in to talks. Sounds like he's in one of his fuck about moods and would be a disaster next season.