January Transfer Window

[PaulWinch again]

Alli is on a different level of talent to Drinkwater. He’s still young, he’s lost his way a bit but can find it back.

[cdbearsfan]

Yes, Delle Alli has spent most of the last few years in the midfield of one of the best teams in the country and in the England side. Drinkwater has spent them on a bench or on the lash. No comparison whatsoever.

That said, I wouldn't be particularly arsed about signing Delle Alli, certainly this upcoming transfer window. If we are unable to sign Barkley on a permanent basis, he might be worth considering in the summer.

[DrGonzo]

When I say Drinkwater signing I mean as in taking a punt on a player that, if they came good, may be a positive for the future.  Especially re Jose's comments post Stoke the other night, he seems to be unwanted goods and may be eager to prove a point.

[Risso]

Alli would be a great signing.  Sort of like Solano in that you've still got a very good player who is just of favour under a certain manager.

[paul_e]

Alli would be instead of Barkley for me, we couldn't play both of them and I don't think either would be happy on the bench regularly.

[LeeB]

If we are likely to lose Dougie, go balls out now and sign Camavinga from Rennes, get him up to speed ready for next season.

[LukeJames]

If we are likely to lose Dougie, go balls out now and sign Camavinga from Rennes, get him up to speed ready for next season.

I was just about to suggest that the next level of signing for us and our owners would be for us to get one of the next batch of wonderkids but surely this one is way out of our grasp, likely to be going to Madrid for £75m plus in the summer.

[LeeB]

If we are likely to lose Dougie, go balls out now and sign Camavinga from Rennes, get him up to speed ready for next season.

I was just about to suggest that the next level of signing for us and our owners would be for us to get one of the next batch of wonderkids but surely this one is way out of our grasp, likely to be going to Madrid for £75m plus in the summer.

Them and Barca are skint pricks, they can get in line.

[LukeJames]

Well in that case, Odegaard and Camavinga then.

[Ads]

£28m for Barkley in January. Means he could play in the fixture at Villa Park. Key against a Champions League chasing rival.

[ChicagoLion]

Unless we can be certain that Barkley is not going to spend more time on the treatment table than on the pitch we won’t be buying him anytime soon.
Dele Ali could be a great option if his head is right.

[ktvillan]

I can't see Dele Alli going to anyone outside regular CL teams, whether here or abroad.

[Dave]

Alli is on a different level of talent to Drinkwater. He’s still young, he’s lost his way a bit but can find it back.

A couple of people who seem to know what is going on at Spurs have suggested that it's some sort of masterplan and he's important for their season. Mourinho spends a year riling him up, chucks him into a flagging, stale team in March and he's desperate to prove himself and gives them fresh impetus.

Could be nonsense and an attempt to ascribe any old shit to Mourinho's genius, but it's definitely something doing the rounds.

That said, PSG wanted him on loan in the summer. If he really wasn't part of the plans it's hard to see why they didn't just get the money back then.

[eamonn]

Are the Barkley perm move stories reliable (ie John Percy or The Athletic)?  Also, you'd want his hamstrings given a proper check in the medical, he seems to have one/two that are prone to injury.

[SoccerHQ]

Pochettino seemingly going to be appointed PSG manager in next week.

Think Alli is cert to go there on loan next month as there were rumours of PSG wanting him on loan in the summer.