Thread: summer signings

Originally Posted by Spurs_Nasty

We don't need a complete overhaul. Just a piece or two. But we have to trim the fat, and bring in some solid reserves.

IN:
Aiden McGeady or Joe Cole
Taye Taiwo or Glen Johnson
Steed
Peter Crouch

For a start we definitely do not need Glenn Johnson. He is a RB whilst Taiwo is the LB that we need. I truly feel we need 2 players for this position, especially if we do indeed see Gilberto, Bale & possibly BAE leaving in the summer. Taiwo is the best choice to fill the void but he is young &, altho talented, is still learning his trade to an extent. That's why I think the experienced head of Heinze would be perfect for Taiwo to shadow. Heinze can also cover as a left-sided CB, something we do not have enough of, & he'd be great around the dressing room with all his experience & winning mentality. Having players like him, players who have won titles, I think is extremely important to move this club forward.

Originally Posted by DanSpurs80

Agreed on the CF point, although i would be surprised if Bent and Pav were here after the summer.
3 strikers would be enough to see us through next season especially if Modric and Gio play to their full potential supporting the attackers.
Moutinho would be a good addition to the squad because he is a CM, and plays the position like Gerrard. He is Like JJ but 10x better. When we sell JJ and Hudd we need to replace them with 1 player to add the depth we need for a CL push next season and i though Moutinho on his stats would be ideal, although unproven i admit mate.

Who would you sign in CM if you were Harry?

Well that is a good question, because our CM does need strengthening. Palacios and Modric are definitely going to be here after the summer, but JJ, Hudd and Zokora's futures are still doubtful. I think JJ and Hudd will probably be off.

Personally I don't know who would be a good player to fill in that CM role. Perhaps, cheeky suggestion, Yoan Gourcuff and Bordeaux on loan from Milan. Ancelotti has said that Gourcuff's future lies away from Milan and I think the asking price for him is around 14M euros, which is a price we can pay. Anyway just a quick, short noticed suggestion.

Anyway, I think Moutinho would cost us quite a lot, maybe about £14M. How much do you think he'd cost?

I would imagine probably no more than £10mil to £14mil (pretty much your guess). He is a well known player throughout Europe and i am bemused why no big teams have come in for him as of yet. I heard rumours that Everton wanted him but if they keep their noses out we may bag him for a bargain. I am aware though that a little interest in him could see his pricetag spiral upwards at a rate of knots though which would be a major stumbling block.

Completely overlooked Gourkouff though and at around the price Ancelotti is qouting he could be a good bit of business. Good suggestion mate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%A3o_Moutinho
Yoann Gourcuff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Just added these for you guys who are unaware who we are talking about.

Originally Posted by DanSpurs80

Completely overlooked Gourkouff though and at around the price Ancelotti is qouting he could be a good bit of business. Good suggestion mate.

One stumbling block with Gourcuff is that Bordeaux have first option on him and they'll probably bite Milan's arm off at that price. Anyway I'm still not 100% sure we need another CM in summer. I think our first team next season might look something like: Gomes - Hutton, King, Woody, Taiwo - Lennon, Palacios, Modric, Capel - Keane, Pav. Possibly Downing or McGeady instead of Capel on the left.

Anyway bottom line is if we should get a CM, he should be for cover if JJ and Hudd get flogged off. I don't think 'Arry'll put Modric in the hole because then he'd probably have to remove one of the forwards and it would be tough to rotate 4 forwards in 1 spot.

I think Gourcuff is class but I can't see him leaving Milan, whatever Ancelotti is saying right now. AC Milan is an ageing side & he is part of the next genneration. He has spent the season on loan at Girondins & all he has done is surely convince the rossoneri that her has a place there.

If we could get Gourcuff, happy days, but I just can't see it. Also, he is prone to lapses in concentration & can go AWOL a little in the bigger fixtures (he went completely missing when Girondins took on league leaders Lyon earlier in the year & also was not as effective as hoped against ?Chelsea in the CL). Last thing we need is another JJ but Gourcuff, imo, is more talented & is younger, so he has time to work on his consistency.

BTW, with Moutinho, Sporting were quoting well in excess of £20m! That's why Everton pulled out of the deal. Its the same story as with Veloso. Sporting consider the pair of them as essential & won't let them go lightly

Originally Posted by basskadet

I think Gourcuff is class but I can't see him leaving Milan, whatever Ancelotti is saying right now. AC Milan is an ageing side & he is part of the next genneration. He has spent the season on loan at Girondins & all he has done is surely convince the rossoneri that her has a place there.

If we could get Gourcuff, happy days, but I just can't see it. Also, he is prone to lapses in concentration & can go AWOL a little in the bigger fixtures (he went completely missing when Girondins took on league leaders Lyon earlier in the year & also was not as effective as hoped against ?Chelsea in the CL). Last thing we need is another JJ but Gourcuff, imo, is more talented & is younger, so he has time to work on his consistency.

Ancelotti said that Gourcuff's future lies away from AC Milan. Milan are my favourite Italian team, so I wasn't happy when he said that (I was fuming ) but Spurs should take advantage of this if he's gonna leave.

Thanks Bass, I knew Moutinho was held in high regard at Sporting but I never knew Everton had been qouted £20mil.
IMO he is well worth the money, Veloso is good but I dont think he is as impressive as Moutinho.
He is 22 years old and is already Sportings Captain. He was vice captain at 19 years of age.
He has CL experience under his belt and played in a UEFA cup final at 19 years old.
He can play anywhere in the midfield and goes from box to box for 90 minutes.
The guy is pure class and could be Spurs answer to Gerrard.
I would love it if we bought him and he ripped Fabregas and fat Frank to shreds.
We need a talisman and I honestly believe Joao Moutinho is the man for the job.

Originally Posted by DanSpurs80

Thanks Bass, I knew Moutinho was held in high regard at Sporting but I never knew Everton had been qouted £20mil.
IMO he is well worth the money, Veloso is good but I dont think he is as impressive as Moutinho.
He is 22 years old and is already Sportings Captain. He was vice captain at 19 years of age.
He has CL experience under his belt and played in a UEFA cup final at 19 years old.
He can play anywhere in the midfield and goes from box to box for 90 minutes.
The guy is pure class and could be Spurs answer to Gerrard.
I would love it if we bought him and he ripped Fabregas and fat Frank to shreds.
We need a talisman and I honestly believe Joao Moutinho is the man for the job.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/2197628/

Superb goal against Bayern tonight!!