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and go for who instead?
I hope we don't agree a fee for Barkley. Even 25 million is too much for him imo. Could be a bit like the Berahino-saga where we ended up stepping away and the player eventually signed for Stoke.
I would offer £20m, take it or leave it; and just wait. Either Everton takes it, or faces the likelihood of nothing.
He's not worth what they want, and it's not our fault they're in that position.
I think we're better off not bidding for him, and rolling the dice on Onomah/Edwards as Eriksen back-ups until Son and Lamela are match-fit again. We're better off keeping our powder dry and buying smarter next summer when we've had a year to seriously scout for someone on Eriksen's level.
He's not worth what they want, and it's not our fault they're in that position.
I think we're better off not bidding for him, and rolling the dice on Onomah/Edwards as Eriksen back-ups until Son and Lamela are match-fit again. We're better off keeping our powder dry and buying smarter next summer when we've had a year to seriously scout for someone on Eriksen's level.
It is obviously something that Poch sees in Barkley that is interesting the club so if Poch can improve him and also also add consistency in his game then why not grab him!
The best options are all gone, this summer. Better wait 12 months and see.
That sounds like pretty much the worst idea
Someone. I'm sure our scouting network has other ideas.
Recently I went to a meet and greet with Ossie, Ricky and Micky Hazard. Micky repeatedly, repeatedly said RB was the best defence option for Spurs in this transfer window and a MUST BUY.
not sure what sway he has with Poch, but I'm sure Ossie would have been able to get a view and see if we have that option. Not fussed either way as I haven't paid much attention to RB to have an opinion.
Sounds like Barkley is out of our price range .
What's worse? Spending too much on a guy not good enough, or waiting 12 months and not making that mistake?
The attacking midfielder market is full of a lot of mediocre guys, but very few Champion's League level players. And the available guys all moved already this year, signed new deals, or rejected us (Suso).
History tells me that if you can you always sign players from the PL, the chances of them fitting in immediately are far higher.
Barkley is the best option available.
I rate him. And would like to sign him but not going crazy with money.
I think we sign Barkley and if he turns out to be very good we probably win the league, if he turns out to be good/okay we finish Top 4.
If we buy no one and have a disappointing season the rest of the squad will start to think about moving on.
True but he does have a lot of talent and can play multiple positions. Walker is good but we are lucky that there is a dearth of good right backs around in the Prem right now and even luckier that we have a player in Trippier as good (in different ways obviously).
If the Walker money covers Pereira and Barkley that ain't a bad deal.
Blimey we've had it . W.B.A. or Palace will blow us out of the water if they want him
Everton don't give a toss if we buy him or not . They have got new loaded owners who can fuck
Levy up the bollocks .
If we needed more options from the bench why are Nkoudo, Onomah and Sissoko now deemed good enough to take the place of Son, Lamela and Ali.
Son, Rose and Lamela could miss at least 2 of out opening CL games and Ali is suspended for all 3.
Lloris
Davies
Vertonghen
Alderweireld
Trippier
Dembele
Wanyama
Eriksen
Ali
Sissoko
Kane
Jansen
Dier
KWP
Nkoudo
Onomah
Could very well be the players who have to play throughout August/September for those saying we don't need any new signings
Hope we don't get any injuries.
Son, Rose and Lamela could miss at least 2 of out opening CL games and Ali is suspended for all 3.
Lloris
Davies
Vertonghen
Alderweireld
Trippier
Dembele
Wanyama
Eriksen
Ali
Sissoko
Kane
Jansen
Dier
KWP
Nkoudo
Onomah
Could very well be the players who have to play throughout August/September for those saying we don't need any new signings
Hope we don't get any injuries.
I think if we sign him he's going to be quite mediocre as he fails to learn Pochettino's press, and he'll play very little anyway as Eriksen is fit and well beyond him.
I'd rather not spend money on a guy who'll never challenge his squadmates.
Does anyone else think Barkley is a tad overrated.
He's 10 month younger than Eriksen. He's made 137 apps, 3 more than Eriksen over last 4 seasons.
Yet he's played 982 mins less? If he's that good why has he been withdrawn a lot.
Eriksen has scored 10 more goals over those four seasons 31
And made 20 more assists, 38.
So if Barkley was to play those extra 982 mins, approx 10 PL games with added time, he'd have to score a goal and 2 assists in each game to match Eriksen.
Some say Eriksen is a lightweight who goes missing.
He's 10 month younger than Eriksen. He's made 137 apps, 3 more than Eriksen over last 4 seasons.
Yet he's played 982 mins less? If he's that good why has he been withdrawn a lot.
Eriksen has scored 10 more goals over those four seasons 31
And made 20 more assists, 38.
So if Barkley was to play those extra 982 mins, approx 10 PL games with added time, he'd have to score a goal and 2 assists in each game to match Eriksen.
Some say Eriksen is a lightweight who goes missing.
Less patient now
Our transfer dealings at the cutting edge match how we are in those critical games.
We just stutter and too often fall just short.
FFS. if we want a player and we need 3/4 lets try and act like a top club.
We just stutter and too often fall just short.
FFS. if we want a player and we need 3/4 lets try and act like a top club.
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