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Transfers January 2020 transfer thread

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bus-conductor said:
Poch took clearly took a far more demonstratively powerful role in transfers in and out from 2016. Not only did he instigate, he made sure the Sissoko deal got done. He also prevented Levy from dealing with the Eriksen situation, convinced him to keep negotiating. he also gave him a Me or DOF ultimatum.
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This seems like a classic case of the anti Poch hysteria we've seen in recent months as people once again try and absolve Levy of any responsibility for the pathetic shambles we've become.....
 
Spursidol said:
BTW (and as its a quiet day) a poster was disputing the amount of control over transfers that Poch has had at Spurs, so thought I'd post this, an article written a few months before Summer 2018.

Pochettino has vetoed Tottenham Hotspurs’ proposal to appoint a new sporting director with the manager eager to retain a significant influence over transfers. The club are understood to have assembled a shortlist of potential candidates to replace the former head of recruitment, Paul Mitchell, but have abandoned the process after talks between Pochettino and Daniel Levy, the chairman. Many of Mitchell’s functions have been taken by the chief scout Steve Hitchen, who reports to the club’s football committee of Pochettino, Levy and the academy manager John McDermott. Tottenham’s willingness to bow to Pochettino’s wishes will increase their chances of keeping hold of the in-demand Argentinian amid interest from Real Madrid.
Mauricio Pochettino halts Tottenham search for head of recruitment
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He had a say in transfers but not the final say, he still had to go through the transfer committee. He probably thought that a DOF would be on Levy's side more than his, therefore it's counter productive to have another barrier there. He obviously wasn't happy that we didn't buy anyone in summer 2018, he kept coming out and saying the club had to be brave.

He had more influence than any other manager, but the general story of being frustrated with control over transfer that other managers had before him is the same.
 
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AnAussieYidinLondon said:
More Morelos rumours.

www.teamtalk.com

Tottenham tipped to swoop for striker with 28 goals in 35 games

Tottenham are reportedly plotting a move for prolific Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos as they look to replace the injured Harry Kane.
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The question isn't about his talent, it's about whether he "does a Cantona" every second game.

Could Jose get it out of him?
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This fella may be a little too much, but I do think we could benefit from having more aggro in the side. We’re a bit ‘nice’ these days.
 
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