Let's be real though, we're likely interested because he costs half the price of most other players we'd probably like higher up the list.
It would seem so but in all honesty, the logic seems reasonable to me with how things are at present.
Tottenham need to be 'realistic' over transfers, says Mourinho | Goal.com
Jose Mourinho believes Tottenham need to be realistic when it comes to what they can do in the transfer market in the close season.
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"For some, it's more difficult. You follow the rules. For this profile of club, the situation is more complicated.
"I knew what Tottenham is before I signed my contract. I had meetings with different people in the club. I think at that time we were 10-15 points behind the Champions League positions, so there are no surprises for me.
"We need to be realistic. I know where the best players in the world are, if we sit and have a coffee I can give you a shortlist of best players in the world by position.
"The most important thing is to be realistic, analyse the transfer market opportunities – the clubs that are willing to sell, the players in the last years of their contract. Clubs willing to have creative deals.
"I know exactly what we need and what we would like and I know how to be realistic