I totally agree
I think that the freedom to decide about in's and out's is the only reason why conte is here.
it's clear that without that, he will be gone ASAP
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Transfers January 2022 - Transfer Window
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I think that the freedom to decide about in's and out's is the only reason why conte is here.
it's clear that without that, he will be gone ASAP
I'd prefer Traore as a wing back rather than further up the pitch, still not totally convinced about Lamptey either... but what do I know
Spurs's stance on Lamptey as Paratici tries to close Traore transfer
TOTTENHAM are expected to be busy in the January transfer window.www.express.co.uk
Tottenham are hesitant to sign Brighton starlet Tariq Lamptey because of his price tag as they continue their reported pursuit of Wolves winger Adama Traore. Antonio Conte has entered his first transfer window as Spurs boss and is expected to make a couple of additions to his squad.
Traore ‘wants to play under Conte’ in huge Tottenham transfer boost
The Italian has enjoyed success in his short spell at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Conte is unbeaten in his first eight Premier League matches and has seen Spurs into the semi-final of the EFL Cup – although suffered a 2-0 first-leg defeat versus Chelsea.
It is a major turnaround from the poor form under his predecessor Nuno Espirito Santo.
Spurs are now sixth and are just two points off fourth-placed Woolwich as they seek a late Champions League surge.
However, that has not stopped Conte earmarking potential signings. The 52-year-old has made clear that he wants to complete business this month.
Wing-backs, centre-backs and forwards have been widely linked with Spurs, with Brighton’s Lamptey one of the names Express Sport understands to be of interest.
We understand £50million-rated Lamptey is of interest to both Spurs and north London rivals Woolwich.
But Spurs consider the 21-year-old to be too pricey, according to journalist Dean Jones. Managing director of football Fabio Paratici will instead crack on with his pursuit of Wolves ace Traore.
Conte is widely understood to feel that he can turn Traore into a wing-back in the same way he modified Victor Moses’ game when he was head coach at Chelsea
Mate the only downside with this kid is injuries. He’s a fucking superstar in the making if he keeps fit. One of my mates is a big BHA fan and says he’s sensational. Pace, touch, can beat a man and has a final ballI'd prefer Traore as a wing back rather than further up the pitch, still not totally convinced about Lamptey either... but what do I know
Surely we should just go for him in the summer rather piss around spending money on 26 yr old whose basically failed every where his been? Just go for quality instead of hoping we can turn into a decent WB.
Thats what I'm concerned about, we have a left wing back who sounds familiar to this in Sess.
We will probably miss out because we are trying to save a fiver.
With the injuries? Agree but stylistically he’s the opposite of Sess (who I also rate). Faster than Adama, carries the ball far better than Sess with end product (like Sess)
If this makes us pivot to Lamptey, good. Suspect it’s utter bollocks tho
If we go for Lamptey thats probably £50-60m spent and then it limits our ability to try and get Vlahovic and others.
Agreed, other than scaring the sh!t out of the opposition.
We don't spend. We sell and reinvest.
Over the last few years we've stopped either wanting to sell, or not had players to sell.
It's also not just about transfer fees when we fall short. It's about structured deals not being accepted and wages being a problem. These issues seem to affect us far more than most other clubs in our size bracket.
The club need to bare its teeth in this window.
We have an 'A' grade manager who won't want any dent in his reputation, so it's imperative that we show intent.
What that looks like and how it will be viewed will range from one observer to the next but doing nothing will have ramifications.
For a squad as disjointed as ours and with so many players performing nowhere near their best, for us to be in a position, if we win our games in hand to be 4th, is one of the weirdest things I can recollect in.recent times.
We will see in the next 23 days but Conte holds the cards because at the current time we need him.more than he needs us.
We have an 'A' grade manager who won't want any dent in his reputation, so it's imperative that we show intent.
What that looks like and how it will be viewed will range from one observer to the next but doing nothing will have ramifications.
For a squad as disjointed as ours and with so many players performing nowhere near their best, for us to be in a position, if we win our games in hand to be 4th, is one of the weirdest things I can recollect in.recent times.
We will see in the next 23 days but Conte holds the cards because at the current time we need him.more than he needs us.
Player for sale
One player for sale
He's going cheap
Only 20 or 30 million quids
That or thereabouts
Feed him gruel dinners
Stop him getting stout
Lionel Bart
You can also have his mate
He's not that great
But he needs less on his plate
Anon
If true, this is a pretty damning assessment of our star signings if they feel that they're not even worth the risk in an inferior, slower league.
