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Transfers Summer Transfer thread - 2024

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How Dry should our Powder be?

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It's a bit strange our fans still hanging onto this narrative as if Gallagher is some scrub with no tekkers when we saw what he did to our midfield with a supposed higher technical level a couple of weeks ago, we couldn't get near him, more to the point some of our players have gone missing in these past few weeks but Gallagher has always shown himself for them even when they weren't playing well.
 
Pathfinder said:
And Palmer was kinda EPL proven
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in the same way that Mikey Moore is PL proven...

I mean fair play if you genuinely wanted based on that sprinkling of substitute appearances but for 45m?? Club might as well hire you as a scout.
Pathfinder said:
I was also keen on Kudus but cooled my interest when reading all the negatives about on Ajax fans forums - which shows that one can't always trust fans' judgement of even their own players.
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Good point.
Pathfinder said:
And Spurs really need to replace Kulusevski wide right with a faster and better dribbler. I'd choose from these players but I do have my concerns about all of them:
Johan Bakayoko, Matìas Soulè , Mohammed Kudus (most probably too expensive now), Estevão Willian (still only 17 so he won't be EPL ready for 1-2 seasons and is basically set for Chelski anyway), Takefusa Kubo (not sure if he handle the hustle and bustle in the EPL)
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Interesting selection. And I agree we desperately need an upgrade on the right. I had high hopes for Kulu but that's now two underwhelming years and he's starting to look like a bit of a square peg in this system. I'd be open to selling both him and Brennan for the right price.

As for those players, Kudus and Soulé interest me most, though I dont know how realistic getting them would be. I'd also be keen on Raphinha but his age and fee could be a factor.
 
Shadydan said:
It's a bit strange our fans still hanging onto this narrative as if Gallagher is some scrub with no tekkers when we saw what he did to our midfield with a supposed higher technical level a couple of weeks ago, we couldn't get near him, more to the point some of our players have gone missing in these past few weeks but Gallagher has always shown himself for them even when they weren't playing well.
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Agree we need more leaders like Romero who always show up even if they aren’t perfect.
 
This is totally unrealistic but here is my dream:

In: Gimenez (45m), Eze (60m), Soulé (35m), Gallagher (45m)

Total: 185m

Out: Richarlison (40m), Hojbjerg (20m), Royal (18m), Skipp (10m), Gil (12m), Solomon (loan with option), Sessegnon (loan with option), Spence (loan with option),

Total: 100m

Net: 85m
 
LeParisien said:
This is totally unrealistic but here is my dream:

In: Gimenez (45m), Eze (60m), Soulé (35m), Gallagher (45m)

Total: 185m

Out: Richarlison (40m), Hojbjerg (20m), Royal (20m), Skipp (10m), Gil (12m), Solomon (loan with option), Sessegnon (loan with option), Spence (loan with option),

Total: 102m

Net: 83m
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It shouldn’t be unrealistic if we are a club that is serious about challenging.
 
Pathfinder said:
Thing is, both those 2 were there for the taking . And Palmer was kinda EPL proven. I was also keen on Kudus but cooled my interest when reading all the negatives about on Ajax fans forums - which shows that one can't always trust fans' judgement of even their own players.
For the summer TW window it's a bit less clear but if Leeds won't get promoted I'd go for Archie Gray and Summerville - or Désiré Doué. I doubt Spurs have a chance to get Nico Williams or Kvaradona).
Archie Gray and Gallagher could be a good idea I reckon.
And Spurs really need to replace Kulusevski wide right with a faster and better dribbler. I'd choose from these players but I do have my concerns about all of them:
Johan Bakayoko, Matìas Soulè , Mohammed Kudus (most probably too expensive now), Estevão Willian (still only 17 so he won't be EPL ready for 1-2 seasons and is basically set for Chelski anyway), Takefusa Kubo (not sure if he handle the hustle and bustle in the EPL)
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Every player you named there is interesting.

I have never seen Doue but he's collecting some hype.

I wanted Kudus as well but there are still questions about him out of possession and that can't fly with the way we play.

I really like Kubo as well but for some reason it feels more like a smoke screen for a different interest.

Gray would be a fucking excellent signing because he can play RB and #6 or even #8.

Soule seems veeeery similar to Kulusevski to me, maybe I'm wrong.
 
Klaus said:
in the same way that Mikey Moore is PL proven...
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You can't compare those 2 cases at all. Palmer is older and had a few EPL games already and he had Bernardo Silva and Foden in front of him - two of the best left-footed attackers in the world. And in CMF he had de Bruyne, Silva, and Foden to compete with.
Spurs ended up spending the around the same amount on Brennan Johnson, so...
 
Shadydan said:
It's a bit strange our fans still hanging onto this narrative as if Gallagher is some scrub with no tekkers when we saw what he did to our midfield with a supposed higher technical level a couple of weeks ago, we couldn't get near him, more to the point some of our players have gone missing in these past few weeks but Gallagher has always shown himself for them even when they weren't playing well.
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If we don’t sign him you'll be telling us we 'dodged a bullet' . 😆
 
LeParisien said:
This is totally unrealistic but here is my dream:

In: Gimenez (45m), Eze (60m), Soulé (35m), Gallagher (45m)

Total: 185m

Out: Richarlison (40m), Hojbjerg (20m), Royal (18m), Skipp (10m), Gil (12m), Solomon (loan with option), Sessegnon (loan with option), Spence (loan with option),

Total: 100m

Net: 85m
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That's not unrealistic. It shouldn't be.

I wouldn't sell Richy if Gimenez is the striker we bring tho. I don't see Gimenez as 100% the starter of the two. at least not straight away.

We'd also need a couple defenders and maybe a back up GK.

For me as it stands, going for a mix of realistic and what I think the club should be prepared to do:

IN
Openda (70-80m) I get people want a big unit here but Gyokeres isn't happening.
Hudson-Odoi/Summerville (20m)
Eze/Gibbs-White (50m)
Gallagher (35m)
Gray (25m)
Amazingly scouted Japanese CB (10-15m)

215m

OUT
PEH (15m)
Davies (8m)
Royal (20m)
Gil (12m)
Solomon (10m)
Spence (10m)
GLC (10m)
Ndombele (Walkers Crisps)

85-86m

NET
130 ish


There is no #6 there either but if we get Gallagher I can see us getting to January at least without one. Market for 6's is a bit shit and if Ugarte is the only one on the market, he ain't coming here.
 
Richard Arlison said:
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Openda (70-80m) I get people want a big unit here but Gyokeres isn't happening.
Hudson-Odoi/Summerville (20m)
Eze/Gibbs-White (50m)
Gallagher (35m)
Gray (25m)
Amazingly scouted Japanese CB (10-15m)

215m

OUT
PEH (15m)
Davies (8m)
Royal (20m)
Gil (12m)
Solomon (10m)
Spence (10m)
GLC (10m)
Ndombele (Walkers Crisps)

85-86m

NET
130 ish
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I’ve copyrighted these types of delusional transfer plans, please don’t steal my thunder like this.
 
Richard Arlison said:
That's not unrealistic. It shouldn't be.

I wouldn't sell Richy if Gimenez is the striker we bring tho. I don't see Gimenez as 100% the starter of the two. at least not straight away.

We'd also need a couple defenders and maybe a back up GK.

For me as it stands, going for a mix of realistic and what I think the club should be prepared to do:

IN
Openda (70-80m) I get people want a big unit here but Gyokeres isn't happening.
Hudson-Odoi/Summerville (20m)
Eze/Gibbs-White (50m)
Gallagher (35m)
Gray (25m)
Amazingly scouted Japanese CB (10-15m)

215m

OUT
PEH (15m)
Davies (8m)
Royal (20m)
Gil (12m)
Solomon (10m)
Spence (10m)
GLC (10m)
Ndombele (Walkers Crisps)

85-86m

NET
130 ish


There is no #6 there either but if we get Gallagher I can see us getting to January at least without one. Market for 6's is a bit shit and if Ugarte is the only one on the market, he ain't coming here.
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Not one star or established player amongst that lot ;)
 
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