ChatGPT. Simples, really. Sack Lange, I'll do it for 1/4 the cost.
So I charged ChatGPT with taking over Tottenham as sporting director with the goals of conceding fewer that 45 goals and scoring 80 goals next season, which should out us in the thick of it, and winning the Europa League while maintaining a net spend around £100M. In pursuit of this, I charged it with signing a first choice CF, RW, DCM and backup ACM, RB, and LB.
After a few dodgy results (it first wanted to sell Davinson Sanchez, then Sessegnon, then Dier) it gave the the following:
To include a backup attacking center midfielder within the same net spend requirements, we need to make adjustments to our player sales and purchases. Here is the revised plan:
Players to be Sold
1. Giovani Lo Celso – Market value: £18 million
2. Tanguy Ndombele – Market value: £15 million
3. Sergio Reguilon – Market value: £15 million
4. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Market value: £25 million
5. Japhet Tanganga – Market value: £10 million
Total expected revenue from sales: £83 million
Players to be Purchased
1. Defensive Midfielder
- Ibrahim Sangaré (PSV Eindhoven) – Estimated cost: £30 million
- Attributes: Strong defensively, good in the air, and adept at breaking up play. Perfect to shield the defense and provide a solid base.
2. Right Wing
- Raphinha (Barcelona) – Estimated cost: £45 million
- Attributes: Fast, skillful, and a good goal scorer. He will add creativity and goals from the right wing.
3. Center Forward
- Rasmus Højlund (Atalanta) – Estimated cost: £40 million
- Attributes: A promising young striker who has already shown potential in Serie A. He will provide a reliable goal-scoring option.
4. Backup Right Back
- Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion) – Estimated cost: £15 million
- Attributes: Quick, defensively solid, and good going forward. Ideal for backup and competition.
5. Backup Left Back
- Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers) – Estimated cost: £15 million
- Attributes: Young, talented, and with potential for growth. He will provide depth and competition at left back.
6. Backup Attacking Center Midfielder
- Lovro Majer (Rennes) – Estimated cost: £10 million
- Attributes: Creative midfielder with good vision and passing ability. Provides depth and a spark off the bench.
Total expected expenditure: £155 million
Net Spend Calculation
- Total sales revenue: £83 million
- Total purchase cost: £155 million
- Net spend: £72 million
Strategic Rationale
- Defensive Midfielder (Ibrahim Sangaré): Sangaré's defensive prowess will help in reducing the goals conceded, providing a solid shield in front of the defense.
- Right Wing (Raphinha): His creativity and goal-scoring ability will contribute to reaching the target of scoring 80 goals.
- Center Forward (Rasmus Højlund): A promising striker who will significantly contribute to the goal tally.
- Backup Right Back (Tariq Lamptey): Offers depth and rotation options, maintaining defensive solidity throughout the season.
- Backup Left Back (Rayan Aït-Nouri): Provides cover and competition, essential for managing injuries and form issues over a long season.
- Backup Attacking Center Midfielder (Lovro Majer): Adds creativity and depth to the midfield, ensuring there are options off the bench to change the game.
Additional Considerations
- Squad Balance: Ensure a good mix of experience and youth.
- Player Wages: Be mindful of the wage bill, especially with high-profile signings.
- Academy Promotions: Look to integrate promising youth players where possible to support squad depth.
Implementation
1. Early Identification and Negotiation: Begin negotiations early in the transfer window to secure targets before the competition increases their prices.
2. Medical and Integration: Ensure all new signings undergo thorough medicals and are integrated into the squad quickly to adapt to the system and tactics.
3. Pre-season Friendlies: Use pre-season to test new formations and integrate new signings into the first team setup.
This revised plan, including a backup attacking center midfielder, aims to meet the set targets and achieve a successful 2024-25 season for Tottenham Hotspur.
It had previously suggested Osimhen, but seems to have really understood the club it was working for and became afraid of spending too much money when an ACM backup was requested even though it definitely would have fit under the £100M net mandate.
3. Center Forward
Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – Estimated cost: £50 million
Attributes: Prolific goal scorer, strong, fast, and good in the air. He will provide a reliable goal-scoring option.
Center Forward (Victor Osimhen): As a prolific striker, he will ensure a significant contribution to the goal tally.
I'm rejecting it's frugality, and going with Osimhen over Højlund, if for no other reason than I'm tired of Hø's.
Thus, Sporting Director ChatGPT's first transfer window:
Out:
1. Giovani Lo Celso – Market value: £18 million
2. Tanguy Ndombele – Market value: £15 million
3. Sergio Reguilon – Market value: £15 million
4. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Market value: £25 million
5. Japhet Tanganga – Market value: £10 million
Total expected revenue from sales: £83 million
In:
1. Defensive Midfielder - Ibrahim Sangaré (PSV Eindhoven) – Estimated cost: £30 million
2. Right Wing - Raphinha (Barcelona) – Estimated cost: £45 million
3. Center Forward - Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – Estimated cost: £50 million
4. Backup Right Back - Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion) – Estimated cost: £15 million
5. Backup Left Back - Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers) – Estimated cost: £15 million
6. Backup Attacking Center Midfielder - Lovro Majer (Rennes) – Estimated cost: £10 million
Total expected expenditure: £165 million
Expected net expenditure: £82 million
EDIT: Gave it specific additional players to sell and instructed it to increase net spend to £150M
Given the inclusion of signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and the increased net spend allowance, here is the revised plan.
Final Plan
Players to be Sold
1. Giovani Lo Celso – £18 million
2. Tanguy Ndombele – £15 million
3. Sergio Reguilon – £15 million
4. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – £25 million
5. Japhet Tanganga – £10 million
6. Joe Rodon – £8 million
7. Djed Spence – £10 million
8. Bryan Gil – £18 million
9. Emerson Royal – £20 million
Total expected revenue from sales: £139 million
Players to be Purchased
1. Defensive Midfielder: Ibrahim Sangaré – £30 million
2. Right Wing: Raphinha – £45 million
3. Center Forward: Victor Osimhen – £50 million
4. Backup Right Back: Tariq Lamptey – £15 million
5. Backup Left Back: Rayan Aït-Nouri – £15 million
6. Backup Attacking Center Midfielder: Lovro Majer – £10 million
7. Center Back: Marc Guehi – £30 million
8. Versatile Forward: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – £50 million
9. Attacking Midfielder: Eberechi Eze – £40 million
Total final purchase cost: £290 million
Net spend: £151 million
By following this plan, we can significantly strengthen the squad and stay within the net spend limit of £150 million, ensuring we meet the objectives for the 2024-25 season.
So I charged ChatGPT with taking over Tottenham as sporting director with the goals of conceding fewer that 45 goals and scoring 80 goals next season, which should out us in the thick of it, and winning the Europa League while maintaining a net spend around £100M. In pursuit of this, I charged it with signing a first choice CF, RW, DCM and backup ACM, RB, and LB.
After a few dodgy results (it first wanted to sell Davinson Sanchez, then Sessegnon, then Dier) it gave the the following:
To include a backup attacking center midfielder within the same net spend requirements, we need to make adjustments to our player sales and purchases. Here is the revised plan:
Players to be Sold
1. Giovani Lo Celso – Market value: £18 million
2. Tanguy Ndombele – Market value: £15 million
3. Sergio Reguilon – Market value: £15 million
4. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Market value: £25 million
5. Japhet Tanganga – Market value: £10 million
Total expected revenue from sales: £83 million
Players to be Purchased
1. Defensive Midfielder
- Ibrahim Sangaré (PSV Eindhoven) – Estimated cost: £30 million
- Attributes: Strong defensively, good in the air, and adept at breaking up play. Perfect to shield the defense and provide a solid base.
2. Right Wing
- Raphinha (Barcelona) – Estimated cost: £45 million
- Attributes: Fast, skillful, and a good goal scorer. He will add creativity and goals from the right wing.
3. Center Forward
- Rasmus Højlund (Atalanta) – Estimated cost: £40 million
- Attributes: A promising young striker who has already shown potential in Serie A. He will provide a reliable goal-scoring option.
4. Backup Right Back
- Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion) – Estimated cost: £15 million
- Attributes: Quick, defensively solid, and good going forward. Ideal for backup and competition.
5. Backup Left Back
- Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers) – Estimated cost: £15 million
- Attributes: Young, talented, and with potential for growth. He will provide depth and competition at left back.
6. Backup Attacking Center Midfielder
- Lovro Majer (Rennes) – Estimated cost: £10 million
- Attributes: Creative midfielder with good vision and passing ability. Provides depth and a spark off the bench.
Total expected expenditure: £155 million
Net Spend Calculation
- Total sales revenue: £83 million
- Total purchase cost: £155 million
- Net spend: £72 million
Strategic Rationale
- Defensive Midfielder (Ibrahim Sangaré): Sangaré's defensive prowess will help in reducing the goals conceded, providing a solid shield in front of the defense.
- Right Wing (Raphinha): His creativity and goal-scoring ability will contribute to reaching the target of scoring 80 goals.
- Center Forward (Rasmus Højlund): A promising striker who will significantly contribute to the goal tally.
- Backup Right Back (Tariq Lamptey): Offers depth and rotation options, maintaining defensive solidity throughout the season.
- Backup Left Back (Rayan Aït-Nouri): Provides cover and competition, essential for managing injuries and form issues over a long season.
- Backup Attacking Center Midfielder (Lovro Majer): Adds creativity and depth to the midfield, ensuring there are options off the bench to change the game.
Additional Considerations
- Squad Balance: Ensure a good mix of experience and youth.
- Player Wages: Be mindful of the wage bill, especially with high-profile signings.
- Academy Promotions: Look to integrate promising youth players where possible to support squad depth.
Implementation
1. Early Identification and Negotiation: Begin negotiations early in the transfer window to secure targets before the competition increases their prices.
2. Medical and Integration: Ensure all new signings undergo thorough medicals and are integrated into the squad quickly to adapt to the system and tactics.
3. Pre-season Friendlies: Use pre-season to test new formations and integrate new signings into the first team setup.
This revised plan, including a backup attacking center midfielder, aims to meet the set targets and achieve a successful 2024-25 season for Tottenham Hotspur.
It had previously suggested Osimhen, but seems to have really understood the club it was working for and became afraid of spending too much money when an ACM backup was requested even though it definitely would have fit under the £100M net mandate.
3. Center Forward
Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – Estimated cost: £50 million
Attributes: Prolific goal scorer, strong, fast, and good in the air. He will provide a reliable goal-scoring option.
Center Forward (Victor Osimhen): As a prolific striker, he will ensure a significant contribution to the goal tally.
I'm rejecting it's frugality, and going with Osimhen over Højlund, if for no other reason than I'm tired of Hø's.
Thus, Sporting Director ChatGPT's first transfer window:
Out:
1. Giovani Lo Celso – Market value: £18 million
2. Tanguy Ndombele – Market value: £15 million
3. Sergio Reguilon – Market value: £15 million
4. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Market value: £25 million
5. Japhet Tanganga – Market value: £10 million
Total expected revenue from sales: £83 million
In:
1. Defensive Midfielder - Ibrahim Sangaré (PSV Eindhoven) – Estimated cost: £30 million
2. Right Wing - Raphinha (Barcelona) – Estimated cost: £45 million
3. Center Forward - Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – Estimated cost: £50 million
4. Backup Right Back - Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion) – Estimated cost: £15 million
5. Backup Left Back - Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers) – Estimated cost: £15 million
6. Backup Attacking Center Midfielder - Lovro Majer (Rennes) – Estimated cost: £10 million
Total expected expenditure: £165 million
Expected net expenditure: £82 million
EDIT: Gave it specific additional players to sell and instructed it to increase net spend to £150M
Given the inclusion of signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and the increased net spend allowance, here is the revised plan.
Final Plan
Players to be Sold
1. Giovani Lo Celso – £18 million
2. Tanguy Ndombele – £15 million
3. Sergio Reguilon – £15 million
4. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – £25 million
5. Japhet Tanganga – £10 million
6. Joe Rodon – £8 million
7. Djed Spence – £10 million
8. Bryan Gil – £18 million
9. Emerson Royal – £20 million
Total expected revenue from sales: £139 million
Players to be Purchased
1. Defensive Midfielder: Ibrahim Sangaré – £30 million
2. Right Wing: Raphinha – £45 million
3. Center Forward: Victor Osimhen – £50 million
4. Backup Right Back: Tariq Lamptey – £15 million
5. Backup Left Back: Rayan Aït-Nouri – £15 million
6. Backup Attacking Center Midfielder: Lovro Majer – £10 million
7. Center Back: Marc Guehi – £30 million
8. Versatile Forward: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – £50 million
9. Attacking Midfielder: Eberechi Eze – £40 million
Total final purchase cost: £290 million
Net spend: £151 million
By following this plan, we can significantly strengthen the squad and stay within the net spend limit of £150 million, ensuring we meet the objectives for the 2024-25 season.
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