Charlie Austin has been a flop at Saints, by the way.
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You have a point there - but even if it's just getting Janssen onto a physical training regime that'll give him a lot of stamina (and perhaps bulk up a little as Kane did), then it's a bonus.
Tottenham poised to seal Vincent Janssen transfer for a bargain £12million
Spurs are understood to have spoken to Janssen and be optimistic of doing a deal
Tottenham are hoping to complete the £12million signing of AZ Alkmaar scoring sensation Vincent Janssen.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino is determined to land the Holland international, who top scored in the Dutch League this season with 27 goals in 34 games, as he strengthens his squad for a Champions League campaign.
Mirror Sport understands Spurs have now spoken to 21-year-old Janssen, having already agreed a fee for him with his club.
The north Londoners are feeling optimistic they can conclude a deal soon.
Rex
Prolific Janssen added to his season's haul with a penalty at Wembley in March
Janssen flew into London this week with his representatives and - despite interest from Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan - he wants the move to White Hart Lane.
His signing would provide strong support for England striker Harry Kane who netted 28 times for Spurs this season.
Pochettino, his assistant Jesus Perez and head of recruitment Paul Mitchell all watched him in action last month when he played for Holland against the Republic of Ireland.
Although Janssen didn’t score in that match, he has netted in three of his last four internationals - against England at Wembley in March and away to Poland and Austria over the last week.
Feyenoord, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven have been keen on snapping him up from cash-strapped Alkmaar to keep him in his homeland.
Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Pochettino led a Spurs delegation to check out Janssen in Holland's friendly against Ireland
But Janssen has his heart set on a move to the Premier League.
He said: “I can look back on a great season. For me to score so many goals and get in the Holland team and also to score against England at Wembley makes it the best football year of my life.
“I am ready for a big step up. To be realistic the big Dutch clubs cannot afford me. That's not because of my wages, it's the transfer fee.”
Pochettino believes his recruitment will be the first step to finally addressing Tottenham’s over-reliance on Kane over the past two seasons.
Leicester and Woolwich are also among Janssen’s admirers, but the Foxes have prioritised Watford’s Troy Deeney and Ahmed Musa of CSKA Moscow, while the Gunners want the champions' England striker Jamie Vardy .
- 22:30, 7 JUN 2016
- UPDATED 22:48, 7 JUN 2016
- BY DARREN LEWIS
- It's understood a fee has been agreed for 21-year-old Eredivisie top scorer who has been linked with Atletico Madrid and AC Milan but fancies England
Spurs are understood to have spoken to Janssen and be optimistic of doing a deal
Tottenham are hoping to complete the £12million signing of AZ Alkmaar scoring sensation Vincent Janssen.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino is determined to land the Holland international, who top scored in the Dutch League this season with 27 goals in 34 games, as he strengthens his squad for a Champions League campaign.
Mirror Sport understands Spurs have now spoken to 21-year-old Janssen, having already agreed a fee for him with his club.
The north Londoners are feeling optimistic they can conclude a deal soon.
Rex
Prolific Janssen added to his season's haul with a penalty at Wembley in March
Janssen flew into London this week with his representatives and - despite interest from Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan - he wants the move to White Hart Lane.
His signing would provide strong support for England striker Harry Kane who netted 28 times for Spurs this season.
Pochettino, his assistant Jesus Perez and head of recruitment Paul Mitchell all watched him in action last month when he played for Holland against the Republic of Ireland.
Although Janssen didn’t score in that match, he has netted in three of his last four internationals - against England at Wembley in March and away to Poland and Austria over the last week.
Feyenoord, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven have been keen on snapping him up from cash-strapped Alkmaar to keep him in his homeland.
Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Pochettino led a Spurs delegation to check out Janssen in Holland's friendly against Ireland
But Janssen has his heart set on a move to the Premier League.
He said: “I can look back on a great season. For me to score so many goals and get in the Holland team and also to score against England at Wembley makes it the best football year of my life.
“I am ready for a big step up. To be realistic the big Dutch clubs cannot afford me. That's not because of my wages, it's the transfer fee.”
Pochettino believes his recruitment will be the first step to finally addressing Tottenham’s over-reliance on Kane over the past two seasons.
Leicester and Woolwich are also among Janssen’s admirers, but the Foxes have prioritised Watford’s Troy Deeney and Ahmed Musa of CSKA Moscow, while the Gunners want the champions' England striker Jamie Vardy .
:eriksenlol:
... well if Leicester ever gets tired of using a fox as a mascot, Troy Deeney does offer an alternative.:eriksenlol:
...at your cervix.
Man I miss VDV.
Fair point Schmoods.
To be fair Toby had already torn it up for Southampton and was adapted to the league.
We were actually in for Rode, the player himself confirmed it. But he wanted to stay in the Bundesliga.
Shame, could have been a good fit for us.
Shame, could have been a good fit for us.
Genuinely have no idea who he is.
Can you drink him from a shoe?
He is a halfway decent defender that United paid 30 mill or something for and will help in Jose's installation of their newly remodeled bus.
His names Bill and i wish he would come home.
Easy there, fuzzy little man-peach.
Marseille are quite desperate to offload Batshuayi, according to a few media reports. This could get interesting.
I guess DM might be a signing that comes later, if Ball doesn't seem ready.
Dude look like hammerhead shark boy
... well if Leicester ever gets tired of using a fox as a mascot, Troy Deeney does offer an alternative.
YOU FUCKING BASTARD!
I made that joke in December and got 5 likes.
You chief me up and get 11!!!
Watch your fucking back!
Oh god, this could escalate quickly.
Sorry fella, didn't realise it'd been said before. It was either that or 'foetal alcohol syndrome'.
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