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Transfers Summer 2020 Transfer Thread
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See the first line of thar tweet. He's definitely just regurgitating the source. It wouldn't be too bad as a lot of Spurs news aggregates do this but Ricky Sacks seems to have a 'habit' for poor translations and exaggeration.
The "absolutely want" is a Rickyism, I'll bet.
IMO, saying he is a better (or at least better potential) version of Hojbjerg would be a fair (if quick and dirty) comparison. Neither are pure DMs.
Sangare > Hojbjerg > Winks
Knowing Mourinho, having Hojbjerg AND Sangare in a midfield pair is probably very appealing because they are both better defensively than any of our current CMs but also have the passing range to shuttle the ball forward. The downside is retaining the ball under pressure as they are both worse at that than GLC and Ndombele.
The bottom line is that to grow the club, investment had to made in the only way possible - stadium - to substantially increase revenues sustainably.
The effect on the day to day business over the last 10 years I would say, and I'm pretty certain of this based on the numbers I've read, has been minimal. And even then some of that money spent by the club in the last 10 years has effectively been generated by things like share issues that created 30m new shares putting 15m into the CPO coffers.
The real pain of servicing the debt only started in the last 12-18 months I believe, giving us 22 years, and it's been structured in a pretty manageable way, especially as the stadium started delivering an extra 65m in revenue (and of course that will go up with inflation over that 22 years) so even while servicing the debt we are still 30m or so better off each year - again, a figure that will increase year on year.
The big fucker in this obviously as that no one foresaw the current catastrophe which has rendered stadiums moribund temporarily. Very Spurs.
This shit. This shit right here is the kind of Levy story that drives me bananas. The only defence I'd have for it is that he knew Real were desperate for him with endless resources (though the price he went for was still rather unimpressive) - it might have benefitted Spurs in the Bale sale as RM will have had PTSD from Modric.
I *think* he's cut this kind of shit out. Hopefully.
I *think* he's cut this kind of shit out. Hopefully.
A message for most of this forum on many a transfer.
Hercules (User) Well-Known Member
26 minutes ago
Sabitzer
There is a lot of interest. But! Lots of clubs interested also. He would love to come to PL and here! But! Cannot see us paying the fee. Believed in excess of 30m. Unless! A creative one.
Trix has already mentioned the various scenarios. Loads of iron in the fire. Initially was told we were not looking at any LB’s. But it seems now we are. Reason Wilson not further advanced is DD on his med-history. Serge very close to leaving from what I know. Italy is his desired destination. Tbvh, cannot call anything with confidence right now, as loads of deals and contingencies lined up. Josè heavily involved with DL may I add. And so far so good.
Expect more revelations over coming days. Affinity, media Spot on near 100%. Caution! By now you know who the reliable ones are
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Shut up Hercules you bullshitting cunt bag!!!!!
stop posting that garbage. I left that cult to avoid that shit
Hercules (User) Well-Known Member
26 minutes ago
Sabitzer
There is a lot of interest. But! Lots of clubs interested also. He would love to come to PL and here! But! Cannot see us paying the fee. Believed in excess of 30m. Unless! A creative one.
Trix has already mentioned the various scenarios. Loads of iron in the fire. Initially was told we were not looking at any LB’s. But it seems now we are. Reason Wilson not further advanced is DD on his med-history. Serge very close to leaving from what I know. Italy is his desired destination. Tbvh, cannot call anything with confidence right now, as loads of deals and contingencies lined up. Josè heavily involved with DL may I add. And so far so good.
Expect more revelations over coming days. Affinity, media Spot on near 100%. Caution! By now you know who the reliable ones are
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Shut up Hercules you bullshitting cunt bag!!!!!
This is where he really stands out to me - versatile and really good technique on the ball. Only 22 as well so plenty of time to develop other aspects of his game.
Turkish league is in meltdown unfortunately. So many carthorses wheeled off there in the past.Dark horse - someone coughs up £20m for Sissoko.
You just can't do business that way. For a million reasons.
I do think Levy is somewhat better behaved than in those days, but he is still fundamentally that person.
That’s interesting. I’ve never seen him play but am wary about buying players from France nowadays. It’s hardly done us any favours in recent times.
I’m taking the piss out of it mate
Dark horse - someone coughs up £20m for Sissoko.
I am lighting incense and praying as we speak that's the case
Wrong again. I absolutely WAS claiming that DL priced CE out of a move. And I have many an article to defend that perspective...in fact
RESPECT THE COCK
has already posted one. No oil here my man. Just facts and substantiated claims. And at least you know you are one of the slippery best. One day on this side of the fence the next day on the other. Whatever serves to win you some internet points for the day.
No need to reply. You're back banished to the Airfixx realm.
You indeed did never make any claims about any offer being declined.
I'll conclude that you feel DL putting a too high price on Eriksen's head is the reason he didn't leave (correct?)
I feel that if a club would've been really interested, they would have made an (in their eyes) decent offer regardless of DL's crazy price tag, or at least started negotiations. So I feel CE didn't move because no club actually approached us. (The articles I found stated neither RM or others ever made a formal move). That's why I feel you shouldn't really blame DL for it (in this instance). Because the crazy price tag wouldn't be able to scare away any serious candidates.
You can believe the declared price tag did matter, I believe it didn't really. I'm OK if we disagree on this.
>I'm going to make a noncommittal statement about Sabitzer. After that TalkSport fella mentioned him already, of course. Tee hee, what am I like?
Hercules (User) Well-Known Member
26 minutes ago
Sabitzer
There is a lot of interest. But! Lots of clubs interested also. He would love to come to PL and here! But! Cannot see us paying the fee. Believed in excess of 30m. Unless! A creative one.
Trix has already mentioned the various scenarios. Loads of iron in the fire. Initially was told we were not looking at any LB’s. But it seems now we are. Reason Wilson not further advanced is DD on his med-history. Serge very close to leaving from what I know. Italy is his desired destination. Tbvh, cannot call anything with confidence right now, as loads of deals and contingencies lined up. Josè heavily involved with DL may I add. And so far so good.
Expect more revelations over coming days. Affinity, media Spot on near 100%. Caution! By now you know who the reliable ones are
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Shut up Hercules you bullshitting cunt bag!!!!!
>Did you guys know Callum Wilson has a history of knee injuries?! #toptableonly
>You're not going to believe this, but Aurier is close to leaving. His destination... *holds sealed envelope to forehead*... Italy. No need to thank me for this revelation.
If anyone understands what I'm referring to by 'the elevator scene from Drive' you'll know exactly what I want to do to Hercules.
