Category Archives: Transfers

Which Spurs players are surplus to requirements?

Dawson Chadli Spurs

 

In my last post, I took a look at some transfer targets rumoured to be interesting Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino. With a large squad and some new arrivals, the new manager will have to make some tough decisions on which players to let go. So who could be leaving the club in the near future? Continue reading

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Spurs transfer target roundup – which make sense for Tottenham?

Depay Yedlin Spurs

Spurs have been a bit quiet lately. Several supposed “done deals” seem to have stalled, while rumours fill the news void.

In my opininon we still need strengthening at centre back and left midfield. Let’s have a look at some of the more substantiated rumours. Continue reading

Musacchio on Spurs’ radar – Levy must back Pochettino

Spurs target Mateo Musacchio

 

After the capture of 20 year-old Eric Dier, from Sporting Lisbon, reports suggest Tottenham are still looking to add another centre back to their squad. The latest name to be linked with a move to White Hart Lane is 23 year-old Villareal defender, Mateo Musacchio.

With Dawson looking unsuited to the new coach’s system, Kaboul injury prone, and Dier and Chiriches probably not first team regulars just yet, there is a clear need for Continue reading

What will new signing Eric Dier bring to Spurs?

Eric Dier

 

Spurs sprung a surprise this week, as they reached an agreement to sign 20-year-old centre back, Eric Dier, from Sporting Lisbon for a reported £4 Million fee. New manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has been on the look-out for a central defender – Tottenham have been linked with a succession of candidates from Toby Alderweireld to Ron Vlaar. Will the new signing fit the bill?

Why is he right for Spurs?

Dier has an unconventional background, having spent Continue reading

Pochettino’s Spurs XI and two areas we need to strengthen

Pochettino tactics

Using the way Pochettino’s Southampton side was set up and the few pre-season games we have already played, we can start to piece together an idea of how the new manager’s Tottenham team might look.

The starting XI might be something like: Continue reading

Rodriguez and Schneiderlin set for Spurs but are they good buys?

Rodriguez and Schneiderlin

 

Morgan Schneiderlin and Jay Rodriguez are heavily rumoured to be on their way to Spurs, as the Southampton exodus continues. It was inevitable that Mauricio Pochettino would try to bring some of his former players to White Hart Lane but are these the two worth buying? Continue reading