johnmc
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Spurs. Solidfy top 4???
What?
What?
MillionDollarDream said:Blue Elmo said:They don't even need him, that's the annoying thing. They only want to go and get him to one up Barca and its sad. They have Isco, Ronaldo, Ozil, Modric, Di Maria all vying for the 3 positions behind the striker, he isn't necessary. And the way at which they're trying to get him through the media is ridiculous, they just make up quotes and stories to unsettle him. It was the same with Isco and I think that's why it irritates me so much, I just can't stand Madrid and the under hand tactics they use to get their own way. I personally hope Spurs tell them to swivel.
100% agree! Even Modric now is just a rotational squad player. It's going to be a big change f he goes and I'm not just talking about the inclusion of Champions League football.
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nomorethaksintimes said:I admire Levy a bit for "standing up to the man". Why would Bale sign to 2016 if he wanted out so bad? At this stage, teams are going to know how much Spurs are working with and knowing its late in the market, the prying is going to waste time and they may only end up with 1 to 2 players realistically. Not worth the gamble.
Personally I think not selling Bale would represent a much bigger gamble - but I think Levy's already decided he's gone and is just being sensible turning down the first offer. Spurs don't need to be signing world class players this summer as their focus should be establishing themselves in the Top 4 - there is plenty of time and lots of very good players available - bearing in mind they might sign Soldado during this saga - in my opinion a sign Bale has already gone.
He signed a contract till 2016. Soldado may be signed before all this blows over, the Soldado's and Paulinho's of the world were being brought over to play with Bale, that's how you solidify being Top 4. Not bringing new guys in and selling your best player in hopes you can challenge again next year. That's 1 step forward 5 steps back.
johnmc said:Spurs. Solidfy top 4???
What?
Rocket-footed kolarov said:Absurd. If the reports are true and that Real would include Di Maria and Coentrao in a swap deal with upwards of £50mil cash then spurs could go out and buy 2 or 3 players quality players and improve the team and make profits on selling on some of those players later down the line. Luis Muriel, Hernanes and Bafetembi Gomis would all improve their squad and could all be bought for a total not exceeding £60 mil. So essentially Spurs could at worst spend £10 million of their own money and come back with 5 players, if that is n't good business I don't know what is.
scarty10 said:Whilst on the face of it, it seems Spurs could 'just go out and get 5 great players' with the Bale money, what people fail to realise is that wages would very much have to be taken into account.
Not sure what Bale is on per week right now, but guarantee Di Maria would want a massive wage to go there from RM (probably equal to or above what Bale is currently on), as too Contreao. Add the wages of these '2 or 3 extra great players' and whilst they might come out around even in net transfer spend, their weekly wage bill would be astronomical.
Add to the fact that they have a new stadium to pay for and I think you'll be surprised just how much of the Bale money remains within the club coffers (if they sell).
bored at work said:Rocket-footed kolarov said:Absurd. If the reports are true and that Real would include Di Maria and Coentrao in a swap deal with upwards of £50mil cash then spurs could go out and buy 2 or 3 players quality players and improve the team and make profits on selling on some of those players later down the line. Luis Muriel, Hernanes and Bafetembi Gomis would all improve their squad and could all be bought for a total not exceeding £60 mil. So essentially Spurs could at worst spend £10 million of their own money and come back with 5 players, if that is n't good business I don't know what is.
In theory it sounds good but assumes players like di maria would be happy to go to spurs and that real pay the remaining 50 million in one go to enable spurs to go and buy 2 or 3 other quality players.
Also, wouldn't be insignificant amounts of money for levy having to swap 1 top wage for 5! Di maria on his own would demand more than what bale is currently on.
bored at work said:Rocket-footed kolarov said:Absurd. If the reports are true and that Real would include Di Maria and Coentrao in a swap deal with upwards of £50mil cash then spurs could go out and buy 2 or 3 players quality players and improve the team and make profits on selling on some of those players later down the line. Luis Muriel, Hernanes and Bafetembi Gomis would all improve their squad and could all be bought for a total not exceeding £60 mil. So essentially Spurs could at worst spend £10 million of their own money and come back with 5 players, if that is n't good business I don't know what is.
In theory it sounds good but assumes players like di maria would be happy to go to spurs and that real pay the remaining 50 million in one go to enable spurs to go and buy 2 or 3 other quality players.
Also, wouldn't be insignificant amounts of money for levy having to swap 1 top wage for 5! Di maria on his own would demand more than what bale is currently on.
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