IF it's true we don't have the cash, it defeats what you have just said, because I think a vast majority of us would think a striker is our no1 priority.
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There’s just no proof this is true. You’re making up a scenario in your head and then getting mad about it. You didn’t even do the basic research it would take to see why Grealish was signed first. The release clause expired on the 7th of August.And now we can't find the money for Kane without selling, that's what I was answering to
Kippaxpete
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Can't see it to be honest given that the principal deficiency in the squad right now is the centre forward position. If we fail to meet that need, all the holding midfielders in the world won't resolve that issue.Could see us go for Phillips / Rice if pep still believes in that. Leeds might be buggers to negotiate with
I am making nothing up, we are discussing senarios that previous posters mentioned.There’s just no proof this is true. You’re making up a scenario in your head and then getting mad about it. You didn’t even do the basic research it would take to see why Grealish was signed first. The release clause expired on the 7th of August.
There’s just no proof this is true. You’re making up a scenario in your head and then getting mad about it. You didn’t even do the basic research it would take to see why Grealish was signed first. The release clause expired on the 7th of August.
Although I think the statement is incorrect(we need to sell to buy), this point has been given a too billing by certain areas of the press and therefore you can’t really blame people for wondering if it’s true when it’s rammed down your throat every day.
There is a difference between ‘have to sell’ and would ‘like to balance the books better’. Which I think is what city would prefer to do but a purchase is not dependent on.
Is it a question of money or squad space? Saw an article or two yesterday but didn't feel much like reading.
It definitely is not squad space.
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I don't entirely buy that...if we don't sign a striker and use the false 9 system then of course we can't just rely on Fernandinho/Rodri or Gundogan (who aren't the quickest) for the system to work from front to back. Did you watch the Spurs game?Can't see it to be honest given that the principal deficiency in the squad right now is the centre forward position. If we fail to meet that need, all the holding midfielders in the world won't resolve that issue.
Exeter Blue I am here
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I’ve felt uneasy about our homegrown quotient for a long time, purely from the point of view of it being a potential weakness our rivals might try to exploit at some point. It would explain Ake as well as Grealish and Kane.Yes Martí Perarnau wrote about it during his Bayern time I believe. Problem in England is supporters don’t like buying players from rivals (this thread is testament to that), and English clubs fleece each other financially.
And I’d add that supporters of English clubs seem to particularly dislike selling players to City - born of the delusional belief that they’ve had instilled in them from all quarters during the last 12 years, that they’re somehow “bigger” or “better” than us. If it’s Liverpool or United in the market, the narrative is entirely different. Villa trying to hawk Grealish off to the rags looked like the ultimate proof of that
Regaining the tile will be a tough task this season with Kane, the others have strengthened and the return of fans will make a huge difference to last season.I don't entirely buy that...if we don't sign a striker and use the false 9 system then of course we can't just rely on Fernandinho/Rodri or Gundogan (who aren't the quickest) for the system to work from front to back. Did you watch the Spurs game?
Without Kane or a top class striker it would make the task considerably harder.
I think that says more about the state of the youth system in England, there is a premium because any English player with actual quality is a rare these days. Foden really proves the point with as he is the only genuine first team player we have produced since Richards over 10 years ago.Yes Martí Perarnau wrote about it during his Bayern time I believe. Problem in England is supporters don’t like buying players from rivals (this thread is testament to that), and English clubs fleece each other financially.
Keith Moon
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Daniel Levy this, Daniel Levy that. Joe Lewis is the majority owner of Tottenham, his private investment company Tavistock Group has been doing business with Mubadala and other AD government organizations / companies for years. The story that Daniel Levy won't answer phone calls from HE Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak is laughable.
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Yes, but I watched the Spurs game last year too, and this Spurs game was full of fringe players anyway. Stopping counters is as much about the press from the front and not losing possesion as it is the D.M , maybe more. A different and fitter front 5 and we beat Spurs last week.I don't entirely buy that...if we don't sign a striker and use the false 9 system then of course we can't just rely on Fernandinho/Rodri or Gundogan (who aren't the quickest) for the system to work from front to back. Did you watch the Spurs game?
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It's not true that we don't have the cash, though, at least not in the sense that it has been spoken about here. At some point we will have to balance the books, and players in are always going to involve players out, but balancing the books means thinking about wages, debt structures and stuff that none of us our privy to or experts in. We have 3-4 who want to leave, and their futures will be tied up with other players coming in. There's just a lot of spinning plates, of which Grealish is one that we will be grateful for in 3 years long after The Harry Kane Saga has ended.IF it's true we don't have the cash, it defeats what you have just said, because I think a vast majority of us would think a striker is our no1 priority.
The quality of the young English kids is incredible, to me England under a top manager could dominate international football in the next decade.I think that says more about the state of the youth system in England, there is a premium because any English player with actual quality is a rare these days. Foden really proves the point with as he is the only genuine first team player we have produced since Richards over 10 years ago.
The difference in quality, technic and attitude compared to previous generations is night and day.
mosssideblue
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Who's saying we haven't the money without selling?And now we can't find the money for Kane without selling, that's what I was answering to
uwe rosler 28
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Nothing to do with money it's squad spaceI am making nothing up, we are discussing senarios that previous posters mentioned.
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We won't retain the title if we don't land a forward, will be going to Rags, Diapers or ChelseaSo yesterday's news that no alternatives being looked, do hope we end up getting him now. Another season without a ST and especially Chelsea getting lukaku - would be hard to retain the title
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Spurs will be happy if the window closes abd they still have Kane, let's not delude ourselvesSurely both sides have agreed on a deadline date for this to happen?
This isn't doing either club any favours. Unless Levy doesn't even want to spend the money?
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There's also the ongoing changes post-Brexit about homegrown players.I’ve felt uneasy about our homegrown quotient for a long time, purely from the point of view of it being a potential weakness our rivals might try to exploit at some point. It would explain Ake as well as Grealish and Kane.
And I’d add that supporters of English clubs seem to particularly dislike selling players to City - born of the delusional belief that they’ve had instilled in them from all quarters during the last 12 years, that they’re somehow “bigger” or “better” than us. If it’s Liverpool or United in the market, the narrative is entirely different. Villa trying to hawk Grealish off to the rags looked like the ultimate proof of that