VillaChris Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Number 10 role for Gil. Too lightweight for the hustle and bustle of central midfield really. In an ideal world for me: Gueye Delph Praet Gil Grealish Benteke That would be good to watch I'm sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan501 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I expect as soon as tekkers goes players to be coming into the club we will sign a fair few id imagine a new centre half is needed a total beast at the back is what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I don't understand, are you saying that Delph is not a naturally offensive player? Once again, we signed Gueye over 2 weeks ago. I remember it happening as I was supping a weiß bier in Munich at the time. So the announcement was one of attempted distraction more than anything else, a wasted PR attempt. The two signings are not linked. Delph's role for us isn't. His offensive contribution remains rather restricted, as is often eluded to. How long ago was it that City's interest was first covered? Delph always had the release-clause, so it was probably was in the offing for a while. Reasonable theory in my opinion. Delphs role changed towards the end of last season, as in under the current manager. It was certainly box to box, a duty he shared in the main with Cleverley. I would have said, from not missing a single one of those last 12 games live and in person, that he was actually the more attack minded of the two. It is a theory. There's just very little evidence for it. We've not appeared in the recent past to be a club to spend £9m on a player on the off chance another may leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Delph certainly should score more than he does but I feel he lacks a bit of composure once in the box, too many times the ball gets stuck under his foot and we lose the chance so I wouldn't be relying on him to be the main goalscoring midfielder next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I expect this topic to be busy the next few days if Liverpool push through the Benteke deal and we have 30m+ to spend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Could Be Rotterdam Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Townsend removed everything to do with spurs from his twitter profile and has retweeted a photo of him and Delph boarding a plane for England from June. Let the ITK's emerge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Really hope Townsend stays at Spurs. Overrated and overpriced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysasquatch Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Melt down in...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 My problem if we signed Townsend is that it would likely be for a fee way more than what he's actually worth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 ........3. 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 15 mill would be such a waste of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan81 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Townsend removed everything to do with spurs from his twitter profile and has retweeted a photo of him and Delph boarding a plane for England from June. Let the ITK's emerge... hasn't retweeted recently was retweeted 12th June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) He is better than what we have so hope we sign him. Edit: I don't really care what we spend as long as there is money left over for more signings. If it takes up the majority of our budget then you have to question the logic. Edited July 12, 2015 by Vive_La_Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I think most agree that Townsend isn't worth £15m BUT I'd still be quite happy with the signing. Although clearly not on the same level, much like signing someone like Beckham, you're currently buying someone who brings hype with him. Although it may not be value for money, it still sends a signal when you're buying a hyped up England international and looks good. Obviously the hope is that his halo doesn't slip while he's at the club, although Sherwod should know what he's capable of more than anyone. However, I still would be very shocked if there was any truth in this rumour. Seems a little out our budget, Benteke sale or not, wages would be massive and sure he'd have better options should Spurs even choose to sell him. Also quick glance as his twitter as mentioned above - last thing was a month ago so doubt any link to any move! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Transfers fees keep going up so guess 15 mil is not that huge for a young English player these days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 For a reasonable fee he is welcome, he is an upgrade on many we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan81 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Transfers fees keep going up so guess 15 mil is not that huge for a young English player these days. considering Sterlins fee be lucky Levy doesnt ask for 20 mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysasquatch Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) I think some fans are underestimating how much of a decent signing this possibly could be for us. Being able to land a current young English player, considering how poorly we've been the last couple seasons would be a huge lift. Richards picking us, Delph staying I s a huge turn around for the club. It's all just rumours obviously with Townsend but I think it would show we are trying to improve. Edited July 12, 2015 by mightysasquatch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Sterling at 49 million makes Townsend a snip at 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 We can find any winger on the continent that can do what he can Cut in and shoot wide for 1 - 2 mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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