January transfer window 2019/20 season

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  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    It’s the one we were in for. He’s chosen Spurs over us despite our being in prime position last week.
  • yoyoyoyo
    edited January 2020
    You can't blame him. What are his options...? Join a team where the manager speaks your language, the stadium is owned, the chairman takes a back seat and with luck they'll be in Europe or join a team where the the stadium is rented and disliked by many, as are the owners and with a bit of luck we'll still be in the Premier league.
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    He seems like hes damaged goods anyway.

    Stand by for the much better than Mark Noble Joe Allen :biggrin: :run:
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    Spurs also seem to be trying to take over Man Utd’d Bruno Fernandes deal.

    Both seem to show how Portuguese clubs operate, which has got them lots of money but makes buying from them very risky. That’s why I’ve never got too excited about Gedson. I hope we have others lined up.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    If he doesn't play in goal then it doesn't really matter.
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    edited January 2020
    Don't know too much abouth Gedson, but if he can't hold down a regular spot in Benfica's team, not sure he's what we need right now, we have enough lightweights as such & as IH said, GK needs sorting 1st IMO.
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    If we do get a CM, IMO we should be trying for someone in the Marc Vivien Foe mould, and it doesn’t look like gedson is that person. We need to walk away from this one and start focusing on the keeper position in particular.

    I’ve read that the club are looking to move Yarmo on which IMO would be good news if it immediately helps to fund good quality players in other positions
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    The Mirror reckons we're looking to send Yarmolenko out on loan in order
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    You mean instead of Molenkoyar ? :lol:
  • WHU_Champo_league_in_7_yearsWHU_Champo_league_in_7_years
    edited January 2020
    Can only assume it's to free up some space for wages, heard hes on over £100k a week
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

    Can only assume it's to free up some space for wages, heard hes on over £100k a week

    They saved something like £400k a week in the summer. Are we really that hard up?
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Wage bills are capped.
  • McHammerMcHammer
    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/neil-etheridge-cardiff-west-ham-17554221.amp
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Etheridge was dropped to the bench for todays game after conceding six at QPR.
    Looks like the perfect fit. :biggrin:
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    We need reinforcements asap.
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    We are nearly half way through the window, and what is disappointing for me is that much of our effort when it comes to transfers appears to be largely focussed on two things we don’t actually need

    1. An injured keeper
    2. Some sort of advanced/creative midfielder

    We will have likely gone past the Sheff Utd and Everton games which would have been (Relatively) winnable without proper reinforcements

    By the time new players (hopefully) arrive it will be just in time to face the likes of Liverpool
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    Baracks, it's not like there's a shop where you can just go and buy a player off the shelf and we don't know what's going on behind the scenes.
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    edited January 2020
    Couldn’t care less what goes on behind the scenes or how hard people might be trying. All that matters is that we we likely see ether Martin or Roberto in goal v Everton next up.
  • ianbishoplegendianbishoplegend
    Noble getting caught in possession like a fat kid in the Park was a final straw for me (has happened many times before). He needs to have a look - then put himself on the bench with Moyes. Allen would be a great instant upgrade. Rice looks like he’s ready for the armband. Much more committed and far less mistakes than anyone. Martin has been good bar thinking he was in 5 aside game (I blame Balbuena more for asking for the ball in that position). Would be great to have Allen before Everton is what I’m saying!
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    edited January 2020
    I agree with that not especially for asking for the ball as players need make themselves available but when you ask you don't then take your eyes from the ball you are asking for. How was Martin to know he wanted it to his left? Both a little to blame, Martin for not recognising Balbuena wasn't in a great position and was going to get closed down but more so Balbuana for asking for the ball in one descending position back towards the keeper and then moving to his left after asking.

    We all make mistakes but I feel Martin looked worse than he was for that one and I hope he didn't take it too badly. I don't know why but I really like Martin. He looks like a player just breaking in from the youth team regard how he holds himself rather than a player at the end of his career but I like him.

    It was likely one of those pointless moves in even had it came off it's likely that he plays it to Balbuena who gets closed on and plays it back to Martin who hoofs it upfield, something he could of done anyhow.
  • ianbishoplegendianbishoplegend
    It was bizarre, especially 0-0 away from home
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Balbuena had a similar situation against Burnley.
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    Just seen on the BBC gossip page that Erikson has just agreed a move from Spurs to Milan for 17m. This is more astonishing business from Spurs. The question is why did Erikson not wait until the summer and collect the 17m for himself as a signing on fee? and how did spurs get more for Erikson with 6 months left on his contract than we did for Payet without any contract pressure at all?

    As an aside I consider Erikson very overrated anyhow. He produces some beautiful work at times bit the end product isn't all it should be, a bit like Anderson in that respect.
  • ianbishoplegendianbishoplegend
    Maybe he got whatever anyone else was offering as a signing fee anyway. He strikes me as someone that just wants to enjoy his football again, is tired of carrying Spurs.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Erikson will still get a hefty signing on fee. He's probably a £60m player so there's still some £40m for him to negotiate around.
  • McHammerMcHammer
    7 million bid in for Etheridge

    Roberto Gagliardini of Inter linked with a loan
  • McHammerMcHammer
    The Times reports the Hammers had an unsuccessful delegation try and convince Fernandes to sign. They did not even get that far.

    The report states: “Fernandes declined to talk to representatives of the East London club who travelled to Lisbon last week.”

  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    Not interested in us and languishing in the reserves after falling out with the manager. We have to dodge some bullets!

    Maybe these days its a bit of a high expectation but I want any new signing to show or even fake enthusiasm for our club!
  • yoyoyoyo
    I'm not overly disappointed. We need to strengthen elsewhere.
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    Sounds like he & Jose will get along just fine....
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