I hope Dier signs a new deal, after finally playing where he should have been years ago - as I'm led to believe two other clubs are in discussions with his representatives.
It seems that both the Chav's and ManC are sounding his reps out.
Jose said today we dont need to sign many players or that could mean we cant die to finances. So what do we need to get CL football from next season ?
A DM it seems, maybe a RB although KWP and Tanganga could be back next season. A striker of any quality will cost too much IMO so another untried speculative gamble ?
Realistically, can Levy demand CL football with limited spending ?
Respectfully disagree Mutters....there is no evidence to suggest that Jose is capable of getting CL football next season.....indeed with rumours of recruiting 30 y/o players a transfer window without a change of manager is a road map to nowhere....we’ll see what happens when Arsenal bring their new, modern football approach to fortress Tottenham Hotspur Stadium or as it should be named The Levy Folly Memorial stadium..All you can do is look at the top squads on Day 1 of next season and judge whether CL is realistic or punching above our weight. No chance of comparing our squads with Liverpool and City by September. What is concerning is that Utd and Chelsea are now starting to look like they have deeper squads and better starting elevens. Guys like Timo Werner will make a big difference, just like Bruno Fernandes has.
I actually think that Jose and Arteta will go into next season with the 5th and 6th best squads and it will be down to them to get it punching above its weight into CL places. It would never surprise me if Jose does get CL next season.
Levy has no choice to accept our status in the same way that we do.
Yep, how long have us fans been saying we need a gob-shite/motivator player in the middle of the park.The team needs a voice. Too many nice guys on the pitch for my liking. Time for them to man up or get the hell out.
We're regressing back to that soft underbelly we once had.Yep, how long have us fans been saying we need a gob-shite/motivator player in the middle of the park.
That post shows a lot of confidence from yourself, plus sense, but is it true and will it happen, I most certainly hope so!Jose will have learnt a lot from the game. The man is a born winner, he knows what he's doing & he knows what these guys are capable of.
I wouldn't have.Just read that Spurs turned down moving NDombele to Juve in return for cash and Ramsey.
I would have taken that in a heartbeat.
I find it hard to believe to believe Ramsey would come to us given his Arsenal ties. And isn't he earning obscene amounts at Juve that would smash our current ceiling?Just read that Spurs turned down moving NDombele to Juve in return for cash and Ramsey.
I would have taken that in a heartbeat.
Not sure about Ndombele, but it has to be cash or not at all, certainly not Ramsey.Just read that Spurs turned down moving NDombele to Juve in return for cash and Ramsey.
I would have taken that in a heartbeat.
This.Another key point is that Jose hasn't bought a single defensive player yet. He has 12 or 13 defensive players in the squad, from GK's through to holding midfielders, and that's a very loose definition of explaining our current midfielders.
Jose has only made a few defensive decisions. The first was Toby's contract extension. The second was promoting Japhet. The third was getting Dier's head aligned to being a centre half. Another was perhaps not messing about with the full-backs even though he can't be overly happy with them. It's not as if he has many options.
He must know that he has to churn half of those 12 or 13 players before anything major can change at the club defensively. If it's possible, churning 2 or 3 in this summer window is a must.
Jose will have learnt a lot from the game. The man is a born winner, he knows what he's doing & he knows what these guys are capable of.
Another key point is that Jose hasn't bought a single defensive player yet. He has 12 or 13 defensive players in the squad, from GK's through to holding midfielders, and that's a very loose definition of explaining our current midfielders.
Jose has only made a few defensive decisions. The first was Toby's contract extension. The second was promoting Japhet. The third was getting Dier's head aligned to being a centre half. Another was perhaps not messing about with the full-backs even though he can't be overly happy with them. It's not as if he has many options.
He must know that he has to churn half of those 12 or 13 players before anything major can change at the club defensively. If it's possible, churning 2 or 3 in this summer window is a must.