Transfer: 2024 Winter Transfer Window - Open Window Discussion

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Was very appreciated at Port Vale. Supposedly getting a loan to Plymouth now.

 

[luiginb]

Was very appreciated at Port Vale. Supposedly getting a loan to Plymouth now.

With how weak the bench has been he shouldn't go on loan anymore. He's already a better attacking midfielder than Skipp.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[maclean]

We clearly have holes to be filled, so I would be thrilled to get something done. On the other hand, if we don't make any acquisitions, at least Savant won't accuse us of being favourites or something?

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

With how weak the bench has been he shouldn't go on loan anymore. He's already a better attacking midfielder than Skipp.

Meh. They have Donley too, who I find to be the better prospect.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Meh. They have Donley too, who I find to be the better prospect.

I agree,

 

[luiginb]

Renan Lodi to Saudi

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Was very appreciated at Port Vale. Supposedly getting a loan to Plymouth now.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Spurs using Argyle as a loan destination is really throwing a wrench in my recent love of Plymouth Argyle.

 

[Savant]

Don’t think it has anything to do with Levy. Like at all. I think the Everton and Forest thing has everyone spooked, FFP had no teeth but this PSR/Sustainability thing apparently does. Yes Tottenham has some money because of the Kane sale, but (not by you) trying to claim Levy uncovered some silver bullet here is such main character syndrome. Other teams can spend, most teams are choosing not to; which isn’t abnormal for January. Also there’s still two weeks left in the window so just really odd in general

 

[Peen]

Pletti saying Fulham want Chalobah
Ornstein saying Chelsea want to sell Broja (injury has cooked him)
And some Davies murmurs

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

In terms of transfers I don't think Spurs can be considered cheap anymore. They have a higher net spend than Liverpool and City over the past five years by quite a margin.

In terms of wages they are being relatively cheap for their stature. However I can't fault them for that. They still have players they want to get rid of, but can't because of their wages. It's nice to know that the players they bring in aren't only motivated by the money.

The Athletic posted an article about Spurs situation today actually:

What other Premier League clubs' FFP issues tell us about Daniel Levy and Spurs

Spurs have been committed to sticking to Premier League and UEFA rules on finance - a position that has now been justified more than ever

theathletic.com

The article mentions that the club got an eight figure sum for hosting some Queen B concerts. Always rated Beyonce.

Yes Tottenham has some money because of the Kane sale, but (not by you) trying to claim Levy uncovered some silver bullet here is such main character syndrome.

You're making them sound broke when their net spend has been consistently high as of late.

 

[Savant]

In terms of transfers I don't think Spurs can be considered cheap anymore. They have a higher net spend than Liverpool and City over the past five years by quite a margin.

In terms of wages they are being relatively cheap for their stature. However I can't fault them for that. They still have players they want to get rid of, but can't because of their wages. It's nice to know that the players they bring in aren't only motivated by the money.

The Athletic posted an article about Spurs situation today actually:

What other Premier League clubs' FFP issues tell us about Daniel Levy and Spurs

Spurs have been committed to sticking to Premier League and UEFA rules on finance - a position that has now been justified more than ever

theathletic.com

The article mentions that the club got an eight figure sum for hosting some Queen B concerts. Always rated Beyonce.


You're making them sound broke when their net spend has been consistently high as of late.

I didn’t say they were broke at all. I’m saying Levy’s “prudence” has nothing to do with it.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

This Henderson situation is hilarious.

- Leaves for Saudi Arabia despite massive criticism.
- His contract gets terminated within half a year.
- He deferred his wages for tax purposes, so he hasn't gained a single penny from the move.

 

[bleedblue1223]

And he might never be paid for it. He deserves all of this, every bit of this disaster lol.

 

[hatterson]

So it sounds like he had his salary deferred to get around UK tax stuff and let him travel back and forth easily (to see family, play for England, etc.)

I'd assume theoretically the club still "owe" him the money and he could sue them to get it....but lol good luck with that.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

"Jordan, can you come to the palace to discuss your lawsuit? Alone please?"

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Ya hate to see it.....

 

[robertmac43]

This Henderson situation is hilarious.

- Leaves for Saudi Arabia despite massive criticism.
- His contract gets terminated within half a year.
- He deferred his wages for tax purposes, so he hasn't gained a single penny from the move.

That is hilarious, I didn't realize the last point there. Karma is a bitch.

 

[luiginb]

Hamed Traore who only got 181 minutes at Bournemouth this year was loaned out to Napoli. I've seen him a couple of years at Sassuolo. Good attacking player but lazy. I think he's going to be a bench option in Sicily too.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

What a nice fella

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

What a nice fella

Not the first time he shows lack of respect for Brentford.

 

[luiginb]

Not the first time he shows lack of respect for Brentford.

I mean it's Brentford...

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Speaking of Brentford:



Regui-loan.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I mean it's Brentford...

I mean, he's Ivan Toney and should be grateful he wasn't banned for life