Levy will drain this club dry for Kane seeing as a ST is our top priority position to fill. I think Rice is gettable and we also have Rabiot available on a free. All established names but that's the route we have to go if we're going to be challenging for top honors in the here and now.Of the players we've been "linked" with I'd choose Kane and Rice but I doubt it'll happen
The biggest need is a top striker, first choice is Kane and he will cost, but he's worth it IMO, he guarantees goals as much as any incoming player can guaranteeLevy will drain this club dry for Kane seeing as a ST is our top priority position to fill. I think Rice is gettable and we also have Rabiot available on a free. All established names but that's the route we have to go if we're going to be challenging for top honors in the here and now.
To be honest I don't know where we'll end up. Whatever the case, we can't go another season with Harry, McTominay and even Martial in this team.
I shudder at the thought of sitting with Maguire for another season. I don't hate the guy as many have trolled him endlessly even for his wedding album and people are disgusting for doing that but football wise he's not suitable to playing the role that Eric wants him to play. Makes me nervous when he starts because you know there's an error in his game that will allow the opposition to get a goal. No idea if its the pressure of the club or expectations to perform but he needs to move on and I hope he does become succesful elsewhere. Maybe he's suited to a league where the pace is alot slower.The biggest need is a top striker, first choice is Kane and he will cost, but he's worth it IMO, he guarantees goals as much as any incoming player can guarantee
Rice is my midfield choice because he can play multiple roles, Casemiro has shown he's capable up the field if he get's a bit of space, Rice can cover when he does that, Rice is a good ball carrier and he's press resistant, and he can play at CB if really needed, if Lindelof stays then Maguire wouldn't need replacing in that scenario
Why do you assume we are buying them to become rotation players? They will be aware of the competition and will be given a fair chance. Not to mention the factor of injuries. Kim has won the Serie A but his dream has always been the PL. Rice (or also Caicedo) want to challenge for titles. If we want those players and negotiate well, they will come. We need squad depth and now have a good functioning squad to further build upon.Proven and established top level international players aren't joining United (or anyone else) just to be rotation players unless they're offered seriously OTT wages, we need to be looking at players that are not yet established with good potential, ones like Malacia
He scored 30 this season and they came 8th. Can you describe to me what he might have to do to get them 4th?Levy is under massive pressure at Spurs I’m not sure he’s selling Kane this summer there will be riots
Generally think he’ll let Kane run his contract down and hope he can get them a top 4 spot than take the money
Levy is under massive pressure at Spurs I’m not sure he’s selling Kane this summer there will be riots
Generally think he’ll let Kane run his contract down and hope he can get them a top 4 spot than take the money
He scored 30 this season and they came 8th. Can you describe to me what he might have to do to get them 4th?
Our logic doesn't apply the same to Levy's logic. Levy thinks and hopes that Kane will give him chance for top 4. Selling Kane means Levy can say good bye of top 4, hence why he's been reluctant to sell Kane.He scored 30 this season and they came 8th. Can you describe to me what he might have to do to get them 4th?
Our logic doesn't apply the same to Levy's logic. Levy thinks and hopes that Kane will give him chance for top 4. Selling Kane means Levy can say good bye of top 4, hence why he's been reluctant to sell Kane.
Selling Kane gives you a ton of cash to build a squad instead of relying on 1 playerIt’s not on Kane for Spurs finishing 8th is it. They aren’t going to lose those 30 goals to a rival club either.
Spurs need to strengthen the squad and get a decent manager selling Kane puts them back possibly years because you can’t just go out and pick up a 30 goal a season player
Selling Kane gives you a ton of cash to build a squad instead of relying on 1 player
Spurs are lucky because its Harry Kane who is stupid enough to fall for it.'try' being the important word!
I am just trying to imagine what the reaction would be on here if (worst case scenario) Rashford was to announce this summer that he was not re-signing and our board turned down £100m from Chelsea, only for him to sign for City for free next summer. That’s basically what people seem to be suggesting Spurs are going to risk with Kane.
Buying "superstars" creates an additional problem when they are not starting they are more inclined to have a strop. The key is finding players with the right attitude, and I really trust ETH on that one. Casemiro didn't start for the first few weeks after he joined, but he waited patiently and then made himself undroppable. Any player joining us should have the mentality that he will force his way into the first team, whoever is supposedly in front of him.Proven and established top level international players aren't joining United (or anyone else) just to be rotation players unless they're offered seriously OTT wages, we need to be looking at players that are not yet established with good potential, ones like Malacia
Yes, everyone assumes that Kane will never sign a new contract there, has anyone ever heard him indicate that - nope
Hopefully he’ll squeeze it outThat's nice. He is pushing.
I don’t think a club will ever suggest to a prospective signing that they are rotation or backup (except maybe keepers) during negotiations. To be any use, a player has to believe that he is competing for a place in the team.Harry is leaving. There's a slot for a 4th centreback.
If Kane is out injured, we're stuck with Martial (who himself is not reliable to stay fit long enough) and then no one else.
If Casemiro is out we've got Fred The Red. Do you put any faith into him performing to the highest level consistently?
As for rotation players, that's up to the club to make that case to the agents/players themselves. Issue is we severely lacking in depth. One knock to one of Martial, Cas or Varane and we're back to Ole ball.
We need depth if we're going to be challenging for any trophies.
Proven and established top level international players aren't joining United (or anyone else) just to be rotation players unless they're offered seriously OTT wages, we need to be looking at players that are not yet established with good potential, ones like Malacia
If they sell Kane for 100m, they will only get 20m per year in 5 years instalment paid. But if they get UCL spot, they can get 3 or 4x more than 20m per year. In Levy’s logic, they will have a chance for top 4 if they keep Kane.Selling Kane gives you a ton of cash to build a squad instead of relying on 1 player
Sad thing is that their DOF was banned, who was responsible for hiring these defensive coaches like Nuno and Conte. Now they might get a progressive coach.If they sell Kane for 100m, they will only get 20m per year in 5 years instalment paid. But if they get UCL spot, they can get 3 or 4x more than 20m per year. In Levy’s logic, they will have a chance for top 4 if they keep Kane.
I don’t even think this is true. 1 top 4 place in the last 4 seasons with Kane up top doesn’t paint a great pictureIf they sell Kane for 100m, they will only get 20m per year in 5 years instalment paid. But if they get UCL spot, they can get 3 or 4x more than 20m per year. In Levy’s logic, they will have a chance for top 4 if they keep Kane.
Historically, teams tend to do alright when the one star man leaves. Just look at Dortmund as a recent example, performed pretty much same level without Haaland than they did with him.No it isnt however thats not my concern really - its what happens if we lose Kane. Ive said it earlier but I would honestly not be surprised if we ended up close to the bottom of the table without him.
I would be amazed if he signed a new contract. Ornstein might be quite reliable but he’s not in Levy’s head. It’s not a stretch to assume that Levy wants and expects to be able to get Kane to sign a new contract by refusing to let him go for “reasonable” money. Kane extending is the best result for Levy.Ornstein yesterday on various media platforms was pretty certain Levy will price him out of any move this summer. Thinks Kane will either run his contract down or sign a new one. Leaving Spurs the least likely outcome unless a really daft offer is made.
Selling Kane gives you a ton of cash to build a squad instead of relying on 1 player
Why not 2 players capable of 15 goals each? Surely building a team (when you’re not very good) is better than spending all that cash on yet another player they’ll just rely on instead of building a fully functional team.Worked for them when they sold Bale
They’ve been shocking in the transfer market Spurs they won’t do that. If they sell Kane for 100m how much is it costing them for a player capable of 20-30 goals? You’re paying 60m and over regardless
Levy is a moron. The only way someone gets kane out of spurs is by bidding £100m+ which everyone will be reluctant to do given his age. Even then levy would prob wait until the last day of the window to allow the deal to go through in the hope of ekeing out some extra poundsI would be amazed if he signed a new contract. Ornstein might be quite reliable but he’s not in Levy’s head. It’s not a stretch to assume that Levy wants and expects to be able to get Kane to sign a new contract by refusing to let him go for “reasonable” money. Kane extending is the best result for Levy.
If Kane makes it clear that he is absolutely not signing a new contract then that would have a significant impact on Levy’s thinking regarding what is the “best” result from there.
Why not 2 players capable of 15 goals each? Surely building a team (when you’re not very good) is better than spending all that cash on yet another player they’ll just rely on instead of building a fully functional team.
Why not 2 players capable of 15 goals each? Surely building a team (when you’re not very good) is better than spending all that cash on yet another player they’ll just rely on instead of building a fully functional team.
He is a moron who measures his own worth in terms of achieving the best possible result (by his own criteria).Levy is a moron. The only way someone gets kane out of spurs is by bidding £100m+ which everyone will be reluctant to do given his age. Even then levy would prob wait until the last day of the window to allow the deal to go through in the hope of ekeing out some extra pounds
Indeed they are almost exactly the same age too.I’m not too sure about Kane. I know they are totally different players (and of different ages) but I remember when people were saying Ronaldo would give us a guaranteed 20 goal a season return and we all know how that panned out
If Spurs are a good enough to get top 4 next year and Kane is a missing link for that then i would understand him in some way. But they will not catch CL with or without Kane probably. So money wise, keeping a player for one year to finish 5th or 6th for the cost of 75 mil (plus wages) is a bad business.He is a moron who measures his own worth in terms of achieving the best possible result (by his own criteria).
If Kane refuses to sign a new contract, Levy has to chose between the best offer and one season of Kane’s services and he absolutely will see it that way. If the best offer is, say, £75m, he will flip it and ask if he wants to pay £75m to keep Kane for one year.
We don’t know Levy’s real opinion on how much one season of Kane is worth to Spurs but (moron or not) Levy will operate and negotiate with knowledge of that figure.
