And I forgot we tried for Bale, which is why I edited my post. Oops.
Harry Kane | Real willing to prepare world-record £200m bid [The Times]
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That is one way to look at it, another would be that the clubs in England have overtaken Madrid in terms of cash they can spend and Madrid now will struggle to spend really big at the moment.
Bale chose Madrid though, that was down to the player not the club.
The point is I was wrong, hence my edit.
Ah ok sorry
Well reportedly they're going to majorly revamp their squad this summer, so who knows.
I think one things for certain Madrid will invest massively this summer anyway, Ronaldo Benzema Bale is their past, they'll spend a few hundred million on at least 2 new attacking forwards.
Question is, who? Kane and Salah are the obvious two, both at far smaller clubs and despite the fact they'd cost a fortune that won't put Madrid off. If they buy a 3rd attacker it could be someone who has an amazing World Cup, we know Madrid are like the spoiled kid in the toy story always wanting the very latest popular toy so if a superstar is born in Russia they could go for him. Their front 3 next season could look like this
Salah - Kane - New LW/Ronaldo
Question is, who? Kane and Salah are the obvious two, both at far smaller clubs and despite the fact they'd cost a fortune that won't put Madrid off. If they buy a 3rd attacker it could be someone who has an amazing World Cup, we know Madrid are like the spoiled kid in the toy story always wanting the very latest popular toy so if a superstar is born in Russia they could go for him. Their front 3 next season could look like this
Salah - Kane - New LW/Ronaldo
But it's not you who pay more wages than us, and not only you we've finished ahead. Joking aside I get your point and wages and transfer spend does matter, I'm well aware of that and Spurs are fighting an uphill battle. Despite of this, good coaching and clever transfers can go a long way and it's not unthinkable that the team we have can win the league (not this year though). And just because we're a club who can't compete with the wages and transfer fees it doesn't mean we shouldn't do whatever we can to compete, including keeping Kane as long as possible.
I could see Pogba in midfield too, needs to be at a club earning what he is worth
.Of course it doesn't, the problem is that statement is quite contradictory because you can't compete on wages with bigger clubs who will likely want Kane. Bale is on £600k a week at Real! That's the sort of mouth watering money were talking about here.
I could see Pogba in midfield too, needs to be at a club earning what he is worth
Pogba isn't going anywhere.... I wouldn't mind Jose doing a Herrera and Kroos swap though
Pogba isn't going anywhere.... I wouldn't mind Jose doing a Herrera and Kroos swap though
I can see Real going for that
.Presumably if Mardid get Neymar, that'd do? Can't imagine them getting both in one summer.
Yeah it is rather insane. I think it's only a contradiction only if football is completely determined by money which I don't think it is despite it being a large influence. If a club like Tottenham continue to be well run and manage to make good signings then I believe they can stay competitive with the top clubs. And yes, most players in Kane's position would decide to leave for Real Madrid and earn double, but a few might stay if the club continue challenging and they feel they are well paid (which he will be, although not 600k a week), and maybe Kane is such a player.
I get what you're saying, and yes. Kane might well leave next summer or the summer after that if he choses. But there is no way Tottenham will sanction a deal this summer, especially not for only 200m.
Would rather he stays at Spurs until we come for him at some point. I know we have Lukaku, but that shouldn't stop us getting a talent like him.
Guess Real will get him though. He seems like such a perfect and obvious fit for them given their form this season.
Guess Real will get him though. He seems like such a perfect and obvious fit for them given their form this season.
Can only see him going if he really wants Madrid, but he doesn't come across as someone who'll kick up a fuss. A few more trophyless seasons with Spurs might change that, especially if he's still heading the goalscoring charts.
Gotta admit, I never saw the day I'd see an Englishman being remotely linked with a world record transfer fee link. I remember Shearer, but nobody since has been close to good enough to warrant such a high price, Ferdinand possibly cos he was the best defender on the planet at one point but defenders don't break records moneywise, and Rooney looked like he could have tore the world apart for a few weeks, but Kane seems the real deal.
I'm really ashamed to admit I still hope he doesn't become a superstar. He comes across as someone you'd expect Derek to be friends with in interviews, not the kinda guy you want people to associate English guys with. It's like someone has taught a potato to play football.
I'm really ashamed to admit I still hope he doesn't become a superstar. He comes across as someone you'd expect Derek to be friends with in interviews, not the kinda guy you want people to associate English guys with. It's like someone has taught a potato to play football.
It's not like Kane represents English people or anyone else except himself.
Tell that to foreign football fans when he's all over the press. We've had Gazza, another potato person. Rooney, Mr Potato himself, Owen that nobody likes apart from Owen himself and Beckham that looks great til he opens his mouth and you can't help feel sorry for. It'd be nice to have just one fantastic footballer you wouldn't be ashamed to take home to meet your parents if you were a woman. Someone articulate and classy like Pirlo, or witty like Ibrahimovic or likeable like Ronaldinho. England seems to always get embarrassing people that you can't help but cringe at when you see them being interviewed. I know that's a very shallow point of view, hence being ashamed but ffs, can't we just have one player that's brilliant at footy that's not a complete dimwit? Once.
All they need is us spending 100m on Ronaldo
This will annoy me, we should always be going after the best British/Irish talent in the PL unless of course they play for City or Liverpool.
We would have to pay the infamous 'Man utd tax' for that. And spurs won't sell to a rival.
I don't think Messi looks like or has the personality of the typical Argentine, he doesn't even look like a typical footballer or athlete for that matter, who cares though?
I don't know why people give a care about a footballers looks or personality.
They would if we paid it. Levy hates United but he loves money more.
No i don't think we should pay that. We did well not to do that with Morata and we will do well to steer clear from this in future transactions. We can't allow every club to hold us for ransom. We use our own resources and we should manage them efficiently.
This point isn't exclusive to English players only.. The likes of Lineker and Lampard are a counter argument, you've just selected the three worst examples.
Gary shat himself on the pitch and wiped his ass on the grass. Just saying.
Do foreign football fans actually think the best football player in a country represents the people there? If they do that is completely their fault and problem. Plus, it's not a good idea in general to care too much about what other people might think about you, especially if you can't control it.
Hm I don’t see it happening really.
Even if they bid £200m, I only see it happening if Kane demands to go.
Of course, if they offer him £500-600k p/w he would be utterly insane to say no.
I would hope that we would match any bid but I am not sure. Combined with wages, it would be astronomical money though worth every penny IMO.
Even if they bid £200m, I only see it happening if Kane demands to go.
Of course, if they offer him £500-600k p/w he would be utterly insane to say no.
I would hope that we would match any bid but I am not sure. Combined with wages, it would be astronomical money though worth every penny IMO.
I could see Pogba in midfield too, needs to be at a club earning what he is worth
Oh he'll stay worry, Ed will give him the 400k a week if he has to
You only have those if you love Liverpool as much as you do.What are these "Scouse Lover" things we have got underneath our names?
Im pretty sure Harry is likebale for most parents. Im also sure alot of girls would like him. hes not bad looking, tall and great confidence typical things girls like.
Edit: He also happens to be the worlds best striker. That probably helps also.
That's what I think will happen. Alli or Son or even Eriksen made lightweights.
Kane won't go until 2019 at the earliest. I'm sure he'd want to play for Spurs at their new stadium.
He’s definitely worth it. I’d dont think he is going to leave this summer but when you start talking about earning 2-3x more money, how could you not go for that?
I think Real will get Lewa and maybe even Hazard who looks hungry for a new challenge.
Really hope United throw their hat in the ring. Offering Lukaku as bait is actually quite a good idea.
I think Real will get Lewa and maybe even Hazard who looks hungry for a new challenge.
Really hope United throw their hat in the ring. Offering Lukaku as bait is actually quite a good idea.
Spurs success seems to be a bit of a double edged sword. Kane is going to be offered mega money by Real (or any one of numerous other clubs) and could probably double or treble his current wages. Even if they can convince him to stay and to turn down Madrid (which I think will be a struggle) he's going to want to be paid. Then half a dozen other players will come knocking asking for huge rises as well.
Spurs might be better served selling him and re-investing the money.
Spurs might be better served selling him and re-investing the money.
What are these "Scouse Lover" things we have got underneath our names?
I think its just for us Fenians
I doubt Kane wants to move to Spain, he’s a through and through Londoner, but the money more than anything... you have to take it, frankly.
If United match Real’s bid and wages, and Kane chooses us, I don’t see how Levy can stop him. At least not for long/
A lot of IFs there, of course.
If United match Real’s bid and wages, and Kane chooses us, I don’t see how Levy can stop him. At least not for long/
A lot of IFs there, of course.
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