Summer Transfer Gossip

mickman

Looks like paulinho is on the way

17 million.

He is a small very skilfully player who can deliver that final pass and is only 24

Are we going to get our top players in early this year ?

If he signs, then bale to stay and we buy a top striker and job done

White Heart Loon

Hopefully the pandemonium on transfer day is the departure of Parker and THudd

SuprSi

I wonder where Corinthians have confirmed it, but that's quite a bit of cash to spend on a midfielder, which makes me happy

SuprSi

I'll admit I've never seen him play, but the last time we spent this much on a midfielder it worked out pretty well for us.

Greg Stobart
‏@gstobart

Spoken to lots of Brazilian football here, consensus that he's the best and most important player to the national team after Neymar #THFC
And he's deservedly ahead of Ramires in the pecking order. His agent is believed to be in Salvador and will talk to Paulinho tomorrow
He being Paulinho!

irishmover

If he is going to sign for Spurs it won't be until at least after June 30th. He said he's focussing on Confederations cup first before looking at the 'proposal' put forward by Spurs.

Lightbulb Sun

I was looking out for him in the game last night with Italy but he wasn't even on the bench.

White Heart Loon

Lightbulb Sun wrote: »

I was looking out for him in the game last night with Italy but he wasn't even on the bench.

He got injured in the game against Mexico

Leinstersqspur

irishmover wrote: »

If he is going to sign for Spurs it won't be until at least after June 30th.

I'd say you're probably right given the transfer window doesn't actually open until July 1st.:P

In the same way Chelsea have 'agreed' to sign Schurrle, Corinthians have 'agreed' to sell Paulinho to Spurs.

I wouldn't read too much into the 'Chelsea/Madrid to gazump Spurs' headlines we'll be seeing before the ConFed finishes/window opens.

This fella at the lane next year would be immense, a midfield of Paulinho, Sandro and Dembele would be some marauding threesome! He looks, dare I say it, very similar to Patrick Viera...:o:o

Devo from Dublin

I said it before and i'll say it again..........

Vertonghen and Holtby both said they wanted to play for us, well before they signed.....This Paulinho fella i think is playing the waiting game......not happy with him at all!!!!

jobeenfitz

Devo from Dublin wrote: »

I said it before and i'll say it again..........

Vertonghen and Holtby both said they wanted to play for us, well before they signed.....This Paulinho fella i think is playing the waiting game......not happy with him at all!!!!

I get what your saying but if say Sunderland or Aston Villa were trying to sign a player who also knew that Spurs may be interested in him, might act similarly. Its the football food-chain We aint as high up there as we want but there are many lower than us. Its the way of the world and maybe the price for not qualifying for CL next season. If he is good enough then I hope he comes to us. If he is using us for a season or two to move on to better things well lets just hope we become better and get regular CL spot.

Leinstersqspur

Devo from Dublin wrote: »

I said it before and i'll say it again..........

Vertonghen and Holtby both said they wanted to play for us, well before they signed.....This Paulinho fella i think is playing the waiting game......not happy with him at all!!!!

Do not fear. The 24-year-old, who scored for Brazil against England in the 2-2 draw between the two sides this month, said: "I feel I am ready to experience football at the highest level in Europe and the opportunity to play in England is a dream.

"It's a great pleasure to be linked to such a great club like Tottenham. They have a reputation as one of the great clubs in England who play exciting, attacking football which suits my style. I couldn't turn them down if they made me an offer. It would be a fantastic opportunity to play for Tottenham."

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/brazil-midfielder-paulinho-says-he-will-join-tottenham-following-17m-offer-8671979.html

Leinstersqspur

Apparently, the deal for Villa is almost complete too, looks like it's business time!

SuprSi

Jaysus, that'd be some start to the transfer window and some tonic for the end of last season!! It's all forgotten

mushykeogh

Leinstersqspur wrote: »

Apparently, the deal for Villa is almost complete too, looks like it's business time!

Any links? Otherwise your just being a tease.

Leinstersqspur

The Barcelona equivalent of Marca, Mundo Deportivo http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20130624/fc-barcelona/nueva-ofensiva-fichaje-tottenham-david-villa_54376923139.html

Kiith

Villa and Paulinho? Would definitely be a great start to the transfer window. I've not seen much of Paulinho, bar a short youtube video, but he looks a lot like Dembele. Likes to run forward, but is also apparently quite good defensively. Would work well with Sandro i'd say.

Lightbulb Sun

Fiorentina are the competition for Villa

DubPerryman

Leinstersqspur wrote: »

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/brazil-midfielder-paulinho-says-he-will-join-tottenham-following-17m-offer-8671979.html

Direct quotes make all the difference in any transfer story. Great news!

pleasant Co.

DubPerryman wrote: »

Direct quotes make all the difference in any transfer story. Great news!

If he said those things at all :pac:

Devo from Dublin

Leinstersqspur wrote: »

Do not fear. The 24-year-old, who scored for Brazil against England in the 2-2 draw between the two sides this month, said: "I feel I am ready to experience football at the highest level in Europe and the opportunity to play in England is a dream.

"It's a great pleasure to be linked to such a great club like Tottenham. They have a reputation as one of the great clubs in England who play exciting, attacking football which suits my style. I couldn't turn them down if they made me an offer. It would be a fantastic opportunity to play for Tottenham."

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/brazil-midfielder-paulinho-says-he-will-join-tottenham-following-17m-offer-8671979.html

Good to know that Paulinho reads this forum!;)

DubPerryman

I can't vouch for this author's knowledge of football, but it make for good reading - http://www.givemesport.com/354997-paulinho-what-tottenham-should-expect?


Here's a few bits I liked...

"He is now 24-years-old and has already won the league, the Copa Libatadores and the Club World Cup with his club." - High calibre.

"If André Villas-Boas plays his cards right, Sandro will develop a brilliant relationship with Paulinho and he will play in the covering role that Ralf has played in this year. This will leave Paulinho to be able to glide forward, giving Tottenham that real killer pass that they have been lacking this season." - Exactly what we need!

Here Precious2

I'm surprised we weren't all over Tevez seeing as he moving for 10m. His wages could be an issue but still I think we should have been sniffing.

jobeenfitz

Here Precious2 wrote: »

I'm surprised we weren't all over Tevez seeing as he moving for 10m. His wages could be an issue but still I think we should have been sniffing.

Great player if he's in the mood. Himself and Ade could go missing together.

Emoran

Here Precious2 wrote: »

I'm surprised we weren't all over Tevez seeing as he moving for 10m. His wages could be an issue but still I think we should have been sniffing.

You do realise he'd be on double what our highest paid player is... No matter how cheap a fee it would cost taking him on would ruin us financially

2nd Row Donkey

What's the story with Liverpool doing all their business nice and early, just goes to show that it can be done if the will is there. Starting to get pissed off now, more nonsense throughout preseason and then players bought/sold at the eleventh hour. Some things never change.

gar

Window not open.
Relax!
I think it'll be done early (ish) in this pre season

White Heart Loon

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

What's the story with Liverpool doing all their business nice and early, just goes to show that it can be done if the will is there. Starting to get pissed off now, more nonsense throughout preseason and then players bought/sold at the eleventh hour. Some things never change.

No transfers have been made for any team, the transfer window doesn't open until the 1st July

irishmover

'Window not open' is a pretty stupid thing to say when Liverpool have got contracts signed with two Clubs and two players now who will be joining July 1st. 2nd Row is still right. They got business done early. Window open or not.

Devo from Dublin

quality not quantity!

irishmover

Devo from Dublin wrote: »

quality not quantity!

Mignolet is a quality signing though..