Summer Transfer Gossip

Leinstersqspur · 08-07-2013 11:49pm

pleasant Co. wrote: »

Is he on strike? I haven't been following the situation all that much, but you're absolutely spot on if that's the case.

Refused to travel, club confirmed it on BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23236667

everdead.ie · 08-07-2013 11:54pm

I'd be worried Benteke could be like Carroll, he scored almost all his goals in the second half of the season.

pleasant Co. · 08-07-2013 11:59pm

Leinstersqspur wrote: »

Refused to travel, club confirmed it on BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23236667

I can't find where it says he refused to travel, it does say that he did not travel but also says Aston Villa had given him extra time off until july 18th - so he wouldn't have been expected to travel in any case.

That said, he doesn't seem to be quite as stand-up a guy as Gareth Bale :cool:

tippspur · 09-07-2013 12:09am

If we don't get Benteke who's left,not many more decent strikers around is there?

markesmith · 09-07-2013 12:40am

Late in to the debate! Great to hear about Paulinho, hope we land a top-class striker as well. Would like to keep hold of Parker, and maybe a cheeky bid for Evra?

Here Precious2 · 09-07-2013 9:52am

Benteke keen on move to Spurs and not Chelsea acoording to Belgium football writer Kristof Terreur

Wonder is Verts and Dembele in his ear:D

Great signing if we could get him.

mickman · 09-07-2013 9:57am

Here Precious2 wrote: »

Benteke keen on move to Spurs and not Chelsea acoording to Belgium football writer Kristof Terreur

Wonder is Verts and Dembele in his ear:D

Great signing if we could get him.

Im sure the two lads would be talking to him

Rumour has it that he has been to the training ground and now the transfer request has gone in.

He will cost 20 mill though id say

Lets face it though, he had a great first season but he is largely unproven - could be a gamble

Leinstersqspur · 09-07-2013 10:00am

mickman wrote: »

Im sure the two lads would be talking to him

Rumour has it that he has been to the training ground and now the transfer request has gone in.

He will cost 20 mill though id say

Lets face it though, he had a great first season but he is largely unproven - could be a gamble

At the training ground!:eek::eek: Surely that's tapping up?

Agreed, it's a massive gamble, he could be the next Drogba or the next Andy Carroll.

Hatch99 · 09-07-2013 10:05am

Leinstersqspur wrote: »

At the training ground!:eek::eek: Surely that's tapping up?

Agreed, it's a massive gamble, he could be the next Drogba or the next Andy Carroll.

Villa training ground ?
No gamble lads, young, strong, quick, hungry to impress in WC year, Belgian buddys already at the lane, scored goals for fun in a struggling side last year, perfect fit for Spurs. He'd be a great signing.

mickman · 09-07-2013 10:11am

Hatch99 wrote: »

Villa training ground ?
No gamble lads, young, strong, quick, hungry to impress in WC year, Belgian buddys already at the lane, scored goals for fun in a struggling side last year, perfect fit for Spurs. He'd be a great signing.

No , spurs training ground

Hatch99 · 09-07-2013 10:12am

mickman wrote: »

No , spurs training ground

What ? Benteke is/was at the spurs training ground ? Where did you hear this ?

2nd Row Donkey · 09-07-2013 10:14am

Jayzus, I hope he isn't using the same agent as Peter Odemwingie

DubPerryman · 09-07-2013 10:25am

Hatch99 wrote: »

What ? Benteke is/was at the spurs training ground ? Where did you hear this ?

I heard this too. Apparently he tweeted saying he was in London a couple of days ago. If my sources are to be believed, he had a tour of the training ground with his mate Nacer Chadli of FC Twente.

2nd Row Donkey · 09-07-2013 10:29am

Bad form if true. Spurs fan start a petition re: Zidane tapping up Bale, meanwhile our Club give guided tours to other teams players.

DubPerryman · 09-07-2013 10:33am

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Bad form if true. Spurs fan start a petition re: Zidane tapping up Bale, meanwhile our Club give guided tours to other teams players.

The transfer rumours will obviously fly around when the window is open. Yesterday morning I read that David Villa had a verbal agreement with us, four hours later he was a Atletico Madrid player.

Anyway, at least no Spurs representative came out in public and said Benteke should hand in a transfer request. That would have been embarrassing.

DubPerryman · 09-07-2013 10:39am

A few points on the Benteke deal.

1. A Belgian journalist has come out and said Benteke told him he wants to sign for Spurs. The bookies have responded to this - http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/premier-league/27863-bookies-back-benteke-for-spurs.php

2. Benteke is apparently a big Gooner. If Arsenal are in the hunt, I doubt we'd stand a chance.

3. Benteke had a great season last year, but does that mean he's worth £25m. If there's any doubt, I think we could see a protracted Daniel Levy-esque negotiation period.

4. Personally, I'm not convinced he's worth £25m. I like him as a player, but one swallow does not make a Summer. We can't afford to get the striker purchase wrong.

Hatch99 · 09-07-2013 10:41am

DubPerryman wrote: »

I heard this too. Apparently he tweeted saying he was in London a couple of days ago. If my sources are to be believed, he had a tour of the training ground with his mate Nacer Chadli of FC Twente.

Lads, no spoofing on this forum

DubPerryman · 09-07-2013 10:47am

Hatch99 wrote: »

Lads, no spoofing on this forum

Don't shoot the messenger!

DubPerryman · 09-07-2013 10:50am

Hatch99 wrote: »

Lads, no spoofing on this forum

Look at the post from 'SweSpurs' half way down the page....

http://www.tottenhamhotspurs.tv/know-itk/23537-official-itk-discussion-thread-438.html

pleasant Co. · 09-07-2013 10:54am

DubPerryman wrote: »

If my sources are to be believed....

Shit, when did you start writing for the red tops? :pac:

DubPerryman · 09-07-2013 10:58am

pleasant Co. wrote: »

Shit, when did you start writing for the red tops? :pac:

Apologies I'm melting in work and there's only coverage of The Ashes on Sky Sports News when I get home. I let my 'deadline day' personality out.

Devo from Dublin · 09-07-2013 11:06am

If you cant beat them.........JOIN THEM!!

Get Michael Flatley in to tap the b*stards up!!

Not sure about Benteke tbh..
Having said that, Belguim are ranked 9th in the world and we could have their CH,CM,CF.
Brazils 2 CM.
French captain and Keeper.
3rd best player in the world.
USA Captain.
German u21 captain.

jaysis, cant wait for FIFA 14.;)

CastingCouch · 09-07-2013 2:57pm

DubPerryman wrote: »

A few points on the Benteke deal.

1. A Belgian journalist has come out and said Benteke told him he wants to sign for Spurs. The bookies have responded to this - http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/premier-league/27863-bookies-back-benteke-for-spurs.php

2. Benteke is apparently a big Gooner. If Arsenal are in the hunt, I doubt we'd stand a chance.

3. Benteke had a great season last year, but does that mean he's worth £25m. If there's any doubt, I think we could see a protracted Daniel Levy-esque negotiation period.

4. Personally, I'm not convinced he's worth £25m. I like him as a player, but one swallow does not make a Summer. We can't afford to get the striker purchase wrong.

Hmm...he cost Villa 7m, unproven in a poor league.

He then goes on to score 19 goals and bully defences for a team that battled against relegation.

His value definitely more than doubled. 16m would be the least.

Ormus · 09-07-2013 2:59pm

I'm just wondering do the guys who were giving out about Levy not stumping up the supposed £12m asking price for Villa, only to see him go for less than half that, finally realise that they don't have a clue about running a football club?

I'm guessing not.

2nd Row Donkey · 09-07-2013 3:13pm

What's your point? That Levy was right not to pay £12M for a player that Barca were willing to sell to someone else for £5m.

If thats what you mean, then Levy was 100% right, and I admire him if that's the case. I wouldn't have been happy to pay 5.5M (never mind 12M) for him if they were willing to sell him for £5M to someone else.

You have to wonder why they 'reportedly' wanted £12M from Spurs but happily took £5m from someone else.

It's also been 'reported' that we offered £2M.

T-b0n3 · 09-07-2013 3:18pm

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

What's your point? That Levy was right not to pay £12M for a player that Barca were willing to sell to someone else for £5m.

If thats what you mean, then Levy was 100% right, and I admire him if that's the case. I wouldn't have been happy to pay 5.5M (never mind 12M) for him if they were willing to sell him for £5M to someone else.

You have to wonder why they 'reportedly' wanted £12M from Spurs but happily took £5m from someone else.

It's also been 'reported' that we offered £2M.

I read that Barca are still getting 50% of Villa. So if he is sold/bought again they will get half of that. Not sure how true that is but could help explain some of it anyway.

Devo from Dublin · 09-07-2013 3:25pm

can someone show Bentekes rocket goal against WBA i think it was!!!
An absolute missile!!!

Devo from Dublin · 09-07-2013 3:27pm

Devo from Dublin wrote: »

can someone show Bentekes rocket goal against WBA i think it was!!!
An absolute missile!!!

Here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7wRdBRRVM0

Helllooooooooooooooo.

White Heart Loon · 09-07-2013 3:39pm

Not too sure on this Benteke one, I read earlier he threw his toys out of the pram at Genk and demanded a transfer and ended up at Villa. Now he's doing it again. Have we learned anything from Berb and Modric?

Deise Vu · 09-07-2013 4:01pm

White Heart Loon wrote: »

Not too sure on this Benteke one, I read earlier he threw his toys out of the pram at Genk and demanded a transfer and ended up at Villa. Now he's doing it again. Have we learned anything from Berb and Modric?

If he was a model pro he'd be plying his trade at Genk then?:D

I would worry about 2nd season syndrome like everyone else. However there are no guarantees with any player. Even an experienced internationa llike Torres nearly dragged a mediocre Liverpool to a league title in an incredible first season but hasn't kicked a ball since.

When you're looking at a player's age, physique, technical skills, courage, pace and strength you have to say Benteke has it all. Maybe there's a slight question about temperament. A game that sums him up was Villa V Chelsea. He was absolutely battering a very experienced Chelsea defence singlehandedly but got himself sent off. I can understand why Chelsea might be interested even though they have Torres, Ba and Lukaku already. They don't want to play against him again.

I'd take him for €25M in a hack.

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