desertfox2 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 1 hour ago, sacreblueits442 said: ....I wasn't keen on him coming here prior to his cardiac arrest, and with the insurers for Inter, not keen on his potential fitness to play, I am less keen right now!!! This potential deal, appears to be viewed as a chance to get in a player, we would only have been able to afford had we sold half our squad. We have a system which appears to be working, at £300k per week, this guy had effectively priced himself out of every club bar a few, chasing the money. One of the reason why I am not looking for this to come to fruition is the health aspect, insurers are not stupid, like bookies they know how to make money, and taking punts like this is not something that they do. The other reason would be his greed, regarding his salary. He would not be so accommodating had this episode not intervened in his career, all the best at some other club, but no thanks. I'm sure the insurance side is workable. We wouldn't be paying a transfer fee so he wouldn't need to be insured to offset that. There would likely be a clause in his contract for early termination if heart related issues occur and he can't play anymore and In terms of his health he will no doubt have to sign a waiver wherever he goes. Italy is different they don't let anyone play who has had any form of heart issues. It's not a deal breaker here or a lot of countries in Europe. If he wants to play then nobody can really stop him if he understands the risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyprusFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 2 hours ago, LFox99 said: And it's been 3 years since he's showed his world class form? How is Youri leaving even an argument, they're completely different players. We don't need to spunk wages on 30 year olds who will end up taking away game time from the likes of Soumare and KDH who will need it. For the life of me I don't understand this forum's obsession with has beens and past-it players. Coutinho, Eriksen, Lenglet, James, Lingard, Tarkowski, Neres, Alli, Bergwijn, Umtiti, Bailly and Phil ****ing Jones. Fkn get a grip of yourselves lads, what kind of ambition would we be showing to the world by signing this lot. All we'd be to a lot of these players is a retirement home to get that last decent contract. Why should we actively try to ruin our structure and the progress we've made in building this club up to be more than just a stepping stone by signing these types of players? Mancini, Cambiasso, Evans....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 8 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: I think his game would revolve around him dropping deeper in to the sort of 8 role. He wasn't very good at that at Inter to start with but 2nd half of last season he did start to turn it on a bit. He's technically so good he could perform very well in that role. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispinLA in Texas Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 He was Spurs for about 7 years but his last 18months weren't his best and at inter his form was mixed. While with Courtinho, he wasn't really needed at Barcelona and his style of football wasn't suited to what they wanted so I think he still has alot in the tank and a point to prove. While Eriksen best years were at Spurs and nobody knows how is form would be now after what happened to him last year. Looks like it's us or Spurs that are looking at him, we should only get him if we need him to fill a position that we are struggling with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 You'd think it would be Spurs who were in for him and they're midfield is toss but then again Conte was on the verge of letting him go last January so maybe he's not that arsed. Personally I think they should come and take Perez off us and we'll have Eriksen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyprusFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 1 minute ago, Muzzy_Larsson said: He's technically so good he could perform very well in that role. He certainly could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyprusFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Ric Flair said: You'd think it would be Spurs who were in for him and they're midfield is toss but then again Conte was on the verge of letting him go last January so maybe he's not that arsed. Personally I think they should come and take Perez off us and we'll have Eriksen. Absolutely. I wish Edited 16 January 2022 by CyprusFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzell Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 All depends on wages. If he could find the form he had at Spurs then he would be a right coup but with what has happened to him at the Euros, who knows if he would ever hit that kind of form again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannythefox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Can he play CB? Nice player but I’d rather have JWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Fox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 11 minutes ago, buzzer_b said: All depends on wages. If he could find the form he had at Spurs then he would be a right coup but with what has happened to him at the Euros, who knows if he would ever hit that kind of form again. I don’t think he will be in a position to demand massive wages, certainly nothing like he was asking for when we were past interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turlo Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Has he been back in anything close to full training since he came back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 5 minutes ago, turlo said: Has he been back in anything close to full training since he came back? Can’t see any info on that. I think he may have done some with his home town team, but certainly not played a game by the looks of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 On a short term deal, on reasonable wages I'd be happy to give it a go. Not going to be fit enough to start for a while but from the bench, better option than some of our other options. I don't see it happening though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Where would he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hejammy Posted 16 January 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 16 January 2022 1 minute ago, Grebfromgrebland said: Where would he play? Some games at the King power and some away presumably..... 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 9 minutes ago, hejammy said: Some games at the King power and some away presumably..... Ok dad, time for your medication now.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 58 minutes ago, dannythefox said: Can he play CB? Nice player but I’d rather have JWP I’d rather have Zidane in his prime, who is just as likely as JWP to come here this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post volpeazzurro Posted 16 January 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) We don't need him, surplus to requirements, there are more pressing positions to cover if there's money to burn. A total waste of money, collecting shiny things for collectings sake. Ended up poor at Spurs with questionable attitude and didn't pull up any trees in Serie A which is a far less demanding league than the Premiership regardless of any potential health issues. We need to stop this nonsense with the Vestergaards, Bertrands and Ericssons of the world and get back to our previous successful recruitment strategy or it could be our downfall. It wasn't broke, so don't try and fix it. We could end up with big waged unsaleable ageing assets instead of the buy cheap sell at huge profit to progress model. Let's not get blinded by what he 'used' to be. I'd sooner persevere with the likes of KDH than embark on a road to nowhere. Edited 16 January 2022 by volpeazzurro 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox42 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 2 hours ago, frany104 said: Let me give you a few. How many players in our squad can you say are creative?? We lack creative players. He would improve our starting 11 immediately. Also if and when Youri is off we have a quality player already in the squad to take the creativity burden. He would also have a point to prove and would t just be coming for a pay packet, he’s desperate to prove himself to get in the World Cup squad. the obvious downside is his heart, but if doctors have given him the all clear who are we to suggest he isn’t upto it? my question back would be give me reasons (beside his heart) not to sign him? I’m laughing at this part. How can you say we lack creative players when we’re 7th in goals scored? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy82 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 I don’t think it’s worth the risk personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLC86 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 54 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said: Where would he play? Vicky Park lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 7 hours ago, moore_94 said: Would not surprise me if Evans is going to be longer than April, by the time he is even back ready to start playing matches the season will already probably be done Bertrand is a knee issue as well isn't it? If he needs an OP that is his season probably done Bin off Jakupovic? We’ve binned benkovic already haven’t we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannythefox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 49 minutes ago, The_77 said: I’d rather have Zidane in his prime, who is just as likely as JWP to come here this window. I don’t think we need anyone in that area of the pitch in this window, CB priority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frany104 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 33 minutes ago, Fox42 said: I’m laughing at this part. How can you say we lack creative players when we’re 7th in goals scored? Name me the creative players in our squad. I count 4. Maddison, Barnes, Tielemans and recently Lookman has started to show creativity. That’s not a lot in a squad. Bad form or injuries will kill that creativity. why be so defensive by the way! It’s just a forum with opinions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Just having a player of his quality and leadership around the place would be really good for our young squad. He is 29, if he is still fit and ready to play i wouldn't mind giving this a go. It would be a wonderful story if we were to help him get to the World Cup. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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