SemperEadem Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 This is the pool we fish from now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Just now, BenTheFox said: I'm alright with this. He is nothing special but sometimes you need players who can just do a job. We have lost Tielemans and Mendy and may see Praet, Soumare and Ndidi go. We are probably going to need to sign at least 3 or 4 central midfielders. He strikes me as the type of player who doesn't set the world alight but you are highly unlikely to get anything less than a 6 or 7/10 performance from him at this level. If he was on loan or a free transfer on minimal wages then this would track. Sure. But he's probably going to be one of our most costly players this summer, he's probably going to be on one of the biggest wages of all of the incoming players and he won't contribute anywhere near his value. The days of "it's not your money why do you care" are over. This is a horrific signing and a really worrying indication of what's to come. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bert Posted 27 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 27 June 2023 3 minutes ago, Aleksz said: Very good player for the championship. Some need to give their head a wobble. Spot on. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 (edited) Mourniho and Pep love him, one of those players who managers seem to absolutely love but no one else actually gets why Think he'll be absolutely fine at this level though, we need a lot of bodies in midfield! Edited 27 June 2023 by AjcW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcarr21 Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Leaves a lot to be desired. Never understood his role at Spurs. Always got the impression he was a poor mans Drinkwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 As others have said, he only needs to be good for the Championship at this point, so adjustment of expectations may be required by some 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta2014 Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Everyone needs a player who keeps the ball moving quietly and effectively. He does this well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safestandingfox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 How incredibly dull and uninspiring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc-1992 Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 One year left on his contract, hopefully will be cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fosse93 Posted 27 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 27 June 2023 People asking "What does he do?" He's essentially a carbon copy of Matty James, without the injuries. People used to question what he did all the time but he was a huge part of our title winning side last time we were in this division. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Just now, RowlattsFox said: I think he will be a ok player in the Championship, not ground-breaking or anything and hopefully there are more exciting signings, but my issue is the wage he may be on. The wage we can pay compared to what spurs are paying him will be covered in the fee. He only has a year left. He won’t be getting many offers over 50k from PL clubs. if we offer him 35/40k with an increase to 60k on promotion then I’m sure he’ll be content. He could blossom in the style enzo wants to play. It was only a few seasons ago that he bossed games at our place when we were getting mullered by them. I don’t see him as another Ali who has lost his mojo completely. He is 28 next feb so should be in his best years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEFox23 Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Not very inspirational, Is he any better than KDH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grebfromgrebland Posted 27 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 27 June 2023 Will be one of the best players in the championship. A very good footballer and a very good passer. I don't know what people are expecting but Winks is above the standard I expected to be linked with TBH. This would be a great signing. Forget the doom mongers this guy can play. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblcfc84 Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Seriously can’t get my head round the resistance to this one - solid player, certainly at championship level, always seemed to have a good attitude and has both international and CL experience. I honestly believe if he signs, he will be one of our standouts next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Just now, kingcarr21 said: Leaves a lot to be desired. Never understood his role at Spurs. Always got the impression he was a poor mans Drinkwater Drinkwater and Matty James were excellent in the Championship, if Winks is as good as MJ was for us in the promotion season this will be a good signing. Whether he will be or not remains to be seen but not the worst player to be compared to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieADZ Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 after some thought, if we can get him at a low fee, reasonable wages, think he'll do alright for us, only worry is the injury side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Just now, LFEFox23 said: Not very inspirational, Is he any better than KDH? Loads better than KDH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyblueeyes Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Why are we happy to negotiate this separately to the Maddison deal. I think Winks will be decent in the Chanpionship. However, this is a player Spurs do not want. They want his wages off the table. Handing it separate to the Maddison deal works very well for them It’s horrible for us. We sell a key asset at a lower value than we set out to, publicly. Separately enter into negotiations with Spurs for one of their cast offs. Pay them £10m. Spurs end up getting rid of Winks and getting Maddison for the £30m they originally intended. Top and Rudkin are asswipes and there is no other word for them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aleksz Posted 27 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 27 June 2023 The lad is 27 - not even like he’s 33 or something. Has an abundance of experience in two of Europe’s top 5 leagues. Has played for England. I don’t get what it is that people want? He’s also massively suited to what we’re all presuming Maresca-ball is going to look like. For all of the youngsters and Man City loanees people want in our squad next year you’re going to need an experienced head that keeps things ticking over. Would be a coup for where we’re at. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 13 minutes ago, lgfualol said: 5 yard pass merchant Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQuik Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Just now, roblcfc84 said: Seriously can’t get my head round the resistance to this one - solid player, certainly at championship level, always seemed to have a good attitude and has both international and CL experience. I honestly believe if he signs, he will be one of our standouts next year. But he has a silly name!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannythefox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 Be decent in the championship, people need to get there head out there arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 4 minutes ago, Finnegan said: If he was on loan or a free transfer on minimal wages then this would track. Sure. But he's probably going to be one of our most costly players this summer, he's probably going to be on one of the biggest wages of all of the incoming players and he won't contribute anywhere near his value. The days of "it's not your money why do you care" are over. This is a horrific signing and a really worrying indication of what's to come. You don’t know the details of any deal yet he has a year left - he shouldn’t be a big fee hes earning around 60k at spurs so we should be able to work something out if he stays fit then he will be a crucial part of us getting back up. good experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 (edited) Reminds me of Swansea signing Tom Carroll. Bang average midfielder who will just pass sideways and backwards. Edited 27 June 2023 by Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboFox Posted 27 June 2023 Share Posted 27 June 2023 We're a Championship side FFS. What are people expecting? A little reminder to direct your anger at the board. THEY are responsible for this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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