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Zaha

Out of respect to Palace I don't think he should or needs to. If it true he has fallen out with Parrish then I'd guess it's because he has told Parrish that he want to move and join a CL club or a club aiming to win the title if an acceptable offer comes in. So it's a case of let me go if that offer comes in and if it doesn't then I will stay and do my best for Palace. That's fair enough imo. Then it's up to the likes of Chelski, City, Spurs etc to get their arses in gear and start negotiating with Palace.

I absolutely do not approve of that action, and would most certainly prefer that he didnt go that way - Im just pointing out that in the transfer tango, this is usually the next step.

Total quesswork on my part - but - IMHO there was a fabled "gentlemans agreement" when he signed the long term deal last year.

There is, IMO, no way he intended to stay for the 5-6 years he signed, but he took the payrise, and secured his value for the club on the basis they would allow a move to a bigger side should they come calling. (IMO - of course)

That being the case, this is where it gets a bit murky. I think he will, much like Modric, kick off if he feels that agreement isnt being honoured. And, of course, Parish will be looking at the market and thinking its a massive payday - pushing the limit of Zahas value. That potential agreement, and his desire to maximise his profits will likely be at odds.
 
Dembele was widely aknowledged as a top prospect within the footballing world, it's why the top tier clubs were in for him and he ended up at Barcelona - don't think these clubs get swayed too much by flashy sounding foreign names, probably do a bit of scouting.

Output when signing a prospect v output when signing an established player in his peak years will hold different meanings also
 
Dembele was widely aknowledged as a top prospect within the footballing world, it's why the top tier clubs were in for him and he ended up at Barcelona.

Output when signing a prospect v output when signing an established player in his peak years will hold different meanings also
Agreed the established player would probably cost about half.
 
Agreed the established player would probably cost about half.

Personally i wouldn't have been advocating us spending that sort of money on Dembele if he were an option but can see why elite level clubs will pay over the odds for a player considered one of brightest prospects on the game - Mbappe and Neymar deals show there's little logic to be gained from looking at the spending of those clubs.
 
I love Dele as much as the next Spurs fan but I don’t think we couldn’t get someone in who could seriously challenge him. His form can be a bit patchy, completely understandable for his age but he is one who could benefit from another AM coming in for him to up his game especially someone like Zaha who would seriously pressure him for a spot....
 
Hmmm Crystal Palace close to signing Max Meyer it seems.....he plays on the left and cuts in doesn't he? Must mean someone in that position could be on the way out;)

Time for us to swoop in and sign him instead. He couldn't possibly be any worse than Zaha and he'd be much cheaper .
 
To be fair, Lamela and Moura have very small sample sizes, so we shouldn't put too much weight on their figures. Comparisons with Alli and Son are fair though.

Hence I didnt put them forward, though even on a small sample size as its per90 metrics it is still positive for Zaha IMO.


Hmmm Crystal Palace close to signing Max Meyer it seems.....he plays on the left and cuts in doesn't he? Must mean someone in that position could be on the way out;)

Thats the latest rumour, could add up - could be BS!
 
I love Dele as much as the next Spurs fan but I don’t think we couldn’t get someone in who could seriously challenge him. His form can be a bit patchy, completely understandable for his age but he is one who could benefit from another AM coming in for him to up his game especially someone like Zaha who would seriously pressure him for a spot....

I thought his form swings were overdone in the media. His game changed slightly last season, he wasn't as close to Harry as he was the season before but still managed around 30 goals/assists in all comps (as soon as Harry was injured he found his scoring form again). He's also hard to play against as hes quick and strong, he keeps possession and moves us up the pitch and helps keep us there.

If Zaha did come we'd have loads of options. Could drop CE deeper and play Son, Alli and Zaha behind Kane for example.
 
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