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Summer transfer thread, AvB window wrap up pg 1527
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Steed Train
Clive Wilson
Because you never let the truth get in the way of a good story
WookieD
Didier Zokora
For shame Arcy, this is one of the few players who actually made a first team debut! AND he'll be playing against us this season
Steed Train
Clive Wilson
It all hinges on Bassongs suspension and whether the runners up qualify for the Europa League
Hotspur
Banned
Tottenham Hotspur have dropped their interest in signing Porto's Joao Moutinho because the Portugal midfielder is too expensive, the Premier League club's new manager Andre Villas-Boas said.
Spurs are looking to replace playmaker Luka Modric, who is likely to join Real Madrid [ Images ] later this month, but Moutinho is not an option despite having worked under Villas-Boas at Porto.
"The level of expectation of Porto over (the price) is difficult," Villas-Boas told reporters at the Tottenham training ground ahead of Saturday's league opener at Saudi Sportswashing Machine.
"Porto sell expensive but they sell a good product. They have pride in defending that kind of ground."
Asked if Spurs would be able to sign Moutinho, Villas-Boas added: "No I think it's very difficult."
He also ruled out a move for Stade Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila although Spurs had considered the France [ Images ] international.
"He's an interesting player but I don't think he'll join Tottenham," said the Portuguese.
"He's a defensive (midfield) player. For a possible solution for Luka we're looking for a more creative player. We had initial interest in the player but we have moved on from that."
British media reported Spurs were close to agreeing a deal of just over 30 million pounds to sell Croatia [ Images ] midfielder Modric to Madrid and Villas-Boas said he expected the clubs to finalise the transfer before the window closes.
"I think we will have a conclusion in the next couple of weeks," he told reporters. "...from what the chairman (Daniel Levy) has told me talks are ongoing.
"Negotiations that stalled at the beginning are now back on track and reveal our willingness to try to find a solution.
"The targets (to replace Modric) are identified, it's just a question of how quickly we can close the deals," he added.
"It will be dramatic for the club if we cannot find the right replacement but we are looking to strengthen the squad immediately if eventually the transfer goes through."
Villas-Boas, 34, also said he would make gradual changes at Tottenham in contrast to his attempts to quickly overhaul an ageing squad at Chelsea [ Images ] which eventually led to his sacking.
"There are changes which have to be made but I think that I won't promote that change as quickly as I did at Chelsea," said Villas-Boas, who has replaced the sacked Harry Redknapp [ Images ].
"When things were going smoothly everybody is happy and you're able to progress it. When you are faced with a setback, it's your ability to bounce back... that will keep you on track.
"At Chelsea three defeats in a row last year had a tremendous impact and when we wanted to correct things, we were always putting the fire out and never establishing what we were before.
"I think it's best to go for a gradual change. You have to respect what has been built here by Harry and hopefully I can do exactly that."
/Reuters
Spurs are looking to replace playmaker Luka Modric, who is likely to join Real Madrid [ Images ] later this month, but Moutinho is not an option despite having worked under Villas-Boas at Porto.
"The level of expectation of Porto over (the price) is difficult," Villas-Boas told reporters at the Tottenham training ground ahead of Saturday's league opener at Saudi Sportswashing Machine.
"Porto sell expensive but they sell a good product. They have pride in defending that kind of ground."
Asked if Spurs would be able to sign Moutinho, Villas-Boas added: "No I think it's very difficult."
He also ruled out a move for Stade Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila although Spurs had considered the France [ Images ] international.
"He's an interesting player but I don't think he'll join Tottenham," said the Portuguese.
"He's a defensive (midfield) player. For a possible solution for Luka we're looking for a more creative player. We had initial interest in the player but we have moved on from that."
British media reported Spurs were close to agreeing a deal of just over 30 million pounds to sell Croatia [ Images ] midfielder Modric to Madrid and Villas-Boas said he expected the clubs to finalise the transfer before the window closes.
"I think we will have a conclusion in the next couple of weeks," he told reporters. "...from what the chairman (Daniel Levy) has told me talks are ongoing.
"Negotiations that stalled at the beginning are now back on track and reveal our willingness to try to find a solution.
"The targets (to replace Modric) are identified, it's just a question of how quickly we can close the deals," he added.
"It will be dramatic for the club if we cannot find the right replacement but we are looking to strengthen the squad immediately if eventually the transfer goes through."
Villas-Boas, 34, also said he would make gradual changes at Tottenham in contrast to his attempts to quickly overhaul an ageing squad at Chelsea [ Images ] which eventually led to his sacking.
"There are changes which have to be made but I think that I won't promote that change as quickly as I did at Chelsea," said Villas-Boas, who has replaced the sacked Harry Redknapp [ Images ].
"When things were going smoothly everybody is happy and you're able to progress it. When you are faced with a setback, it's your ability to bounce back... that will keep you on track.
"At Chelsea three defeats in a row last year had a tremendous impact and when we wanted to correct things, we were always putting the fire out and never establishing what we were before.
"I think it's best to go for a gradual change. You have to respect what has been built here by Harry and hopefully I can do exactly that."
/Reuters
marcospur2
Ronnie Rosenthal
I am encouraged AVB at least sounds more pragmatic in what he says. Worried for him that he is left with major weaknesses ahead of a critical stretch of games. The press is vicious in this country and will take great pleasure in mauling him as soon as they can (as will Hansen et al). The realities of our abilitiies in the market are, however, probably more surprising than he likely imagined.
Hashegotthesackyet?
Gudni Bergsson
Andy Turner... on the wing is 3
Hashegotthesackyet?
Gudni Bergsson
Probably not Turner actually. Apologies for straying off track, but getting nearer 1000!
For shame Arcy, this is one of the few players who actually made a first team debut! AND he'll be playing against us this season
My bad - the blonde hair must have deceived me.
Midfield Maestro
Gheorge Popescu
30 mil is too expensive even with the sale of Modric?? wtf, surely they want like 40m for Moutinho
I presume they'd want around 27-30m Euro - just an estimation really based on a few bits here and there
His buy-out is only legally binding in Portugal, iirc
Kingdawson
Banned
but what's the word on the grapevine Jjetset, that's the real question...
Some things might be happening, might not
unknown
Erik Edman
I find that these buy out clauses for the countries they play in somewhat probably illegal.
I'd imagine anti competition rules within the European parliement would side with a EU country that could not buy at that price, as they would argue the money is the same, shouldn't matter where you are from.
I'd imagine anti competition rules within the European parliement would side with a EU country that could not buy at that price, as they would argue the money is the same, shouldn't matter where you are from.