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The Annual Tottenham Hotspur Striker Search: January 2015 Edition

I remember us claiming similar at times regarding bale, Modric, Keane, berbatov, carrick, etc etc

might be no official bid yet but that doesn't mean Liverpool are not in contact with his agent to find out about release clauses and salary expectations, the clubs seem to be the last to find out these days
 
Tottenham Hotspur are still interested in Ahmed Musa and a move for the striker could be in the offing in the January transfer window.

The Nigeria international was linked with a transfer to White Hart Lane three years ago, but he disappointed Spurs chiefs after penning a long term deal with CSKA Moscow.

West Ham have also made enquiries regarding the availability of the Nigeria international, but Spurs appear to be favourites for his signature should he severe ties with the Russian champions.

The reason for this is that Tottenham Hotspur have an excellent working relationship with Tony Harris, the representative of Ahmed Musa, with one of his clients Reuben Gabriel practicing with the club before his switch to Waasland-Beveren.

''Tottenham Hotspur are still showing interest in Ahmed Musa. It's still at an early stage. Musa will cost a lot for any potential suitor.

''West Ham have enquired about him, so things will be a little complex,'' a source close to Ahmed Musa told SL10.ng.

Speculation is rife that the Super Eagles star could leave CSKA Moscow sooner rather than later, as the club have shown interest in three other forwards including Guangzhou R&F's Aaron Samuel.

Ahmed Musa has two more years before he comes off contract with CSKA Moscow.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/spurs-west-ham-keen-to-sign-musa/198000/
 
I think Musa is a cracking player, would provide width and rapid pace. Decent finisher too.
 
£7 million for Danny Ings? Seems to have good pace and work rate and with his contract winding down we might get lucky. Might have to add another couple of millions, but he would have sell-on value. Gives us options up front, even if he's just a stop gap.

Apparently Broomfield went to watch him on Boxing day.
 
Again, extremely unlikely. The prospect of his goals keeping Burnley up is probably going to be enough for Dyche to reject all bids for him in January. Plus, Ings gets to negotiate a better contract as a free agent in the summer: larger signing on fee, bigger agent fees and the like. He'll certainly have no shortage of suitors by then if he keeps up this sort of form, given his attributes (young, hard-working, English, technically gifted to a degree, pacy, half-decent in the air, English, doesn't seem a disruptive sort, doesn't have the profile that would merit a constant first-team spot, English).

Yeah, I don't think we'll end up getting Ings now. Maybe in the summer as a replacement for Soldado, should we find a buyer (although I don't like the prospect of two potential England players competing for one spot, since they're national team as well as club positional rivals).
 
Talk in the papers that AC Milan are willing to let El Sharaway leaves for 11.5 mill. Hopefully we are in for him
 
Jordinho said:
£7 million for Danny Ings? Seems to have good pace and work rate and with his contract winding down we might get lucky. Might have to add another couple of millions, but he would have sell-on value. Gives us options up front, even if he's just a stop gap.

Apparently Broomfield went to watch him on Boxing day.
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If we are signing a realistic striker from another English club he would be my option.

Young, Hungry, decent attitude and a good finisher.
 
DubaiSpur said:
Again, extremely unlikely. The prospect of his goals keeping Burnley up is probably going to be enough for Dyche to reject all bids for him in January. Plus, Ings gets to negotiate a better contract as a free agent in the summer: larger signing on fee, bigger agent fees and the like. He'll certainly have no shortage of suitors by then if he keeps up this sort of form, given his attributes (young, hard-working, English, technically gifted to a degree, pacy, half-decent in the air, English, doesn't seem a disruptive sort, doesn't have the profile that would merit a constant first-team spot, English).

Yeah, I don't think we'll end up getting Ings now. Maybe in the summer as a replacement for Soldado, should we find a buyer (although I don't like the prospect of two potential England players competing for one spot, since they're national team as well as club positional rivals).
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This for me too. Unless we can somehow turn his head to the point that he wants to force a move by not playing etc it's going to be very difficult.

In a similar situation Bolton ended up selling a then 26 year old Gary Cahill to Chelsea for around £7m 3 years ago. That's a central defender, not a goalscorer, and 3 years of transfer market inflation since.

I've been massively surprised by what goes on in the transfer market before, won't say that Ings won't move. Just doesn't make sense for Burnley to let him go for that kind of money at this point, at least not to me.
 
Talksport reporting that WBA have told us and Liverpool that £14m is what will get Berahino.

Unlike Ings for Burnley I think selling Berahino would make some sense for WBA despite them also being in a relegation scrap.

Berahino does have 7 goals in 15 starts and 4 sub appearances, but they all seemed to come early on in the season (hasn't scored in however many games now) and their play isn't built around him.

Ings only has 4 in 16 starts, but also has 3 assists meaning he has the same goals+assists total as Berahino and seems a lot more important to Burnley's overall play.

Even £10m Burnley are unlikely to find a replacement for Ings that can slot right into a team where he is vital. For WBA though Berahino is more in the team because of his goals, not someone they built their team around. Think they're much more likely to find a suitable replacement, possibly even someone that can be a short term upgrade on Berahino for the kind of money being talked about.
 
Berahino might not fit into Pulis's plans and he loves spending all the money he can get.
 
Jordinho said:
£7 million for Danny Ings? Seems to have good pace and work rate and with his contract winding down we might get lucky. Might have to add another couple of millions, but he would have sell-on value. Gives us options up front, even if he's just a stop gap.

Apparently Broomfield went to watch him on Boxing day.
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Perhaps Broomfield was watching Ashley Barnes? He scored a cracker against us, scored against City on Boxing Day, and dominated City's centre backs in the air, causing confusion and setting up play.

I don't particularly want Barnes or Ings, but just saying Barnes was the standout player on Boxing Day.

(I don't think Barnes can do anything Chadli couldn't, by the way)
 
braineclipse said:
Talksport reporting that WBA have told us and Liverpool that £14m is what will get Berahino.

Unlike Ings for Burnley I think selling Berahino would make some sense for WBA despite them also being in a relegation scrap.

Berahino does have 7 goals in 15 starts and 4 sub appearances, but they all seemed to come early on in the season (hasn't scored in however many games now) and their play isn't built around him.

Ings only has 4 in 16 starts, but also has 3 assists meaning he has the same goals+assists total as Berahino and seems a lot more important to Burnley's overall play.

Even £10m Burnley are unlikely to find a replacement for Ings that can slot right into a team where he is vital. For WBA though Berahino is more in the team because of his goals, not someone they built their team around. Think they're much more likely to find a suitable replacement, possibly even someone that can be a short term upgrade on Berahino for the kind of money being talked about.
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Ings and Berahino are quite different type players though aren't they.

Ings is more a #10, whereas Berahino is a poacher like Bent or Defoe.
 
Bullet said:
Perhaps Broomfield was watching Ashley Barnes? He scored a cracker against us, scored against City on Boxing Day, and dominated City's centre backs in the air, causing confusion and setting up play.

I don't particularly want Barnes or Ings, but just saying Barnes was the standout player on Boxing Day.

(I don't think Barnes can do anything Chadli couldn't, by the way)
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Barnes is to old to fit the profile of a player we would go for, not saying we don't go for older players but when we do they are usually of a higher skill level. I like the guy he is a hard worker a sort of Holt type player but not good enough for us.

Where as Ings fits the profile of a poch type player down to the ground.
 
japenesegardenlover said:
Barnes is to old to fit the profile of a player we would go for, not saying we don't go for older players but when we do they are usually of a higher skill level. I like the guy he is a hard worker a sort of Holt type player but not good enough for us.

Where as Ings fits the profile of a poch type player down to the ground.
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Barnes is 25, Ings is 22, you are 51
 
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