Not meaning to sound like I'm having a go but there's an odd obsession with attempting to sell someone who is consistent and reliably available in a position that we are heading in to a bit of a crisis with due to losing two first choice players for international duties...Many had him top of the sell list last summer as well, I do think it's a hangover of him being liked by managers that people didn't like, which isn't his fault.
I completely appreciate the idea that Pierre isn't the absolute archetype of the perfect player for Ange but the guy has been brilliant and well needed in many games, particularly when we've needed to shore things up. It's only a guess but I do imagine Ange would baulk at the idea of selling him, it's been a shift for PEH in terms of not being a starter but he's obviously just got on with it and is happy to play whatever part he's given. In the summer I do think long term we'll want a more fit for purpose upgrade (as well as PEH wanting a permanent move to somewhere like Atletico), even if there was an ideal player available (unlikely in January) we still need fit and ready bodies in there.
Should this thread be upstairs as it is about Spurs transfer dealings?
I know many will hate this suggestion but I wonder if there's a possibility of getting Phillips on loan from City, he needs football due to the Euros and did well in Bielsa's high octane style of play, it's not exactly the same as Angeball but it could work, he'll certainly have a point to prove..