Both hypothetical purchases at the minute but both have been linked as the next signing for us as we look to progress for next season. So, the question is simple.
Who would you prefer? One is a young, still raw under 21 star, who has burst onto the scene in the last 12 months with us on loan. He impressed me with his attitude, team play and personality and of course, he looks a really good footballer as well. Scored a half a dozen EPL goals but suffered an injury late in the campaign, just when he could have stepped up to replace the departing Judas. If Man Utd would sell, he would probably cost £15m + although wages would be more in line with our current structure of say £30,000 per week, which may well double his earnings (he wont be on that much currently at Utd I wouldn't have thought)? However, he has very little experience other than his loan spells at championship clubs then us in the EPL last season. He is still a 'potential' player rather than the finished article. He does have tons of potential though.
The other is a proven EPL and International striker with a superb scoring record in top flight football but who has definitely struggled in the last 18 months with form and injuries. His quality is totally unquestioned but his attitude and personality may be less so. He would probably cost around £12m to £15m if Spurs would sell and he must be on £100k per week wages at least? However, if he could regain his form of say 2 years ago, he would be a massive player and a better footballing solution to Judas as well as goals. However, he is 29 years old and in 3 years wont have the same resale value. He is also a Londoner and could he settle up here?
So, you are the gaffer. Who would you choose if you could get both and both were willing to come?
I'll tell you my thoughts later, although if you have read some of my other post this morning, you'll probably guess long before.
Who would you prefer? One is a young, still raw under 21 star, who has burst onto the scene in the last 12 months with us on loan. He impressed me with his attitude, team play and personality and of course, he looks a really good footballer as well. Scored a half a dozen EPL goals but suffered an injury late in the campaign, just when he could have stepped up to replace the departing Judas. If Man Utd would sell, he would probably cost £15m + although wages would be more in line with our current structure of say £30,000 per week, which may well double his earnings (he wont be on that much currently at Utd I wouldn't have thought)? However, he has very little experience other than his loan spells at championship clubs then us in the EPL last season. He is still a 'potential' player rather than the finished article. He does have tons of potential though.
The other is a proven EPL and International striker with a superb scoring record in top flight football but who has definitely struggled in the last 18 months with form and injuries. His quality is totally unquestioned but his attitude and personality may be less so. He would probably cost around £12m to £15m if Spurs would sell and he must be on £100k per week wages at least? However, if he could regain his form of say 2 years ago, he would be a massive player and a better footballing solution to Judas as well as goals. However, he is 29 years old and in 3 years wont have the same resale value. He is also a Londoner and could he settle up here?
So, you are the gaffer. Who would you choose if you could get both and both were willing to come?
I'll tell you my thoughts later, although if you have read some of my other post this morning, you'll probably guess long before.
