Tottenham move for Edgar Davids

Discussion in 'Tottenham Hotspur' started by KanKeano's DefPosts, May 25, 2004.

  1. KanKeano's DefPosts

    KanKeano's DefPosts New Member

    May 6, 2004
    England
    Am i dreaming or could it possibly happen? What a move that would be for Spurs. Could just be the midfielder we are looking for and a free transfer to boot.

    I know where not in Europe but please Edgar if you reading, WE NEED YOU!!

    http://www.glory-glory.net/article.asp?story=528
     
  2. astabooty

    astabooty Member

    Nov 16, 2002
    China
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. sendorange

    sendorange Member+

    Jun 7, 2003
    Bigsoccer.com
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,1224689,00.html

    Yep, apparently it's true. A "huge" offer. Would be very surprised it it comes off but nice ambition from Levy once again and good to see them chasing defensive midfield players.
     
  4. jumhed

    jumhed Member+

    Mar 26, 2001
    London
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Davids was the player we 'nearly' signed (another one!). The rumour mill started up because he'd been seen at the training ground and was interested 'cos Spurs were his favourite English team when he was growing up.

    He, and a whole bunch of other Dutchmen, have been released by Barca.

    I'd like to have more Dutch people at the club, minus their attitudes.
     
  5. CelticOnFire

    CelticOnFire New Member

    Aug 8, 2003
    London right now
    Spurs need Davids. They struggled in the midfield this year and look waht he helped do at Barcalona. If they do get him, bringing in Convey would also make them a lot better.
     
  6. Joser

    Joser Member

    Feb 8, 2004
    Salinas, California
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sounds like speculation, but if Spurs could offer some godly amount to the dutchman it would indeed be the swoop of the summer! I think it might hinge on who the coach is though because I would think he would want to know who his gaffer is before he signs.
     
  7. Deuteriumoxide

    May 27, 2003
    Rockville, MD
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Davids would certainly help the team in the cool department. I hope they get him. I would like to see him in England.
     
  8. afgrijselijkheid

    Dec 29, 2002
    mokum
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    he is exactly the kind if guy they need... but it seems a pipe dream - he will stay at barca IMO
     
  9. RobB

    RobB New Member

    Aug 8, 2003
    Birmingham
    Not another summer of `Spurs almost signed....`. Davids won`t go to Spurs. He`s been credited with Barcas end of season surge to second place and his partnership with Ronaldinho has worked well. He`ll stay with them. Next player on the Spurs wanted list?
     
  10. TravisMinor_23

    TravisMinor_23 New Member

    Oct 16, 2001
    United States
    This would be a very large upgrade for Spurs, providing some class in midfield and allowing King to possibly move back to upgrade what was a horrific defense last year.
    I personally think it is a genious posturing move and both parties are playing off each other. Davids is trying to squeeze Barca for every penny and Tottenham is trying to force PSV's hand over Van Bommel (and most likely the price downward).
    In the end I think it will end happily for everyone as Arsenen gets his midfield boss and Davids gets more money out of Barca.
     
  11. sendorange

    sendorange Member+

    Jun 7, 2003
    Bigsoccer.com
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    http://www.thisislondon.com/sport/football/articles/10969962?source=Evening

    I had heard that Arneson was actually not interested in Van Bommel because of his injury record and that he may not be the answer for us, and this seems to back it up.

    6 million pounds over 2 years for Edgar, that's a decent salary in this day and age but worth offering from the club if only for the publicity boost if it comes off.

    Let's see what happens, work your magic Frank :D Better for the club to making offers even if they don't come off, than to be doing nothing.
     
  12. Joser

    Joser Member

    Feb 8, 2004
    Salinas, California
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The speculation from the Spanish media in that last article about Chelsea offering the large some is such trash. Everytime some big name player gets associated with England it's Chelsea by default. I get tired of that after a while.

    On another note that last article seemed like very good news for Spurs. Davids is not only a fantastic midfielder but he's also the caliber player Man U pick up during the summer so it's nice to see that. If they could pick up Kluivert on the cheap as well maybe we'd see a new version of the classic Villa-Ardiles headline "Spurs swoop the world", only Dutch. :)
     
  13. The Double

    The Double Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 11, 2002
    Denver
    Let's not jinx anything.
     
  14. musicl

    musicl New Member

    Jan 9, 2004
    If Spurs got Davids i would be so happy.
    I wanna see Spurs back on top Of English football, maybe even more than Man Utd.
     
  15. soccernutter

    soccernutter Moderator
    Staff Member

    Tottenham Hotspur
    Aug 22, 2001
    Near the mountains.
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't want Kluivert.

    Davids on the other hand...
     
  16. jumhed

    jumhed Member+

    Mar 26, 2001
    London
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Exactly. Kluivert can kiss my chuddies.

    Other players released by Barca are

    Overmars, Cocu, Kluivert, and Reizeger.
     
  17. sendorange

    sendorange Member+

    Jun 7, 2003
    Bigsoccer.com
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Cocu is one I'd like to see the club put in a bid for. He's an achievable signing and still top quality with a good few years to go.
     
  18. jumhed

    jumhed Member+

    Mar 26, 2001
    London
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Davids has signed for Barca on a 3 year deal which is what he wanted. They offered a 2 year deal, a 'deal' from the EPL was suddenly, allegedly available and Barca upped their attempts to keep him.

    Spurs generally keep all transfer activity under wraps. This was blatant agent tomfoolery. We wuz had. Where have I heard that one before?

    Arse, and indeed, bum.
     
  19. RobB

    RobB New Member

    Aug 8, 2003
    Birmingham

    Bad luck. Spurs almost signed him. Well at least everyone in football now knows Spurs are prepared to break the bank for a top holding midfielder. Whomever you now go for will be yours for £60,000 a week.
     
  20. The Double

    The Double Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 11, 2002
    Denver
    Van Bommel?

    Arnesen better find some prospects in the Netherlands, or else.
     
  21. sendorange

    sendorange Member+

    Jun 7, 2003
    Bigsoccer.com
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Cocu would still be a good signing!

    Frank apparently isn't keen on Van Bommel, who has gone down again with Achilles trouble and needs an MRI. Frank is a clever man, I'm sure he'll deliver.
     
  22. SnowyAruba

    SnowyAruba New Member

    Mar 22, 2004
    Austin, TX
    Is Overmars not a possibility? He's left sided, right? Cocu would be great as well, although is he the enforcer type or more of a deep lying link player? Either would be welcome, I think, but would he provide enough steel?
     
  23. Joe E

    Joe E New Member

    May 9, 2003
    london
    are you sure about this deal? still being linked with davids in some places this morning. where did you read about it?
     
  24. soccernutter

    soccernutter Moderator
    Staff Member

    Tottenham Hotspur
    Aug 22, 2001
    Near the mountains.
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Haven't found anything definate about being signed. Saw in a couple of places that a contract is offered.
     
  25. KanKeano's DefPosts

    KanKeano's DefPosts New Member

    May 6, 2004
    England
    He is still being linked tonight but there is a contract on the table from Barca.
    Still not signed. Not looking too clever.

    But ever the optimist - Fingers crossed!!!

    Ps. Rob B (resident Aston Villa fan) - no point trying laud it over us now. We will all start from zero points again next season!
     

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