Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 21st July Part Two
As we move in to the off-season an unprecedented amount of managerial movement around Europe will surely see an already frantic transfer market go in to overdrive. This will give plenty of opportunities for transfer rumour and gossip. So how much of it is realistic?
Tottenham are preparing an £18m bid for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, 28, that would break the club’s record transfer fee.
Roberto Soldado
Full story: Mail on Sunday
What’s the story? Spurs were all set for a pursuit of Christian Benteke but he has signed a new contract at Villa so they move to the next man on the list in their striker search.
Does it make sense? Yes. Soldado is a quality striker who has consistently scored goals in La Liga. It is this consistency of returns that will most appeal to Spurs who have the erratic Defoe and Adebayor at the moment.
Is the price right?Yes. It is a lot of money of course, but he’s never failed to reach double figures in goals when the starting forward and scored 30 in 46 games last year. A top class goalscoring forward.
Will it happen? 8/10 – With Negredo, Villa and Benteke all accounted for Soldado must be the best available now.