21 Jan 2014 10:39:27
A regular rumour recycled again today: Berbatov. I've always wanted him back on a deal at various times and in hindsight, the extra option, class and goals would've probably given us Champions League football the past year or two. Even this January with things tight and our options risky i.e. Ade may switch off (actually let's face it he'll probably definitely switch off at some point), Soldado not finding the net regularly in the league yet, Defoe on his way and Kane unproven and only reasonable potential at most at this stage. would it be such a silly idea?
We're going to need cover with Defoe leaving, but the thought of Ade and Berba in the same dressing room seems like inviting a toy throwing session sooner rather than later.
Or maybe a session of trying to out-do each other on the pitch. Let's face it, we only need a few weeks of that to see enough class to put us bang in where we need to be. I agree, two personalities that might clash but you have to realise the size of the prize vs the investment. Can you really bring in any other proven quality, already playing in the Premier League at a cheap price to see you through Jan-May with a chance to be well in the mix for Champions League football? I would still leave us relatively cost neutral on transfer spend since the summer and still in the black over the past few years.
I like Morata but doesn't look likely. Still need a left-back IMO, Coentrao worth a go but the Madrid relationship only involves us selling them our best players.