What they ask
As expected, the board are keen on youth development at Spurs. Attacking football is desirable, too, but you can probably quash any worries of your style with results.
Despite the successes of last season, competition expectations are quite kind. Europa League qualification from league position, making it to the knockout rounds of the Champions League and semi-final FA Cup appearance will keep the board off your case.
What they give
In a cosy position financially, the Spurs board give you enough money to really influence the squad how you see fit.
Plenty of wage bill room could add to your summer excitement.
Three to Buy
Xherdan Shaqiri
Shaqiri will be mighty costly, yet he should be considered. Injuries can be an issue for the Potters attacking midfielder, but his versatility would make him a good addition.
Work-rate is the greatest concern, however, particularly if you want to recreate Pochettino’s pressing.
Adam Ounas
Bordeaux will ask for the world for their star youngster, but Adam Ounas is certainly worth it.
Qualfiying for one of the club objectives as a young signing for the first team, too, Ounas will be great competition for Erik Lamela and Moussa Sissoko on the right.
Riechedly Bazoer
Bazoer would add to Spurs’ greatest strength – their midfield.
A player that would benefit from the tutoring of Dembele or Wanyama, Bazoer’s career can go down a number of different paths once you sign him.
Three to Sell
Kieran Trippier
A specialist right-back who will never threaten to take the position on a regular basis seems a little wasteful.
With the funds available a player capable of covering well in numerous positions would surely be a better use of a squad space.
Joshua Onomah
An initial loan is probably worthwhile for Onomah, but the midfielder is under-rated on Football Manager 17 making him very unlikely to be a first teamer.
He can, however, still bring in a decent transfer fee.
Tom Carroll
Promised as a midfield star at Spurs for many years now, Carroll – who is 24 – is not going to improve much from his current ratings.
Considering the hefty budget at your disposal, too, he cannot really justify a place in the squad.
Three to Nurture
Jonathan de Bie
It’s a long, long time until you will need to consider replacing Hugo Lloris, but Jonathan de Bie could be the internal solution to that eventual dilemma.
Vorm is an adept deputy for now and de Bie can fill that void a few seasons into a save.
Cameron Carter-Vickers
Defensive reinforcements are not required at the beginning of a Spurs save, with plenty of depth and quality present already.
Carter-Vickers might be suited to a loan, but, should be remain at the club, he is capable of filling in during an injury crisis.
Marcus Edwards
Like with Carter-Vickers, minutes in 2016/17 are unlikely.
A loan, for that very reason, is the best course of action and his situation should be evaluated from there onwards.
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