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Transfer Window Summer 25/26

Style And Glory

Style And Glory

On My High Trojan Horse
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Kid seems to have a great deal of confidence timing challenges in his box.
 
USspur

USspur

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Tottenham eye Eberechi Eze as statement signing for Thomas Frank

Tottenham have a long-held interest in the Crystal Palace attacker, whose contract is reported to have a £68m release clause
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Tottenham eye Eberechi Eze as statement signing for Thomas Frank​

  • Spurs have long-held interest in Crystal Palace attacker
  • Eze’s contract reported to have a £68m release clause
 
USspur

USspur

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Kota Takai Breakdown: Joins Tottenham Hotspur for £5 million

The next big thing out of Japan joins the Europa League championsA week ago, I did a post about how Kota Takai is Japan's next big thing, and today he joins Spurs for a reported fee of £5 million, which financially is the biggest J-League export ever. As someone who has been following Kota...
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The next big thing out of Japan joins the Europa League champions​

A week ago, I did a post about how Kota Takai is Japan's next big thing, and today he joins Spurs for a reported fee of £5 million, which financially is the biggest J-League export ever. As someone who has been following Kota Takai's career for a long while now, I am slightly surprised a move as big as this has happened so early in his career, but I have no doubts he is ready for whatever comes to him, as he has proven already so far.

Who is Kota Takai?​

Takai is an interesting fit for Thomas Frank's future squad. He's likely not to slot straight into the starting lineup or even as the number 1 backup, with Romero and Danso taking those spots respectively; however, I see him as above Dragusin, Phillips and Vuskovic in the pecking order. His consistency for Kawasaki Frontale is undeniable, earning himself a spot in Japan's senior squad at just 20 years old and being widely renowned in Japan as their defensive 'starboy'.

He is 6 foot 3 inches and predominantly right-footed, playing for Kawasaki as a right centre back in a back four, and occasionally filling in at right back, which he can do due to his pace and on-ball abilities. He has played many times on the left side of central defence, so he could play as a backup to Mickey Van de Ven, although I see him as a right centre back first and foremost. Kawasaki are a possesion based side who are, in a way, comparable to that of Ange-ball; high intensity passing and a need for strong recovery abilities by their CB's, which Takai excels at, racking up 84 recoveries in 19 games for Kawasaki this season.

He has 77 senior games in his bag already, facing Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League along the way, which Kawasaki won 3-2, and Kota Takai played a full 90 minutes. He is very experienced for a player so young, which has proven to be massive for up-and-coming superstars in today's game. Whilst the J-League isn't the Premier League, to be a regular starter for a team as big as Kawasaki Frontale is no small feat; he has all the hallmarks of a future elite player. He also has a taste for silverware, winning the Japanese Super Cup (2024),AFC U-23 Cup (2024) and J-League's Best Young Player (2024).

Aggressive But Composed​


He's fast, aggressive and composed, with a smart brain that moves as quick as his legs. He's very physical in the air, with 2 goals from corners and 62% of aerial duels won this season for Kawasaki. He's great on the ball, boasting a strong passing accuracy of 88% this season. All in all, he is the type of player that I can definitely see taking to the Premier League like a duck to water; think of him as Romero with more pace, but less presence (for now at least).

Player Comparison​

The first name that springs to mind is a young John Stones; a player who is exceptional on the ball, with good pace and a tenacity that screams Premier League. I would also compare him to his new teammate Kevin Danso; although I feel his ceiling is much higher than Danso's (no disrespect to Danso),his current playstyle and level is similar to Danso's, which is a huge compliment considering the fact Takai is only 20 years old.

How Takai fits into Spurs's future:​


Kota Takai's ceiling is simple; he can become one of the best centre-backs in the world. Now that Spurs have their man, it will all come down to what they do with him and how they nurture him. One things for sure, Spurs now have two of the most intriguing and exciting young center backs in football with Takai and Vuskovic.

Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall in midfield. Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel in the attack. Destiny Udogie, Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai and Pedro Porro (who's only 25) in front of young Antonin Kinsky; Spurs fans, best get excited as on paper, your team of the future is brimming with generational talent.

My Transfer Rating:​

  • Value for Money: 10/10
  • Current Squad Impact: 6.5/10
  • Future Potential Impact: 11/10
  • Chance of Success: Very High
 
J.spurs

J.spurs

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Founding Member
Dave said:
Now we're talkin ....

if there's any truth in it.
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Yeah, that's a big if.

I don't think we'll have a huge rebuild, but I honestly believe we'll bring in at least one big signing (maybe more depending on exits, which are the key thing.) Eze would be a massive statement though I can't see getting him for anywhere near £68 million. Palace will have European football this year.

On the kid from Japan, he looks really good, both timing challenges and in the air. Obviously he'll need to put on some muscle to play the position in the PL.
 
USspur

USspur

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Exclusive: Negotiations between Arsenal & RB Leipzig have begun. The Gunners want to sign Benjamin Sesko this summer!
@Plettigoal
As previously reported multiple times: Leipzig is not insisting on the €80m clause but is also open to other payment structures & conditions. However, the amount should then exceed the €80m mark. Discussions are now taking place regarding modalities such as installment payments, base fees, bonuses, etc.
@SkySportDE
 
Ted the Yid

Ted the Yid

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Founding Member
We were after Mbeumo, then Eze, then Semenyo now it looks like we are getting Kudos. Thoughts? Is he any good because I hadn't really noticed him.
 
Yid

Yid

Moderator
Founding Member
Been good for spammers and they were better than us in the league...

Their Kulu I would say...
 
Yid

Yid

Moderator
Founding Member
Ted the Yid said:
We were after Mbeumo, then Eze, then Semenyo now it looks like we are getting Kudos. Thoughts? Is he any good because I hadn't really noticed him.
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No... No we're never in for any of those good players....
 
ClemFandango

ClemFandango

Lord High Chief of the Privvy
Founding Member
Trust the Dark Lord to successfully fuck us all over and take us back to the dark ages mere weeks after the greatest night we’ve had since the eighties.

Seems to be talk that part of the reason we’re waiting is so that any transfer business can be added to next year’s accounts.

One of the richest clubs in the world and we’re having to essentially cook the fucking books ..
 
SpiderSpurs

SpiderSpurs

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ClemFandango said:
Trust the Dark Lord to successfully fuck us all over and take us back to the dark ages mere weeks after the greatest night we’ve had since the eighties.

Seems to be talk that part of the reason we’re waiting is so that any transfer business can be added to next year’s accounts.

One of the richest clubs in the world and we’re having to essentially cook the fucking books ..
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FFS, Frank hasn't even met/assessed 80% of the squad yet!

Patience grasshopper, there's a couple of months left of the window! 🦗
 
R

Rolfy Saville

Player in Training.
Got some transfer news but it's so secret I can only provide the info via a puzzle.

Blue and Yellow.

:)
 
Style And Glory

Style And Glory

On My High Trojan Horse
Founding Member
ClemFandango said:
Trust the Dark Lord to successfully fuck us all over and take us back to the dark ages mere weeks after the greatest night we’ve had since the eighties.

Seems to be talk that part of the reason we’re waiting is so that any transfer business can be added to next year’s accounts.

One of the richest clubs in the world and we’re having to essentially cook the fucking books ..
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Dark Ages, Dark Lord = Very Fitting
 
USspur

USspur

Well-Known Member
Woolwich making a splash while levy discount shops and buys for the future
 
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