Reader poll part II: Downing or N’Zogbia?

By: Drew | January 8th, 2009

So we’ve all heard the nonsense in the media about Stuart Downing and the ongoing saga between him and Tottenham on his impending departure from Middlesborough. But recently a new rumor has sprouted that Newcastles Charles N’Zogbia could be interested in a move to White Hart Lane, after expressing his displeasure with the lack of exposure that he gets with his current squad…

Most reports on the progress of England international Stuart Downing’s move to Spurs have been less than motivating as of late. The most recent of which stating that ‘Borough have rejected the 3rd(That’s right 3rd!) bid for the player, this one said to be valued at 14.5 million. Officials from his club have stated that Spurs should not hold out hope for a last minute transfer, as they are quite stern on keeping the player. Stating that “he owes it to the club to help fight clear of relegation”. I personally still see this deal being totally up in the air. I doubted the Defoe deal was gonna go through and sure enough Harry went and proved me wrong.

So what other options do Spurs have right now? I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again, I like Jamie O’Hara in the left winger spot. Not to mention Giovani Dos Santos could also play up the left side in an attacking role but it would seem that Harry wants someone who has a lot experience, and who could blame him? So could N’Zogbia be the answer to our problems?

At 22 years old the winger has definitely seen his share of games in the Prem. Since joining Newcastle he has been capped 116 times. But after 4 years he has stated that he has “…ambitions that can not be met here.” Enter Spurs, Villa, and supposedly ARSEnal(but 22 seems a little old for the voyeurs taste). Martin O’Neil’s side seem a little far-fetched as well considering James Milner has been playing quite well on the left side. Tottenham seem like a nice fit to me albeit a little unlikely to happen, but again stranger transfers have happened. What do you guys think?

Another one to add to the rumor mill is our supposed link to Brazilian striker Fred from French side Lyon. The Player has been linked with a move away from France with Spurs seemingly the highest likelihood due to his aspiration to play in the EPL. The 25 year old has been valued at 4.5 million, and has a decent scoring record with 34 goals in 81 appearances.

Again, I don’t see this one going through. We got Defoe, and already have Pavlyuchenko, Bent, Dos Santos, and Campbell(till the end of the season). Unless we see our summer Barcelona signing go to Club America I don’t think we should spend the money.

If any more updates about whether Stephen Appiah or Sebastian Przyrowski will actually sign for Spurs appear, I’ll be sure to let you all know. Also whispers of Joe Cole coming to Spurs have recently surfaced here, and here. Interesting story, but isn’t January full of them?

Until then COYS!!! Wigan repeat this weekend!?!?!