I'm pretty positive when it comes to most player we're linked with; but i really don't like or want Defoe.
I read a lot of comments saying "he's a good finisher", but he really isn't. Watch a large amount of his goals, all he does is hit the ball with no direction, but as powerful as he can. He has no composure. All he does it hit the ball full belt with very little aim and hopes for the best. He has no direction with his shots.
He is incredibly selfish - i watch a lot of Spurs this season and Defoe would much rather shoot from 25 yards, then a play a simple ball which will create a much more likely goal scoring opportunity.
He is approaching 30 years old, and will require a fairly large fee for a 30 year old, who quite simply, isn't worth it. He would want a long expensive contract with no resale value afterwards.
If he did arrive here - i don't think he'd flop, i think he'd score some goals (well, any decent striker should score goals in our team). I just feel he isn't worth the initial fee, plus the long contract with the fact he's nearly 30 and declining.
I personally believe we can go after much better, and much younger then Defoe. I don't believe for a second we're after Defoe.
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