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Tottenham transfer policy: 5 ruthless moves Pochettino may make this summer

By Rucker Haringey

ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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ROCHDALE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: Andrew Cannon of Rochdale AFC and Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur in action during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
ROCHDALE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: Andrew Cannon of Rochdale AFC and Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur in action during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /

2. Part with Danny Rose

Rose has endured a complicated relationship with Tottenham fans ever since his petulant comments about the club’s transfer policy this summer. His behaviour has been better as of late, but not many Spurs fans would shed tears if he were sold for a big fee this summer.

For the record, I’m certainly open to the idea of keeping Rose. When he’s fit and firing he is a perfect fit for the way Pochettino wants his fullbacks to play. He’s struggled mightily this season to achieve full fitness, but there are real signs of progression.

Even so, if Manchester United are willing to pay through the nose to sign him this summer, Spurs could elect to accept their offer. Something in the neighborhood of £50 million should be enough to get Levy’s attention. The fee could also decrease if Luke Shaw is sent to Tottenham as a part of the deal.

I’m not pulling for Rose to be sold this summer, but it wouldn’t surprise anyone if it happened. Pochettino and company should establish their price, and see if any other club are willing to meet it. The funds, of course, would need to be utilized to obtain a superior, younger, replacement.

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