Sneijder - Top Of Jol's Shopping List

THWH90 · « **on:** May 23, 2007, 03:22:20 PM »

A hot prospect for Martin Jol is Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder, who looks set to leave Ajax Amsterdam after a successful career in Holland. Playmaker Sneijder has been linked with Tottenham in recent weeks and it looks as though Jol will place a bid which, if successful, would land the Dutchman a place in the starting line-up for sure next season.

Born in Utrecht, Sneijder has found his way into regular first-team football in Amsterdam after rising up through the youth ranks. Standing a mere 5ft 7in, he is firm on the ball with great control and is two-footed. He looks like a more realistic suitor to the attacking midfield place behind the front two. With pace on the wing from Aaron Lennon and Sneijder in midfield, Spurs would have more bite and pace to feed Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane (if he stays).

I don't believe that it will take a substantial amount of money to lure Sneijder away from Ajax, but Spurs will face stiff competition from both Newcastle United and Valencia if they are to steal his signature. With a strengthened defence next season, Jol must look also to the strengthening of the midfield with left wing and centre midfield a priority to secure success.

Sneijder reminds me of a less physical Kaka as he has an amazing range on long passes to the attack force and runs at goal when given the chance.

dedleysting · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2007, 03:40:17 PM »

Sounds like the sort of quality were missing in the middle of the park, Jenas is good but to inconsistant. Sneijder sounds like an excellant player, young, potential and has quality running through him already - fingers crossed we get his signature!!

COYS!!!!!!

ct5845 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2007, 04:56:19 PM »

As stated by others elsewhere perhaps his price tag will warn us off as we'd probably have to put in a better deal then valencia to have any chance of getting him. Would be brilliant if he did though.

I'd just be sour if the bloodly toons got him!

Dj Frisky · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:07:50 PM »

That is the type of quality we want and missing in our team, JJ though he can be good but not a big fan of him Sneidjer is the player I think can fit into our team.

spurs_craig · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:47:40 PM »

all i can say is.......if only

dannyn99 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2007, 06:36:54 PM »

Sjneider is a !QUALITY! player. If we got him i would wet my pants bigtime.

-AFCA- · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:08:36 PM »

Mmm.... Don't think Sneijder wants to go to Tottenham. He has set his marks on FC Barcelona and Valencia CF. And... He might stay in Amsterdam....

So, better forget it

brokok_spurs · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2007, 02:37:49 AM »

sounds good but i has another offers may be choise WHL

Daniisco · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2007, 10:10:03 AM »

Won't happen lads, we can just dream. VDV is more realistic.

Biggs · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2007, 10:32:40 AM »

He is a good player. not like kaka really, he is more of a playmaker, while Kaka is more direct.

but it will be a good signing and what we need to take us to the next level

Gino-Ginelli · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2007, 07:06:56 PM »

Why do I think we are after van bommel more?

lyubokick · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2007, 09:00:55 AM »

Quote from: Gino-Ginelli;10214

Why do I think we are after van bommel more?

God forbid !! :2:

Van Bommel is a pric and the good thing he is really good at is picking yellow cards every game ...

THWH90 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2007, 11:56:58 AM »

Prem duo on alert as Wes wants out

Aston Villa and Tottenham target Wesley Sneijder has admitted he is still hopeful of leaving Dutch giants Ajax this summer.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is a fan of the 22-year-old Holland international and watched him in the Dutch Cup final against AZ Alkmaar, while Spurs chief Martin Jol is also an admirer of his countryman.

But Spanish side Valencia remain the favourites for his signature and have already had two bids for the player turned down by Ajax.

Sneijder is under contract at the Dutch club until June 2009 and technical director Martin van Geel said on Sunday he wants to keep him in Amsterdam.

But Sneijder appears determined to move on and insists he wants to be at another club by the start of next season.

"Officially, I have heard nothing about it yet, but the last words have yet to be spoken about this," Sneijder said. "The only way to break with Ajax is by kicking up a riot. But that's not who I am."

He added: "This is the moment for a transfer.

"I have been playing in the first team at Ajax for five years. And Ajax doesn't want to let me walk out for free in two years' time?"
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C'mon Jol bring some more quality to the lane! With your dutch connections

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