Marcos Senesi may have just turned 29, but his wages of 62k a week and Tottenham’s willingness to cough up, suggests he’s an economical deal (Not that we’d know, as no evidence of an approach).
Whilst Shaw, Maguire and Dalot have a combined total of 556 defensive contributions this season, Senesi has made 418 all by himself.
He‘a tall, physical, aggressive and has no significant weaknesses. His aerial ability could be better, but his solid defending and ball playing abilities are stand out.
On the back of a solid season with 5 assists to his name, Senesi ranks in the 99.8th percentile for progressive passes, 97.8th percentile for possession won, 90th percentile for progressive carries, 53rd for defensive duels and 54th for passes completed. Not too shabby for a free transfer!
CB is an area we should be looking to strengthen but may struggle to this Summer. It’s puzzling then that we’d not even explore this opportunity.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, here we go! Official bid accepted now by Newcastle board and Saudi owners.
€70m fixed fee plus add-ons to bring final package over €80m for #NUFC.
Gordon set to travel this week for medical and contract signing at FCB. 🔵🔴✈️
🚨🔵🔴 Total agreement reached between Anthony Gordon and Barcelona on personal terms.
Barcelona are in direct, official talks with Newcastle to close the deal club-to-club.
Barça want to get the deal done quickly to anticipate PL clubs and Bayern, still active behind scenes.
🚨 | Maxence Lacroix (26) is expected to leave Crystal Palace this summer. An asking price of €40m has been set, with the Frenchman keen to play Champions League football. Several top clubs in the Premier League are interested in the defender. (RMC)
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🚨 Trent Alexander-Arnold not named in England squad for 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid right-back absent from recent squads & misses out on #2026FIFAWorldCup. Djed Spence rewarded for Tottenham Hotspur & #ENG form with Tuchel Tuchel selection @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/bmPxW1FTIu
Harry Maguire statement to @talkSPORT I "I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision . I wish the players all the best 🏴"