04 Jun 2021 21:40:37
Harry Winks to United, wow. Surely not?! Ed?

{Ed002's Note - I have already explained he might be an option.}


1.) 04 Jun 2021
04 Jun 2021 22:35:40
Funny, I was just discussing him with a Spurs supporting colleague.

He’d fit the deep-lying playmaker role, and while he’s no Pirlo, he could do a good job helping break down defences. We don’t have anyone who really plays that role at the moment. My main concern would be that I’m not convinced by his defensive positioning.

He’s not a big name who is wanted by all the big clubs though, so some people won’t be happy just because of that.


2.) 04 Jun 2021
04 Jun 2021 23:08:51
If we're looking at winks I'm worried. I don't think he's good enough if we want to challenge for trophies, we should be looking at players like saul not spurs castoffs.


3.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 00:11:03
No Pirlo? He's not even a Butt or Cleverly. This is distressing news.


4.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 00:22:46
Don’t get me wrong, Saul is a great player, much better than Winks, and I’m not saying we should be buying Winks, I’m not sure he’d be good enough.

That said, while he has the quality, I don’t think Saul is the type of midfielder we need. Winks is more the type we need IMO, just not sure he’s the quality we need.


5.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 00:24:07
who the f k are our scouts. they must have dark glasses nd a labrador dogs.


6.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 01:32:37
As per every year we are in danger of believing every link to a player we don’t want to sign, we spent all last summer moaning about us wanting Sean Longstaff only to not sign him. Winks is one of a lot of options in that position, very good chance we won’t sign him.


7.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 09:22:15
If he is an option, then Trasnfer Data analyst need a quality check of his skill.
It has to be Rice, and if not there are many others, are and touted as batter.


8.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 09:20:27
He looked to be a gem of a player a while back. Now he is injury prone, perhaps that is why the club are interested in him, as he fits the criteria.


9.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 10:37:00
Good little player Winks. Not sure he’s
what we need, but I do like him. Several classes above Longstaff.


10.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 10:56:23
Winks is a good player, looks more like a typical Spanish midfield as opposed to an English one. His head is on a swivel, he knows where everyone is has great technique and moves the ball around intelligently.

The problems seem to be he picks up injuries to regularly and he needs to have a combative defensive midfielder alongside him. Which we currently don't really have.

Personally I don't see the need for him while we have Donny as they are quite similar players. What we need is that dedicated holding midfielder who'll allow a player like Pogba, Donny or even McTominay to play their natural game.


11.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 10:58:44
Again, I’m not sure he’s who need, but I think he’s a lot better than some of you are giving him credit for. He’s quite a bit more creative and a better passer than Rice, more press resistant too.

He could certainly help us with the teams we struggle to break down, and I could see a midfield of Winks, Donny and Bruno carving up lesser teams with ease.

His defensive side is lacking though. His positioning is ok but not great, and he isn’t overly physical. It’s not just his lack of size, he doesn’t have that “vibe” you get from someone like Andre Herrera for example where he may not be big, but you know he will take you down regardless. I’m concerned he’d be brushed off by more powerful opponents.

Of course, if we got rid of 2 out of our midfield (Pogba and Fred for me), he might be a good buy IN ADDITION to someone like Rice or Bissouma.


12.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 11:26:20
Not sure who Andre Herrera is 🤷🏻‍♂️, I wonder if he's any relation of Ander 😂

Ander Herrera was one of those odd players who didn't look 6ft tall but actually is. What he missed out on his bulk he made up for in attitude.


13.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 13:04:07
Winks was a good player before Mou.

I think he good do bits for us and is better than Fred. Probably a Matic replacement. Who has been linked to Spurs.

I'd give him a chance, different option and low cost that could hold the space while someone like James Garner continues development.


14.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 14:46:21
I'm not sure the inks are true, while he has stagnated in the last year I think he is a decent player. He has good attributes very comfortable in possession under pressure his passing range is good and he has good technique.
I can see him complementing mctom nicely.
He might surprise a few. He would not be too of my list but I can see where he could find in and how he could improve us.
I wouldn't have huge expectation but its all about the blend and he is good at things our midfield sorely lacks so he could be a good fit. He can compliment others and those ahead of him would appreciate his passing and speed of thought in comparison to fred i'm sure of that.


15.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 20:05:34
Shappy, I’m surprised you think he is too similar to Donny. IMO he’d complement Donny nicely, sitting back a bit on the attack trying to pick out passes from deep. That would free Donny to make his runs into those little spaces in and around the box, and add another creative passer who can actually pick out his runs.

I’d like to see us sign Koopmeiners for the same reason (although I think he’s better than Winks), and I think a player like this could really take the pressure off Bruno a bit, and help get the best out of McTominey or Donny if they played alongside him.


16.) 05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021 23:50:34
Always liked Winks. Doesn't have the passing range of Carrick but plays a similar game. Can keep things ticking over. Wouldn't be a first 11 player but very useful in the squad.


17.) 06 Jun 2021
06 Jun 2021 15:05:17
Jamesmack8 we need to improve the 1st 11 not buy more squad players. IMO winks who struggles to get in the Spurs team should not be a target for united. not good enough.