Written by James Kent for FootballFancast.com: There are reports that Jermain Defoe may be looking for a move away from Tottenham if he doesn’t get more first-team action. The England striker has recently dropped out of Harry Redknapp’s regular starting line-up; due to his poor Premier League form that has produced only 4 goals this season. Defoe told Sky Sports News “I want to help the club achieve things, win trophies, and get in the Champions League, but when you feel like you are working hard, training hard and being professional, and then for some reason you are not playing, it is difficult.” However doesn’t Defoe’s poor goal return suggest that his exclusion is justified and could a move benefit both Tottenham and the player himself?
It’s easy to understand the situation from both sides and it would be great if Tottenham could afford to keep faith with a misfiring forward – but this is a club that wants to play in the Champions League and to compete with their Premier League rivals they need 3 or 4 strikers all scoring goals on a regular basis. Defoe may rediscover his form next season but can Tottenham afford to take the risk because if he doesn’t they could lose crucial ground over their rivals. However, at 28 and an England career to consider it’s perfectly understandable that Defoe is frustrated by the lack of games and really he needs to be playing on a regular basis. Despite the fact that Defoe has been poor this season he can point to a previously strong record in the Premier League. Last season for instance he scored 18 in the league and 24 overall.
Jermain Defoe though will want to be a little bit careful about what he wishes for, because it’s unlikely that a team in the top six of the Premier League would take the gamble on him. Therefore, he may be scratching around for clubs that really need a striker and those teams may not be competing for honours next season; clubs that come to mind include Everton, Sunderland and Newcastle. But it remains to be seen what kind of transfer fee Tottenham would be looking for and whetever or not that would be within reach of the clubs mentioned. However, Newcastle and Sunderland should have plenty of money available following the big money departures of Andy Carroll and Darren Bent respectively. A move may also be just what Defoe needs to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. The main issue for Defoe is simply a case of playing a bit part role for a club competing for the top four place or playing on a more regular basis for a team that may not be competing in that area of the table. However, Defoe may feel that with his goals and general ability there is no reason to suggest that these clubs can’t perform very well in the Premier League. Tottenham will rightly feel that they cannot offer Defoe the assurance of regular first-team football bearing in mind his poor Premier League form. Therefore, they may feel it best to cash in. As I mentioned earlier it’s vital that Tottenham have 3 or 4 strikers that can be relied upon to score goals and at the moment Defoe isn’t reliable. Follow me on Twitter and tell me if Tottenham should sell Jermain Defoe? ThisisFutbol.com are seeking new writers to join the team! If you’re passionate about football, drop us a line at “thisisfutbol.com@snack-media.com” to learn more. To have a peak at the top SEVEN available FREE TRANSFERS this summer, click here.
Whatever the reason Defoe was not on his game this season. But he is a player of real talent. If he goes it will be like Bent he will score a hatful somewhere else. Spurs have to keep him and exit Pav and keep Crouch for a tactical change and get a real striker. The young West Brom guy–can’t spell his name!!! –is a real find.
None of our strikers are on their game this season, maybe just maybe we should be looking at our coaching staff. !!! Sorry Sir Les
THEY COULD’NT DO WHAT I ASKED, WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
IF JERMAINE ONLY PLAYED FOR THE REST OF THE TEAM?
I’VE TRIED HELPING WITH HIS STRENGTH, BUT HE WON’T STAY IN THE GYM.
AS FOR CROUCH – HE HELPS WITH THE WINDOW CLEANING .
AND ALTHOUGH BETTER THAN THE REST, PAV IS A LILLTE LIGH WEIGHT IN HIS OVERALL GAME.
RECKON I COULD SILL DO A BETTER JOB MY SELF
Keane and Defoe are of the same era.That era has past and these 2 players are past their best and
can no longer contribute goals like they used to.
For him to gain any glory he must be sold.This will be good for Spurs and probably good for Defoe.
Should have gone ages ago. Ever wondered why nobody ever comes in for him? It’s because his game is immature and shallow. Great kicker but he’s a boy in every department. Another one like Jol who’s bafflingly loved by many and for what? We need men up front and the longer he and Pav stay the longer we’ll come across a nearly team.
Crouch is the better main or back up man.
Spurs will not sell Defoe unfortunately.
After the season he has had nobody will offer big money and Spurs will never cut the price.
There is not enough ambition at the club to take and risks so Defoe will still be here in September.
KYLIE – spot on…
Defoe to Villa with Hutton in exchange for Ashley Young. Simples.
QPR commeth.