With Barcelona themselves confirming that the Dos Santos deal is done it looks like Spurs fans up and down the country can rejoice. This is the player many of us wanted to see come to the Lane and, in a rather surprising development, the deal has been done despite being one of those that has had the arse dragged out of it in the media for the last few weeks.A proper left foot and a glowing CV should be enough to start us all salivating at the prospect of seeing him weave some magic in an area of the pitch where it has been sadly lacking for many a season. That said, perhaps I could offer a word or two of caution before we all get carried away.
Whilst I am more than happy to take the word of people who have seen him play, it does strike me that sub £5m is a rather low amount for someone as hyped as Dos Santos has been. Yes, that may rise to £8m and yes they have a variable percentage of any sell on fee but nonetheless, I don't think we should be expecting the next Ronaldo here!
With any luck, the fans will break the habit of a lifetime and not expect the boy to be a world beater in his first season. I'm sure he will make a great impression, but let's give him plenty of time to develop. I don't care what you say, £5m does not buy the finished article and I feel we should place this kid somewhere between "first team player" and "hot prospect" to manage our own expectations!!!
The transfer window is shaping up beautifully with Modric and now Dos Santos likely to form the crux of our midfield for years to come. Now where's that centre half and the world class keeper....
