For those wondering what all the fuss over Luis Campos might be about, here are a few examples of Luis Campos’ transfer successes: Martial – bought €5m; sold €60m Bakayoko – €8m; €40m Fabinho – €6m; €45m Lemar – €4m; €70m Silva – €16m; €50m Mendy – €37m; €57m Pepe – €10m; €80m.
Daniel Levy will view a list such as this to convince himself that water can be turned into wine. In most instances, Luis Campo would have covered his annual salary in just one transaction. These deals tell us that the Tottenham business model could work, IF it were being implemented by someone who knew what they were doing.
The key to this mooted move might be the strong relationship that exists between José Mourinho and Luis Campos. However, that was the case with Mauricio Pochettino and Paul Mitchell, and look how that ended – in a 16-month notice period being served out.
Personally, I can’t stop looking at that list either. There are no guarantees in life, but one thing is for certain. If Spurs don’t break the cycle of buying clowns like Clinton Cards and Georges No’Cluedo, then nothing will change.
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