Dash Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 There was quite a buzz south of the border this week when former Barcelona striker Giovani Dos Santos' father/agent — Zizinho - met with top executives of club Tigres, the Nuevo Leon team with a strong following among expatriates living in Houston. In the coming weeks and months leading up to the January transfer window, that buzz could be here. Dos Santos, who was one of three finalists for the FIFA Best Young Player at the 2010 World Cup, has not been able to convince Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp that he's worthy of steady playing time. Redknapp simply doesn't find any minutes for Dos Santos, who arrived at Tottenham with high expectations on transfer from Barcelona. Dos Santos, 21, is likely going to be shipped out yet again during the January transfer window, and he has drawn interest from top clubs in Italy and Spain. The Premier League doesn't seem to suit his style, so he's not likely to be offloaded to another EPL team. If ever there was a time for the Dynamo to strike with a splash for a major designated player, this January might be it. And Dos Santos should be the top target. Actually, Dos Santos is the Dynamo's top target. Although Dynamo chief operating officer Chris Canetti declined comment, another MLS insider told the Chronicle that the team has reached out to Tottenham and Dos Santos' camp. Signing the speedy forward/attacking midfielder won't be easy, especially now that a potential bidding war could begin with other Mexican and European clubs. Dos Santos has 1½ years on his contract, so it would make no sense for the Dynamo to purchase him without tying him up to a contract extension. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/7281819.html Chances are we don't get him but you have to appreciate the effort this team is putting into improving our roster. It would be absolutely incredible if we were able to sign him though. Like the article states, AEG has plenty of money to spend but the question is whether Dos Santos would want to play and just how valuable do the Spurs view him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I highly doubt the Dynamo sign Gio, Gio is just way too good for MLS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yeah but its encouraging to see the front office be so aggressive. We may not get Dos Santos but I think we will come out someone that puts us back in the elite MLS class (probably another former star like Henry/Marquez). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) Is this the Brazilian guy that played for Mexico durin' the World Cup? Edited November 7, 2010 by Shaliq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Is this the Brazilian guy that played for Mexico durin' the World Cup? Yes, and hes only half Brazilian. He's Mexican -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I remember like 2-3 years ago I thought he will be on the same level as Messi and Ronaldinho....obviously that didn't work out, but it would still be a major coup for Houston, and to an extent the MLS, to get a player of such calibre as Dos Santos and someone who is still in the 'golden age' of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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