4. Andros Townsend Is The Perfect Bale Replacement
Having lost out on Willian and with Spurs still being linked to Erik Lamela, it's clear that Spurs are desperate to replace the seemingly outgoing Gareth Bale. On the evidence of Thursday night in Tbilisi and this game at home to Swansea, they've already got his replacement Andros Townsend. Townsend is looking quick, skilful, direct and dynamic with a scintillating left foot and a hunger for goals. However many attacking midfielders Spurs intend to splash out on to replace the Welshman, they can potentially shrink that number by one because Townsend is a home-grown alternative. Erik Lamela alone will suffice, while money can be used elsewhere to strengthen the defence and to give Soldado some serious competition up front.