Spurs Transfers: Ranking Villas Boas' Signings From Worst To Best

4. Erik Lamela - £25.8 Million From Roma

The third man Spurs brought in to break their transfer record for a sum of £25.8 million upfront as well as an extra £4.2million in bonus payments, Erik Lamela's goalscoring record convinced the Tottenham hierarchy he was worth the risk. A versatile player, equally adept in the 'hole' or on the right wing, he bagged 15 goals in 33 Serie A games last season in his swansong season for Roma- the 5th highest total in the Italian top division. Signed partly in response to Willian's decision not to arrive, Villas Boas had to move swiftly to prise the in-demand striker from his role of prominence at Roma. His first 15 minutes as a Spurs man came at the weekend, coming on for Andros Townsend, whose performances on loan at QPR and again in pre-season will ensure that the Argentinian will receive stiff competition for places from not only him, but from Aaron Lennon too. However, I think his price tag and goalscoring record last season will ensure that he is first in the pecking order for that berth on the right wing.