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Football FanCast columnist Hans Schmitz is delighted to see Spurs are making efforts to fill that left wing slot but is torn as to who he would prefer.

If there is one thing that I find extremely despicable about a club of our size is the way we have continued to put square pegs in round holes. Play Malbranque on the left, gave Jenas on arrival a shift on the right - It simply makes no sense as to why we do it and what I find it extremely hard to fathom that in five transfer windows, we have continually failed to fill that left midfield slot. It honestly defies belief and I for one am glad to hear the noises from the Lane that it is something we are looking to address.

Juande Ramos is intent in making it somewhat of a priority this summer and I for one and glad to hear that Stewart Downing's name hasn't been mentioned once. We are in the market for quality under Juande Ramos and with names such as Diego Capel and Giovanni Dos Santos being touted; we all have reason to be excited.

Depending on what paper or news source you read then Spurs are very close to securing a deal for Dos Santos, while in Spain it suggests that the club are about to activate a release clause for Seville's Diego Capel. Both wingers are extremely talented, dynamic and would be fantastic additions however I am somewhat torn as to which will be the better choice.

Giavanni Dos Santos

Diego Capel

Would Capel be more suited to the Premier League? Will Dos Santos be able to cope with the physical side of the English game? So out of the two which one would you prefer to see down the lane?

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N17
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I have to go with Dos
I have to go with Dos Santos, the kid looks absolutely unplayable.

Greekos
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Well whats wrong with
Well whats wrong with signing both. Were going to need 2 players for each position and getting 2 quality ones for the LM is definatly a good idea. Also both Dos Santos and Capel are both players able to play in various positions so would be able to play in the same team quite easily. We have the money lets flash it. Both would be very astute buys and excellent prospects for the future. So much for us buying experience. So far this summer weve bought a 22 yr old and potentially 2 teenagers. Of course i hope that we get some finished articles in too as we need some of them to.

Todd
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I totally agree that Capel
I totally agree that Capel is probably better suited to the physical demands but the club is crying out for that bit of trickey, Ginola esque.

Aidan
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"Tottenham have won the race
"Tottenham have won the race to sign Barcelona wonderkid Giovani Dos Santos and will arrive at White Hart Lane in a £12.5m deal. (Daily Star)" On the BBC gossip column

dna88
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Dos santos has that great
Dos santos has that great dribbling ability but capel has that blistering pace, both are fantasticly talented players and think both should be bought. I've seen both play and they both have impressed me in their own ways. Capel may not be as well known as dos santos but he has every bit as ability as him. dos santos has been likened to ronaldinho for his looks and his dribbling but capel has been likened to cristiano ronaldo for his pace and dribbling down the flanks but I would say he is more direct, imagine either on the left side and lennon on the other.. such pace such skill and soo young..

Richard Snatt
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Sign them both!! Both are
Sign them both!! Both are amazing players and prospects. They are both so young!! If players like these two are being linked, and (hopefully) signing, Juande really is doing a fantastic job. A quality centre back, a defensive midfielder, and a couple of keepers and we will be a fine side next season. Champions league beckons!!

Bellicoso
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BOTH! Capel is already very
BOTH! Capel is already very good, and has enormous potential to grow. Gio is quite versatile - he'd be able to play right wing, center, as well as 3rd striker! All needed to complete midfield is a MD -- Poulsen or Veloso are two solid candidates.

100% AMERICANISTA
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I know Gio should be "the
I know Gio should be "the one" his ability his age and the much gained experience playing alongside the worlds best footballers like ronaldinho,eto,henry made him who he is now and there will be definte regrets if he does not get in the door and you see him in a few years getting the Balon D Oro