[Tottenham 'sell 1 to buy 7' becomes a joke, ten years later: Will Kane's transfer repeat the mistakes of the past?] 】
Tottenham management face a huge challenge: how to maintain the team's competitiveness and attacking strength in the absence of Harry Kane. Looking back on the bitter experience of "sell 1 for 7" ten years ago, Tottenham fans are rightly worried about the transfer market, after all, that transfer did not bring the expected benefits during the rebuilding of the team.
In 2013, Tottenham sold their then-soul Bale to Real Madrid, earning a staggering transfer income. Instead, they opted to reinvest in seven players, dubbed the "Brave Dragons" by the media. However, this ambitious plan fell into trouble. Of these players, only Christian Eriksen played at a considerable level, and the contributions of the others are hardly comparable to Bale's. The move was considered a disaster in the transfer market in English football and a source of jokes for Tottenham fans.
Now, Kane has moved to Bayern as another Tottenham team. Tottenham management need to think carefully about how to use his transfer income to strengthen the team. They have brought in several new signings, but whether those players will be enough to fill Kane's vacancy remains a question. Kane's goalscoring ability and leadership are irreplaceable in the squad and finding a suitable successor to the striker will not be easy.
Despite the media's suggestions for possible candidates such as Orbán in the first division, Jonathan David in Ligue 1 and other potential strikers, Kane's departure is still a blow to Tottenham. Management needs to consider the team's tactical layout, strength improvement and the stability of the team's atmosphere to make informed decisions.
Whatever Spurs ultimately respond to Kane's transfer, they will need to learn from past experience and avoid repeating them. The future of the team will depend on smart decisions by management and a deep understanding of the transfer market. Only on this basis can Tottenham remain competitive in the Premier League and internationally.
