Luis Diaz: Pundit mocks Tottenham and explains why they never had a chance of fending off Liverpool
Frank McAvennie insists Tottenham had no chance of signing Luis Diaz once Liverpool showed an interest.
The former West Ham hitman, speaking exclusively to Football Insider,
claims Spurs lack of European factor played a role in the player’s thinking.
A recruitment source told Football Insider on Wednesday (2 February) Tottenham signed an agreement with Porto for a £50million late-window deal for Diaz.
The move collapsed due to arguments over a row over agents allowing Liverpool to swoop and sign the player for a similar fee.
McAvennie claims any player in the world would choose to sign for Liverpool over Tottenham.
“Liverpool or Tottenham? Tough choice, that,” McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“One of the best teams in the world with Mo Salah and Klopp or the big mess at Tottenham?
“In all seriousness, it’s a no brainer for the boy. Tottenham are miles off it compared to Liverpool. What else can you say?
“Liverpool have gone from having a formidable front three to having a formidable front five.
“I think he will take a bit of time to settle in but that’s not a criticism, we have seen it with other players.
“If he’s as good as he’s meant to be he will be able to do a job against some of the poorer teams in the league.
“That leaves Salah and Mane fit and fresh for the Champions League games and those games against Manchester City and Manchester United.
“It’s a great move for him. Tottenham aren’t even in Europe so why would he even consider it once Liverpool came in?”
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