COMMENT By Seye Omidiora Follow on Twitter
In isolation, Serge Aurier’s transfer fee of around £25 million to Tottenham Hotspur last season could be tagged a bargain, given the nature of the market these days.
On the other hand, when put into context, you realize the former Paris Saint-Germain full-back’s fee ranks among Spurs’ 10 most expensive signings of all-time, and great things were expected upon his arrival.
Given Kyle Walker’s big-money move to Manchester City, and Mauricio Pochettino’s subsequent purchase of the much-cheaper Aurier, the Lilywhites were praised for signing the Ivorian, who was tipped to shine in the glamorous Premier League and, in turn, replace the departed Walker.