24 Jun 2018 04:05:31
Okay so here's what I think we need to bring in before the season and some potential players/ types. I know it's impossible to guess who is coming in etc. but it's interesting to see what everyone else thinks we need as well. We're going to need 3-4 quality players.
- Central defender
Need someone who is quality and experiences enough to marshall Keane. Preferably left sided as well (i. e. Koulibaly type who is very unlikely despite being linked with him in the past) . Between Keane, Holgate and Jagielka I think there's enough potential/ quality there if we can bring in one baller.
- Central mid
Think it's so important we bring in someone that can help Sigurdsson (attacking) and Gueye (defensively) if we're playing 3 midfielders as Silva has suggested. Need someone in between who is solid defensively but more importantly quality on the ball going forward. Thinking Torreira, Delaney, Gundogan type players obviously none of which would be targets but those types. I'd be upset if it was Wilshere and I really don't think Davies is up to holding a starting spot for us an needs to go out on loan.
- Vertatile forward
We have Tosun, Lookman and Walcott who I'm comfortable can play starting role at ST and wing positions respectively but we need another quality option who can play across the front 3. Someone faster and more physical than Tosun, who is a great finisher. Zaha is the first name that comes to thought, would offer great pace and power going forward. Even if Tosun was out imagine the damage a front 3 of Lookman, Zaha and Walcott could do.
- Left back
Unfortunately Bainsey can't go on forever. I'd be pretty comfortable having another season of Bainsey with perhaps Robinson backing him up but for long term it's important we can get someone in who can take his place straight away. Would love the Wendell signing as rumoured.
Thoughts blues? And Ed's do you have any info on if we're definitely persuing anyone hard?
24 Jun 2018 07:12:08
I think you have highlighted the key positions and qualities required Aussie Blue with the possible addition of another goalkeeper as back up for Pickford
As to actual players I'm going to leave that to Silva/ Brands. They are being very quiet but hopefully they are doing their research and I'm going to put my faith into them picking the right people
NSNO.