09 Dec 2025 21:28:53
I thought about this last season and may have even posted it at the time but I would make a move for Harry Wilson. Technically a very decent player and always puts up decent returns numbers-wise when he plays. He has never seemed to nail down regular starts at Fulham and he would provide great cover for a number of positions in those advanced midfield areas. Seems to be more trusted at international level and has 17 in 67 for a poor Wales side.
He has never played over half a season worth of PL games and it doesn't seem to be down to injuries but still manages around 10 goals or assists a season. Wouldn't cost too much and is still a decent age.
Only downside is that he used to be a Red.
{Ed001's Note - very lazy.}
10 Dec 2025 09:33:52
Never nailed down regular starts at Fulham - your comment - very lazy from Ed001! I would offer, being an ex Red is not the only downside.
10 Dec 2025 14:39:51
Neville, Saha, Arteta, Pienaar didn't nail down regular starts for their respective clubs before moving to us and they turned out to perform well.
Appreciate Ed's insight on laziness though. I wasn't aware of that and wouldn't have expected him to have a sustained career as a PL player and International if it was the case.
Silva doesn't strike me as somebody who puts up with that and it seems he is being trusted more this season and it is paying off. 4 goals and 3 assists puts him on par with KDH, Ndiaye and Grealish in terms of output. Not too shabby at all.
10 Dec 2025 16:17:01
He is playing well this season.