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Richarlison DCL
I dont believe that ANY of those remaining positions are more important than one another.
The most important thing is to sign players who are on an upward trajectory and have a high ceiling who would be clear starters.
Keeper: Weve seen how Southall and Martyn consistently gained us points.
Right back: Weve seen the quality of Digne on the right defensively and offensively one of our top players each match. Its a threat from deep breaking through the opposition lines. We need this on both sides of the pitch.
Centre back: We concede numerous goals when playing anything other than a very deep defence. Holgate plays balls forward and can drive but we need a left sided player to take the defence up a level while also adding a threat with long passes. With Holgate and a new player we can again play a high line which naturally pushes the midfield closer to the opposition goal.
Right/Left mid: Absolutely feeble and lack any ability to combine with or unleash the forwards. There have to be signings here who can join and link with the forwards while also being competitive defensively.
Centre mid: Another poor area highlighted because no one is willing or able to put in a tackle. The days of Moyes/Royle sides having some bite seem a long way away. All the talk of Gomes etc being great passers needs to be binned and we should get back to our 'identity' of the 2 above managers along with the 80s where the players in the centre would love a tackle.
I dont think its as simple as simply wanting new midfielders as there are too many weak areas in the team to strengthen.
We have to target 1st choices and not keep going lower down lists.
