Fansince1988
Player Valuation: £40m
We need a defensive midfielder, a younger fitter type like Delph but who?
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our entire central defence and central midfield needs a rehaul this summer
I don’t want to see Keane, Holgate, Doucoure, Allan or Gomes starting another game for us
Well I think you will be very disappointed then.our entire central defence and central midfield needs a rehaul this summer
I don’t want to see Keane, Holgate, Doucoure, Allan or Gomes starting another game for us
Agreed, again, massive overhauls rarely work. Palace lucked in and already had the nucleus of their squad in place. Two new CBs was a risk and it clearly paid dividends. Lad from Reading featured sporadically but to reasonably good effect. Obviously stand out was loan of Gallagher. Type of player we just don't have currently.Well I think you will be very disappointed then.
No way this will happen.our entire central defence and central midfield needs a rehaul this summer
I don’t want to see Keane, Holgate, Doucoure, Allan or Gomes starting another game for us
Pukki is 32. We won't be going for him.This is where our DoF comes in, build a squad suited to a certain style not just the manager
3 at the back I do like and want it to be the way forward so we need players to fit in if that's what the direction is
Clearly we need to sell players so pick up bargains like Grillitsch (free) and players like Pukki (final year of contract) & Cornet (release clause) would improve us
Not sexy names but Pukki & Cornet will add goals to the squad which is what we are severely lacking
Not a huge fan of Lampard but we aren't getting rid so we need to use his Chelsea connections to get players like Colwill & Gilmour (I think he is another crab for the collection) maybe some of their next generation loanees
Some very good championship players out of contract too
Will be interesting to watch
Their best player by a mileAbsolutely not. He is so bad
He is a cheap player for the now that would offer goals, we probably won't be interested but would be a decent signingPukki is 32. We won't be going for him.
This. Pin that to the wall in Thelwell's office.Step 1 - do not offer any new contracts to those out of contract
Step 2 sell Mina , Allan ,Keane , Gbamin and Gomes. This is much easier said than done. I suspect that we might be able to move on Mina and Allan for modest fees. If Moyes likes Keane as reported then he can move on. Gbamin and Gomes might have to go out on loan although I saw a report that Fulham might be interested in Gomes.
Step 3. Listen to big offers for Richy , DCL and Pickford. At least one will have to go to start to balance the books.
Step 4 - judicious recruitment of players on frees , loans and low release clauses.
Going to be a very interesting summer.
I think this is about right. The only new contract extension offers that should even be entertained are proposals to Richarlison or Pickford (whichever one we deem should be kept if we can't keep both). Given the hilarious "English premium", I'd make DCL the sellable asset of choice and see what comes in. All other players except the goalkeeper and Brazilian should basically be willingly available for sale as we have no business extending their contracts right now.Step 1 - do not offer any new contracts to those out of contract
Step 2 sell Mina , Allan ,Keane , Gbamin and Gomes. This is much easier said than done. I suspect that we might be able to move on Mina and Allan for modest fees. If Moyes likes Keane as reported then he can move on. Gbamin and Gomes might have to go out on loan although I saw a report that Fulham might be interested in Gomes.
Step 3. Listen to big offers for Richy , DCL and Pickford. At least one will have to go to start to balance the books.
Step 4 - judicious recruitment of players on frees , loans and low release clauses.
Going to be a very interesting summer.
It will have to be evolution not revolution. We can’t afford to change loads. That is the reality. If Richarlison and DCL leave, we will have to replace them too, but they will provide the funding for some of the rebuild.Agreed, again, massive overhauls rarely work. Palace lucked in and already had the nucleus of their squad in place. Two new CBs was a risk and it clearly paid dividends. Lad from Reading featured sporadically but to reasonably good effect. Obviously stand out was loan of Gallagher. Type of player we just don't have currently.
Gomes goes. Allan too. Keane probably stays. Holgate definitely stays, warmed to him a bit. Out of contract lot go. Rondon maybe goes. Interesting times ahead.