Would be a great backup option to have if all else fails though wouldn't he. I'm liking the links to Zaha, Martial, Dembele level talents at this window goes on, let's hope something materialises on the back off our spherical headed chairmans hard work over the next couple of weeks
Barca paid a crazy amount for Dembele. There is no way they will be able to recoup that. They will have to take a big hit or have to loan him out. As someone else has said I’m not convinced we need him per se as we already have 2 players in that position. Would he be the game changer for us immediately? Probably not. Personally I’d rather have Zaha - we kind of know what he’ll deliver.
As for our Dembele staying then I’m kind of sorry about that. Although I like him I was/am hoping for a top player in that position as a replacement. We’ve tried and fallen marginally short these last few seasons. We need to take a couple of steps forward.
I love Mousa to death, but I had finally come around and was actually excited for a new cm. If we get a 15/16 mousa season then I want him to stay, but if it is another 17/18 season where he is struggling for match fitness, injuries and only gives 5-8 games of class then I would rather us going for a new cm or winksy.
Who: The Goat
When: 27th July
Where: SC
The Goat hears that Dembele at Barca being offered about by agents. We are one of the clubs he would consider. Also that 'our' Dembele is staying.
Would be good to keep M.Dembele if Wanyama's fooked. I agree, we still need a CM.I hope we're still signing a CM. I'm a big fan of Mousa but I doubt we can rely on him much longer. Looked like he was on his last legs towards the end of the season.
It sure is a damn shame about Winks and I hope you are right about Onomah. Perhaps that is what Poch had in mind when he said Onomah is still in his plans.Just a shame Harry Winks is a bit broken or he would have stepped up and been able to replace Dembele no problem. Although, I'm still hopeful he can overcome those injury problems. If Dembele is staying, I presume that means we won't be signing a new central midfielder? If that's the case, could be a big season for Josh Onomah with the injury records of Winks and Dembele.