At the start of the window the widely reported 'plan' was a new goalie, a starting CB and a back up CB, an attacking midfielder , a replacement for Moura/Danjuma (i.e back up winger option) and then to replace any other matchday squad outgoings that may crop up.
So i still expect a back up CB and as long as he fits the tall, quick 'Ange' model then i'm not fussed who it is tbh, the lad from Bournemouth looks perfectly acceptable for a back up that's replacing a player in Dier who doesn't fit the profile. Tosin would clearly be another decent option (if he is still an option?).
I also expect a forward option to replace Harry, but as Ange has repeatedly said he doesn't want a direct no.9 replacement, then a winger like Brennan Johnson is absolutely fine by me, i have always liked him, even if the price does seem high (we got Maddison for far less than going rate imo so paying a bit more for Johnson just balances it out, nothing to stress over, you win some you lose some).
I also like Gallagher, so if PEH does go then i'm onboard with him as well, he's better than Skipp and at this moment, better and more consistent than Sarr (although i do think Sarr will progress past him in time). Again he's ridiculously expensive but it is what it is, HG players are massively overpriced this window (thanks Chelsea).
I'd be pretty happy with our squad if those changes happened, i think Bentancour is due back after the International break so that'll be another boost and at present, we have a fit squad who are playing well.
In a perfect world i'd rather have a better, more inform striker than Richy, but it is what it is and i'm pretty sure we will be a top 6 side come Jan, when we could potentially address any major problems. I'd have taken top 6 when Ange joined and i think that's very achievable fro what we've seen so far.
I actually drafted the following...We aren't going to get one, of course, but we need a top CF. Johnson is a wide forward. We can't rely on Richarlison all season up front.
Apparently Taremi's move to AC has collapsed. Prof saying a long shot non-HG is on the cards. Worth a gamble?I actually drafted the following...
I would have absolutely loved a striker of some pedigree (easier said than done with the lack of quality/willing forwards), but fully accept that won't happen.
...but couldn't even be arsed to post it as I know we aren't signing one.