RB (only if Walker goes) - Ricardo Pereira - There was ITK, think it was JJ who confirmed we were looking at Pereira.
RCB - Joel Veltman or Matthias Ginter - Initially Veltman was confirmed as on the watch list, but JJ dismissed the media story about Ginter.
LCB (only if Wimmer goes) - Alfie Mawson - BBQ ITK about Mawson, would imagine we'd have to sell Wimmer first, and he's tweeted about looking forward to pre season training, so doesn't appear imminent.
LB - Ryan Sessegnon - Plenty of previous ITK about Sessegnon and us being in the box seat, albeit gone quiet of late.
AM - Ross Barkley - Plenty of initial ITK that Barkley was the one Poch wants, but again gone quiet. I wonder if the need here is linked to Lamela's future.
WF/CF - Keite Balde or Mariano Diaz - Not so much ITK on Balde or Mariano, probably more media talk I suppose, but Zaha was the type of forward we are in need of, pace & power.
These are the areas I think we need to address, varying degrees of urgency, plus a list of those linked both in the media, and also ITK. Would be happy with that list personally, would give us better balance.
All of those listed, are gettable from their clubs, either through contracts running down, release fees, or just known to be available.
At this point I do wish we'd show more urgency. Liverpool, City and Utd are the teams in behind us, and they're making moves. What's the saying, "There is no such thing as standing still; you either move forward or regress." I understand we are on a specific business model, but in order to take the next step, I think we need a leap of faith, get transfers done so Poch can run a full pre-season.