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Trix

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Do people really think we will be buying a FB in the summer? I can't see it myself. My estimation would be a CM a CF/AM and replacements for Toby and CE should they leave. No chance will we see wholesale changes like many posts in this thread suggest.
 

Hakkz

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Do people really think we will be buying a FB in the summer? I can't see it myself. My estimation would be a CM a CF/AM and replacements for Toby and CE should they leave. No chance will we see wholesale changes like many posts in this thread suggest.

No. I don't think we will. But we can still hope...
 

0-Tibsy-0

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Do people really think we will be buying a FB in the summer? I can't see it myself. My estimation would be a CM a CF/AM and replacements for Toby and CE should they leave. No chance will we see wholesale changes like many posts in this thread suggest.

I think people feel we need to upgrade on certain full backs.

I also believe that many would fear that if our main business was replacing Eriksen and Alderweireld, it is very likely that we would be weakening the squad - so are probably hopeful of strengtheing other positions too.
 

daryl hannah

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Do people really think we will be buying a FB in the summer? I can't see it myself. My estimation would be a CM a CF/AM and replacements for Toby and CE should they leave. No chance will we see wholesale changes like many posts in this thread suggest.
I take it this is opinion Trix?

Just remembering Herc's proposed that a couple of senior players may leave - ones that we haven't heard about (such as CE, Tobes). And we'd be back in for Sess if Fulham go down.

I'd be surprised if we did nothing at fullback. Glaring.
 

Trix

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I think people feel we need to upgrade on certain full backs.

I also believe that many would fear that if our main business was replacing Eriksen and Alderweireld, it is very likely that we would be weakening the squad - so are probably hopeful of strengtheing other positions too.
Thing is even if we sell a RB KWP must be in line to play more next season.
 

Trix

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I take it this is opinion Trix?

Just remembering Herc's proposed that a couple of senior players may leave - ones that we haven't heard about (such as CE, Tobes). And we'd be back in for Sess if Fulham go down.

I'd be surprised if we did nothing at fullback. Glaring.
Yes just opinion.
 

Giovanni

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Ive not followed la liga this season much but id love banega as a stop gap for a couple of seasons. A different type of player than eriksen but with a ball winner beside him he would be great for us.
As for a forward type player its either brooks or zaha for me. Id lean towards zah personally because he draws sooo many players towards him that kane alli and son would have more space to devistate.

Banega and zaha.....thanks levy.
 

Hakkz

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I hope the below are on our shortlist:-

RB - Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Aarons

CM - Tanguy Ndombele, Ruben Neves, Sander Berge, Abdoulaye Doucoure

CAM - David Brooks, Hakim Ziyech, James Maddison

ST/WF - Nicolas Pepe, Timo Werner, Wilf Zaha, Luka Jovic (more of a straight backup ST)

Unfortunately almost all are going to be courted by top clubs around Europe, so we'd need to play a blinder. 3/4 of the bolded would be an absolute dream and would really set us up. Just wish I had the confidence in us having the skill or funds to pull it off!

If Eriksen does leave to RM - I hope try to get Isco, Modric or Bale in return, if any are interested.

Adding to this, rumours of Pep wanting Ben Chilwell and Wan-Bissaka in the summer have started.
 

GutBucket

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Do people really think we will be buying a FB in the summer? I can't see it myself. My estimation would be a CM a CF/AM and replacements for Toby and CE should they leave. No chance will we see wholesale changes like many posts in this thread suggest.

Yes, FBs are crucial in modern football and especially in Pochettino's system. If we don't we will continue to struggle against all top teams, Arsenal, City, Liverpool continually exploit our FBs and that's just defensive impact, having 2 quick FBs bombard forward would do wonders on the other end and that's the last time we played truly fun football to watch (and had best defence in the league). Good clubs recognize their weaknesses and improve on them (that's how Liverpool will win the league).
 

bceej

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Adding to this, rumours of Pep wanting Ben Chilwell and Wan-Bissaka in the summer have started.

We’ve got to be smarter, as Poch says. Max Aarons and James Justin are highly rated.
 

Sandro30

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I am so excited this is now here so I can comment :LOL:

Not a name that's widely mentioned with us but I would be all over Thorgan Hazard. He's really progressed at BMG and would be a great player in the hole as he creates, goes beyond the no9, drifts wide and scores goals. Rumoured to be available for around the late 30's £.

Would also be watching N'Dicka, left footed centre half who appears to have a lot in his game.
 

Sandro30

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Oh and Aarons ideally doesn't wanna come back here, would rather go to Arsenal or West Ham unfortunately.
 

danielneeds

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Do people really think we will be buying a FB in the summer? I can't see it myself. My estimation would be a CM a CF/AM and replacements for Toby and CE should they leave. No chance will we see wholesale changes like many posts in this thread suggest.
We can't evolve into a serious team competing deep in the CL or PL with these fullbacks. Rose is great, but he constantly looks like he's about to get injured. He's gonna be the next Dembele, that has to struggle through seasons if we keep him.

The other three just aren't good enough.

Maybe there's just too much to do in one summer, but I would prioritise a FB over a Toby replacement. Sanchez takes his spot in a four, and Foyth looks ready to come to the party too. And we've got Dier as a fourth choice. Would be nice to bring in another left-footer to deputise for Jan, but it's not as urgent.
 

Blake Griffin

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not seen much of this supposed attacking game of wan-bissaka, a bit like aurier i think people are just falling into the trap of thinking athletic = good going forward. looks very sound defensively for his age though and i can believe the story about zaha not being able to get past him in training.
 

daryl hannah

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Classic. They only spent £120m on full backs in summer 2017.
Wan Bissaka and Chilwell are exactly what we need. Haven't seen enough of Aarons or anything of Justin to make any kind of judgement.

The more I see of Neves the more I think he'd be perfect for us in DM, too. Only problems are his agent, and the likely fee.
 

pablo73

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Do people really think we will be buying a FB in the summer? I can't see it myself. My estimation would be a CM a CF/AM and replacements for Toby and CE should they leave. No chance will we see wholesale changes like many posts in this thread suggest.

I really, really hope you're wrong on that. FB's are the position most in need of upgrading IMO after CM, especially given how important they are in Poch's system. Rose is the only one who is really of the requisite quality and he is injury prone. Having said that I wouldn't be against keeping Davies as he can play LCB, just need another more energetic option. At RB Trippier is just not good enough, jury is out on Aurier but it looks unlikely that he is going to really come up to the level we need. As far as KWP goes, Poch just doesn't seem to have much faith in him given the restricted chances he's had despite the poor form/injuries of Trippier & Aurier. If we were only to sign three players I'd hope for a top quality CM and two young, energetic fullbacks
 
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