Where can we improve??

[simyid]

it's actually an intresting question because iv'e been through are team and can't see too many positions were we can buy players that can better what we already have.

Goalkeeper:
can't improve Gomes is top quality, if carlo retires then buy a back-up but if not then were fine in that are

Right back:
debatable i would say corluka is fine their and we can't really improve their but some would say otherwise. back-up wise we will sell hutton in the summer but in walker, naughton and kaboul we have sufficent back up there.

left back :
now this is an intresting one as if we play bale there next season which i think we will then there no one we can buy who's better than him but if we play BAE then maybe we can improve but otherwise we are fine in this area.

Centre back:
Dawson, bassong, king all fine have to asses woodgates situation next season if he'll be fine for next season then fine if nt than maybe we should get another CB

Right midfield:
can't improve on lennon, we'll sell bentley in the summer so maybe a back up winger or we may put a youngster as back-up.

Left midfield:
Modric, krancjar, Bale were fine here

Centre midfield:
palacios, Hudd, sandro are fine we'll sell jenas and probably o'hara so probably another CM will be needed.

Strikers:
defoe, pav are good eidur will probably go back to Monaco, crouch will stay but i think he should be sold so maybe 1/2 strikers needed.

so in my eyes back-up keeper, LB?, CM and a striker and then we'll be fine if we arn't already as maybe we won't sell jamie O maybe Gio will be are 4th striker and maybe carlo won't retire so maybe we won't need to buy? thoughts

 

[kcmei]

we need a settled back 4 for a start

 

[Bails]

Simple buy a new solid left back for BAE and a top class centre forward for defoe or pav to play off, that with the same side that played Arsenal and Chelsea will be title contenders!

 

[Krafty]

I think Sandro could be a good signing as he will allow us to go 4-5-1/4-3-3 and match up away to the big teams, who typically play 3 across the middle. At home, with the crowd raising the tempo and the narrow pitch reducing space, its easier to go 2 against 3.

What we also need, and what would also make a 4-3-3 style lineup more productive, would be a goal scoring midfielder who gets beyond the striker(s). On a very rare occasion Jenas shows this but doesnt do it nearly enough to be our Gerard/Lampard equivalent.

We could also do with our strikers showing a bit more physical presence upfront. Crouch cannot do this - how such a big man, who does physical exercise as a living, cannot grow a single muscle is beyond me - while Pav sometimes shows this, its on a Jenas-esque level of consistency.

Apart from that we have some good pace, good technique, good strikers and good defenders. With more experience, more playing time together, and if we continue on this upwards curve, I think we are in very good shape.

 

[Chimbo!]

We should look to buy a back-up goalkeeper and a centre-back as a priority. Any other transfer activity will be dependent on factors, which only Redknapp and his staff know the answer to.

1. Who is our first choice left-winger?
2. Who is our first choice central-midfield pairing?

The first question concerns Bale. If Bale is our first choice left-winger then it may be possible to improve on the current full-back, Ekotto. If Bale is not our 1st choice left-winger then he is first choice left-back.

This leads into the second question because depending on where Harry wants Bale, our central midfield could look different. Modric is one of the key players and if he is not on the left then he is in the middle, meaning one of Palacios or Huddlestone moves to the bench. In other words if Bale is our left-winger then we will have a minimum of 4 central midfielders, therefore we will not need to buy a CM. If, however, Bale is our left-back then we will need an extra central midfielder if Jenas is sold.

Although we can still improve on our strikers, I do not think it is as important as the potential transfers listed above. The great thing about our sqaud is that many players are versatile and can interchange position. This means the back-up to our 1st team will more than likely from a person in the team anyway. Therefore there are 16-17 players used regularly, maintaining consistency and avoiding the problem of a new player being thrown into a team and taking time to adapt. For example Kranjcar may not be 1st choice but whether he plays left, right or even centre, he will slot in with ease. Whichever players we sign I think should be in the same category; they should be versatile.

 

[mil1lion]

1. I would have said central midfield was the first point. But now we have Sandro that could be some way to completion. However, if we sell Jenas, which is likely, we'll need one more central midfielder.

2. Our strikers have come up short in big games at times this season. So I feel we need one big game striker in the summer. We had 2 in Keane and Berbatov, but Keane isn't the same player now and Berbatov is gone.

3. Fullback cover could be needed in the summer. I guess it depends if we keep Walker next season, or loan him out. He's still very young for a defender, espeically in the Premier League, so I would loan him out to a Championship side. Hutton will no doubt be sold.

4. I'd also look for another pacey winger. Someone who can play on either wing. It doesn't seem likely that it will work out for Giovani Dos Santos, so a replacement for him would be good. I'm not sure either Townsend or Rose are quiete ready for the first team squad yet, so another loan for those 2.

Those are the four key areas for me. I'd be tempted to go for an experienced central midfielder to work with a relatively young central midfield (Davids mkII). A top quality, preferably world class, number 9 striker (Berbatov mkII). A good experienced fullback to cover for Corluka (replace Hutton). Finally, a quick winger (replace GDS).

we need a settled back 4 for a start

Do we? I think our defence has been very strong this season. We've handled the loss of King better than ever with Bassong at the back.

 

[alamo]

Would love it if we could get Dzeko but i have a feeling that is wishful thinking

 

[brett.spurs]

A top class striker which allows us to revert to 4-3-3/4-5-1 in certain situations.

Corluka/Ekotto could be improved but I think it's a difficult job to find players that would settle instantly and show that they're better. I think they're good enough.

Daws, King, Bassong is fine, new CB needed dependant on Woody's situation.

Lennon/Bentley fine.

Modric/Niko/Bale fine

Wilson, Hudd, Sandro, Modric fine.

Crouch and Keane can go, Defoe/Pav/Eidur can be improved, but have to be carefull in identifying the right players) to come in.

 

[mattdefoe]

spurs can improve the most mentally.

Not switcinhg off and conceading in the last ten minutes.

Having a winning mentality and not feeling inferior away to big clubs at big stadiums.

 

[southgatespur40]

a big strong striker, good in the air, good on the ground, can hold the ball up, bring others in to play and knows where the goal is we get one of those and we'll be on our way to the top i'm sure of it, in a dream world it would be between berbatov and vucinic of roma but they're hardly realistic options, but we desperately need a player that can do all the above if we find him, success will become a lot easier to find.

potentially we may need another rb but that should be fine if walker/naughton come in and stay next season, i think if woodgate retires we should try and find another naybet type player with CL experience if we manage to make the step up to the top 4, someone who simply gives of an assurance to the rest of the team.

 

[thfc1989]

The strikers can be improved on, we should let Keane and Pav go, and try and sign a pacey player who can play up top on his own

 

[raf18]

We need a TOP TOP number 9. A berba-type player. If he has pace, that is a bonus because defoe is our only striker with threatening pace.

 

[dontcallme]

I believe our midfield can compete with the best in the league. We have good balance and many different options.

Our defence isn't perfect but given time and stabilit Bae, Corluka, Dawson and Bassong can be very good.

To compete at the top though you need at least one top striker. Liverpool have Torres, Chelsea have Drogba, Man Utd have Rooney and if Arsenal had one they just might have won the league. It's not easy to find but it is what we need.

Other than that we need stability. We need our players to gain a strong understanding with each other and be able to pull together in the different challenges we face. That takes time and hard work.

 

[brett.spurs]

Yep, don't think we're as far off as a lot of people think.

Gomes
Corluka Dawson King Ekotto
Sandro
Palacios Modric
Lennon ....................Bale
Striker

Pretty much how most of the top sides play, and a system which would suit us well if we just had that top quality striker to play the lone role - i.e. Drogba/Rooney/Torres etc. You have the lightening pace of Lennon and Bale, and finally get Modric into his preferred midfield 3(put Hudd in there if you want him)

Not saying we should change from a 4-4-2 as we've been successful with it, but we need to be able to change it up, especially when playing away from home.
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[joey55]

Only Defoe is good enough of our strikers. Crouch offers something different, but should only be used as a sub in my opinion. I think Pav is viewed through rose tinted spectacles, expecially since his purple patch. Gud is fine, but I don't think he'll stay and Keane is finished at top level. I think we need another fast, hardworking striker and another Pav type, only more clinical and more physical. I'd actually consider KJH, now his stock has fallen so much and the stupid hype has gone, he could be worth a punt at the right price. I've never seen him as a Prem striker, but he can finish and our strikers have missed so many sitters, that someone like him would tuck away. I'd also consider Babel, who was also over hyped. He's fast and strong, but also, despite what I've read on Liverpool forums, works hard. If we can't get Babel, then Bellamy for a year would be good.

We also need another CM, if JJ goes (i still rate him). Also Bentley will probably be sold, so another RM option. If Bale is to play LM, that means Modric in the middle, so Joe Cole could be an option. If we get CL, we'll need more quality and he can cover a few positions. Lennon has only managed over 30 games once in his career, so we do need a real quality back up and I don't think Kranjcar is good on the right. Joe Cole is good on the right or left.

 

[Dr Know]

Would love it if we could get Dzeko but i have a feeling that is wishful thinking

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I just think he would bag loads in the PL. Big, strong can hold up the ball :drool:

 

[RobinLeonard]

I might be crazy but as far as cover for Lennon goes I would like us to sell David Bentley and bring in Sebastian Larsson. That way we still have that threat from set pieces, we get a hard working right midfielder who can also play right back in an emergency and we can sell Bentley for a few million and bring in Larsson dirt cheap as he is almost out of a contract.

He is not a glamorous player but he does a job, he can play in a 442 and it's a sensible economic move. Also he brings alot of the good things Bentley brings but he is a hard worker and a better defensive winger.

 

[3Dnata]

I think a striker who could link up the midfield and attack would be good (like Keane pre Liverpool) if he were powerful and could hold up the ball well even better. I've no idea who we could realistically get to do this though.
We've played about 6 games with none of our strikers providing much of a goal threat.

 

[Knarf44]

There is no doubt in my mind that next season will see the likes of Townsend (who just signed a new deal), Parrett, Bostock and perhaps Steve Caulker, Ryan Mason and Jon Obika getting game time in the League Cup and maybe some European games. All 6 have been training regularly with the first team squad when not out on loan. Add to these fringe players like Walker and Naughton, Dervite, Livermore and Rose

Harry and his coaches have obviously been having a good look at these lads during their loan spells, training and those behind closed door games I guess with a view to whether they can cut it at the senior level. If he feels they can then I doubt we'll see too many players joining in the summer as he already has ready made back ups for most of the key positions. All they need is a bit of experience.

I agree with most of the players already mentioned as likely transfers out but personally would love to see us bring in Hernanes from Sao Paulo or Hamsik from Napoli although old Whisky nose is apparently after the latter. Hernanes can play anywhere across the mf or DM or as a second striker and is an intelligent creative footballer who always plays with his head up. He would give us so many options in so many different positions. Having seen him a number of times though I would say his best position is CM. If Harry goes 451 for away games next season I'd play him in front of Palacios and Sandro as the creative CM.

 

[markiespurs]

for me, the priority should be a quality striker who can score away from home, especially against the big boy's.