Likely available in January right? Everyones favorite Lyall Thomas said we had been scouting him.If we are going for another winger, I'd try for Everton Soares
Probably a goalkeeper tooWith the principals of a squad built around a starting point of 4231/433:
RB: Aurier/ KWP/ Foyth (we obviously need upgrading here. Factor in Foyth as a non specialist, I’d imagine KWP is either loaned out or sold in the next window or two)
LB: Davies/ Rose/ Sessegnon (without the ability to sprint with any genuine speed anymore, Rose becomes less attractive an option when Davies is probably better defensively. We’re not sure if Sessegnon becomes an established WF or a maurading LB- upgrading on Rose is the obvious choice here if Sessegnon is moved further up the field)
CB: Sanchez/Foyth/Toby/ Vertonghen/ Tanganga (if we lose both Toby and Vertonghen, we’ll need two replacements because that’s too much experience and ability gone in one window- I think Toby might stay, not sure Jan will- 33 at the end of the season. So an upgrade probably needed)
CDM: Dier/ Wanyama/Skipp (the most pressing issue currently. Wanyama is finished at this level, Skipp is still very raw and Dier looks ponderous. Can definitely see Mourinho prioritising this position to upgrade in the January window)
CM: Winks/ Ndombele/Sissoko/GLC (GLC’s versatility playing as both CM and CAM threatens Sissoko’s place in the squad. This is made even more problematic by Mourinho’s advocation of Dele in the CAM role, meaning that his preference for a CDM and CAM leaves only one CM position in either 4231 or 433. I think the big man’s time is up)
CAM: Dele/ GLC/Lamela/ Eriksen (Eriksen needs to be dropped. He’s off as soon as he can, he’s done nothing of note to justify his inclusion. Rotate Dele and GLC in this position, maybe even Lamela but no need for a fourth player and no way is Eriksen adapted to play wide in a Mourinho team)
WF: Son/ Moura/ Lamela/Sessegnon (we’re not even sure if Mourinho intends to play Sessegnon in this position. Lamela has the guile but not the pace for this position- a stumbling block. We definitely need to invest in the position if Mourinho is serious about playing quick, goal scoring wide forwards)
CF: Kane/ Son/ Parrot (Son can deputise for Kane. Will be interesting to see if Parrot gets an opportunity. Whispers of Zlatan but I’m not convinced we could afford his wages)
Over the next two windows
Likely incomings:
RB
CB
CDM
WF
Possible incomings:
LB
CF
Likely outgoings (including loans)
KWP
Rose
Sissoko
Eriksen
Wanyama
Possible outgoings
Vertonghen
Lamela
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With the principals of a squad built around a starting point of 4231/433:
RB: Aurier/ KWP/ Foyth (we obviously need upgrading here. Factor in Foyth as a non specialist, I’d imagine KWP is either loaned out or sold in the next window or two)
LB: Davies/ Rose/ Sessegnon (without the ability to sprint with any genuine speed anymore, Rose becomes less attractive an option when Davies is probably better defensively. We’re not sure if Sessegnon becomes an established WF or a maurading LB- upgrading on Rose is the obvious choice here if Sessegnon is moved further up the field)
CB: Sanchez/Foyth/Toby/ Vertonghen/ Tanganga (if we lose both Toby and Vertonghen, we’ll need two replacements because that’s too much experience and ability gone in one window- I think Toby might stay, not sure Jan will- 33 at the end of the season. So an upgrade probably needed)
CDM: Dier/ Wanyama/Skipp (the most pressing issue currently. Wanyama is finished at this level, Skipp is still very raw and Dier looks ponderous. Can definitely see Mourinho prioritising this position to upgrade in the January window)
CM: Winks/ Ndombele/Sissoko/GLC (GLC’s versatility playing as both CM and CAM threatens Sissoko’s place in the squad. This is made even more problematic by Mourinho’s advocation of Dele in the CAM role, meaning that his preference for a CDM and CAM leaves only one CM position in either 4231 or 433. I think the big man’s time is up)
CAM: Dele/ GLC/Lamela/ Eriksen (Eriksen needs to be dropped. He’s off as soon as he can, he’s done nothing of note to justify his inclusion. Rotate Dele and GLC in this position, maybe even Lamela but no need for a fourth player and no way is Eriksen adapted to play wide in a Mourinho team)
WF: Son/ Moura/ Lamela/Sessegnon (we’re not even sure if Mourinho intends to play Sessegnon in this position. Lamela has the guile but not the pace for this position- a stumbling block. We definitely need to invest in the position if Mourinho is serious about playing quick, goal scoring wide forwards)
CF: Kane/ Son/ Parrot (Son can deputise for Kane. Will be interesting to see if Parrot gets an opportunity. Whispers of Zlatan but I’m not convinced we could afford his wages)
Over the next two windows
Likely incomings:
RB
CB
CDM
WF
Possible incomings:
LB
CF
Likely outgoings (including loans)
KWP
Rose
Sissoko
Eriksen
Wanyama
Possible outgoings
Vertonghen
Lamela
He’s not really a CDM, he’s not an effective wide player and he’s potentially behind Ndombele, Winks, even GLC for the single CM position. His new contract was obviously signed way before the discontent of this season, when Poch favoured his qualities. Besides, Levy has signed contract extensions before, then sold a player a year later. I love what he did for us last season but I can’t see Mourinho keeping him when he’s unlikely to playgood analyzis but why assume that Sissoko is likely to leave? He’s just signed a new contract
Just bring Gareth home where he will be loved and let him enjoy club football againIbrahimovic (free) and Bale (loan) would be unreal short term signings to make in January
In the summer I would like Leicester's Pereira and the best available defensive midfielder
I’m not so sure- I think Lloris will be less error prone if he’s not having to play out the back all the time. It’s probably less of a priority than the other positions, but maybe one for the midterm transfer planningProbably a goalkeeper too
Likely available in January right? Everyones favorite Lyall Thomas said we had been scouting him.
When watching his highlights it looks like he does all his best work on the left side though.
Based off what @Trix said, I could see a right back coming in January and MAYBE Bruno Fernandes but doubt he’d come in winter. Honestly, all we need is a right back and this club should compete for everything José has left to compete for. The summer will be more difficult since Eriksen, Toby and Jan could all leave but if even 1 renews then we’re in a much more stable platform to improve the team.
If we are going to play with two wide like we did today the we will need a couple of more widemen or tricky attackers. We don’t really have any others
I think Sissoko is going to end up starting on the bench and being brought on for one of the wingers after 70 mins to close a game out. He's been incredible for the last year, but we played a system that basically highlighted his skillset to the detriment of the rest of the squad. I don't think he really fits in very well with the double pivot midfield, he's not tricky enough to play out wide, and he's not a 10.He’s not really a CDM, he’s not an effective wide player and he’s potentially behind Ndombele, Winks, even GLC for the single CM position. His new contract was obviously signed way before the discontent of this season, when Poch favoured his qualities. Besides, Levy has signed contract extensions before, then sold a player a year later. I love what he did for us last season but I can’t see Mourinho keeping him when he’s unlikely to play
Yes. The tournament in Brazil goes from March to December. So the january window is the best time to get someone from Brazil imo
Here's the tweet you mention
Plays better on the left. He's similar to Mane imo, so he would be a good fit