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For sure we need more depth, we know we need a DM with PEH out the door and we will need a AM if/When Gio goes. That is 100%.With European football we will need more depth and even without Cup distractions this year Hojbjerg more than played his part so it's flexibility across the midfield trio (primarily 8/6) that will appeal to Ange albeit I don't see Gallagher as a master of either but then any squad has those players when you are competing on multiple fronts.
The intangibles are also a factor here in how he is as an individual and leadership skills which i'm guessing they've already made tentative enquiries about and how he would fit in to not only the system but the squad dynamic.
My question is more do you see Gallagher as an upgrade defensively over Biss? Would you trust Gallagher to do the defensive work PEH does for us? Personally I’m unconvinced on this.
I’m sure his versatility will be attractive the same way Baena’s and Guðmundsson would be. It is also worth keeping in mind Skipp might well stay due to his club trained status, I don’t think it’s a forgone conclusion he goes.
If the club think he will be able to play the DM role to the level required then great, I have not seen enough of him in a DM role to know. I know statistically he is impressive in that department but the few times I’ve seen him deeper he’s looked unconvincing, I always thought he looked best suited to the B2B role myself but if Ange thinks he suits the 6 role in his system then who am I to argue.