shelfboy68
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Yeah I think we are all ready for that, Kane and son not a sugar daddy.
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...and City, and United.
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I think a lot depends on who the new manager is but I'll do my best to generalise it. Also I'm fully aware we can't afford most of this, this is fantasy football but I'll try and highlight who I think is a must buy and who I think is a luxury as we head more into fantasy land.
Youth to return
Skipp: A no brainer and the type of player we desperately need in a position we desperately need to fill so that's Fantastic. My prediction is I think he'll end up being first choice for that role by end of the season.
Sessegnon: Up until injury he was having a good season, perfect to rotate with Reguilon. I think Davies would thrive under Nagelsmann in his back 3 and allow us to go with Reguilon and Sess as our fullbacks but yeah I'd like to see Davies transition into an option at LCB
Foyth: If Jose is in charge then we'll probably sell him but given the season he has had at Villarreal I think a new manager could make him a success with us, could play RB in a back 4 or RCB in a back 3. Very versatile and we'll regret losing him I reckon.
Parrott: Probably needs another loan as has had a difficult time.
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Maignan: Confident off his line, has a great kick on him, good footwork, commanding; all the things that Hugo has not been this season unfortunately. Probably not as good a shot stopper (who is?) but I think he's from the Allison school of making saves look simple. A must buy for me.
If money is tight then I'd be looking for Areola on loan from PSG as part of Hugo deal.
Andersen: Has had a great season at Fulham, is a leader, great positional awareness and everything we need in our backline. Would be a must buy for me and if we can't afford as I say below, Vestergaard.
Botman: Would solve the left side of our defence, very tall and good in the air, great with the ball at his feet and very commanding presence. He's not a leader though, he's not an organiser and Fonte has taken that responsibility at Lille so therefore Botman can't really be the only defender we buy as it wouldn't solve the main issue. More of a luxury buy I think.
If money is tight then Vestergaard from southampton is a good option with his contract running down and knows the league.
Neuhaus: My absolute pick for midfield, looks an incredible passer, incredible player in general and probably won't be able to get him but if we had the money he'd be my first pick for midfield.
Alternatively Sabitzer: A leader, versatile midfielder and knows Nagelsmann well if we went that route. Contract is running down I believe so should be a more reasonable route to take.
I think that in terms of Neuhaus and Sabitzer, signing one of them is a must and I see Sabitzer as the realistic option.
Nicholas Gonzalez: Heading into real luxury purchases now given the covid situation. This guy would solve our right side of midfield problems. Is versatile, would be our version of Mahrez and yeah he's the type of player that I love to watch and if we shift a few wingers he'd be top of my list.
Danny Ings: Contract running down, HG status, can play with Kane. yeah ticks all the boxes other than his injury history but you'd hope with Kane that Ings would get a lot of rest. Would be a fantastic buy but probably other suitors for him but he should be a reasonable cost.
Alternatively if money is tight I think if we could get another loan deal for Vinicius with a smaller option at the end
So in conclusion
Must buys: A GK, CB, CM, ST
Luxury: 2nd CB, RW
Outs
Oh boy, I think there's a lot of players who I think we could move on, probably easier to go through the entire team tbh.
Lloris - Must Sell, talking like he's done at the club, an absolute wonderful keeper but coming to last year of his contract, his performances have been getting steadily worse also, I believe it's time for a change.
Gazzaniga - Must Sell, Non-HG, not needed and it's time we make a bit of cash on him.
Hart - Keep, back up option
Aurier - Open to selling, I dont think he's a must sell, I think he's had a good season but he's heading towards last year of contract, I question whether he wants to have his last big contract with us and I think now might be time to cash in. I think Tanganga and Foyth could be great RB options for a season and then try and sign one next season.
Doherty - Sell, I wouldn't put a must on it because if we sign Nagelsmann then there's a slither of hope he might suit the 3-5-2 but if I'm honest he's been atrocious and I'd happily see him leave, maybe a new manager could turn things around as in the right system at Wolves he thrived but yeah would happily sell.
Tanganga - Keep, Criminal he hasn't had more games this season. Needs to develop that forward play if he's to play RB but he can only do that with getting games. One of my favourite players.
Sanchez - Keep with a caveat, I think he's been a lot better recently, I think he still has some fundamental problems but I wonder if he'd thrive under somebody like Nagelsmann. I think the only reason he's on the keep list is my low opinion of our other cb's. If we managed to sign a 2nd CB then I'd probably sell.
Alderweireld - I'd sell if I think we could - I just don't think anybody will be interested in signing him, I think we should have sold him a couple of seasons ago, I think he's a good player but age has caught up with him. I think he's a decent squad player but yeah if I thought we could get a fee, I'd sell.
Dier - Sell - I like Dier as a person, I like his warrior attitude but I don't think he's a good footballer, I think he always has a mistake in him and I think we need to sell him as I fail to see a benefit to keeping him. I don't see who would buy him.
Rodon - Keep, I think he's a leader, I think he's been badly mismanaged and underused, I think he's going to develop into a top CB, I hope he hasn't been put off the club by how things have gone for him thus far.
Davies - Keep, Good squad player, great attitude, not an amazing footballer but with Sessegnon coming back I'd transition Ben into been a LCB who can play in a back 3 or be a back up for the back 4. Great person to keep at the club.
Reguilon - Keep, Probably not hit the heights I expected but still a quality player and a good first season, expect much more to come from him.
Hojbjerg - Keep, Skipp will make Hojbjerg an even better player by allowing him to rotate out and not be run into the ground.
Ndombele - Keep, No brainer, needs to get back to the looser style of play with more risk taking on the passes, I'm glad he's improved defensively but fuck me, that's not why I'd pay to see Tanguy Ndombele. I hope it all comes together next season where we get back those attacking instincts with the newly found defensive play making him the complete midfielder.
Lo Celso - Keep, Nobody in the team frustrates me more because of how highly I rate him and I feel like I've barely seen him. Wish Copa America wasn't on, just needs a good pre-season to start season fit and I think things will click.
Winks - Must sell, Somebody I had high hopes for when he burst onto the scene, then hoped he'd make a good squad player as our stature elevated and now finally it's turned into a disaster for the lad and it's time to move on for all concerned.
Sissoko - Must sell, Appreciate the effort at times but a poor footballer and somebody who managers shouldn't have as an option to turn to.
Lamela - Might be the time to sell, Love him as a player, as a person but his contract is coming up, we might not be able to sell him ever again and profit and so now might be the time. Very low on my list of players who need to move on but age, injuries and contract are against him. If he signs a new deal I'd be very happy.
Bergwijn - On the fence, Open to selling, I get the impression he's not happy here and if he wants to go that's fine, I think he has a bright future and if he sticks it out then I think both us and he will be rewarded eventually. Might need a different manager to thrive.
Dele - Depends on the manager, I'm a big fan of Dele but I'd be blind not to see he's been terrible for the last 2 seasons. I think he can turn it around and maybe he needs a new manager but we may need to sell him as he represents our best chance of raising any real money.
Bale - Heart says renew, head says lets plan for the future, All depends on if we can sign Nicholas Gonzalez for me. If we can then let's plan for the future and commit to him. If not then very happy to have Bale around as an option. I wish things were going better for him as I believe he still has something to offer but he does need accommodating by playing him in a 4-3-3 and having a similar role to Salah.
Moura - Keep, Great squad player, great attitude, infuriates the shit out of me as I think he has the most footballing ability of any player at the club but he's so inconsistent so best to rely on as a squad player.
Son - Keep, Top class
Kane - Keep, World Class, our captain going forward.
Vinicius - Try and renew if we can't get ings. I like the guy a lot, don't think he's the best footballer and I think money could be better spent elsewhere. With Parrott and Scarlett coming through, It'd be foolish to spend the kind of money they're asking for him.
Youth to return
Skipp: A no brainer and the type of player we desperately need in a position we desperately need to fill so that's Fantastic. My prediction is I think he'll end up being first choice for that role by end of the season.
Sessegnon: Up until injury he was having a good season, perfect to rotate with Reguilon. I think Davies would thrive under Nagelsmann in his back 3 and allow us to go with Reguilon and Sess as our fullbacks but yeah I'd like to see Davies transition into an option at LCB
Foyth: If Jose is in charge then we'll probably sell him but given the season he has had at Villarreal I think a new manager could make him a success with us, could play RB in a back 4 or RCB in a back 3. Very versatile and we'll regret losing him I reckon.
Parrott: Probably needs another loan as has had a difficult time.
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Maignan: Confident off his line, has a great kick on him, good footwork, commanding; all the things that Hugo has not been this season unfortunately. Probably not as good a shot stopper (who is?) but I think he's from the Allison school of making saves look simple. A must buy for me.
If money is tight then I'd be looking for Areola on loan from PSG as part of Hugo deal.
Andersen: Has had a great season at Fulham, is a leader, great positional awareness and everything we need in our backline. Would be a must buy for me and if we can't afford as I say below, Vestergaard.
Botman: Would solve the left side of our defence, very tall and good in the air, great with the ball at his feet and very commanding presence. He's not a leader though, he's not an organiser and Fonte has taken that responsibility at Lille so therefore Botman can't really be the only defender we buy as it wouldn't solve the main issue. More of a luxury buy I think.
If money is tight then Vestergaard from southampton is a good option with his contract running down and knows the league.
Neuhaus: My absolute pick for midfield, looks an incredible passer, incredible player in general and probably won't be able to get him but if we had the money he'd be my first pick for midfield.
Alternatively Sabitzer: A leader, versatile midfielder and knows Nagelsmann well if we went that route. Contract is running down I believe so should be a more reasonable route to take.
I think that in terms of Neuhaus and Sabitzer, signing one of them is a must and I see Sabitzer as the realistic option.
Nicholas Gonzalez: Heading into real luxury purchases now given the covid situation. This guy would solve our right side of midfield problems. Is versatile, would be our version of Mahrez and yeah he's the type of player that I love to watch and if we shift a few wingers he'd be top of my list.
Danny Ings: Contract running down, HG status, can play with Kane. yeah ticks all the boxes other than his injury history but you'd hope with Kane that Ings would get a lot of rest. Would be a fantastic buy but probably other suitors for him but he should be a reasonable cost.
Alternatively if money is tight I think if we could get another loan deal for Vinicius with a smaller option at the end
So in conclusion
Must buys: A GK, CB, CM, ST
Luxury: 2nd CB, RW
Outs
Oh boy, I think there's a lot of players who I think we could move on, probably easier to go through the entire team tbh.
Lloris - Must Sell, talking like he's done at the club, an absolute wonderful keeper but coming to last year of his contract, his performances have been getting steadily worse also, I believe it's time for a change.
Gazzaniga - Must Sell, Non-HG, not needed and it's time we make a bit of cash on him.
Hart - Keep, back up option
Aurier - Open to selling, I dont think he's a must sell, I think he's had a good season but he's heading towards last year of contract, I question whether he wants to have his last big contract with us and I think now might be time to cash in. I think Tanganga and Foyth could be great RB options for a season and then try and sign one next season.
Doherty - Sell, I wouldn't put a must on it because if we sign Nagelsmann then there's a slither of hope he might suit the 3-5-2 but if I'm honest he's been atrocious and I'd happily see him leave, maybe a new manager could turn things around as in the right system at Wolves he thrived but yeah would happily sell.
Tanganga - Keep, Criminal he hasn't had more games this season. Needs to develop that forward play if he's to play RB but he can only do that with getting games. One of my favourite players.
Sanchez - Keep with a caveat, I think he's been a lot better recently, I think he still has some fundamental problems but I wonder if he'd thrive under somebody like Nagelsmann. I think the only reason he's on the keep list is my low opinion of our other cb's. If we managed to sign a 2nd CB then I'd probably sell.
Alderweireld - I'd sell if I think we could - I just don't think anybody will be interested in signing him, I think we should have sold him a couple of seasons ago, I think he's a good player but age has caught up with him. I think he's a decent squad player but yeah if I thought we could get a fee, I'd sell.
Dier - Sell - I like Dier as a person, I like his warrior attitude but I don't think he's a good footballer, I think he always has a mistake in him and I think we need to sell him as I fail to see a benefit to keeping him. I don't see who would buy him.
Rodon - Keep, I think he's a leader, I think he's been badly mismanaged and underused, I think he's going to develop into a top CB, I hope he hasn't been put off the club by how things have gone for him thus far.
Davies - Keep, Good squad player, great attitude, not an amazing footballer but with Sessegnon coming back I'd transition Ben into been a LCB who can play in a back 3 or be a back up for the back 4. Great person to keep at the club.
Reguilon - Keep, Probably not hit the heights I expected but still a quality player and a good first season, expect much more to come from him.
Hojbjerg - Keep, Skipp will make Hojbjerg an even better player by allowing him to rotate out and not be run into the ground.
Ndombele - Keep, No brainer, needs to get back to the looser style of play with more risk taking on the passes, I'm glad he's improved defensively but fuck me, that's not why I'd pay to see Tanguy Ndombele. I hope it all comes together next season where we get back those attacking instincts with the newly found defensive play making him the complete midfielder.
Lo Celso - Keep, Nobody in the team frustrates me more because of how highly I rate him and I feel like I've barely seen him. Wish Copa America wasn't on, just needs a good pre-season to start season fit and I think things will click.
Winks - Must sell, Somebody I had high hopes for when he burst onto the scene, then hoped he'd make a good squad player as our stature elevated and now finally it's turned into a disaster for the lad and it's time to move on for all concerned.
Sissoko - Must sell, Appreciate the effort at times but a poor footballer and somebody who managers shouldn't have as an option to turn to.
Lamela - Might be the time to sell, Love him as a player, as a person but his contract is coming up, we might not be able to sell him ever again and profit and so now might be the time. Very low on my list of players who need to move on but age, injuries and contract are against him. If he signs a new deal I'd be very happy.
Bergwijn - On the fence, Open to selling, I get the impression he's not happy here and if he wants to go that's fine, I think he has a bright future and if he sticks it out then I think both us and he will be rewarded eventually. Might need a different manager to thrive.
Dele - Depends on the manager, I'm a big fan of Dele but I'd be blind not to see he's been terrible for the last 2 seasons. I think he can turn it around and maybe he needs a new manager but we may need to sell him as he represents our best chance of raising any real money.
Bale - Heart says renew, head says lets plan for the future, All depends on if we can sign Nicholas Gonzalez for me. If we can then let's plan for the future and commit to him. If not then very happy to have Bale around as an option. I wish things were going better for him as I believe he still has something to offer but he does need accommodating by playing him in a 4-3-3 and having a similar role to Salah.
Moura - Keep, Great squad player, great attitude, infuriates the shit out of me as I think he has the most footballing ability of any player at the club but he's so inconsistent so best to rely on as a squad player.
Son - Keep, Top class
Kane - Keep, World Class, our captain going forward.
Vinicius - Try and renew if we can't get ings. I like the guy a lot, don't think he's the best footballer and I think money could be better spent elsewhere. With Parrott and Scarlett coming through, It'd be foolish to spend the kind of money they're asking for him.
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CoopsieDeadpool
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Sell/get rid of shit players.
Buy/loan not shit players.
Pay/compensate anyone willing to take The D word off our hands.
New manager.
Win the World Cup.
Buy/loan not shit players.
Pay/compensate anyone willing to take The D word off our hands.
New manager.
Win the World Cup.
DiVaio
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I would be surprised if Villarreal won't use buy option for him
Tucker
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Hopefully they do. We need the cash, and another so so player taking up a non HG squad spot is the last thing we need. He’s not good enough to be a CB for us, and we have two possibly three right backs ahead of him in the squad too.
DiVaio
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Under Mourinho I agree, but under Nagelsmann in 3 atb he would be brilliant.
Tucker
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Surely we already have a similar, and importantly (at least as far as squad balance goes) home grown player in Tanganga to fill that spot. And I imagine both Aurier and Doherty would thrive as wing backs in a 3 at the back system. I just don’t see the point in keeping Foyth in any scenario.
Especially if someone is willing to offer actual money for him.
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I don't know individual players anymore, but you have to build from the back. 2 new CB's is the highest priority imo.
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Japhet
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If Hugo goes, Maignan is the obvious replacement with a full skillset.
I'd like to see a lot more of Rodon for the rest of the season to give a better idea of what CB we need. I'd sell Dier and wouldn't stand in Toby's way if he wanted to go but we still need a leader in the back line. Botman might become that player in time. If Foyth gets sold we need a RB and I'd let Doherty go. Aurier might want out as well so we need to be ready to sort that as a matter of urgency.
In midfield Skipp could replace Winks and generate some funds. I'd like Soumare or Sabitzer to add energy and drive and either would be a big upgrade on Sissoko.
If Bale goes I'd take a look at St Maximam (can't spell it). He's a bit raw and unpredictable but exciting to watch.
Neuhaus would be a dream purchase. Neto would be a great buy as well. Lamela could go if he wants.
I'd try to get another year loan for Vinicius.
I'd like to see a lot more of Rodon for the rest of the season to give a better idea of what CB we need. I'd sell Dier and wouldn't stand in Toby's way if he wanted to go but we still need a leader in the back line. Botman might become that player in time. If Foyth gets sold we need a RB and I'd let Doherty go. Aurier might want out as well so we need to be ready to sort that as a matter of urgency.
In midfield Skipp could replace Winks and generate some funds. I'd like Soumare or Sabitzer to add energy and drive and either would be a big upgrade on Sissoko.
If Bale goes I'd take a look at St Maximam (can't spell it). He's a bit raw and unpredictable but exciting to watch.
Neuhaus would be a dream purchase. Neto would be a great buy as well. Lamela could go if he wants.
I'd try to get another year loan for Vinicius.
wrd
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Yeah the issue with Botman is he isn't a leader in terms of organizing the defence and we do need that but I do think that Rodon has shown signs of it but we would be putting a lot of trust into a young CB to do that job but with Botman by his side it could prove fruitful.
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Lamptey, Ake or Skriniar & Camavinga should be our priorities. Could we really get Camavinga?
dontcallme
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I think I have a different opinion to most on here now. After several seasons of no signings we were playing catch up and had to buy players
en-masse. Unfortunately real football is not like a computer game where you can just buy the players you need and they are going to settle in easily.
www.transfermarkt.co.uk
In the last 2 season we have spent over £230m on new signings, plus a few loan signings. This has seen around 12 players brought in with the hopes of them being first team team or squad players. In the same time period we have sold around £70m.
I am a believer that most signings, if they are to be successful, take 1-2 seasons before they start performing. So next season we could see improved performances and more consistency from the likes of Reguillon, Rodon, Ndombele, Lo Celso, Bergwijn, Hojbjerg, Vinicius and Bale (if we keep them) and Sessegnon plus the return of Skipp.
So rather than looking to buy 5 players or more I am hoping for around 3 potentially quality signings, 4 at most for the 1st team squad.
I am not great with picking potential signings but Joachim Anderson at Fulham looks a real talent and surely obtainable given that he is on loan from Lyon. Sabitzer is a name I hear a lot and his reputation and playing style sound a good fit for us. No idea on who is obtainable and the right quality for right back.
Buy those 3 and find players for those we want rid of and I'd be delighted with the window.
Naturally we should continue to buy young, quality players continuously as well.
en-masse. Unfortunately real football is not like a computer game where you can just buy the players you need and they are going to settle in easily.
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In the last 2 season we have spent over £230m on new signings, plus a few loan signings. This has seen around 12 players brought in with the hopes of them being first team team or squad players. In the same time period we have sold around £70m.
I am a believer that most signings, if they are to be successful, take 1-2 seasons before they start performing. So next season we could see improved performances and more consistency from the likes of Reguillon, Rodon, Ndombele, Lo Celso, Bergwijn, Hojbjerg, Vinicius and Bale (if we keep them) and Sessegnon plus the return of Skipp.
So rather than looking to buy 5 players or more I am hoping for around 3 potentially quality signings, 4 at most for the 1st team squad.
I am not great with picking potential signings but Joachim Anderson at Fulham looks a real talent and surely obtainable given that he is on loan from Lyon. Sabitzer is a name I hear a lot and his reputation and playing style sound a good fit for us. No idea on who is obtainable and the right quality for right back.
Buy those 3 and find players for those we want rid of and I'd be delighted with the window.
Naturally we should continue to buy young, quality players continuously as well.
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I think Son only has 2 years on his contract.
I'd ask him to sign a new one and if he doesn't, I'd sell him this summer when we can get a good fee for him.
Painful, but if we don't, we'll lose a world-class player for nothing.
I'd ask him to sign a new one and if he doesn't, I'd sell him this summer when we can get a good fee for him.
Painful, but if we don't, we'll lose a world-class player for nothing.
dontcallme
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People say this every year but it keeps on not happening. Fancy a bet on Kane leaving?
wrd
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Yes these are certainly the things we need to be ruthless on. If we cant get him on a new deal this summer then we are taking a huge risk.
dontcallme
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I actually forgot Foyth. I have heard good things about his time at Villareal.
If he is a capable right back then we could sell Doherty and keep Aurier and Foyth leaving us free to spend elsewhere.
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