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I think we need at least 7 players including a 3rd choice keeper. Probably 8. But what Levy will do is probably 3 or 4.Way too much turnover. Whilst I agree that we could/should look to sell Serge and Davies, we'd then likely be looking at having to add FOUR fullbacks, 2 on each side, and that's just not realistic.
We're going to have to take a somewhat methodical approach to this. We can't just get rid of 6-8 players and bring in that many. The last time we signed that many players in a window was the summer we sold Bale and we had a DoF back then.
I'm personally hoping we bring in a DoF as soon as the season is over. Luis Campos at Lille, who we've been heavily linked with, would really help us mastermind the squad refresh that we desperately need.
Equally, anyone thinking we're gonna sign Ricardo Pereira from Leicester is kidding themselves. Leicester will be playing CL footy next season, we won't, and he would cost upwards of £60m now I expect. Aarons is far more realistic.
I'd keep Aurier for now. At LB, there's a bit of an issue. I don't think Davies will be seen as good enough by Mourinho in the long run. Sess is being forced back there and learning defensive duties (not good enough), and the Cirkin is knocking on the door as a youngling. I'd be tempted to give Jan an extension of a year and play him at LB - he's was very good there in the last match - and then bring in someone who is actually cut out for the role, like Cucurella.