Playing with 2 CDMs would be embarrassing. Absolutely no need for it. He could be Casemiro's backup but way too expensive for a backup signing.We should go for Declan Rice.
He can cover, and play with Casemiro.
Nonsense. We pay 4231, and only have Casemiro and Eriksen as suitable options in the deeper midfield roles.Playing with 2 CDMs would be embarrassing. Absolutely no need for it. He could be Casemiro's backup but way too expensive for a backup signing.
How is Rice next to Casemiro going to solve any of our problems? He is not an elite passer of the ball or carrier.Nonsense. We pay 4231, and only have Casemiro and Eriksen as suitable options in the deeper midfield roles.
Him and Casemiro overlap too much.We should go for Declan Rice.
He can cover, and play with Casemiro.
Absolutely bang on,we need a partner who compliments him and a cheap backup tooPlaying with 2 CDMs would be embarrassing. Absolutely no need for it. He could be Casemiro's backup but way too expensive for a backup signing.
Yeah need a couple that can keep ball betterHim and Casemiro overlap too much.
He does everything Casemiro does but worse. We need more midfielder of Eriksen's ilk.
Plenty of Eriksen type players around, also I would take Toney off list because still see the book being thrown at him by FA. Unsure who is Erik's preferred choice out of Kane/Osimhen.For me:
Osimhen or Toney
Lavia as backup to Case
Sabitzer if cheap
A wide forward like Mitoma
I know a lot have cbs and rbs on their list, but I think the lack of any productivity from any of our forwards bar Rashford is a major issue. Would love Mitoma. Shift Sancho into Bruno's backup.
Ditto an Eriksen replacement would be nice but not many of them around.
Like who for Eriksen type? He's one of the best passing midfielders of his generation for me.Plenty of Eriksen type players around, also I would take Toney off list because still see the book being thrown at him by FA. Unsure who is Erik's preferred choice out of Kane/Osimhen.
Thinking someone like Barella/Bennacer,outside shout despite his age but free agent in summer would be Kroos albeit 9 years too lateLike who for Eriksen type? He's one of the best passing midfielders of his generation for me.
Players like fdj I know but would be 100m + doesn't want to come.
Can't say I know much about Bennacer, Barella I do rate highly but he's probably the last player Inter would want to sell so not likely for under 100m.Thinking someone like Barella/Bennacer,outside shout despite his age but free agent in summer would be Kroos albeit 9 years too late
I think we need to find someone who offers more on the ball than Sabitzer. We toss away possession with too much ease without Eriksen and that's a huge issueCan't say I know much about Bennacer, Barella I do rate highly but he's probably the last player Inter would want to sell so not likely for under 100m.
Probably the main options are younger ball playing CMs like say the current equivalent to Aouar back when he was hyped, but it's a tough position to play so the step up might not translate. Which is why I'd be happy enough with Lavia + Sabitzer.
Good choices but still need a backup DMIns
Kim Jae Min or Gvardoil
Jermaine Frimpong
Frankie De Jong or Declan Rice
Osimhen or Kane
outs
Maguire
Dalot or AWB
Mctominey
Van De Beek
Weghorst
Madrid often at times have 2 CDMs on the pitch in Camavinga & Tchouameni. Granted one comes off the bench often when they change shape, but it's a squad game.How is Rice next to Casemiro going to solve any of our problems? He is not an elite passer of the ball or carrier.
Also, which other teams play with 2 CDMs?
They don't.Madrid often at times have 2 CDMs on the pitch in Camavinga & Tchouameni. Granted one comes off the bench often when they change shape, but it's a squad game.
We need someone who when Casemiro becomes unavailable due to injury or suspension that we don't shite ourselves at having to play.
Tchouameni is the CDM. Camavinga is box-to-box but he often plays as the left back.Madrid often at times have 2 CDMs on the pitch in Camavinga & Tchouameni. Granted one comes off the bench often when they change shape, but it's a squad game.
We need someone who when Casemiro becomes unavailable due to injury or suspension that we don't shite ourselves at having to play.
Tchouameni is the CDM. Camavinga is box-to-box but he often plays as the left back.
I agree we need someone to be Casemiro's backup but he wouldn't want to be on the bench most of the time, and he absolutely wouldn't come cheap. We have a lot more pressing needs than to spend £80m on Casemiro's backup.
News to me. They started quite a few games recently with a midfield of Kroos/Camavinga/Modric, including the CL against Liverpool.They don't.
Thanks. Ideally we need another striker also as martial made of glass and Weghorst one of the worst in clubs history. Yes a back for Casemiro would be ideal but cant see the club getting one. Why I went for Rice he can do that role and when playing alongside Casemiro he can go box to box and his distribution is not bad as a deep lying playing playmaker. De Jong is the best suited for Ten Hags system but cant see him ever wanting to come here as he loves Barca.Good choices but still need a backup DM
camavinga is such a versatile player tbh can play most roles asked why he is for me best midfield prospect in europe.News to me. They started quite a few games recently with a midfield of Kroos/Camavinga/Modric, including the CL against Liverpool.
Not against this.If the reports on ETH losing patience with Jason Sancho are true — I would definitely not be against selling him.
I think the best position for Sancho is as a LW and preferably, he should more or less be the go-to guy for his team offensively. If Rash could adopt to being a striker — sure, we have a big opening for Sancho. But with Rash at LW, it’s absolutely essential that we got a RW who can drop deep, is strong on the ball, and can help us get up field. That is not Sancho. ETH will always prefer Antony there, and anyone who don’t see the reasons for that don’t understand ETHs system to be honest.
But ultimately, I just think Sancho just is too fragile for our side. I think he has improved a lot under ETH, I like the patterns of his play much more now than under Ole, but we really would need to get a much much higher battle level from him. Get him to play with more emotions.
50m of Sancho’s signing is still on the books. He makes — 18m — per season. Three years. I don’t think it would be hard to find teams willing to pay Sancho 10m per. That means that 8m x 3y = 24m from a transfer fee must finance Sancho’s insane wage. Could we get 50m for Sancho? Probably. That mean that we could get 30m for Sancho.
CFC could have big problems signing Joao Felix from ATM given their FFP issues and need for a striker. Nkunku is coming in. Sell Sancho and buy Felix. Felix is more versatile, can play in 4 positions for this team (LW, F9, RW and AMC).
Yes, wouldn’t hesitate selling him to Tottenham, Newcastle, Villa or a team like that. City? Yeah, but then they got to ant up of course.Not against this.
Would you be comfortable selling Sancho to a Prem rival though? Realistically struggle to see a team outside the prem having the interest + funds to sign him (apart from maybe PSG if they lose Messi or Neymar).
Club can't operate without a backup for him that's been shown in games he's been missingThanks. Ideally we need another striker also as martial made of glass and Weghorst one of the worst in clubs history. Yes a back for Casemiro would be ideal but cant see the club getting one. Why I went for Rice he can do that role and when playing alongside Casemiro he can go box to box and his distribution is not bad as a deep lying playing playmaker. De Jong is the best suited for Ten Hags system but cant see him ever wanting to come here as he loves Barca.
Yeah De Jong can't be budged from Barca,therefore Erik will have to look elsewhere. Maybe then links will increase to the likes of Barella/Bennacer for that number 8 role.Thanks. Ideally we need another striker also as martial made of glass and Weghorst one of the worst in clubs history. Yes a back for Casemiro would be ideal but cant see the club getting one. Why I went for Rice he can do that role and when playing alongside Casemiro he can go box to box and his distribution is not bad as a deep lying playing playmaker. De Jong is the best suited for Ten Hags system but cant see him ever wanting to come here as he loves Barca.
I'm on the same page as the rest Sancho can be sold, Garnacho and Pellistri can do what he's Been giving... trouble is put him up for Sale and how much would you get..... £50Million ??Not against this.
Would you be comfortable selling Sancho to a Prem rival though? Realistically struggle to see a team outside the prem having the interest + funds to sign him (apart from maybe PSG if they lose Messi or Neymar).
Yeah we should take £50m if we can. Then using that on Joao Felix could be a master stroke.I'm on the same page as the rest Sancho can be sold, Garnacho and Pellistri can do what he's Been giving... trouble is put him up for Sale and how much would you get..... £50Million ??
All those can go if we can get rid of them maybe AWB out of that lot could be kept... the rest can go..In
RB
CB
CM
ST
Also Out
Telles, AWB, Bailly, Jones, Maguire (or Lindelof), McT, VDB
More in's and outs if we can.
Sorry to say we aren't signing 2 CB's or 2 ST's unless we can pick up free agents like N'dicka or Thuram/DembeleIn; RB, CB x2, DM, CM, CF x2
Out;
Lindelof - 15m
Jones - free
Maguire - 20m
Dalot - 15m
Sabitzer - end of loan
McTominay - 20m
Iqbal - 5m
Weghorst - end of loan
Elanga - 10m
Fernandez - 10m with re-sign clause
Mejbri - 15m with re-sign clause
Laird - 8m
Tuanzebe - free
Henderson - 20m
Bailly - free
Telles - free
Loan;
Williams - would sell but nobody is paying a fee with his wages
van de Beek - would sell but nobody is paying a fee until he's proved fitness
Pellistri - needs to be in the PL
No wonder we get some much disappointment in this forum in the summer. This is way way way over the top and not realistic in the slightest.In; RB, CB x2, DM, CM, CF x2
Out;
Lindelof - 15m
Jones - free
Maguire - 20m
Dalot - 15m
Sabitzer - end of loan
McTominay - 20m
Iqbal - 5m
Weghorst - end of loan
Elanga - 10m
Fernandez - 10m with re-sign clause
Mejbri - 15m with re-sign clause
Laird - 8m
Tuanzebe - free
Henderson - 20m
Bailly - free
Telles - free
Loan;
Williams - would sell but nobody is paying a fee with his wages
van de Beek - would sell but nobody is paying a fee until he's proved fitness
Pellistri - needs to be in the PL
