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We need at least 6 players of which 3 minimum should upgrade the first XI at GK, RCB and RW Even 6 may be on the light side, if you consider we may be losing Longstaff, Targett, Wilson, Lascelles, Willock, etc This group of lads has won a trophy and it's a nice natural end - now the next phase is due so let's do a proper refresh. I'd like 3 x first-teamers 2 squad players / cover 2 elite youngsters Ideally 1 or 2 would be free transfers As a minimum Schar, Pope, Murphy to become squad players Joelinton competing with another similar for that strong CM role (not Willock or Longstaff) Miley to become valid first replacement cover for Tonali or Bruno Sold: Willock, Longstaff, Dubravka, Vlach, Targett, Ashby, Wilson

Definitely not that simple. It is almost a must not lose game but even then we could win the final two and still get CL. A draw would throw it completely in the balance (depending on other results) and a win would almost see us there but not guarantee it. Huge game either way but not the be all and end all.

Huijsen will be going elsewhere, not sure 3 players is enough either. We surely will have to rotate more next season.

If only it was.

Dan Burn mate. If we keep Tripps, we aren't signing another LB for the first team.

It really is that simple .

Quality patter

More poor planning from Adidas then.

I think a lot depends on who actually goes this summer from the subs

All comes down to Sunday for me, win and we do it. Any other outcome and I think we miss out.

The Chelsea game was already Friday night.

I disagree on the basis we lost Kelly and he needs replacing What happens if Tino gets a long term injury? Who covers Hall?

GK - Trafford CB - Huijsen RW - Mbeumo I reckon

For the first time in as long as I can remember, I’ve got complete faith that there is a calm and measured plan around recruitment. Now the PSR pickle is in hand I am confident that it will all fall into place quickly once the window opens.

Nuno MK2

Didn't realise McAtee's great uncle was Alan Ball.

Watford sack their Manager

A proper keeper cuts that out too

LB is fine. We have Tino & Hall. RB - if we keep Trippier and Krafth, we can probably get away with that for another year. Pacey CB & GK increase the ceiling.

Am not sure where he fits in - we've other positions which are a bigger priority

GK CB CM RW FW and possibly a RB if Trippier wants to go. We could maybe combine the RW and FW is the right player is out there.

Of course, all the papers running with the 'Bruno speaks to Pep' line.

Villa and Chelsea games both moved to a Friday night to add to their home advantage: May 16: Aston Villa vs Tottenham - 7.30pm May 16: Chelsea vs Man Utd - 8.15pm