Calsk9

One who has recently come to light to be somewhat available is Gnabry. Now obviously he's used to playing at the highest level with Bayern, but... he's kind of surplus to requirement now and he doesn't want to sign an extension. The likes of arsenal and Man utd are interested. Both can't give him CL football. Wages aren't massive either. Could he be persuaded like Bruno was?

I can tell you, as someone who watches him week in week out, the worst thing you can do is coach that out of him. Far better player with that 'nasty streak' in him. I also see this comment a lot, and most people base it on the Scottish league which I can understand to a point... but, he has consistently performed in Europe against top teams, his hold up & link up play is superb. Just lacks a bit of finesse in certain situations, but that is 1 thing that could be coached.

Both Diaby & Raphina are going to cost North of 60 mil. Would take both in a heartbeat and that area is the most important to fill with quality, but can't see either of them coming, especially with the others that are in for them and they will be starters at those clubs. Any other players of interest who are of the like? Asensio has been mentioned, T Hazard too, rodrygo.

To play this system you need a very mobile striker, something we don't have currently. Wood for all he's been good for us, just isn't that type to close down and press. Would love to see us have a look at Terrier for Rennes, who would fill that role very well.