ExiledGeordie Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 07:08, KingArthur said: So how I see it in: 2x CB's. A one of them left footer DM. To replace Bruno? Or to free him higher? I doubt this will happen though... RW. Left footed right winger, who likes to drift inside to space in front of defence and leave space for Tino/Tripps to run Striker: Younger option behind Isak-Wilson and who can also cover right wing. I would say CBs and RW are a must. Out: Almiron (I think this is certain) Dummett (or Targett?) Ritchie Karius/Gillespie/Dubravka (2 of these?) Hopefully Fraser, Hendrick (out of contract anyway), Hayden and Lewis. Expand The Botman injury has a massive impact on the summer. I agree 2 x CB vital, another robust striker and a right winger are vital key positions. We could do with a DM but I’m not convinced the club will go for one given Tonali will come back and Joelinton will almost certainly re-sign and given the need for other key positions to be filled. The elephant in the room is Bruno who could be sold and then you’ll see a bit of an overhaul in midfield. The LB situation needs resolving too, too much faffing about from Eddie there now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzosgone Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 07:19, Gonzosgone said: The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Expand Or we sign a Kelly on a free ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 07:19, Gonzosgone said: The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Expand Not sure it changes a great deal. I reckon we'd have signed a CB with view to being Schar's long term replacement and getting a few games here and there. Think we'll still do that. Knowing we'd still have a pool of 4 centre-backs plus Krafth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 Don’t think it changes much either. We needed a CB in summer anyway before the injury, so should’ve been factored in. What it should do now though, cement the fact that Burn is now needed at CB and Hall needs blending in now at LB with him and Target the LB options next season, and Lascelles potentially kept around unless a deal too good needs accepting. If we don’t suffer same injuries in defence, then a back line of Tino-Schar-New CB-Hall (Trips-Lascelles-Burn-Targett) is doable. Because if we get it right in front, the defence are more solid as a result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 (edited) I’m a pretty mild mannered fan but if we line up next season with Burn at LB and Miggy at RW I’ll go apoplectic ? Edited March 21, 2024 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 08:29, ExiledGeordie said: I’m a pretty mild mannered fan but if we line up next season with Burn at LB and Miggy at RW I’ll go apoplectic ? Expand Yeah I'm the same. I can be as pro-Howe, Mr Glass half full, positive Pete all I want, if those two areas aren't seriously addressed in the summer, I will have to question the judgement of our recruitment. Even if its clear that Tino is getting the LB slot, I can deal with that. A RW is crucial, both Miggy and Murphy are fine as squad players (although probably better if we can flog one), but someone of Gordon's quality on the right would be transformative to the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 Someone who fits the sort of profile we look at is Madueke from Chelsea. I don't know of his availability, or how they value him, I'm sure like every other Chelsea player he's in and out of the side but with Chelsea apparently needing to sell a player or two, he might be someone we could get. He's young, British, loads of talent and someone the club would see as coachable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 Completely agree, would be all about the lowball offer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 08:29, ExiledGeordie said: I’m a pretty mild mannered fan but if we line up next season with Burn at LB and Miggy at RW I’ll go apoplectic ? Expand Yeah, that seems a pretyy mild-mannered response Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 I like Madueke a lot too, but isn’t he a walking injury? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 08:43, gbandit said: Completely agree, would be all about the lowball offer Expand I've just looked and he's not started for ages, apart from against Leeds in the cup, didn't even start vs Leicester. Cole Palmer plays in his position, so he's not getting in anytime soon. England U21 International Loads of skill Powerful and quick Plays on the right but is left footed Potential for improvement I know other would like us to look abroad but this is the sort of player I see us looking at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 08:48, r0cafella said: I like Madueke a lot too, but isn’t he a walking injury? Expand So, your saying he'd fit in perfectly. In all seriousness, that's in the hands of our superb medical team to decipher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 Would avoid someone with this injury personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 08:57, r0cafella said: Would avoid someone with this injury personally. Expand Aye fair point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 Muscle injuries are a major scare. We need to prioritise buying players who have no real history of recurring muscle and hamstring injuries. I do think Madueke has a big future if he stays fit though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 07:19, Gonzosgone said: The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Expand Hmm, not sure losing your best player is a good way to fund signing a CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 (edited) On 21/03/2024 at 08:29, ExiledGeordie said: I’m a pretty mild mannered fan but if we line up next season with Burn at LB and Miggy at RW I’ll go apoplectic ? Expand Add Longstaff being a regular starter in the middle and I am exactly the same. Edited March 21, 2024 by Geogaddi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 07:19, Gonzosgone said: The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Expand He's not died, he could be back before the end of September and only miss half a dozen games. Hardly justification for selling our best player. All it does for me is shift the budget we (presumably) had for a CM to a CB. If Joelinton signs a new contract, Tonali will be back, Willock hopefully back to full fitness. Obviously if we did end up selling Bruno then we'd have to invest in CM but we'd then have the money to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 (edited) Getting the Lloyd Kelly free transfer signing wrapped up seems like a bit of a no brainer now. Kelly plus another right sided CB signing with already having extended Lascelles would be sufficient. Edited March 21, 2024 by KDT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 I was all aboard the Lloyd Kelly freebie train until I saw his injury history. Missed some canny chunks over the last 2 seasons. Potentially fine as a managed rotation option but a cause for concern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 07:08, ExiledGeordie said: In fantasy land ? Expand That's just the start, I want at least 4 foreign types as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 09:24, Geogaddi said: Add Longstaff being a regular starter in the middle and I am exactly the same. Expand Longstaff wasn't meant to be a starter this season, never mind next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 We’ve got Murphy. Has looked good the couple of short appearances I’ve seen of him. Maybe we will just promote him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 On 21/03/2024 at 10:11, LFEE said: We’ve got Murphy. Has looked good the couple of short appearances I’ve seen of him. Maybe we will just promote him. Expand Is he injured? Hasn’t played for the U21s since beginning of March and I don’t think he’s been on the bench for the first team in that time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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