Who now then?...

[RayCTID]

An extra midfielder would be a bonus but there isn't much quality about at this stage of the transfer window.

 

[Homar]

Think it's fair to say a long term injury to Dinho and our season becomes complicated.

So so complicated ;)

 

[Ajm1985]

Dammit

 

[Rammy Blue]

Dammit

Sure we could sniff in and outbid them quite easily if he’s the one we want.

 

[blueballs84]

At this stage I can only see it being either Weigl, Lemina or noone. The other links just don't seem credible given the time frames involved and the cost or lack of genuine availability of the other names mentioned.

 

[kun]

At this stage I can only see it being either Weigl, Lemina or noone. The other links just don't seem credible given the time frames involved and the cost or lack of genuine availability of the other names mentioned.

I dunno, Craig Noone might be hard to pry off Bolton Wanderers...

 

[Dax777]

How would you deal with it?

Well, I'd start with Pep's suggestions and consider Stones,, Gundogan, Delph, Danilo, Zee and Gomes... IAnd if Luiz gets a permit, him too.

We are not as dependent on Dihno as folks will like to believe. He is very good, granted. But not a season changing decider.

Frankly at this point, I'm thinking Ederson may in fact be the only season changer on the squad. Yes, the level will drop if any key player gets a long term injury, but outside of Ederson, luck will have more of an effect than any one player.

Kev is a close 2nd. And the difference will be noticeable, but I'm sure The Silva's and Mahrez can hold it down.

 

[Chevelle]

I just hope we get off to a good start this season because if dinho gets an injury we will have cover but they won't be by a special DM. We may get by.. But do we want to risk it?

 

[kun]

I dunno if his name has been put out there before but... Illaramendi? one of the best passers in La Liga and a natural number 6.

 

[Silva_Spell]

Doing my head in not knowing who we're after

 

[roy.or.r]

When does the window close? Is it this Friday?

 

[blueballs84]

Thursday at 5pm

 

[Dax777]

I dunno if his name has been put out there before but... Illaramendi? one of the best passers in La Liga and a natural number 6.

Good call. Jorghin-esque!

 

[mscenterh750]

I dunno if his name has been put out there before but... Illaramendi? one of the best passers in La Liga and a natural number 6.

That's how I say otamendi after 10 pints of doombar.

Yes he's an excellent midfielder.

 

[dachoosen1]

Plus he has a release of €35 mil as far as I'm aware so would cut down on negotiation time.

 

[vmsuhail]

I dunno if his name has been put out there before but... Illaramendi? one of the best passers in La Liga and a natural number 6.

Otamendi to Illaramendi to Mendy..

 

[St.Pauli support]

Maybe the last DM signing of this window Pep was hoping for is the signing on the work permit for Luiz.

Depending on the person it could be a really big signing!

 

[Sir Joe Aguero]

Not this season but Skriniar, De Ligt or Davinson Sanchez next year and transition Stones into DM/Busquets-type role.

 

[Easy]

It's so hard to profile someone who can play in the single pivot, who's great on the ball but defensively diligent enough to win headers as that's one of the most important aspects of the position.

My guess is someone like Brozovic.

Possibly!!

Inter already have too many midfielders, Naingolan, Valero, Vecino, Brozovic, Gagliardini, all competing for 2-3 places. They’ve also been linked with Modric and Vidal meaning they would like to add more midfielders.

Surely they have to sell one.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Its starting to be clear that we are not bringing anyone. The name would have popped up already with only 2 days left.