2019 Summer Window - Whom do we Need ? - Whom will we Sign?

Silva_Spell said:
Right now, my thoughts are:
  1. Alderweireld (Otamendi) +10m
    Being more comfortable in wide areas, even to the point of playing RB, Alderweireld would offer more flexibility than Otamendi. He could do what Laporte often does for us on the opposite side, allowing Stones to play in the centre and Dinho/Rodri dropping into CB, creating a 3-2-2-3 formation which, imo, is a natural evolution for this team. On top of being available at a good price and being faster and generally more stable than Otamendi, Alderweireld is also a year younger so wouldn't completely block E.Garcia's future like signing another young CB would. We must not lose Garcia
  2. Bertrand (Delph) =
    A stop gap, far more reliable than Delph, in order to allow Mendy a chance to prove his fitness. If Mendy can't stay fit till the end of this season I would understand earmarking more resources for someone like Chilwell. Admittedly, the extent of the likely transfer ban could make a stop gap solution unwise. A 2 window ban starting in Jan would change things
  3. Rodri (Gundogan) -30m
    A DM is needed regardless of Gundogan staying or going but if he does go we could do worse than putting further faith in Foden. I would understand the club replacing Gundogan on top of bringing in Rodri, who looks the most ideal candidate I've seen linked thus far for DM, if we were to go for Thiago Alcantara, such is his quality, but that is unlikely.
  4. Felix (Mahrez) -50m
    Felix is raw but fantastic potential and seems more versatile than Mahrez. Part of me thinks Mahrez should get another season to prove himself but he is basically our 3rd choice RW at this point, Felix being able to play all accross the front (I see a potential ST in him in the future) and maybe even as a 'free 8' is a big plus. He is raw but 100m might be as cheap as he gets. Sancho would be an alternative I'd have no problem going big on in the unlikely event he'd be open to it. Mahrez has been a huge disappointment thus far.
70m net or thereabouts, minus whatever we can get for Mangala (if anything) and some of the loan lads
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Oh great, another aging CB, just what we need.
 
I like Ake at Bournemouth as a centre half. Versatile player who can also cover left back and #6.

Rodri seems to be the midfielder we're after which is fine with me.

Wouldn't buy a centre forward this summer. Happy to wait until Sergio leaves.

If Mahrez is unsettled, and we could recoup most of his fee (45m) then I would consider selling and getting a young winger to rotate with sterling and sane. Chiesa, Pepe, Bailey all good options that wouldn't cost the same as Felix or Sancho.
 
When we are 100% healthy like today, I don't see many holes in the side. Obviously need a holding mid and left back, but what position, when everyone is 100%, would take this team to the next level right now? Would have to think it's at the back 4 where we need that top shelf player to help us at the biggest stages. Truly would be all in on De Ligt as he could be that guy.
 
Porter man said:
When we are 100% healthy like today, I don't see many holes in the side. Obviously need a holding mid and left back, but what position, when everyone is 100%, would take this team to the next level right now? Would have to think it's at the back 4 where we need that top shelf player to help us at the biggest stages. Truly would be all in on De Ligt as he could be that guy.
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De Ligt, Wan-Bissaka and Rodri would strengthen us, I reckon. A new left back as well, unless Mendy avoids further injuries.

Unfortunately, De Ligt will end up signing for Barcelona.
 
Wan bissaka @ £50m
Rhodri @ £60m
De Ligt @ £60m
Firpo @ £35m
Felix @ £100m

Gross spend £305m

Out:

Mahrez @ £45m
Otamendi @ £25m
mangala @ £10m
delph @ £10m
Bravo @ released
Danilo @ £18m
Alex Garcia @ £10m
Jack Harrison @ £10m
Patrick Roberts @ £8m

In £136m

Net spend £169m

Football manager I know but time to use some of that new sponsorship money ! ;-)
 
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