You would think so wouldn’t you. Probably not as simple as that though. I’d take anyone decent who can run at the moment. We need fresh bodies to get us through this season and try to get top 4.what about a 6 months loan? would that not help Barca out if we take on his wages?
We currently have 2 slots open for new signings, we can make it 3 by removing rodri for the rest of the season, we can make a maximum of 3 amendments to the squad for CL so thats the maximum number of players we can bring in. The priority is a holding midfielder and a minimum of 1 and probably 2 defenders. That's 3 already, next on the list would be a striker, considering we have a grand total of 1 on the books but even that will likely have to wait. We have plenty of players who can be creative, its pretty much dead last on immediate needs.Not a priority…?? Its January and we are in a huge mess creatively. Slim pickings right now and a risk with his injury record for sure. But having seen us this season, it is a huge priority to improve this area imo…
Olmo may not be the very top of the tree but in the current circumstances we surely have to look at this option seriously!!
It’s not a case of one or the other.What we need most is a defensive midfielder...buy all the creativeness you want
..we will continue to leak goals with ease and lose games
Assuming we're not out of the CL with time to spare in the window.We currently have 2 slots open for new signings, we can make it 3 by removing rodri for the rest of the season, we can make a maximum of 3 amendments to the squad for CL so thats the maximum number of players we can bring in. The priority is a holding midfielder and a minimum of 1 and probably 2 defenders. That's 3 already, next on the list would be a striker, considering we have a grand total of 1 on the books but even that will likely have to wait. We have plenty of players who can be creative, its pretty much dead last on immediate needs.
The lack of creativity stems from the awful tactics not the need to replace players. Kdb is the best there's ever been, foden is the current premier league player of the year, doku is statistically the second best dribbler in the league, savinho was voted 4th best young footballer on the planet. Bobb isn't far off a return now. Plenty.
We are in dire need of some creativity and someone who can pass through the lines.What we need most is a defensive midfielder...buy all the creativeness you want
..we will continue to leak goals with ease and lose games
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I dont disagree we need creativity at allWe are in dire need of some creativity and someone who can pass through the lines.
Having Kovacic and Rico stood 5 yards apart from each other while passing it sideways to one another is getting us nowhere.
There were so many times yesterday where Savinho or Erling made a run behind the lines and one or the other of them missed it. They checked back and passed the ball to the other one.
Yes, we definitely need a more secure back line which will give us a platform to perform. But there is no point taking the woman home if you are impotent.
Issue with getting a striker (and Im not saying we dont need one) is that that player is going to have to be happy to play second fiddle to Haaland and also be good enough to play for us......now that is going to take some finding. ....the other option is to find a player that is a goal scorer who can play anywhere across the attacking front 3..It’s not a case of one or the other.
We need a right back, a defensive midfielder, two creative midfielders and striker.
That’s only to cover the 30+ year olds soon to be leaving or gaps in the squad currently, never mind taking us back up to challenge for the title.
If we can get one of those in for free, we have to go for it.
I dont disagree we need creativity at all
However the most pressing issue is the way teams just stroll through the middle of our midfield (due to some of the players you mention actually) .....same goals every week
DM
RB absolutely needed - plus probably a centre back....then put the icing on the cake
and if they beat press they fall on floor hold headWatched Arsenal v Ipswich tonight. First half, Arsenal encountered the same issue we always face, packed and determined defence. They struggled to create, like we do at the moment.
Difference was, when they lost the ball they swarmed all over Ipswich, gave them no time or options, and won the ball back.
Like we used to do.
Main difference to me, was almost all the Arsenal players are probably 23-28 years old. Ours are either younger than that, or older than that. Not got the legs for closing down the way Arsenal did tonight.
I dont disagree we need creativity at all
However the most pressing issue is the way teams just stroll through the middle of our midfield (due to some of the players you mention actually) .....same goals every week
DM
RB absolutely needed - plus probably a centre back....then put the icing on the cake
I think Olmo would be exactly what we need, some much needed central creativityIf this is an easy signing and doesn’t take too much time then ok. However we have limited time and probably skilled people to be trying to get players we don’t really need or want in January. There are others
No need, he will be a free transfer.Just cancel the rest of the Ferran Torres debt Barca owe us to bring him in. Quality player we need all the help can get right now
Hmmm he could go to arsenal,only to the rags for obscene money but could go to city (if we are interested) for trophies..Credible Arsenal sources saying we have strong interest, only intensified after Saka's injury. Manchester United also in for him.
He must be into delayed gratification.Hmmm he could go to arsenal,only to the rags for obscene money but could go to city (if we are interested) for trophies..