We have a goalkeeper who cant save much, world class distribution though. Great when things are going well, exposed when things get tuff. Time feels right for a change imo, so GK needed next summer (wont get 1 in Jan). Unless we give Ortega a go
Walkers finished and Rico’s never a right back. So need 1 right back at least…
We have no left backs. Gvardiol did ok but has been awful of late. Ake can fill in if fit, but feel we need someone who’s a legitimate LB, so 1 LB required at least
We have good numbers at Centre half, especially if Gvardiol moves across. However several are injury prone. Probably get away with no signings here but Stones/Ake a worry…
No back up DM is ludicrous (Kovacic was never a DM and Gundogan’s legs have gone). This needs addressing urgently. So 1 signing here.
CM its clear Nunes is not good enough long term. So 1 required there with Kova staying.
AM, KDB’s time is up. Tuff to say out loud but time waits for no man. Silva similar for me. Might be the right time for him to move along aswell. Echeverri A kid, will need an established elite AM for me
Wingers, Grealish/Silva/Doku/Savinho have delivered very little. Doku/Savinho have promise but we need at least 1 winger who is an established elite level goal threat. Need to take the pressure off Haaland and have another threat. Grealish and Silva possibly to move on over the next few transfer windows. Hoping Bobb comes back with a determination to make up for lost time…
Attacker, Haaland is fine. Probably frustrated but obviously we keep him if we can. Letting Alvarez go with no replacement has to be one of the strangest decisions in a long time (compare Liverpools options upfront to ours, laughable). So we need a back up to Haaland asap. If he goes down with an injury, its curtains…
So in summary, GK, RB, LB, DM, CM, AM, Winger and a back up striker required. Poor for us to let it get to this stage. Can only presume Txixi took his eye off the ball with his impending retirement… not gonna be a quick fix!!