It's Quiet 32 - enter at own risk

[Homar]

There might actually be an interesting transfer deadline day again. It's looking like Cancelo will be our last arrival this summer through.

 

[George Hannah]

There might actually be an interesting transfer deadline day again. It's looking like Cancelo will be our last arrival this summer through.

appearances are sometimes deceptive

 

[FantasyIreland]

There might actually be an interesting transfer deadline day again. It's looking like Cancelo will be our last arrival this summer through.

I think we'd still take a centre half if the right player/deal can be found.

 

[BlueCityfan]

Next summer we have Silva leaving. We clearly want to replace Otamendi as well. Ferna could leave. Sane will leave unless he extends his contract. Pep will want another Left-back if Mendy can't prove his fitness this season.

So let's hope we don't get a transfer ban. The timing could not be much worse.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

There’s not a chance anyone else is coming in.

If we bought someone, Bayern would immediately knock 40 mil off Sane bid and come knocking as we’d need a space. No chance.

 

[Homar]

I think we'd still take a centre half if the right player/deal can be found.

Time is really short now. The market for centre-backs has gone crazy this summer. I suspect we may hold out until January and hope things settle down by then. I just can't see us negotiating a reasonable deal in the time that's left. We'd probably need to trigger a release clause, which limits our options. Plus we'd need to sell.

 

[supercity88]

Next summer we have Silva leaving. We clearly want to replace Otamendi as well. Ferna could leave. Sane will leave unless he extends his contract. Pep will want another Left-back if Mendy can't prove his fitness this season.

So let's hope we don't get a transfer ban. The timing could not be much worse.

We have options at left back. Cancelo could play there. Angelino with improvement can do a job and we still have Zinchenko and Laporte if we were desperate.

Rodri has come in to replace Fernandinho. Gundogan proved he can do a job there. De Bruyne is always an option. Bernardo and Foden are Silva's long term replacements. And we have a lot of options to cover Sane if he were to go. Mahrez, Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus, De Bruyne could all play out wide.

The squad is in a good place if we get a ban. And we have young players who can step up if needed. No need to panic.

 

[BlueCityfan]

We have options at left back. Cancelo could play there. Angelino with improvement can do a job and we still have Zinchenko and Laporte if we were desperate.

Rodri has come in to replace Fernandinho. Gundogan proved he can do a job there. De Bruyne is always an option. Bernardo and Foden are Silva's long term replacements. And we have a lot of options to cover Sane if he were to go. Mahrez, Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus, De Bruyne could all play out wide.

The squad is in a good place if we get a ban. And we have young players who can step up if needed. No need to panic.

We could manage, no doubt. But if we want to improve, we need to replace outgoing players. And just as Rodri replaces Ferna and Bernardo/Foden replaces Silva. We still need depth in the squad.

Competition for the players replacing the outgoing players, if you will. :)

 

[George Hannah]

SSN currently reminding us that Watford can sign Danny Wellbeck after Thursday because he's a free agent others include
Bojan Krkic (Stoke City)

Mario Balotelli (Marseille)

Wilfried Bony (Swansea City)

Andy Carroll (West Ham)

Fernando Llorente (Tottenham Hotspur)

Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
. https://www.express.co.uk/sport/foo...e-agents-your-club-could-sign-before-deadline

 

[CWMCFC]

Next summer we have Silva leaving. We clearly want to replace Otamendi as well. Ferna could leave. Sane will leave unless he extends his contract. Pep will want another Left-back if Mendy can't prove his fitness this season.

So let's hope we don't get a transfer ban. The timing could not be much worse.

Foden should be stepping up when Silva leaves. That still leaves us with KDB, Gundogan, Bernardo and Foden. Most clubs would kill to have that level of quality. There's also a number of talented lads coming through the ranks that need to have an opportunity at the first team like Foden.

Otamendi wanted to leave for more game time, we didn't want to replace him. Hence why we're likely not signing another CB, because it looks like he's decided to stay with Vinnie's departure.

It's been widely reported we're not signing a replacement for Sane and I agree with the decision. Mahrez, Sterling and Bernardo is more than enough depth. Jesus can play there in a stretch, as can Cancelo, and we also have the option of playing 3-5-2 more this season, which negates the need for 4 wingers. Not to mention we have players like Roberts out on loan - he could have a breakthrough season if he stays fit and comes into the fold next year.

Pep just signed another LB in Angelino. We have 3. Why would Pep want another? Cancelo has also played there for Juve.

We'll no doubt tie Fernandinho down to a one year extension if we're hit with a transfer ban. Worst case scenario his form drops off a cliff and we decide not to renew/he wants to leave, we have to use Gundo as a back up for the season. Hardly effected us last season...

We'll be fine if we're struck with a transfer ban. It really won't be the end of the world like some people are saying, our squad is still ridiculously deep and we'll still be in a better position that the vast majority of clubs in Europe.

We might actually be forced to blood some youngsters or loanees for the squad roles, which could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.