This is in line with what I think will happen.
I don't think we will get the fullbacks you've outlined though. My sense is well be looking for deals on young up and comers.
Yes to Keeper: Don't know who but hopefully someone who can challenge Bravo. My personal favorite is Donnarumma. Young, talented, experienced and can be molded. As of right now though I don't think we'll sign anyone major. I think Gunn simply becomes the #2 and Bravo steps up.
Leftback: Bernat. We are not going to get another top team's starter. It's like Arsenal thinking they can get DeBryune. It's silly. It only happens when the player has an issue with his role. Now Bernat is gettable and fits Peps system.
RB: Semedo. The reason why I am not as high on Moreas or Grimaldo is because if we were to get just 1 Benfica player, I'd rather that player be Semedo. I doubt we'll double dip, talkless triple dip. So if it's just one option Semedo is my choice of those 3. Even though he is the one we've least been linked to :(
CM: Rakitic. Garcia has shown some promise and Yaya is aging and won't be resigned. Rakitic fits the profile of an established CM who is getable (because Barca will have issues keeping him) and will help. A 3 years K and let's see if Garcia can beat him out over the next 2 years.
FW: Yes, as of right now my sense is that Aguero is leaving. This might change over the rest of the season. But if the season ended today, I'd say it's more likely than less likely. That said, I honestly don't have a good replacement option in mind. Dybala being the closest but not just quite. Sanchez and Auba don't work for me, they are both about Aguero's age. If we do this it's should be for a player closer to early mid 20s. Late 20s isn't the way to go. Right now Dybala seems the only option, but maybe others will emerge. Has to be a forward and not a striker. Free form front 3 is key.
CB: I'm not as big on going to pay 65 million for Laporte. That's just poor scouting. Find the next Larpote, or VVD or Kompany. Stop trying to dislodge other teams best players with excess money. No defender is value at 45 million, talk less 60. I like the idea of looking at the Turkish kid. There are others who might fit at a fair price. But sadly I think that's what we'll do.
And yes, at this Juncture, it is more likely than less likely Kompany would not be here next season. He has the rest of the season to show health and consistency.
I know I'll get slated for saying it, but if history suggests he is less likely han more likely to show either.
So in a sense our views are simply, but the players we want or expect are different. Here is what my team looks like
GK: Bravo/Gunn/
LB: Bernat/Zinchenko
RB: Semedo/Dihno
RCB: Otamendi/Stones
LCB: Laporte/Kolarov
DM: Rakitic/Dihno/Garcia
RCM: DeBryune/Gundogan
LCM: Silva/Delph
RW: Dybala/Sterling
LW: Sane/Nolito
FW: GJ/Sterling
Doesn't look as strong on paper. But might be good on the field.
GK: I think with the recent links to Ederson and Rulli talking openly about his desire to play for us, it is very likely that we'll see someone new as our no.1 next season. At this moment I cannot compare between the two but I'd be happy with whatever Pep decides.
LB: Can't argue with LB situation, I too think Bernat would be high on preference for Pep, he knows the system and is certainly wanting to be a starter. I personally don't rate him that highly but I think he'll do the job. As for Zinchenko, I am really not sure that we signed him as a fullback, as someone mentioned earlier he is more in the mould of KDB. My personal preference would be Danny Rose, but it's very unlikely.
For RB, Semedo would be immense but there would be a great deal of competition for his services. I think Bayern and rags are the recent ones to get linked.
Sidibe from Monaco is the one we got linked with recently, I think he fits the bill for what Pep is trying to do as he is strong and versatile. I personally would like to go for Henrichs from Bayer, he's very young and versatile. It might be a season too early for him as his agent suggests, but It would be ideal to get him now as the competition would not be as fierce as compared to when he is ripe and ready for a big move.
CM is a tricky one, Rakitic would be ideal but I am really not sure if Barca would be ready to sell him. They are already under pressure for not successfully replacing Xavi-Iniesta duo and I think they'll be looking to reinforce their midfield options next summer with Rakitic being an important figure in the center.
There have not been much links to him recently but I would really like Bakayoko from Monaco, he's young, strong and a quick CDM. Don't know if he'll fit the Pep system though. Plus, If we are actually in for Sidibe then I doubt we'll double dip. So for now I'll go for Carvallho, don't really rate him personally but he's been strongly linked with us so far after he switched to Pere, and I believe Sporting are looking to cash in on him.
FW: Not really keen to bring another forward, but if Aguero does leave then I would prefer a Moussa Dembele or someone like that who'd bring something different to the table. I think we have enough light weight midgets already. But as of now, I wouldn't swap Aguero for anyone.
CB: I think we'll go for Laporte again, I'd be happy with either of him or Van Dijk. But, Laporte would suit the system more being a Left footed CB.
I also think there is an outside chance that we'll sign 1 Marquee player, It could be Isco or anyone Pep prefers for that matter.
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GK:
Rulli/Ederson, Gunn, Willy.
LB:
Bernat,
Laporte*, Sidibe*, Kolarov*
LCB:
Laporte, Otamendi, Kolarov
RCB: Stones, Vinny,
Otamendi*
RB:
Sidibe, Maffeo
CDM; Fernandinho,
Carvalho,Delph,
Sidibe*
CM/AM : Silva, KDB, Ilkay, Yaya, Garcia
RW: Raheem, Roberts
FW: Sergio, Jesus, Kelechi(if he doesn't go on loan)
LW: Sane, Nolito,
Jesus*
*Players who can cover different positions.
