I'm not trying to disagree that next summer is important, but even with the signings you have suggested there are no more incomings this year than last , whoever we get one is likely to be a relative failure ala Bravo that is the nature of signings. I don't doubt that we will sign some important players just a bit sceptical that Pep will regard them as more important to what he is doing than he did Sane Jesus Gundogan Stones Bravo et al.I mean, that doesn't really disagree with what I've suggested.
Even if you count Jesus, that's not a major squad refresh when you've still got six or more starting outfield players who were there when we won the league under Mancini. No other top six club has this issue.
Further, the fact that Bravo hasn't worked out and Zinchenko/Moreno are playing poorly for their loan clubs, and thus years away from City first team, are only further evidence of the importance of making big signings this summer.
about the right. we are clearly short when having to rotate.I expect......
A goalkeeper
Up to 3 defenders
2 midfielders
A striker
So at least 7 top quality first team aditions - i'd say its going to be a huge summer :-)
I agree we are short when we have to rotate but I think it is a quality problem rather than a numbers problem.about the right. we are clearly short when having to rotate.
Very Hopefully
A true number 1 keeper who can both play out from the back and save shots
An attacking RB, to complement Maffeo as the more defensive option
2 leftbacks, hopefully one attacking, one more solid
A top quality CB to replace the ghost of Kompany
A ball playing, deep midfield player to replace Yaya but also offer some semblance of cover for the defence
Another direct winger to provide cover for Sane/Sterling. If they could also cover another position, either striker of attacking midfield that would be ideal
3, 6, 5, 5.I expect......
A goalkeeper
Up to 3 defenders
2 midfielders
A striker
So at least 7 top quality first team aditions - i'd say its going to be a huge summer :-)
19 players including 3 'keepers? That means on premier league matchdays all except one 'keeper would be in the team or on the bench when we have no injuries or suspensions, which will inevitably occur.3, 6, 5, 5.
This is how we should think of our squad.
3 Keepers: Gunn, Bravo, ? ( Willy or a new Keeper) Ederson/Rulli?
6 Defenders; 3 fullbacks and 3 Centerbacks
:
FB: Maffeo, LB? , RB? ( one or both able to play on both sides) Heinrich and Perreira?
CB: Stones Kolarov, Otamendi or new player.
Midfield: Silva, Debryune, Gundogan, Isco Dihno
Forward: Aguero, Sterling, Sane, Jesus, Traore/Roberts.
Which means definitely getting 2 fullbacks and 1 CM.
Possibly a goalie, a center back, and a striker