Midfield is a necessity for me
We clearly aren't getting Pogba.
Kroos and Thiago could be targets (according to various ITKS/rumours)
But i wonder how much depends on what Pep thinks about Yaya. Just watching the France game and what is evident about all 3 of the French midfield is that none of them have the ability to create like Yaya. They have athleticism (like Yaya of old - but in his pomp they don't come close to possessing his power and strength) but I don't think any of them are as creative or look after the ball as well as Yaya (even the Yaya of last season).....they all defend better (not hard)
So I guess it comes down to what Pep thinks over the next few weeks - can he revitalise Yaya mentally and physically (I know we won't get the marauding Yaya of old as his legs won't do it) but on his day he is still a force and can Pep work his magic to get one more season out of him. I think a lot comes down to Yaya's mentality - can Pep work on this? A midfield 3 of Gudongan fernandihnio and positive Yaya is a real force
I wonder if that is also why we are seeing a bit of a lull in info on incoming midfielders....maybe Pep hasn't made a decision on what he thinks he needs/wants till he assesses fully what he has (and in particular Yaya)