mkingdom » Tue May 06, 2014 12:28 pm wrote:BR has been quoted as saying we need 5 or 6 new players. What we don't know is if they are in addition to what we have (probably) or to replace some outgoing. It might be a mix of the two.
Firstly he has to make a call on which loanees will be added to the squad.
Suso - AM
Illori - CB
Borini - ST
Wisdom - RB/CB
Ibe - Wide Attacker
seem to be the obvious ones but what of
Robinson
Assaidi
Coates
and all the others I forgot.
and seperately is McLaughlin ready yet, or does he need another loan? Is Texeira going to feature or go out on loan?
So that's five new players in, with likely outs of
Assaidi
Coates
Robinson
Aspas
Johnson (maybe)
Agger (maybe)
Reina
Kelly
We'll also of course lose Moses and Cissokho, and probably Toure.
So with all that in the mix, we're losing more than we gain, and need to bolster the squad for the higher number of games we'll be playing.
To me it feels like we need -
CB - We could be losing Toure, Coates, Kelly and maybe Agger, and gaining Wisdom and Illori. We need a first team starter. We'd have Sakho, Skrtel, Illori, Wisdom and a new CB.
Forward - We have Suarez, Sturridge and Borini so need another back up to give us the four we'll need (assuming Aspas goes). A tricky signing this as we need first team quality, but someone who may not be first choice if SAS are fit.
Wide forward - Ibe joins the squad but it's been clear we really missed a game changer from the bench. Konoplankya might be the one here as BR likes forwards who can play across the front line and have pace and power.
CM - We've really missed Henderson since his red card, and in my view it's a big reason we've picked up 1 point from six. We need another athletic mobile CM as cover because Allen or Lucas are not it, although I think Allen has done pretty well. Lucas doesn't look comfortable when not in the DM role, which is now clearly Gerrard's for the next 2-3 years.
RB - Johnson might not get the contract he wants, and at 29/30, could be allowed to make his last big move. Flanaghan can play here as can Wisdom but neither are the finished article and lack experience. I'd worry about them in top level CL games. Micah Richards has been linked, and when he used to get games at City always looked a decent player. Whoever we get needs to be able to come straight into the team.
LB - Depends on what happens at RB of course and if Enrique ever gets fit/plays for us again.
That's six signings, and add those to the returning loan players should give us a squad capable of competing over the 60 or so games we'll be playing.
maypaxvobiscum » Fri May 09, 2014 9:47 pm wrote:Marco Reus and Javi Martinez for the midfield. The latter is being linked with Arsenal for just 20m. If we actually succeed in those 2 signings, what a statement that would be to the rest of Europe. Other good options are Dzagoev, Bender and Lallana. As for the keeper, we're probably gonna end up with Ochoa if we sign any at all.
damjan193 » Sat May 10, 2014 2:46 pm wrote:maypaxvobiscum » Fri May 09, 2014 9:47 pm wrote:Marco Reus and Javi Martinez for the midfield. The latter is being linked with Arsenal for just 20m. If we actually succeed in those 2 signings, what a statement that would be to the rest of Europe. Other good options are Dzagoev, Bender and Lallana. As for the keeper, we're probably gonna end up with Ochoa if we sign any at all.
Javi Martinez is one of the best DMs around. I doubt that Bayern will sell him for as little as 20m but if it's true he should be our top target. Although his natural position is in midfield, he could be a great center back for us. Arsenal are being linked with some good players. Heard that they're after one of the Bender brothers as well (Lars I think), another fantastic DM. We should copy their short-list ala Tottenham.
7_Kewell » Sat May 10, 2014 11:34 pm wrote:Can't say I rate Remy to be honest...he's either great or garbage and I don't think he's that much of a team player.
maypaxvobiscum » Sun May 11, 2014 5:57 am wrote:7_Kewell » Sat May 10, 2014 11:34 pm wrote:Can't say I rate Remy to be honest...he's either great or garbage and I don't think he's that much of a team player.
Yeah true he is French after all hence the personality disorder
I was thinking we need a good 3rd striker who is reliable and can score goals. City has Aguero, Jovetic, Dzeko and Negredo. Dzeko was seen as 3rd choice but he's been instrumental this season. Considering the system BR uses, it doesn't have to be an out and out striker. Hence in that case, my first choice would always be Tello or Menez. Or perhaps we could find someone from within our academy - Yesil or Ibe.
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