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IMO we need a HG third Keeper. Butland or Pope would be good but I doubt number 3 is where they see themselves.
We need attainable players who we can get deals done early so on that list I'd put as plausible;
Sessegnon, Mitrovic
Diawara
Brandt
Berge
Lascelles/ Longstaff
Grealish
Clarke
I'd be happy with any of those.
Of course we won't sign all of that lot but I'd say they were realistic targets for us and there are doubtless plenty of others. We could probably do one marquee signing. If we lose Eriksen I think Ziyech would be good, as would Werner. Wan Bissaka will become a great player and Poch could probably get a lot more out of him. Brookes likewise has masses of potential.
Completely forgot about Longstaff. He would be worth a shot if you ask me. Homegrown, young, Two footed and composed on the ball. A good passing range and an engine for box to box play.
He has good technique and oodles of energy in the tank. Could adapt to Poch's high press quite easily if we signed him as he has the stamina for it.
My only issue is he is relatively inexperienced at a top level but even in the few games before his injury he held his own, especially against City. Not a world beater by any means, but one for the future.