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Think our problems can be solved in the next two windows with relative ease. Just up to Levy (and Poch) to agree on targets and make it happen. It’s not an impossible task.
Were there ever any names mentioned that accompanied the ITK about buying young defenders in Jan? Seems weird that it said we were buying 2 defenders between the age of 19-23 or something, but to have no players identified
Welcome - Kurt Zouma!!!Especially one young defender targeted from PL. eyes on two.
Like dybala and fernandes. Both better than zyiech although zyiech is certainly a decent player. Van De beek looks class too but not sure we need him really.
think we need:
DM/destroyer
RB
LB if sess isn’t one
AM to replace erisken
Possibly a young back up big ST option like we had with llorente if we need it.
Sounds like Eriksen!From what I saw of Berge, the game largely passed him by quite easily. I don’t know if he got better 2nd half, but he just seemed to stroll about playing an easy pass, and rarely getting a foot in, bit disappointed really.
I'd add a CB to this list if/when Jan and Toby go.
Replacing Eriksen may not be as big a priority as some of the more defensive buys we need to make but for me, it's vital we do so. One of our bigger issues during Eriksen's time with us is not having a plan B for him - so if he blows hot/cold, gets injured etc. we've really missed his ability over the past couple of years.
GLC seems to be a great creative option now but i think it's important we don't do the same with him. We need to keep creative players fresh/hungry/competitive and sharing that attacking/goalscoring burden with the likes of Kane, Son and Alli.
Just to chime on the Ziyech posts - for the buyout he's available at, i'd still be very interested. I know he's 26 and has only played in Holland but he makes things happen and works agressively out of possession. I think he'd be a decent buy for anyone as an attacking option based on his form in the last 18months or so.
Have to imagine that it's Nathan Ake.Especially one young defender targeted from PL. eyes on two.
Don't think there's a buyout option on Ziyech any more. Could be wrong.
You're probably right - i don't tend to keep tabs on these things. Was it 25m (GBP/EUR?) in the summer? Seemed like a good buy after seeing him in the CL. But if it's no longer in play then i get there's better options out there.
Especially one young defender targeted from PL. eyes on two.
It will be Max Aarons. Herc already mentioned his name in the past and there are reports out there of our interest
Its Steven Sessegnon who plays right back
or Nathan Ferguson (their 2nd kits are green & yellow)