Shame about that Perez, but our midfield is packed at the min. I always felt if we did sell and then replace, we'd go for a higher proven calibre of player. The pedigree of many of our targets is sensational. Mendy for instance, was at a good Ligue 1 club and went down the levels until he hit his peak.
Poveda has yet to find his peak, like Roberts and Clarke before him. Even Ugbo who I've heard we have genuine interest in, played for Chelsea and has went for good fees in the past.
I hope the championship striker who has scored a few goals comes in alongside Mendy, it'd ready us for the season immensely. Better to own strikers in these tough financial times.
On the winger situation, my opinion is both Ba and Bennette need a year playing 30 games from the start. I don't see how Ba gets in this side if Roberts and Poveda are fit. Plus, should we loan both those lads out, you've still got Watson, Rusyn and possibly Aouchiche that could be wide options. I'm in two minds with Watson, personally I think he could do with hanging around the squad till Jan, but I'd not wanna stunt his ever quickening development.
I do wonder about this squad, it's extremely exciting.
