If we can keep hold of the "crown jewels", sort out a 15-20 goal striker, and a replacement for Sierralta, then I think we have the makings of a promotion challenging team - strength in depth within the squad is the main issue for me. I reckon we'll fall short of the top two, but a play-off effort could well be on the cards.
Danny Ings is rumoured. Past his prime, perhaps, but would still be a very useful addition, imho. I think the new HC will have someone in mind and I reckon GP is going to back him.
Apparently scored 20 goals in the two previous season but only 8 last time . At 31 not exactly one for the long term
From BBC website; “Watford midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze is wanted by Premier League new boys Sunderland and Burnley, with Birminghamalso keen on the Georgian midfielder, 25, who is valued around £5m. (Sunderland Echo, external)” They can try but got no chance of us selling for that little.
Vivaldo Semedo - 20 year old forward who has been playing for Portuguese League 2 side Vizela, on loan from Udinese. I think they were relegated in the season just finished - in spite of his nine goals...
Yes, it sounds a done deal. Further info suggests Louza may want out: https://x.com/louorns/status/1938244022872772762?t=achGrBRVrXuzvHsIoEjAqg&s=19