While I agree it’s clear (as the management understood) we’re in real need of a speed dribbler, I’m not so sure we’re actually short of players.We had too many midfielders, simple as, and we desperately needed another DM and striker. We now have both, and they’re clearly decent, at least. We still have Lamela, Alli, Eriksen, arguably Kane, Son, Onomah, Edwards and Carroll as midfield options. That’s probably the right number, I think.so it's looking like Chadli, Mason and N'Jie on the way out as well then.
I thought we'd be using this window to strengthen, not cull our entire bench.
Only a few days left and no word on replacements/upgrades.
(Edit). On reflection, I disagree with me. We need at least one more, and a good one at that.
Given an injury or two, they’ll all get significant minutes.
A speed driblbler or deep lying playmaker would be very welcome additions, no doubt. At this point, though, there’s every reason to believe we’re not getting either.
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I can only hope the clearout means we’re getting N’Koudou at the very least, and/or someone else who will make a big impact.