£10m will be the figure that the rumour site has lifted off transfermarkt (converted into GBP) Players rarely go for that if they still have reasonable time on their contract and the selling club don’t want or need to sell. Especially when the transfer is between clubs within the same division
Exactly, Fernandes gives us so many options, I wouldn’t hesitate having him partner Downes or Charles and playing two upfront in some scenarios
Sounds like Trafford could be going back to Man City. Wonder if Ramsdale fancies a season with Burnley
I’m feeling fairly relaxed about midfield for Championship personally. Downes & Charles are 2 of the leagues best DM and with Matsuki looking decent, Smallbone a reliable box to box option at this level and Fernandes clearly our best player I think we’re sorted. Ronnie Edwards put in some top performances at DM for QPR last season too. Realistically, want to see us move on BBD, Fraser, Aribo & Bednarek and see us bring in a creative attacking midfielder & winger.
I would be fine with keeping BBD due to his solid Championship record. But I agree about moving on Fraser, Aribo and Bednarek. I would also include ABK and one of the three LBs (no-one needs three senior LBs).
Much the same for the rest of the league - apart from Birmingham really. It's going to be interesting to see what happens as Still looks to work with a reduced number without freezing players out. I'd expect one or two to leave over the coming week or so.
Yeah totally agree on these too. With ABK think it’s so certain he’s got to go I’d forgotten he even exists haha! I’d have said Taylor to go too, but think his experience could be useful even if he’s a bench warmer all season, who can help us see last 15 mins of games out, see the same role with Stephens too
