We've been linked with a right back from Bristol City, along with a loan move for a Tottenham fullback. Not a great lover of loan players, well certainly not the way Pardew and Parky used teh system, with up to six in the team. Maybe one or possibly two loan players, but make sure that they are top class rather than run of the mill.
Sorry forgot to name the two players, one from Bristol is Nyatanga, and the lad from Spurs is Smith, i think
Nyatanga is a Left footed CB/LB if I remember correctly, so doubt he would be ideal to replace Francis.
Adam Smith was on loan @ Bournemouth last season could be interesting with him and Wiggins down our flanks. Maybe Dean Parrett can put in a good word..