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So if I’m right. We want to “improve the spine of the team to be ready for the premier league”

so that means high quality GK (Bulka), CB , CM (Diarra), ST

Keith also said we are looking at another high level CM so that’ll be Diarra plus another.

I wonder who the striker could be. Unless it’s gonna be Vanat
 
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Habib Diarra is a 21 year old Senegalese international, who has been starting for Strasbourg consistently for the last 3 seasons.

Strasbourg's 24/25 was absolutely superb, finishing 7th (their 2nd best finish this Century), just 4 points off 3rd, with an average age of just 21.4, the youngest squad in Europe.

Diarra was a key part of that, starting 27 of 34 League games, and contributing 9 League goals, as many as Chelsea target Malick Fofana and Monaco wonderkid Eliesse Ben Seghir.

He's really creative for a central midfielder: 0.17 expected assists p/90 is only 0.01 less than Anthony Gordon and level with Bruno Guimaraes and Nicolas Jackson
Comfortable carrying the ball through midfield: 61 progressive carries is 2 more than Cody Cakpo
Ranks in the Top 8% of midfielders for carries into the penalty area
❌Not a destroyer type: just 1.3 defensive actions p/90: 9 Strasbourg players made more defensive actions last season

A player of enormous potential, with a lot of experience playing in a top League, as a Jobe Bellingham replacement I like it.

I am slightly concerned that a Neil-Diarra double pivot could be a little open. So I wonder whether we'd look to sign a more natural defensive midfielder too.

Good luck Habib! ⚪️
 
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CR17 said:
So if I’m right. We want to “improve the spine of the team to be ready for the premier league”

so that means high quality GK (Bulka), CB , CM (Diarra), ST

Keith also said we are looking at another high level CM so that’ll be Diarra plus another.

I wonder who the striker could be. Unless it’s gonna be Vanat
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Wouldn’t listen to that

well sign a keeper fullback cb or two another cm or two two wingers and a striker
 
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I recon announcement today or tomorrow subject to international clearance etc. Then interview and pics unveiling the new kit next week with bulka for the goalkeeper top.
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Aye I don’t see the club releasing the signing of a club record and missing to opportunity to glorify the new gear.

Tuesday for sure.
 
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fascinated to see how RLB manages us next season, not trying to knock previous gaffers but feels hes the first in a long time where you can see some coached method on the pitch.

Said before that his current system, but with more quality allowing us to make things count could be massive. And regards the system, he's proven hes flexible. I think its the most exciting time to be a sunderland fan in god knows how long.
 
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We see the games only. Players arent paid for games only. Neil captained the side to promotion last year. His contribuition was significantly more than his performances or stats in a 90 minute game.

It was clear to me the presence he has, and how players responded to him when watching his talk after the cov game. I would bet good money he sets standards in training and off the pitch generally, in his captaincy role. He has been a huge driving force this last season, and before. All of this adds up to someone who deserves to be in the top bracket for pay.

As for Diarra etc being better. Maybe. For me they have to prove that, and they only do that in training over pre season. Then we see the 11 against West Ham. One thing I am quite sure of is if we rip the heart out of what got us here our mountain gets higher. Talent gets you so far. Commitment, togetherness, being a team and a squad takes you further.
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No idea who Dan's agent is but if Dan happens to read this forum you should be watching your DMs for a job offer! :emoticon-0102-bigsm

I totally agree with you, mind. Really important we get Dan signed up on a generous and long contract. He absolutely deserves it.
 
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