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PISKIE said:
Agreed, but is it realistic that we'd sign two world class players in those positions in Jan ?

I'd like to see us go for players like Hummels and Bender in the summer, but I think a pragmatic move for a solid (maybe older and experienced) CB in January would be a good option for our squad this season.

We're relying on Chambers and Monreal to fill the gaps at RB and CB, which means we're light on players at fullback with Debuchy out and Gibbs getting injured. Having another CB means we have good cover on the flanks (Debuchy/Chambers) (Gibbs/Monreal), so if Kos or Mert aren't available we're not stretched into playing players out of position.
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I only really think we need to bring in a 'World Class' DM.
In defence we just need another CB to cover. Vlarr would be a decent addition - not 'World Class' but a reliable experienced player.
 
johnnywarksmoustache said:
£10 Million Plus and we may just consider it <ok>


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...8-million-for-Ipswich-Towns-Tyrone-Mings.html
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I just read "Mings is yet another player who was largely developed at Southampton but he was allowed to leave in 2009 when the club went administration and were forced to cut their budgets." If the FA were smart enough, they would try and invest money into Southampton or copy their model. They obviously are doing something right and the English FA should do more to support/reward them.
 
Vertoghen is being linked.

Would be a quality signing IMO. Probably the best player in the Spuds squad.
 
TheBear said:
Vertoghen is being linked.

Would be a quality signing IMO. Probably the best player in the Spuds squad.
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I'd love him to sign, I wanted him when he signed for Spurs. Unfortunately I can't see it happening. Apparently he was considering us but turned us down because we wouldn't guarantee he'd play CB - Wenger planned to play him at DM according to rumour.
 
cini65 said:
Chelsea have 2 out and out full backs, one half breed (Ivanovic) and 3 out and out centre backs.

We have 3 out and out full backs, one half breed (Chambers) and 2 out and out centre backs.

If Chambers develops from a half breed into and out and out centre back then we need another half breed defender who can do both jobs. If Chambers remains as he is then we need another out and out centre back. Agree that we don't need another full back full stop (well actually we do because Monreal is just plain mediocre wherever he plays and Gibbs is injured too often to be relied upon).
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half breed?

wtf are you talking about? dogs or football?
 
Apparently Spanish clubs are after Cazorla again, doubt we will sell in Janaury, but if a good offer comes in the summer, maybe? I would to be honest, Cazorla is a very good player and his form has picked up, but I don't see us becoming the dominant team we want to be with players like Cazorla-Podolski who are very good, but not world class, which is what you really need. I'd sell and look to buy another mega superstar for midfield, and proper defensive midfielder.
 
We'd be mad to sell Cazorla in my opinion. He's a great little play and offers our squad exactly the type of depth we need. Where would we be without him at the moment ?
 
Lucas Silva looks like a Top prospect but..

Would prefer a DM with a little more experience that could come in and make an immediate impact.

Khedira would be a good addition.
 
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