......and so what about summer signings?

[Chris27687]

Sell wanyama buy Danny drinkwater - if they would sell him.

 

So underrated in that team and only occasionally talked about.

[Chalkboy]

No but he will probably be England left back at the euros and we know how that goes. I would imagine he'd only go to a London club though and I would not put my life savings on him staying if I had to make a choice. Hope he stays of course.

 

I'm not so sure Roy will have him as his left back but I hear you....the England situation can be poisonous to our players.

He signed a four and a half year contract so I can't see us letting him go just yet. Which London club would he go to? Spurs don't need him. Arsenal don't need him....would he go back to Chelsea? I can't see it. United don't need him. That leaves Man City and Liverpool, not sure they need him either. Hope I'm right.

[Convict Colony]

Seen in multiple papers we are interested in Kohr from Ausburg along with West Ham and Spurs. We haven't bought a DM for a transfer window so Ron must be clucking for another.

 

 

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[Pilchards]

We had two targets as our number one black box choice and I expect they will try again for one of them.

Townsend, thank god was overpriced and finally went to Newcastle, the 2nd is Adnan Januzaj. I reckon we could get him for a good 12m.

 

[Nexstar]

Adnan Januzaj. I reckon we could get him for a good 12m.

 

 

What exactly has he done to warrant £12m?

[Lighthouse]

Would like Januzaj but perhaps on loan with an option to buy. £12m seems a bit steep but probably about right for a player his age, highly rated in today's market. If we don't pay that, I'd imagine someone like West Ham or Everton probably will. I'd want him to prove he's worth that before we go forking out though.

[The9]

Januzaj at least fits the "big club reject" model that constitutes part of our transfer policy. Plus as he's young his wages might not be at megastar levels yet. He's shown ability at the top level and probably just needs more time to develop.

 

Andros Townsend is way further down that road, is as developed as he's getting, and would have been an absolute waste of money.

[SuperSAINT]

SANABRIA EYED BY PL CLUBS

 

Striker Antonio Sanabria is being tracked by both Southampton and Tottenham, according to Corriere dello Sport.

 

The Paraguayan is currently on loan at Sporting Gijon from Serie A club Roma.

 

However, the report suggests the 20-year-old could be set for a summer move to England.

[SaintSaint]

Forster

Da Silva Fonte Van Dijk

Cedric Ki Gonalons Bertrand

Sisto Sigurdsson

Bony

 

Gazzaniga, Gardos, Yoshida, Martina, Targett, Clasie, Klaassen, Reed, JWP, Tadic, Long, Rodriguez, Austin

 

I would have on my list

 

Da Silva (Caen)

Gonalons (Lyon)

Ki (Swansea)

Klaassen (Ajax)

Sisto (Midytjelland)

Sigurdsson (Swansea)

Bony (Man City)

 

To replace Wanyama, Davis, Romeu, Mane, Juanmi and Pelle. I think we could sign all 7 although Sigurdsson and Bony may be tricky, back-up options to them would be Wijnaldum and Remy.

[SuperSAINT]

Bony feels like he'd be a West Ham signing to me.

[Chez]

Bony feels like he'd be a West Ham signing to me.

 

don't get me wrong, I think he can play and at the right price (which counts him out straight away) I'd want him, but haven't we looked a better side when we have moved away from the big, but relatively stationary man up front, in favour of more pace, closing down and hard work? Bony doesn't move, at all, although once in the box he's a proper threat.

 

The Vardey/Okazaki partnership has taken Leicester to a far greater level than the also quite stationary Ulluoa leading the line ever would. West Ham are another with an upshot in form when adding pace rather than height up front.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

Without stating names I think we need to strengthen in the following areas:

 

1. Right back. It's not good enough for me to have a first choice who is only suitable for 50% of the games and his backup to either be Martina or Yoshida. That needs to be sorted. Buy someone better than Soares.

2. Centre-half. It's not good enough for me to have Gardos and Yoshida as first choice backups. Fonte is getting old and I think we need to sign a really good prospect who can contribute straight away if he needs to.

3. Central midfield. A central midfielder who can carry the ball past a player and has physical power. He also needs presence off the ball. Like Romeu but much better.

4. Attacking midfield. Someone who operates centrally and is creative with an eye for goal.

 

Then obviously replace anyone who leaves. But whatever we do buy better than we have got and do not buy backups for backups sake. Buy 3-4 very good players and not 6-7 decent players.

[SuperSAINT]

Without stating names I think we need to strengthen in the following areas:

 

1. Right back. It's not good enough for me to have a first choice who is only suitable for 50% of the games and his backup to either be Martina or Yoshida. That needs to be sorted. Buy someone better than Soares.

2. Centre-half. It's not good enough for me to have Gardos and Yoshida as first choice backups. Fonte is getting old and I think we need to sign a really good prospect who can contribute straight away if he needs to.

3. Central midfield. A central midfielder who can carry the ball past a player and has physical power. He also needs presence off the ball. Like Romeu but much better.

4. Attacking midfield. Someone who operates centrally and is creative with an eye for goal.

 

Then obviously replace anyone who leaves. But whatever we do buy better than we have got and do not buy backups for backups sake. Buy 3-4 very good players and not 6-7 decent players.

 

Wouldn't disagree with much of that. Of course, I'm sure we'd love to *only* sign 3-4 players, but the reality is we will probably lose 3 or 4 so have to replace them as well.

[Yorkshire Saint]

Just seen Erwin at Manchester airport ... Just saying !

[Doctoroncall]

Depends on Euro qualification on the numbers in. If we don’t make it, I cannot see a new centre back or midfielder coming, even if Wanyama is off. If Pelle and Mane depart then they need to be replaced regardless of qualification, goals have been in short supply this season.

 

Still hopeful of my preseason prediction of 7th though.

[Greenridge]

Just seen Erwin at Manchester airport ... Just saying !

 

Probably looking for a Pelle flick-on.

[benjii]

Obviously it depends to a large extent on who leaves. I'm starting to think that this summer could be a little more settled than usual, which should help us.

 

I reckon Pelle to leave and maybe Gardos to leave. Mane and Wanyama - who knows. Staying looks a lot more likely than leaving.

 

GK

We should sign Stek, if we can, if not loan or sign another keeper to support Forster.

 

RB

I don't think we will sign another right back. Martina is not as bad as some people like to make out and we only signed him on a 2 year deal. I think we will make a decision on right back at the end of next season, once Cedric has another full season under his belt.

 

LB

No signing unless Bertrand leaves which, hopefully, is not likely.

 

CB

If there is a good one available who wants to join then I think we should bring one in and let Gardos move on. Koeman doesn't particularly seem to rate him so rather than have him as 4th choice let's try to sign someone who could realistically compete with Fonte and leave Yoshida as cover.

 

CM

No need to sign a Wanyama replacement IMO. I would just give Reed more game time if needed. I like our reputation as a good place for young players and I think it would be a shame if he doesn't get more opportunities here as I think he has the makings of a PL player.

 

Attacking CM

A position we have been crying out for since we left the 442 behind...! Gaston was supposed to be it, I presume but we haven't really had another one. Juanmi is probably better further forwards so I think this is a glaring weakness in our squad which needs addressing. Sigurdsson or Wijnaldum would both appear realistic and tick some of the boxes.

 

Wings

Depends how we want to set up for the most part. If it's 352 then we don't need any more (and if we do then I wouldn't mind McQueen being given a chance). If we want to stick to 4-3-3 largely then we could probably do with a more direct option in the squad. An Elia or Townsend type to contrast with Tadic and Mane who play quite differently.

 

Forward

You could say we don't "need" one (ie. Long, Austin and Pelle between them is decent depth, then you have Mane, Juanmi and possibly Jay-Rod who could play upfront). That said, if a good striker is available we should try to improve on what we have. All three of Long, Austin and Pelle have obvious weaknesses in their game. A good, in form, striker can carry you a long way. Plus, I want to be entertained. We are not going to achieve anything much in the sense of winning things so I would like to see some good, exciting players on the pitch.

 

So, for me, priorities would be, in order:

 

Attacking central midfielder

Striker (unless Jay-Rod has a complete and proven recovery)

GK

Centre Back

 

If Mane leaves then another exciting attacker is probably more important than a centre back.

[Nexstar]

Good analysis Benji. There's really nothing glaring unless we sell Mane/Wanyama. Stek hopefully will be happy enough to play second choice and I like the suggestion of Sigurdsson as an AM option.

[SuperSAINT]

Yes please.

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-join-transfer-chase-midtjylland-7519237

[redkeith]

From the four teams in the relegation scrap, I would take :-

 

Sunderland : M'Villa as a replacement for Vic

Newcastle - Winjaldum, or however you spell it, for the number10 role. Janmatt is great going forward, but there is a big hole at right back when they are trying to defend.

Norwich - Redmond, although he is very inconsistent.

Villa- uhm.... err ..... Ayew or Gil might be better with better players around them (Bertrand looked awful for Villa).

[Verbal Kint]

I'd make more changes than most probably would want to.

 

Out:

Stekelenburg

Kelvin

Martina

Yoshida

Wanyama

Juanmi

Pelle

 

In:

Reliable goalkeeper as a no 2. Hopefully we can sign Stekelenburg permanently

A first choice right back

A young centre back (unless the club feel Stephens is ready to be in the first team squad)

A Wanyama replacement

A first choice right winger

A first choice left winger, freeing up Tadic to play as a no 10 possibly

 

GK: Forster, NEW

RB: NEW, Cedric

LB: Bertrand, Targett

CB: Fonte, Van Dijk, Gardos, NEW

CM: Clasie, Romeu, NEW, JWP

RM: NEW, Davis

LM: NEW, Tadic

AM: Mane

ST: Austin, Long, Rodriguez

 

6 or 7 out with the same coming in. We would need to replace Mane if he goes as well.

Our wide options need completely rethinking. We have been playing players out of position there for the last 2 years (I think Tadic is more suited to a central role) so that's probably where I would focus

[Give it to Ron]

I think that is spot on with addition of JayRod cover not sure we will see him back to the required level.

 

 

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[Lallana's Left Peg]

I think that is spot on with addition of JayRod cover not sure we will see him back to the required level.

 

 

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Two years is a long time to be out it would be great to see him back for the last month of the season just to see if his body can stand up to it even if performances will be very rusty.

[Nordic Saint]

We need at least 2 goalkeepers to replace Kelvin Davis, Steckelenburg & Gazzaniga), a striker, 2 midfielders and a central defender. I think the club will be looking to make a profit in the transfer market again this summer so a lot of the targets mentioned will be out of our price range, and more likely to go to clubs like Leicester and West Ham.

 

Jeroen Zoet

David Raya

Borja Baston

Jan Kirchhoff (if Sunderland get relegated)

Denis Suárez (probably out of our price range)

Ben Gibson or Dael Fry (Boro won't sell them both)

Georginio Wijnaldum (but we've little or no chance of getting him as other Premier League clubs will bid for him, and he'll cost more then we'll be prepared to pay)

[david in sweden]

Obviously it depends to a large extent on who leaves. I'm starting to think that this summer could be a little more settled than usual, which should help us.

 

I reckon Pelle to leave and maybe Gardos to leave. Mane and Wanyama - who knows. Staying looks a lot more likely than leaving.

 

GK

We should sign Stek, if we can, if not loan or sign another keeper to support Forster.

 

RB

I don't think we will sign another right back. Martina is not as bad as some people like to make out and we only signed him on a 2 year deal. I think we will make a decision on right back at the end of next season, once Cedric has another full season under his belt.

 

LB

No signing unless Bertrand leaves which, hopefully, is not likely.

 

CB

If there is a good one available who wants to join then I think we should bring one in and let Gardos move on. Koeman doesn't particularly seem to rate him so rather than have him as 4th choice let's try to sign someone who could realistically compete with Fonte and leave Yoshida as cover.

 

CM

No need to sign a Wanyama replacement IMO. I would just give Reed more game time if needed. I like our reputation as a good place for young players and I think it would be a shame if he doesn't get more opportunities here as I think he has the makings of a PL player.

 

Attacking CM

A position we have been crying out for since we left the 442 behind...! Gaston was supposed to be it, I presume but we haven't really had another one. Juanmi is probably better further forwards so I think this is a glaring weakness in our squad which needs addressing. Sigurdsson or Wijnaldum would both appear realistic and tick some of the boxes.

 

Wings

Depends how we want to set up for the most part. If it's 352 then we don't need any more (and if we do then I wouldn't mind McQueen being given a chance). If we want to stick to 4-3-3 largely then we could probably do with a more direct option in the squad. An Elia or Townsend type to contrast with Tadic and Mane who play quite differently.

 

Forward

You could say we don't "need" one (ie. Long, Austin and Pelle between them is decent depth, then you have Mane, Juanmi and possibly Jay-Rod who could play upfront). That said, if a good striker is available we should try to improve on what we have. All three of Long, Austin and Pelle have obvious weaknesses in their game. A good, in form, striker can carry you a long way. Plus, I want to be entertained. We are not going to achieve anything much in the sense of winning things so I would like to see some good, exciting players on the pitch.

 

So, for me, priorities would be, in order:

 

Attacking central midfielder

Striker (unless Jay-Rod has a complete and proven recovery)

GK

Centre Back

 

If Mane leaves then another exciting attacker is probably more important than a centre back.

 

I'd go with most of that assessment benjii - except that we can hardly say that Gardos is out of favour with Koeman, as he has been injured since last summer.

 

He didn't have much chance to impress, it's true, but tbf ..there wasn't a CB pairing on the Planet, I would have chosen ahead of Fonte and Alderweireld last season.

 

I think he needs a chance to play a few games .....before we talk about ditching him.