GK I think we are sorted.

We need another CB. Tomkins looks as though he retired mentally and physically a long time ago, Richards is a real injury liability. Loved Tomkins and a massive fan of Richards but we need cover here.

RB we need somebody new in there, a starting XI signing. Left back I would bring someone in just to either push Mitchell or displace him but at very least just cover him.

The midfield I think we are OK, or is of less priority. Again an obvious starting partner for Doucoure would be fantastic, and my wish, but not the end of the world if not.

On the wings Mickey Olise is the only 'must' on the team sheet unless Wilf stays. Either way would like some good cover here, someone who can play both flanks but if Wilf goes a starting winger.

Striker is the most obvious position for me. As others have mentioned, if we could get someone who bags comfortably into double digits per season we'd be laughing. More importantly for me however the players behind and around that striker would need, and be massively boosted by, having the presence of someone up top they can believe in, leads that line and can capitalise upon the quality on offer.

1. Striker
2. RB
3. Winger
4. Decent covering CB
5. LB

That would be my order of priority.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Eddie Nketiah 20m
Callum Wilson 10m
Jefferson Aiplane free
Jack Clarke 15m
James Justin 15m

Out, Wilf, Mateta 10m, Edouardo, anyway sell, loan, pay hal his salary.

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RB ?

CM – Lerma - free
CM - Houssem Aouar - free

LW – Jack Harrison £25m

CF - Viktor Gyökeres £25m

If Dan James wasn't so quick he'd barely be good enough for the Championship. I agree about Walker-Peters and Bella-Kotchap who both looked good in a poor side and I'd be happy if we signed either, but I doubt Saints would accept less than £20-25m for either. Justin bust his Achilles this season having previously been out with a cruciate ligament injury for almost a year, so £20m would seem a massive risk.

I know what you mean, but we do need pace in our frontline.

I feel like Dan James has been killed by the modern trend for wingers to cut inside from their 'wrong' flank. It suits someone like Olise, but not speed-merchant wingers like James. He may occasionally get a shot away having cut inside, but he runs into traffic and gets crowded out far more often. We'd have to play him on the right, or he'd have to learn to beat his man and cross it from his left. I don't see either as being impossible and at his age he could be a good signing so long as we use him correctly.

I've never been blown away by Walker-Peters. He seems too slight physically to defend well, but too average in attacking aspects of his game to offset it. If we can get him then at least we will have a player for the RB position for a good few years, but I'd prefer Justin subject to a thorough medical.

Perhaps the doc that checked Ferguson can get involved?!

Edited by TheBigToePunt (06 Jun 2023 2.02pm)

Nat Clyne can also put a shift in at LB.

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