30 Apr 2021 16:32:29
Not posted in a while, and sorry it's a long one, but wanted to share some of my hopes for the summer in terms of our transfer business, and interested to see what others are thinking. Dean Smith's latest presser hints at us doing some significant business, and could be an exciting transfer window.

The links to Tammy returning are interesting, and obviously he's a good player who knows the club. But I'm not sure he's the priority. depending if Wesley is going to be able to play a much more substantial role. Still, if signing Tammy doesn't compromise our ability to target other key signings, I'd be all over it.

So priorities. For me it's a creative winger / inside forward who can retain the ball, and shoulder some of the burden with Jack. Our other attacking players don't really have that profile. Emi Buendia is the obvious standout option IMO, but (if he's available at all) won't be cheap. Pereira from WBA also has grown into the league and could be a good shout.

Then we need a proper defensive midfielder. Someone in the mould of Rodri, and my pick would be Berge at Sheff Utd. But interested to hear others' thoughts who we could target?

If we keep Jack left, a number 10, or number 8 to push SJM forward. I think Smith was hinting at us watching Dele Alli, but that ship might've sailed. If there is any way at all to get the underused van de Beek from Man U, we should.

In terms of squad depth, I'd keep Fred Guilbert next season when Elmo goes, and sign a young Championship LB to replace Taylor (Rico Henry or Omar Richards? ) . Then a CB back to replace Engels. Love Tuanzebe back, or if we could get him, Joachim Andersen who's on loan at Fulham from Lyon. Otherwise, Smith knows Mepham at Bournemouth if they don't go up, or Barnsley have two promising defenders in Helik and Mads Andersen.

Finally, I'd like to see us sign some bright young talent for the future too, maybe to remain on season loans at least at Championship level or higher. 4 players I have in mind are Adam Hlovak (ST at Sparta Prague), Michael Olise (AMRC at Reading), Pape Sarr (CM at Metz) and Ben Cabango (DC at Swansea) .

In terms of clearing space, Conor will go. probably to Swansea. Elmo and Taylor out of contract, and if it wasn't for his injury, I'd sell Trez (I think AEG is the better squad option) .

Sorry it's LOOOONG, but love to hear your thoughts on this subject? And any concrete links of course!

{Ed001's Note - Omar Richards has signed for Bayern already for next season.}

1.) 30 Apr 2021
30 Apr 2021 16:50:12
Cheers Ed, Rico Henry it is then 😂.

{Ed001's Note - he looks quality to be fair, if it was me I would go for him.}

2.) 30 Apr 2021
30 Apr 2021 18:02:42
Rico Henry is a beast of a left back. He'd already be a top player if it wasn't for his injury record but unfortunately he always seems to get a few months in before being back out for a year.