' Transfer Speculation Thread '

[Tom Joad]

I think we need a LB (starter - not just a Frabotta style back up) and a No10/Winger (someone with pace who can take a player on) are the bare minimum we need. Ideally another defender - either a CB or RB, depending on where we see Campbell. With a new LB it would give us 7 defenders and I feel we need one more to cover injuries

Then ideally we move out Wildsmith and Cole and replace them also

I wouldnt be surprised for an unexpected departure - maybe Diakite or Taylor who are well down the pecking order and could raise some £. They would then need replacing also

I would expect 2/3 of any potential signings to be loans - we really need to make the most of the loan market this season

We need Diakité to help close out games and cover the gaps in the middle as he's been used this season, I wouldn't be comfortable just having Collyer for that. Also have to factor in we've got 4 midfielders for 2 positions which is pretty much the bare minimum for a 46 game season with injuries and rotation in midfield.

If he were to go then he would need replacing for sure - he could be a decent PSR generator and not sure he starts every week. Wouldnt surprise me if he did move on if there is interest in him

I really don't think we've seen enough of Diakite. This could be the season he steps up and saves us £££££s. Midfield still needs strengthening for me.