08-08-2019, 04:49 PM
Pros:
We've made a really strong managerial appointment in Bilic
We've delivered the two players who were allegedly top of Bilic's list when he arrived in Periera and Austin
We've kept the key players we needed to; Hegazi, Gibbs, Harper.
We've got excellent fees for Dawson, Rondon and Rodriguez (I mean David Luiz at £8m vs Dawson at £6m...)
We have brought the average age of the squad down with Semi, Furlong, Zohore.
We've fixed the midfield issue with Sawyers and brought someone who has a real affinity for the club back
We've made about £20m in profit including the Chadli money, and we've definitely cut the wage bill - the bids for Ajeti/Moron and co. suggest there is money in the bank
We've managed to get Leko and Field out on loan which will be invaluable for us going forward
We've started the global search again, and look to have a few options compared to previous years
Negs:
I still think we're one striker short, but we have an army of attacking wingers so there should be no shortage of options and creativity
Right back does look a little ropey should we see an injury there
Our most exciting player signings (IMO) are all on loan again, and we could well be left short/facing big fees next season - but lets worry about that another day
I'm not sure we've really got a lot of long term sell on potential with the players we have signed on permanent deals, but a couple of options to buy on the loanees will definitely sort that
Robson-Kanu and Bartley may still play games.....
All in all, I'd say a pretty good transfer window.... I think we have less individual quality than last year, but we have better options and look less dependent on 2-3 individuals.
COYB.
We've made a really strong managerial appointment in Bilic
We've delivered the two players who were allegedly top of Bilic's list when he arrived in Periera and Austin
We've kept the key players we needed to; Hegazi, Gibbs, Harper.
We've got excellent fees for Dawson, Rondon and Rodriguez (I mean David Luiz at £8m vs Dawson at £6m...)
We have brought the average age of the squad down with Semi, Furlong, Zohore.
We've fixed the midfield issue with Sawyers and brought someone who has a real affinity for the club back
We've made about £20m in profit including the Chadli money, and we've definitely cut the wage bill - the bids for Ajeti/Moron and co. suggest there is money in the bank
We've managed to get Leko and Field out on loan which will be invaluable for us going forward
We've started the global search again, and look to have a few options compared to previous years
Negs:
I still think we're one striker short, but we have an army of attacking wingers so there should be no shortage of options and creativity
Right back does look a little ropey should we see an injury there
Our most exciting player signings (IMO) are all on loan again, and we could well be left short/facing big fees next season - but lets worry about that another day
I'm not sure we've really got a lot of long term sell on potential with the players we have signed on permanent deals, but a couple of options to buy on the loanees will definitely sort that
Robson-Kanu and Bartley may still play games.....
All in all, I'd say a pretty good transfer window.... I think we have less individual quality than last year, but we have better options and look less dependent on 2-3 individuals.
COYB.