Clearout
A large number of players are simply not a good fit tactically / ageing / not good enough.
Vorm - Free
Vertonghen - Free
Carter-Vickers - 5m
Foyth - 15m
Dier - 20m
Walker-Peters - 15m
Rose - 10m
Amos - 5m
Ndombele - 65m (explaination next)
Total - 135m
A large number of players are simply not a good fit tactically / ageing / not good enough.
Vorm - Free
Vertonghen - Free
Carter-Vickers - 5m
Foyth - 15m
Dier - 20m
Walker-Peters - 15m
Rose - 10m
Amos - 5m
Ndombele - 65m (explaination next)
Total - 135m
I opted to sell Ndombele because it is clear Jose doesn& #39;t like him as a fit, typically Jose& #39;s CM& #39;s are workhorses running up and down the pitch constantly, which Ndombele isn& #39;t. He is unbelievabley talented but clear to me it isn& #39;t going to happen between the 2.
Loan Out
I would find loan moves for Jack Clarke, Ryan Sessegnon and Troy Parrott next season, either at a Bundesliga, low end Premier League or high end Championship club.
I would find loan moves for Jack Clarke, Ryan Sessegnon and Troy Parrott next season, either at a Bundesliga, low end Premier League or high end Championship club.
Summer Overhaul
The squad is okay but needs major defensive surgery and support up top.
I believe we need a new CB to partner Sanchez or Tanganga.
A pair of new fullbacks to start.
An all rounder in midfield who can tackle, pass and progress.
A decent striker for backup.
The squad is okay but needs major defensive surgery and support up top.
I believe we need a new CB to partner Sanchez or Tanganga.
A pair of new fullbacks to start.
An all rounder in midfield who can tackle, pass and progress.
A decent striker for backup.
For CB I& #39;d love us to go after Dayot Upamecano. A very physical defender, comfortable on the ball and very solid.
He would be around 50m but worth it.
If he is not available I would want Kim-min Jae.
He would be around 50m but worth it.
If he is not available I would want Kim-min Jae.
For right back I& #39;d like Joao Cancelo. No clue why City bought him, he is too good to be warming the bench, he could come to us and be a regular starter, getting down the right wing regularly.
We could get him for 40m I think.
If he is not available I would want Youcef Atal.
We could get him for 40m I think.
If he is not available I would want Youcef Atal.
For LB Alex Grimaldo would be a perfect fit, can cross well, decent defensively and has a good shot on him. He would complete our defence.
I think he would cost around 30m.
If he is not available I would keep Ryan Sessegnon to play there.
I think he would cost around 30m.
If he is not available I would keep Ryan Sessegnon to play there.
For midfield I would like to see Pierre-Emil Højbjerg. A hard worker in the midfield who would be a great fit for Jose tactically.
I think he would cost around 30m, but we have Walker-Peters who can be used to sweeten the deal.
If he is not available I& #39;d like Denis Zakaria.
I think he would cost around 30m, but we have Walker-Peters who can be used to sweeten the deal.
If he is not available I& #39;d like Denis Zakaria.
Finally, for the backup striker I& #39;d like Arkadiusz Milik. A goalscorer who could play with Kane in a duo or on his own.
He& #39;d cost around 35m but would be worth it.
If he is not availabile I& #39;d like to see us target Edin Dzeko.
He& #39;d cost around 35m but would be worth it.
If he is not availabile I& #39;d like to see us target Edin Dzeko.
All in all, those signings would total 185m, maybe slightly more. On top of the 135m(ish) sold we could be looking at a net spend of around 50m. Viable, for me, even with the current financial situation.
That makes our squad look like this. (Includes new numbers I& #39;d like to see)
Goalkeepers
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇫🇷" title="Flagge von Frankreich" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Frankreich"> Hugo Lloris [1] [GK]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇦🇷" title="Flagge von Argentinien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Argentinien"> Paulo Gazzaniga [13] [GK]
Goalkeepers
Defenders
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flagge von Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Portugal"> Joao Cancelo [2] [RB]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇸" title="Flagge von Spanien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Spanien"> Alex Grimaldo [3] [LB]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇧🇪" title="Flagge von Belgien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Belgien"> Toby Alderweireld [4] [CB]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇫🇷" title="Flagge von Frankreich" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Frankreich"> Dayot Upamecano [5] [CB]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇴" title="Flagge von Kolumbien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Kolumbien"> Davinson Sanchez [6] [CB]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇮" title="Flagge der Elfenbeinküste" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge der Elfenbeinküste"> Serge Aurier [24] [RB]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴" title="Flagge von England" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von England"> Japhet Tanganga [26] [CB/LB/RB]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴" title="Flagge von Wales" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Wales"> Ben Davies [33] [LB/CB]
Midfielders
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴" title="Flagge von England" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von England"> Harry Winks [8] [CM]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇦🇷" title="Flagge von Argentinien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Argentinien"> Erik Lamela [11] [RM/AM/SS]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴" title="Flagge von England" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von England"> Oliver Skipp [12] [DM]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇰" title="Flagge von Dänemark" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Dänemark"> Pierre-Emil Hojbjerg [14] [CM/DM]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇫🇷" title="Flagge von Frankreich" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Frankreich"> Moussa Sissoko [17] [CM/RM]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇦🇷" title="Flagge von Argentinien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Argentinien"> Giovani Lo Celso [18] [CM/AM]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴" title="Flagge von England" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von England"> Dele [20] [AM/SS]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flagge von Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Portugal"> Gedson Fernandes [21] [CM/RM]
Forwards
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇰🇷" title="Flagge von Südkorea" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Südkorea"> Son Heung-Min [7] [SS/LM/ST]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇱" title="Flagge von Polen" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Polen"> Arkadiusz Milik [9] [ST/SS]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴" title="Flagge von England" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von England"> Harry Kane [10] [ST]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇳🇱" title="Flagge der Niederlande" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge der Niederlande"> Steven Bergwijn [23] [LM/RM/SS]
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇧🇷" title="Flagge von Brasilien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Brasilien"> Lucas Moura [27] [LM/RM/SS]
Tactical setup.
With this squad we& #39;d be free to play a wide range of tactics. Possible formations are...
4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-4-2 (Diamond)
3-4-1-2
The team is also interchangeable and can change system easily in a game. Running though squad layouts.
With this squad we& #39;d be free to play a wide range of tactics. Possible formations are...
4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-4-2 (Diamond)
3-4-1-2
The team is also interchangeable and can change system easily in a game. Running though squad layouts.
4-4-2
A system to get more support to Kane, defensively sound with Sissoko able to cover the offensive RB, 2 hard workers in midfield to win the ball back, very good to be used on the counter attack.
A system to get more support to Kane, defensively sound with Sissoko able to cover the offensive RB, 2 hard workers in midfield to win the ball back, very good to be used on the counter attack.
4-3-3
Can be used when we are the better team and want to dominate the opponent on possession, can also be used when we need a goal.
Can be used when we are the better team and want to dominate the opponent on possession, can also be used when we need a goal.
4-2-3-1
A good option against a narrow defensive team using our pace on the wings. Can leave Kane isolated so Dele is key to this to give him more space.
A good option against a narrow defensive team using our pace on the wings. Can leave Kane isolated so Dele is key to this to give him more space.
A good option when we need to tighten up and see out a game, also have good options to get that goal on the counter.
A tough away day against a very big threat, can soak up the opponents pressure with more coverage on the back line if the opponents use wingers. Again, threatening on the counter.