26 May 2018 15:20:23
Afternoon Boys, to try and distract us from the game this afternoon from all the players we've been linked with who do you realistically expect us to sign and why?

From what I've read these are the players I think we'll target (note these are the players I think we'll buy not necessarily the ones I'd chose personally or the ones I think we need) .

CB - I think we'll want another CB and Alderweireld looks the early favourite. Dealing with Spurs is notoriously difficult so I expect this one to go to the wire. Outside of this I expect Umtiti to sign another contract at Barca. I wouldn't rule out an offer to Real Madrid for Varane should negotiations with Spurs drag on.

LB - Sandro looks the early favourite but talk of a new contract and inflated transfer fee may price us out of a move. I remember us being strongly linked with Aaron Martin from Espanyol, I think he's liked by Mourinho and maybe this would be the more realistic target.

CM - It would appear a deal for Fred is almost done. I think our interest may end here especially if Fellaini signs another contract.

RW - William, liked by Mourinho but transfer fee may be prove problematic considering his age. Bale rumours may resurface depending on how he performs tonight. Woodward favourite but injuries and inflated fee makes this unlikely.

Outside of that I don't realistically see many other targets. I don't expect a high number of incoming players to arrive unless the Club choose to move on the likes of Martial, Mata or maybe even Herrera when replacements will be needed.

I fully expect Darmian, Blind and possibly Shaw to be sold over the summer.

What do you all think?


1.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 15:58:36
We're linked with some lad from Real Betis today as well. I think we need 2 midfielders either way. We have Matic, Pogba, Herrera and McTominay. Matic needs cover/ rotation. Pogba flatters to deceive. Herrera is a good squad option and McTominay is just a youngster. We need 2 more in there. Look at City's options.


2.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 16:01:53
I'm reading a few reports of Milinkovic-Savic but only if we can offload pogba.


3.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 16:15:46
Cb - Alderweireld
Lb - Sandro
Rb - sidibe
Cdm/ cm - Fabinho and Fred (would love Milinkovic savic instead of Fabinho)

Sell:
Blind
Darmian
Shaw (sadly)
Mata
Fellaini

Keep:
Martial (fingers crossed)


4.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 16:19:32
Only two clubs could afford Pobga. Madrid will most likely be looking to buy in other areas and may need to sell first. And PSG are also after Savic too.


5.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 16:46:41
RW is the most important for me to sort out, would be happy with either Bale or Willian

LB would be Sandro hope its true that a deal is close

MID Apparently we are close to deals with Savic, Fabinho and Fred would take all them and Fabinho can play right back too

I think Blind, Darmian, Shaw and Fellaini will be out the door

Martial I think will not be going anywhere.


6.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 17:34:21
Sidibe
Alderweireld
Alex Sandro
Fred
Milinkovic-Savic
Bale.


7.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 17:47:47
Didn't think it would be long before the name Bale cropped up
It's a NEVER from me for the same reasons as the last 2 summers, too expensive too injury prone and will soon be too old as well.


8.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 17:58:33
Allan, Van Persie was considered injury prone before he signed for us.


9.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 18:10:14
Regards Bale it would depend on cost. And a very vigorous medical.


10.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 18:31:37
If a top CB comes in I can see Jones or Rojo going out as well as darmian, bind, shaw, fellani.

2 outside bets. a decent bid for Mata or Herrera would give jm something to think about. don't think either are 100% secure.


11.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 18:41:23
‘Very vigorous medical’ mort 😂. Would not like to know what that would include.


12.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 18:51:06
I did think twice about putting bale down, but he can be devastating and if the right price etc can be agreed couldn’t be worth a gamble in this money mad era, Willian was the other name I was going to put down.
Remember when we was nearly signing Felipe Anderson, how’s he been playing?


13.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 19:09:44
bit harsh Welsh red devil. he is injury prone but having him put down?


14.) 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 19:38:32
Not my cash so don’t care how much players cost. Bale has to be our man and okay him down the right. Martial may have to leave to open up the slot. Sanchez, Lukaku, Bale, Rash and hopefully Martial is quite the front line to pick from.

LB- Rose please
CB- Alderweireld is the best in the league so yes please
RB - not sure, maybe try TFM or Young as rotation?
CM - Fred looks done, Savic I don’t know but seems to be the one we are after.