11 Mar 2026 18:13:06
The Bruno role:
This is a split decision.
If Bruno stays.
I'd be happy with Wilson from Fulham at 28 who isn't going to pull up trees but equally is a capable stand in when Bruno needs a rest. And then I'd have Thwaites as the third choice. Again fund have been preserved for other areas whilst adding depth with a free transfer.
If Bruno goes, we don't have anyone who can actually step into that role that is ready.
Mainoo? Means we effectively have zero midfielders for the 6&8 roles assuming Ugarte goes.
Cunha steps in if we sign a LW? Not against that route.
I haven't really thought too much about this in the event Bruno leaves, I assume he stays. But if he goes I think we need a Doue or a Musiala or a Paz to replace him.
11 Mar 2026 23:23:00
Or do we test the likes of Chelsea with a bid for Palmer.
12 Mar 2026 11:31:22
Rightly so, Mount is not even part of the discussion.
What an absolute shower of a signing it has been. Overpaid, never fit, and the enormous opportunity cost of not signing an actual centre mid that summer puts it down as one of the worst signings in the club's history, imo.
12 Mar 2026 13:55:48
Agreed! Anyone not mentioned from current squad is assumed sold.
12 Mar 2026 14:16:42
I feel sorry for Mount. He didn't really have major injury concerns before he signed, and had shown glimpses of what he's capable of when fit. You can see that he wants to play, but is stuck in a cycle of pushing to get back and never being 100%.
I think Bruno has to be kept for another season.
He carries most of the creative responsibilities, and Cunha is way too prone to go missing in games. Ultimately, we need to see the likes of him and Manioo step up and take some creative responsibility. Far too often, they divert to Bruno instead of trying to play a final pass.
12 Mar 2026 15:52:23
I like Mount as both a person and a player, but he cannot stay fit, and, unfortunately, that has to be the priority. No point having talent if you can't use it on a consistent basis.