I used to be requested to place my Premier League and season predictions out final week however I politely mentioned there isn’t a manner I can decide that but with out seeing the top to our switch window. As a result of for me, we are able to nonetheless be very a lot hit, or very a lot miss this window.
The subsequent 5 days may show to be pivotal. Enzo Maresca desires one other winger in, and ideally one other attacking midfielder. A lot to my annoyance and disbelief, they’re ignoring the goalkeeper and centre again positions, seemingly till subsequent summer time or the winter window, and everyone knows how I really feel about that and the way a lot of a HUGE threat this shall be.
However even nonetheless, with out addressing these positions, we are able to nonetheless find yourself having a reasonably first rate window if we make the gross sales we have to make and signal within the positions Maresca is asking for. He additionally requested for a centre again by the way in which, don’t forget that. I suppose we’ll simply function a ‘we’ll rating greater than you’ ethos!
I feel we’ve accomplished some superb enterprise to date and once more, I’ll evaluate all of it as soon as the window is closed. We’ve made some first rate signings and received some superb cash in for a few of our outgoings. However there may be nonetheless a lot work to do in so little time. I’m a bit involved about how this window goes to finish, I can’t lie. The laborious work to date may very well be undone.
The Fermin Lopez stuff is a bit odd. He’s an attacking midfielder like Xavi Simons, sure, however they’re two gamers with completely different attributes. Lopez is seemingly extra of a goalscoring and direct attacking midfielder, whereas Simons is a little more difficult and artistic. So what’s it we would like from that place and that function? The Garnacho obsession is a bit odd and a large threat as properly. I’ve grown into it and have warmed to it a bit, however absolutely there are higher wingers on the market who’re extra confirmed that we may goal? I charge the participant however it’s a transparent threat.
However anyway, I’ll make my full judgements when the window ends however I’ve misplaced a little bit of confidence now. If we’ve spent the entire window attempting to signal Simons and don’t get it accomplished I’m sorry however that might be nothing wanting embarrassing. And don’t even get me began on the Mike Maignan ‘saga’ once more….
