Targets for January

[Zippity]

What do we think we should go for-realistically.

One decent performance against West Ham doesn't change the dire situation we're in and our most pressing need is a goalscorer. Joselu, for all his hard work and flick-ons, etc isn't one and Gayle-despite what his song says - misses too many chances. Mitro will be gone in Jan. Hopefully Rafa has a 'Merino-like' signing lined up for a main striker.

LB is still a problem-Dummett will be back shortly and, for all the hard work and discipline he shows, he's a weak link (albeit one who seems to have become a much better player the longer his absence has lasted).

Also (or instead of a LB, depending on funds), a defensive midfielder who can do the job better than, well...Hayden.

Thoughts.

[kingstonbob]

We desperately need a striker who is likely to get 10+ goals (Mitro will go) and as you say LB and probably a central midfielder. I think we'll get a keeper as well.

Diame, Colback and Darlow will go out.

[Zippity]

Diame and Colback can both fuck off but I'm sad it hasn't worked out for Darlow (if he goes)

[Stanleymag]

(Depending on funds) I think he will go all out for a striker and a number 10, simply because they are our weakest positions, both in strength and depth.

[Stanleymag]

Oh. Forgot to say. Choices are limited in the January transfer window, so Ings and Tom Carney.

[zoggs]

Slimani would be an amazing signing for us.

[Zippity]

Slimani would be an amazing signing for us.

Aalreet, kidda!

[waalsendmick]

we are in desperate need of a keeper.

I don't think he will strengthen the defence at all. (if Dummett is fit).

we need a ball winner in midfield to allow (either) Shelvey or Merino to play. Hayden is still a little bit short of being that man. Diame, saivet and colback aren't going to help much either.

I think we are ok on the wings, but we need a whole new forward line as Gayle is THE ONLY decent option we have.

[Jammy89]

I think we'll go for an experienced keeper - be it on loan on or bought (I also think it'll be one with prem experience rather than just an older "experienced" keeper).

I think we'll go for a striker - i could see that being Ings.

I think we'll go for a midfielder, who can help support Merino, Shelvey with Hayden as the supporting act.

I also think we'll get Kenedy on loan.

[zoggs]

Areet boss .
How are you keeping mate ?