Not sure we have the ability to find suitable replacements for those who are likely to depart. Even with Bielsa at the club, our record on recruitment over the last 4 - 5 seasons is pretty dire. The squad he inherited was essentially the one that got us promoted (and made such an impression in the first season back in the PL). With the exception of Bamford, Raphina, Harrison and Meslier, even with Bielsa to act in some scouting capacity, our incomings haven't matched expectations in any way shape or form.

The focus on one or two players, to the detriment of looking at the wider marketplace, has cost us dear, and the Aaronsson situation would suggest that "myopia" is still with us (driven one assumes by the 49-ers desire to introduce more American players, rather than focussing on what's crucial, "can they play well and contribute in the PL"). Everyone knows my views on Orta, but it's the whole recruitment team that isn't performing, not just him (unless of course he's doing it all himself, which might just be true and would explain a lot!).

Repeating what we've done recently won't get us what we need, that's for sure.