Sorry, don't get excited- just a thread for conjecture during the off season.
In his recent interview, LB came right out with the need for a RB. Not rocket science, of course, but surely having made the decision to dump Kelvin, he has a firm possibility already lined up. He did say someone was coming in to "have a look around" this week, though that may not be a RB.
After the 'coup' of securing Long for another year, very early on a signing within the next two weeks would maintain interest. That would take us right up to the end of the 'early-bird' season ticket period.
So far, there have been mixed messages from LB. A few weeks ago he hinted that there wouldn't be much incoming due, possibly, to finance. In his recent interview he was much more upbeat on prospective transfers and loanees. At the moment, even with Booth, Mcdonald, Finney and Uwakwe we'd only have a squad of 21 (22 if we really can't get rid of Sambou), so only 3 players more than we need for a matchday without injuries.
So.. we need a regular, 1st choice RB. Assuming McDonald and Finney sign, the Back line would be complete.
We obviously also need another goalkeeper in addition to securing Booth's future.
In midfield we need one more CM to hold things together, much in the Finnegan mould.
Up front, we clearly need cover for Long plus a fast winger/forward who may also provide goals.
So from my point of view, the MINIMUM we need is 5 incoming just to cover the basics. That and a whole season without long-term injuries.
What are the priority signings for the coming season, do you think?
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