I used to be requested to place my Premier League and season predictions out final week however I politely mentioned there isn’t any manner I can choose 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 might show to be pivotal. Enzo Maresca needs 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 danger this will probably be.
However even nonetheless, with out addressing these positions, we are able to nonetheless find yourself having a reasonably respectable 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 performed some excellent enterprise up to now and once more, I’ll evaluate all of it as soon as the window is closed. We’ve made some respectable signings and acquired some excellent cash in for a few of our outgoings. However there’s 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 up to now might be undone.
The Fermin Lopez stuff is a bit of odd. He’s an attacking midfielder like Xavi Simons, sure, however they’re two gamers with totally different attributes. Lopez is seemingly extra of a goalscoring and direct attacking midfielder, whereas Simons is a little more tough and artistic. So what’s it we wish from that place and that function? The Garnacho obsession is a bit odd and a large danger as properly. I’ve grown into it and have warmed to it a bit, however certainly there are higher wingers on the market who’re extra confirmed that we might goal? I charge the participant nevertheless it’s a transparent danger.
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 making an attempt to signal Simons and don’t get it performed I’m sorry however that might be nothing wanting embarrassing. And don’t even get me began on the Mike Maignan ‘saga’ once more….
