Transfer window - where do we need to strengthen?

We could do with a winger who can play both flanks to be honest. Not sure why people think Jones needs competition but McGree doesn't! Both have had their good and bad games this season.

Centre mid is the obvious one. Although if Mowatt continues improving perhaps not quite as desperate as it once was, but that's still the priority for me, it's so important to how Carrick wants to play. As well as cover would give us the option of rotating a bit particularly if Howson or Hackney pick up any niggles etc.

I really like the Forss Akpom partnership, I think it's still developing and wouldn't want to disrupt that. If Muniz goes we don't have much cover though. Bringing Coburn back would be the obvious move in that scenario, but it's better for his development playing games, whereas he'd be a benchwarmer here so it's a tricky one.

Agree we don't need to be going daft. I wouldn't lose too much sleep if we signed no-one. Good position to be in, if the right player is available then absolutely we sign them. But we don't need to rolling the dice or making panic buys.
 
I was thinking We probably need an extra number in midfield but need extra quality up top. See we are linked with an aussie from St Mirren and Barlaser as midfielder. Really not sure who would be realistic as a CF. Would love Gyorkeres but do not see him as a realistic target. The suggested £8.5m for Stewart would also be a no go from me.
 
Left wing, or left back if he’d consider moving Giles forward. McGree gives no protection in front of Giles on that side and we always look like conceding when the opposition attacks our left.

Cover / improvement on Howson, well younger model anyway.

Centre forward though not one just for the sake of it.
 
Only type of player similiat to gaston or merson i can think of is ziyech at chelsea. Probs out of our reach even putting cheeky bid in for a loan!
 
watmore can play both sides though? So why is it specifically a right winger we need?
because he's more of an inside-forward than a traditional winger. He's better for me coming inside on his right foot and shooting or chipping to the back post. Coming in off the right, well he isn't going to do much shooting with his left foot and his right foot crossing is average at best
 
because he's more of an inside-forward than a traditional winger. He's better for me coming inside on his right foot and shooting or chipping to the back post. Coming in off the right, well he isn't going to do much shooting with his left foot and his right foot crossing is average at best
Played predominantly on the right for Sunderland.

Obviously played more as a centre forward for us, but think Warnock used him more on the right than the left if he was playing wide. Alright Carrick played him on the left last week, but that's one match.

Seems equally capable on both flanks to me.

His left foot shooting also seems ok 😉

 
Long term Howson replacement.

Maybe a right winger.

That's it for me unless we get rid of a few.
Possible outs ? Between now and summer window
Luke Daniels GK
Darnel Fisher RB
luongo CM
CB Munce CM - loan
Ste Walker CF
Mathew Hoppe CF - loan
Bola LB
Dijksteel RB
McNair CM / CH
Muniz CF
Would mean we need to replace them
GK
LB
RB
3 CM ( one defensive , one Box to box , one Attacking )
CH cover
3 forwards ( who can play in all forward positions or wide and central .
 
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Played predominantly on the right for Sunderland.

Obviously played more as a centre forward for us, but think Warnock used him more on the right than the left if he was playing wide. Alright Carrick played him on the left last week, but that's one match.

Seems equally capable on both flanks to me.

His left foot shooting also seems ok 😉

he's never really locked down his role in his career....but for me he's best coming in from the left, he can protect the ball better and is more consistent, anyway he can cover both positions, perfect for me is a more experienced and consistent version of Jones on the right and Watmore left.
 
Possible outs ?
Luke Daniels GK
Darnel Fisher RB
luongo CM
CB Munce CM - loan
Ste Walker CF
Mathew Hoppe CF - loan
Bola LB
Dijksteel RB
McNair CM / CH
Muniz CF
Would mean we need to replace them
GK
LB
RB
3 CM ( one defensive , one Box to box , one Attacking )
CH cover
3 forwards ( who can play in all forward positions or wide and central .
Fisher and Dijksteel won't be going anywhere. Fisher isn't fit after his long lay off, he's having persistent niggles as he trains. Dijksteel out for 4 or 5 weeks with a knee injury is unlikely to be fit to leave.
 
Possible outs ?
Luke Daniels GK
Darnel Fisher RB
luongo CM
CB Munce CM - loan
Ste Walker CF
Mathew Hoppe CF - loan
Bola LB
Dijksteel RB
McNair CM / CH
Muniz CF
Would mean we need to replace them
GK
LB
RB
3 CM ( one defensive , one Box to box , one Attacking )
CH cover
3 forwards ( who can play in all forward positions or wide and central .
No chance were doing that much business in January. Nor should we.

Daniels, Bola, Dijksteel and McNair are good cover options. It's been a settled back 4 playing well. That doesn't mean the others aren't in the long term plans, but if they aren't I think the summer is when they'll be moved on (unless a really good offer comes in).
 
No chance were doing that much business in January. Nor should we.

Daniels, Bola, Dijksteel and McNair are good cover options. It's been a settled back 4 playing well. That doesn't mean the others aren't in the long term plans, but if they aren't I think the summer is when they'll be moved on (unless a really good offer comes in).
I suspect it will be 2 signings or 3 at a push with a major outgoing (McNair)
 
I suspect it will be 2 signings or 3 at a push with a major outgoing (McNair)
McNair is the obvious one. Good rep (a rep enhanced by Warnock, cheers Neil) full international, good age, will expect to be a starter and we'd probably quite like to get him off the wage bill, he'll be one of our biggest earners.

could still have a part to play this year, but he's relying on injuries or suspension really. And probably not in midfield regardless.
 
No chance were doing that much business in January. Nor should we.

Daniels, Bola, Dijksteel and McNair are good cover options. It's been a settled back 4 playing well. That doesn't mean the others aren't in the long term plans, but if they aren't I think the summer is when they'll be moved on (unless a really good offer comes in).
I have added ‘ between now and summer window ‘ as , I agree , we won’t be doing that much this window , they have stated 3/4 so I expect 3/4 1st team starters in January , and 6 more In the summer .
 
A centre mid for howson competition. Possibly another if Mowatt goes back. A striker if Muniz is sent back. A right winger for competition with jones
Definitely a right wing midfielder for competition with jones and barlassor for competition with howson and Hackney might need a rest….
 
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