January Transfer Window

[number 9]

What do we want? What can we expect? Personally, I think we need reinforcements. We need a backup for Morsy. What do we need?

[shabba]

If we are still right up there then it’ll be very interesting to see the approach- what CAN we spend due to financial rules as we don’t really know what effect the last two seasons of investment had on the allowed spending. We did go big last Jan.

If money allows then I suspect we may go fairly big, targeting upgrades on the first team XI. Also wouldn’t be surprised to see top loan players - KM has proven he can develop players so will be trusted with some of the or diet leagues best young talent.

We may need a striker, a more like for like player for Hirsts cover, it’s he’d to actually replace any starter now but we thought that last Jan!

[rossi]

What do we want? What can we expect? Personally, I think we need reinforcements. We need a backup for Morsy. What do we need?

We've got Taylor, we've got Humphreys, we've got Ball(s). How much more backup do you want?
OK, granted that none of those 3 are anywhere near as good as Morsy, but I'm betting anybody who is as good as Morsy would not be prepared to come here and play second fiddle.

[Bluemike]

I agree, Centre midfield is one area he won't be looking to strengthen, depending on the next few weeks and how Tuanzebe progresses it could be CB is again an area of concern while another striker wouldn't be a bad thing.

I can see some moving on too, Donacien and Aluko to name but Two, maybe even Edmundson if Tuanzebe proves himself.

[shabba]

Depends if players go off to some of the Asian cups, leaves us light in CM. Also I don't think the club would be afraid to upgrade anyone if the right player was available, and Mass/Morsy aren't young. Would still be a huge surprise though and as above its hard for someone to come in and be behind those guys and accept that.

[number 9]

Yeah it’s possible we’ll lose Morsy for a couple weeks in January, which could be a pivotal time as far as the league is concerned. I’m not comfortable with our current CM depth; I think it can be better.

I still feel we need defensive reinforcements. I’m not comfortable with Clarke anymore and JD is spent. Who knows if Tuanzebe will stay fit. We are still conceding too many goals. I’m not sure we need another striker…I guess maybe a loan in case Hirst or Ladapo get injured. We’re scoring plenty of goals and most of the goals are coming from other players.

[Bluemike]

I think with Morsy being left out of the latest Egypt squad it is highly unlikely he'll be off the the African cup of nations.

[number 9]

Forgot about Baggott. He should be sufficient backup for defence. Back to Morsy, I hope you're right Mike. I think we'd all be very concerned if we lost Morsy to injury for an extended period of time, though. I'm not even considering Ball as a CM backup. I don't rate him...and Evans is seemingly injured for an extended period. Just think it'd be prudent to bring in someone else, just in case.

[Bluemike]

Kwame Poku anyone ?

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-p ... e-verdict/

[hallamblue]

He was the one I’m sure who caught my eye when we played them last season and when they ripped into SWFC in that first game at Posh. Very quick, very direct… but dealing with Posh is a nightmare as regards agreeing a deal, so I won’t be holding my breath if we are in for him.

[shabba]

We really need a like for like replacement for Hirst, ladapo is a different player and suited to playing against low block teams where we have all the ball and need a fox in the box, I doubt many teams will low block us like we saw last year. Scarlett is too similar to that so we really have no striker other than Hirst who offers that physical presence, hold up play and workrate.

Finding such a player would be hard but maybe an older striker happy to be the impact sub to take over that role from Hirst.

[Mauswara]

I agree, Centre midfield is one area he won't be looking to strengthen, depending on the next few weeks and how Tuanzebe progresses it could be CB is again an area of concern while another striker wouldn't be a bad thing.

I can see some moving on too, Donacien and Aluko to name but Two, maybe even Edmundson if Tuanzebe proves himself.

I thought Edmundson was one of those closer to the door too but then KMc started him ahead of Burgess a couple of times recently.