Totally agree, But I believe that Ings will be added to that list and Lallana
GK to challenge Karius
New CB James Tarkowski (Burnley)
New LB to replace Moreno Luke Shaw (Utd)
New DM
New AM
New Winger
New Striker with a view to dropping Bobby to midfield
I would be look at this Shaw will be Cheap; only problem is his fitness
Tarkowski; really rate this player great defender
If we had a real quality striker for me Firmino could fit perfectly in a position just behind the front three
Considering we play three in midfield, we either need another CM or a strong DM if Keita won't be used as a no.6
I don't think there is a need for a CAM. Firmino already drops down to do this job with his 9.5 role. We need a proper destroyer (CDM) because I think Keita might be a no.6 on paper, but he will definitely be used on the length of the pitch as a box to box guy along with Ox.
We need somebody who can be a proper sweeper in front of the back 4. I know people are raving about Neves and rightly so, but I don't know if he is the type of player that can properly execute this task. He is a fine passer and creator, but weak physically and all around not as good defensively as he is on the offensive side.
In an ideal world the man I want filling the CDM/destroyer role for us is Steven N'zonzi. The man is a beast defensively. 6ft5 so he dominates his aerial duels, very strong on the ground as well in terms of tackling and, reads well the game defensively, good passer so he is also useful going forward.
Ps: In an ideal world I'd have Javi Martinez or Casemiro playing this role for us, but realistically speaking we can splash cash much more easily in Sevilla's face than in Bayern or Madrid's face
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