Ideally, we strenghten in every area of the pitch, meaning 3 players coming in. Konate seems to be a done deal, so happy moving forward with what we have got there. I'm hoping we keep either Matip or Kabak as well.
Midfield is starting to become a bit of a worry going forward, taking into account their respective ages and the fact that Wijnaldum is leaving.
Our current crop of midfielders:
- Jones (20)
- Keita (26)
- Fabinho (27)
- Oxlade-Chamberlain (27)
- Henderson (30)
- Thiago (30)
- Milner (35)
Milner is probably going into his last season, Henderson tends to pick up knocks from time to time and both Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain aren't particularly reliable. Our starting midfield next season will most likely be Fabinho - Thiago - Henderson, but the alternatives are nowhere near their level. We have to strenghten in midfield or we may face similar issues in midfield next season as we did at centerback this season. I can't see us selling either Keita or Oxlade-Chamberlain considering the wages they are on and the fact many clubs won't have a lot of money to spend.
The name has already been mentioned, but Tielemans would be my #1 choice by a country mile. I've been watching him since he made his debut at Anderlecht at the age of 16. He is a leader, versatile, great range of passing, intelligent and has a good long range shot. He is also a regular in a very strong Belgium side. Yes he would be expensive, but considering he is a long term investment and probably could be here for the better part of a decade, he is well worth it. I don't really rate Bissouma. He is good and will end up at a top 6 club, but not for me (yet).
One to keep an eye on from the Anderlecht academy: Samby Lokonga. 21 years old and already captain.
In terms of forwards you've got the popular names like Raphinha and Barnes, but there's a couple young players in France and Germany which I really like. Jonathan David (Lille), Marcus Thuram (Gladbach) and Silas Wamangituka (Stuttgart). All different profiles, but promising youngsters and I'd be happy with any of them.
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