I think we can do the easy thing and say Moreno is alright as a back up left back, Clyne as back up RB, Mignolet as a back up to Karius and say Lovren and Matip between them are capable partners for VVD and Klavan a decent backup option to them two.
Or we can actually look to create real squad depth by buying top quality full backs again this season, a top class goalkeeper, a forward who unlike Ings and Solankie is actually able to break into the current top 3.
To create real squad depth at title winning level we have to go big.
City have world class players x 2 and will go again this season, buying players to fight with their already world class squad for positions in the team.
If we want to finish around 4th every year then Moreno, Klavan, Matip, Clyne, Mignolet, Ings, Solankie, Grujic will probably do tbh.
Building a winning side takes years if you don't have the resources like what City, Mancs, Chavs have,
We're currently in that building period and as we've seen Jürgen is Building bit by bit, season upon season, since his arrival we have built upon the quality that we had under TPM and this summer we will see another step up in quality and numbers, with Naby Keita imminent its likely he will have a partner to compliment him with names such as Fekir, Jorginho, Lemar and Pulisic being mentioned ,
We need back up for Robertson at LB , Bertie is ok for 20mins but is not what we are looking for, we want a long-term fit and ready replacement and young Ryan Sessegnon would be my choice,
Think its safe to say that Migs the merciless is history so another stopper is most definitely required, Danny Ward although decent i dont think Jürgen sees him as a #2 , its a big decision for Jürgen , does he stick with Karius as #1 or does he bring in a keeper to challenge for the #1 and perhaps reignite the GK issues all over again, tricky ?
Personally I'd be going all out for Allisson, and finally put that issue to bed once & for all,
Definitely need a CB to partner Virgil, obviously a upgrade on Matip & Lovren, Klavan although decent is too inconsistent and wouldn't normally get near the 1st team, my knowledge of Cb's isn't great but a Alderieweld would be ideal, Maguire at Leicester isn't too shabby but probably not any better than we have already, young Gomez deffo has a future so I'd like to see him under Virgil's wing and nurture him he is quality and only inexperience has slightly hampered his progress and a injury or two,
All in all i think we'll need about 5-6 for sure coming in maybe more, we need squad depth, we seen once again how thin we are in the final weeks of this season we can't expect to challenge on all fronts with a paper thin squad!!
YNWA
With the announcement of the World Cup squad for England, I'm reminded that we will have our preseason on a staggered start (as with many other clubs). Those three matches in America the final 10 days of July likely will not include Hendo, TAA, Mo, Bobby, Sadio, Lovren and I guess Migs if he hasn't been sold yet. Lallana and Clyne weren't included and several other internationals' teams didn't make it (Holland, Senegal, Scotland).
Wouldn't worry too much mate, with that squad Southgate chose i can't honestly see engurland getting through the group stage, but who the F**k cares anyway!
YNWA