Probably more an overhaul of "squad players" as opposed to an overhaul of the squad. I'd still argue that when everybody is fit, we probably have the best first 11 in the world and I wouldn't consider parting with any of them really unless a crazy offer were to come in. Obviously it looks like Gini will be off regardless but that is out of our control.
There's a few squad players who a lot of people are in agreement about that their time is probably up - Origi, Shaqiri & Oxlade Chamberlain. All have produced moments of brilliance in big games during their time here, and won't be considered bad signings by any means, but for a concoction of reasons (injuries, lack of opportunities and maybe a lack of motivation after recent success) it seems as though it might be best for both parties that they move on this summer. All three are under the age of 30 too, so financially speaking now would probably be the best time to sell as opposed to persevering for another few years.
We'll probably see the likes of Harry Wilson & Marko Grujic leave for good in the summer too - I'd hazard a guess that the club planned on selling them last summer, but due to Covid and the financial restraints on certain clubs, there was a lack of potential buyers. Milner's contract is up at the end of the season and it looks likely that he'll be leaving too. We obviously won't be receiving a fee for him but I believe he earns around 150k a week, which would make him one of our top earners - so a good chunk off the wage budget to reinvest.
That's the departures, in terms of arrivals I think it'll just be a case of signing some hungry, ambitious, up & coming players who can challenge and / or break into the first team and allow us to challenge on all fronts next season. Jota is the perfect example of that type of player, but unfortunately he's been unavailable for a large part of the season. If we're able to sign a few players in the same ilk as him to bring into various areas of the squad (and of course they're able to stay fit), then it'll be game on next season.
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