I'm the first to say, I don't know anything about any other league outside of England, minus a few hours of the CL. I've seen Bellinghams videos and watched him in the CL once or twice this season. But I watch a crap ton of prem, and some EFL (in America we get 3 or 4 Championship games a week on ESPN +, and the occasional league 1 game). Based on my limited knowledge here's some dudes I love this summer.
1. Connor Gallagher - Chelsea are stupid loaing him out. Just as good as Mount this season. Going to be expensive, but he's the sh*t.
2. Bellingham. The only concern I have for him is he's never played in the prem.
3. Phillips - Leeds best MFer. His English international spot makes him more expensive though. Gini replacement 😔
4. Neves. Good motor and link up play and a great shot from distance.
5. Ward-Prowse. A little older, but could be a Milner replacement. Can play RB too.
6. Kessie. In an ideal world we sign one of the first 4 for first spot contention and one of the two from 5-6 to take on squad roles. All of this is a pipe dream an I'm just talking sh*t 😉
1. Saka. I need to say no more. Probably the most unlikely on this list though
2. Raphinia. Still a little raw and un polished, but under Klopp could be the left footed Mane.
3. Bowen. He got a lot of sh*t for that chest shot in the end of the game today, but I've watched him a lot. He's good he gives his all, gets the absolute most out of his skillsets, and has wonderful pitch IQ. Isn't nearly as athletic as the other 2, and isn't the best shooter either, but always seems to work hard and end up in the right spot to link up with team mates. Sound like anyone else we know?
4. Dybala. Dont know why I'm putting this on here, other than he's free to leave. Will be expensive and hasn't even flourished at Juventus, but he's still a solid player who can play multiple positions.
5. Lanzini. The poor man's Coutinho can be a great sub in games we play against a low block. Always liked him. West Ham have a good squad to raid in all honesty, I'd like too see them fall out of Europe so that selling seems more of option. Benrama would fit here too.
We will have to move on from a few guys this summer. As to who, it's anyone's guess. I think the two safe choices are Milner and Origi. But Klopp will have to make decisions on Ox, Kieta, and Firmino aswell.
There's 8 inches of snow on the ground and I'm bored af.
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