Getting depressed with our lack of transfer business and thought I'd ry to break it down a little. Going with the premise that our starters are A/A+ adn we are sticking with a 4/3/3
Keeper - Alisson/Adiran - No business unless there is a free option for Adrian
CB - VVD/Gomez/Matip - we have several young guys. We see somebody good, that's versatile, sure. Matip won't play a full 38 and the other guys will need a rest. - Luxury signing at best.
FB - TAA/Robertson - Need a LB, but I'm not too arsed about it. Williams/Hoever/Milner in a pinch. Can move Joe out right(or left) and bring in Matip. Still need a solid LB imo. A cheaper up and comer is good.
MF - Fabinho/Henderson/Keita/Gini/Ox/Milner/Elliott - I just listed 7 guys for three spots, so we're pretty good. Question mark if Gini stays. Put me in the camp to re-sign him opposed to starting anything new. Only exception is Thiago, but give me Gini over him slightly for continuity. - Need new blood, but we cvan't get Elliott who I'm really high on, so not sure where they would play. - Thiago or young guy or bust for me.
F - Mo/Mane/Bobby are about as strong as you can get. Minamino showed promise, but couldn't seal the deal. Origi is an OK sub, but think I'd rather sell him, and let Takumi or Brewster get his minutes. Would have loved Werner/Havertz maybe Sancho, but who are they getting the minutes they want and need from? - I love the continuity, but we need to be in the market this year or next for a replacement. We missed out on a few potentials, but still as strong as anyone in the world in the competitions we play in. To me, the biggest question is if Brewster stays and can make his mark. Go big or wait until next year.
It's a little frustrating, but I can see the club's position at the moment.