Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[PaulWinch again]

I think dependant on who goes we'll need a right back, two midfielders and a striker.

[Ads]

I wonder if RDM fancies Green to have a big impact this season?

Last night certainly seemed like a test for the young players in the main.

[N'ZMAV]

I think dependant on who goes we'll need a right back, two midfielders and a striker.

I agree, I think we're ok for GK, and centre backs. We seem pretty well stocked at left back, with decent enough quality.

I think if Sinclair goes and Adama not being fit enough, or even playing then we might be a wide player short.

Right back
2 Centre mids
wide player
striker.

Job's a good 'un.

[N'ZMAV]

I wonder if RDM fancies Green to have a big impact this season?

Last night certainly seemed like a test for the young players in the main.

I hope so, he's a better option, and seems more direct than Bacuna.

[VinnieChase84]

I am pretty much preparing myself to see Bacuna start wide right of the 3 behind the striker v Wednesday.
It's a shame that are looking like anymore incomings will be after he season starts. Those first few games could cost us in the long run if we don't hit the ground running.
Seems like we've been after a striker for forever

[VinnieChase84]

I think dependant on who goes we'll need a right back, two midfielders and a striker.

I agree, I think we're ok for GK, and centre backs. We seem pretty well stocked at left back, with decent enough quality.

I think if Sinclair goes and Adama not being fit enough, or even playing then we might be a wide player short.

Right back
2 Centre mids
wide player
striker.

Job's a good 'un.

I can't see us bringing in another 5 players. 3 tops I 'recon'

[Villa Lew]

Guzan could be on his way, if this news is correct.



http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brad-guzan-middlesbrough-fc-set-11668270

[Dante Lavelli]

I think we'd all like a new midfielder but whilst Gana/Vertout and Sanchez are all on the books I cannot see that happening.

That said, if those three were still here then you'd hope/think that - once committed and enjoying themselves - they'd be a match for 90% of the league's teams.  They're not a bad, complementary three, with Westwood/Gardner/Tish as back-up.

[Gareth]

What has happened to Jed Steer? Not sure he has figured at all in preseason?

Was hoping he would be number two to Gollini with Guzan & Bunn on way out!

[sid1964]

I would be surprised if Tish has been brought as a back up

[peter w]

I don't think replacing Hutton is a necessity. So, I think we'll be looking at 2 maybe 3 more - midfield, wide player (maybe), and forward.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I would be surprised if Tish has been brought as a back up

What makes you think that? I think he'll be a definate starter (don't hold me to it)

[KRS]

We need a couple of goal scoring midfielders and a mobile striker to complement Ayew.

All the current crop contribute little in terms of goals, assists and creativity, so if this isn't going to be improved then we are going to struggle to score and break teams down. How many times have we seen our midfielders get into decent positions but either misplace the final ball or have a poor shot at goal. Veretout, Sanchez and Grealish are particularly goal shy, where as Westwood and Gana are the main culprits for blazing shots off target, and it really would be soul destroying to see this continue.

[FranzBiberkopf]

We need a couple of goal scoring midfielders and a mobile striker to complement Ayew.

All the current crop contribute little in terms of goals, assists and creativity, so if this isn't going to be improved then we are going to struggle to score and break teams down. How many times have we seen our midfielders get into decent positions but either misplace the final ball or have a poor shot at goal. Veretout, Sanchez and Grealish are particularly goal shy, where as Westwood and Gana are the main culprits for blazing shots off target, and it really would be soul destroying to see this continue.

Spot on. I know last season was abysmal but to have your two centre midfielders in Veretout and Gana contribute zero league goals between them was scandalous. Then you couple that with wide mean who didn't chip in (Sinclair arguably excepted) and its no wonder we stunk the house out.

We need centre midfielders to contribute 5 goals a piece, and to create about double that if we're to go up.

[Toronto Villa]

I would love for us to get a Defoe type player. I've always loved how he is able to find space and get off shots. We don't take enough shots at goal, haven't done in a few years. He's a huge reason why Sunderland stayed up because he is a genuine threat every time the ball is played into the penalty area. We simply haven't had that and even when we had Benteke who would have been so much better with an instinctive forward playing up with him.