Hantakun
Player Valuation: £1.5m
We've strenghtened immensely this window, compared to a not very distant level of business we've really gone through the roof with Martinez. Besic and Atsu look like two very astute additions to the squad. Long-time contracts for our brilliant young key players speaks volumes. And both Lukaku and Eto'o are just unbelievable signings.
That said, there are still valid reasons to expect even more from this window and not go for the A+ rating just yet. I feel that the huge investment in Lukaku also means you better make sure he's surrounded by the right players who can let him fulfill his potential. It's a matter of protecting the investment. And what we're still missing is that creative engine in attacking midfield. To hope for that kind of addition really feels like asking for the moon. But until then, the lingering suspicion is we've blown a bit more on that star striker than we really should have.
Though we better remind ourselves that having a complete squad is really only feasible for a very small number of clubs in world football. Our squad could be improved in a number of ways, but that goes for teams like Arsenal and ManU too. But if we just manage to capitalise on our strengths then we're a very strong force in the league. We might not improve on last season'a league position but still, with this transfer window, the so called glass roof is no more. We're competing.
That said, there are still valid reasons to expect even more from this window and not go for the A+ rating just yet. I feel that the huge investment in Lukaku also means you better make sure he's surrounded by the right players who can let him fulfill his potential. It's a matter of protecting the investment. And what we're still missing is that creative engine in attacking midfield. To hope for that kind of addition really feels like asking for the moon. But until then, the lingering suspicion is we've blown a bit more on that star striker than we really should have.
Though we better remind ourselves that having a complete squad is really only feasible for a very small number of clubs in world football. Our squad could be improved in a number of ways, but that goes for teams like Arsenal and ManU too. But if we just manage to capitalise on our strengths then we're a very strong force in the league. We might not improve on last season'a league position but still, with this transfer window, the so called glass roof is no more. We're competing.