Brunt
Clyne
Nani
Banega
Fernandes
Cahill
Shawcross
Messi
Nani
Avram Grant
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Brunt
Clyne
Nani
Banega
Fernandes
Cahill
Shawcross
Messi
Nani
Avram Grant
With Donovan joining I can't see us going for Nani. I can't see Ferguson letting him go in January either, he's still used sparingly.
We've got no chance with Manuel Fernandes or Ever Banega, both players are rated highly at Valencia. And Fernandes is only just returning from injury, he's had a few set backs since he broke his leg towards the end of last season.
I'd like to see us get a ball playing centre midfield in, someone in the mould of Arteta. Even if it's just a youngster who we can bring along and develop.
And 'Harry' was spot on, a new coach with different methods would be useful.
Unfortunately I think you're right with regards to Benega, we really should have snapped him up when we had the chance. 11m was a cut down price for him at the time too.
If we had any sort of money to splash out, Benega, Fernandes/ Moutinho (I'd rather the latter), and a right back for cover, and we'd be sorted I reckon. We'd have some balance to the team, despite the injuries, and probably go on to win things with a full squad.
What ever happened to that 13m in loans we had in the off season?? :blink:
Think we have enough cover there (pip hibbo johnny h neill) but a left back for cover wouldnt be bad to go along with your other suggestions.
We have been linked with Diego Forlan on loan, which i think is a good idea, he was shocking at man utd, but has been great in spain, so not a bad idea to try him on loan, then if it works, sign him in the summer.
Maxi Rodriguez has been linked and I think we need a player who can play wide, we have got loads of central midfielders (when everyones fit), but proper wide men, i think we only have pienaar and Bilyaletdinov.
I also think we could get Senderos from Arsenal, with Yobo of to ACON we could do with another CB. I admit he is no world beater, but has got EPL experience and his contract is up in the summer, so should be cheap.