22 Apr 2014 14:15:14
Not a rumour as such just my thoughts on good transfers for the summer. Our squad will need beefing up considerably if we are to maintain our league performances next season. We're in the best financial position we have been for a while + new Prem money + Money saved by loaning, but I still don't feel chucking £25+mil at 1 player would be the Ideal solution. I might be wrong?

What do you think of my ideal selections:

FREE's
Mame Diouf - Hannover - Wages should be fine and looking a very good player now
Jack Colback - Good backup / replacement for barry
Gareth Barry - Wages could be a problem but he seems to fit the bill
Phil Bardsley - cover for coleman - leader

Loans
Gezza Dela - One more year if possible, loved the guy at times this season and we need more cover in those areas
Thorgan Hazard - Having a great season in Belgium, possible loan to buy option

Buys
Josip Drmic - £8mil - Looks quality great age for martinez to teach the football masterclass
Michy Batshuayi - £8mil - As Above
Bolasie - 5m? I think this guy could become a top premier league player. His pace and control are frightening.

Outs
Pienaar - Not sure what's happened but he's on big wages for some1 who is never in the squad
Lukaku - Shame but I've based this list on him not coming

I'll probably get smashed for some of these but we will need at least another 7 players, that's 9 including those two outgoing players

Only one of those players is over 30 and many are under 25.

Oviedo will be like a new signing as well.

I am really excited about the future as I'm sure we all are.

Leon EFC

{Ed025's Note - well i certainly am leon...by the way, you never mentioned cleverley mate!,, :)

1.) 22 Apr 2014
Your right and I have been one of Clev's largest Critics but if. No what am I saying. Championship player

2.) 22 Apr 2014
U will struggle to be in the mix for top 6 next season mate :-)

{Ed025's Note - you wish...enjoy your exile mate...it could be a while before your back...hopefully.. :)

3.) 22 Apr 2014
Go back to your own page red pretty sad comments to be fair

4.) 22 Apr 2014
If we going to stuggle god knows where you lot will end up. You lot say we going to sign this and that as if its your divine right to get who you want.your as appealing as moysie in a beauty pagent.:)

5.) 22 Apr 2014
I don't understand why people keep picking Coalback even if he is free, he struggles to get into a poor Sunderland team so why we would want him even as back up poor player, Ki maybe?

6.) 22 Apr 2014
I think T, Browning will be back up to Coleman next season. Matinez says he has been impressed by him and thinks he is ready to come into the squad.

7.) 22 Apr 2014
Obviously I understand everything is a matter of opinion, but I personally think that Colback is worth a punt. No, he's not going to set the world alight but he would make a great addition to the squad as a free player. He is versatile and would be fine to play 15-20 games a season, against lower PL teams after travelling around Europe.

Barry is a must, providing his wage demands aren't ridiculous. I think that Lukaku should be our number one priority. But failing getting him I'm not sold on Batshuayi. I think that 8 mil is a lot of money to risk on a player unproven in the PL. Arsenal and Spurs can afford to waste money on a gamble, we unfortunately do not have that luxury.

Agree with the original posters loan ideas, would be great if we can get either or both of those, not sure I'd bother with Bardsley, would rather bring a youngster through. Don't rate Bolasie, had a good game against us though, and any player with pace will always cause trouble I suppose.

Wouldn't write Pienaar off just yet, I agree his wages are slightly high but I think he's useful cover and he's only looking a bit stale next to the 3 far quicker wingers we have. A move behind the striker as cover for Barkley may suit him?!

Depending on the fitness/performance of Distin and Jags I'd be tempted to just promote Tyias Browning as cover for both CB and RB (as Bobby said he is one for next season).

My major priorities would be a young pacy winger, even if it's on loan, 2 defensive mid and I would spend most money on a striker and get a back up on loan. I really hope Roberto pulls a rabbit out of the hat and signs an unknown who turns out to be class, but either way I trust him. COYB

8.) 23 Apr 2014
I agree with the free deals, maybe leaving out Bardsley but would be decent cover. I would also take Lescott on a free.

I would take deulefou again. We could do with another winger, possibly Ince. I would love Griezeman but want to stay realistic.

I would like M'Vila also and maybe Rodwell on loan with view to make permenant.

I would like Lukaku, but he gets lost sometimes and his ball control needs improving. I would want to sign Bony and Remy as an alternative.
But it is hard without knowing if we will be aprticipating in the CL next season.