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Transfers Summer 2022 Transfer Thread.

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It's probably very unlike that we do, but I would still be keen to see what people would prefer.
  1. Get a bigger name LCB with either Raphina or Richarlison
  2. Get a lesser name LCB with both Raphina and Richarlison

I'm aware that the finances for both aren't like for like, as option 2 would still be 20-30m more.
2. But partly coz it looks like the lesser name LCB will be what happens anyway
 
You know what... Lucas to Everton or Leeds as a sweetener and Bergwijn out the door to make a front 5 option of Kane, Richarlison, Son, Kulusevski and Raphina would leave us in a RIDICULOUS situation when it comes to options to make the most out of.

Raphina and Kulusevski competing on the right, Richarlison and Sonny on the left, Kane and Richarlison competing up top in a season that will span 50 games plus a mid season break. Liking how versatile that would be and how it would massively take advantage of the 5 man sub rule coming in.

I can see us getting one but not both- whoever signs second might get cold feet about lack of games. This is where the Eriksen signing would be super useful- can rotate at LW/RW and CM, so not as worried about potential lack of games. Maybe if he doesn't come, another player of similar skillset can be found? Gil almost fits here, but I fear is just not ready yet.
 
5 attackers for 3 spots
4cms for 2 spots
5 wbs for 2 spots
5 cbs for 3 spots
3 gks
= 22 players

2 free spots left, unless we solve the club trained riddle?

Eriksen and Tanganga would fill it out nicely, though Japh really does need a full season loan somewhere.
 
5 attackers for 3 spots
4cms for 2 spots
5 wbs for 2 spots
5 cbs for 3 spots
3 gks
= 22 players

2 free spots left, unless we solve the club trained riddle?

Eriksen and Tanganga would fill it out nicely, though Japh really does need a full season loan somewhere.
like that it looks good, until you break it down
5 attackers but only 1 (Kane) can really play CF and take the bish bash (just about)
4 CM's but not 1 creater in there
5 WB's how many any good
5 CB's Rodon (conte doesn't like, Davidson we don't like)
 
If we truly have £150m net spend as indicated by ENIC’s cash injection, why can’t we afford both Raphinha and Richarlison?
Sell Lucas to Everton!
I fear the 150 million might only be allowing us to do our biz before sales ,ie getting in players early. I hope I am wrong but I am sceptical that we will spend 150 million nett,

Getting players in early is a step in the right direction, but if we manage 100 million in sales I don’t expect 250 million in buys , even allowing for the boost with CL income.

It’s well known I am not a Levy fan, so I have nothing to base the above on, it’s simply my admittedly biased opinion . I was as excited as everyone else with the news of the cash injection and actually have no reason for that excitement to have waned , but the old nagging doubts have crept back in.

As stated above , moving early in a window for me is a big positive though
 
Raphinha covers LW though, and Son can operate at CF imo. Many times during matches he's basically at CF with Kane CAM.


The choice, if Kane is injured, is this:
Son Richarlison Kulu vs Raphinha Son Kulu

But if everyone is fully fit, Raphinha has much better chance of breaking into our starting XI by challenging Kulu. Rich is poor at RW, and realistically will never be better than Son/Kane.


Why do you think Raphinha can't play in a front 2?
He plays on the right not the left (Raphina)
 
I think it’s more that he’s a tremendous player and he wants him in his plans
I'm not saying Conte wants to sell or keep him, As a manager or owner you would always say they are in your plans & sign a new contract as it keeps the player on board and keeps their value up
you wouldn't say a player is unless or needs to go as that devalues his price and until he is sold you may have to use him
 
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