31 days until the Arsenal game

I reckon you’ll stay up, but Sunderland Leeds are making moves in the market, so we’ll see.

We're not going to do well with whatever that is in goal.

Still not convinced with Bruno in the middle and I think if he is going to play either Ugarte or Casemiro (or even Collyer) are better suited to partner him.

Also with more of a goal threat from Cunha I'd probably go for Zirkzee up top over Hojlund, will bring in others into the game more.

Finally, if all defenders are fit, de Ligt is best in the middle with Yoro as the RCB and either Martinez or Shaw at LCB. We'll probably see more of Mazraoui at RCB too this season.

Doesnt matter who you sign now, chances are any deals you do from now until the start of the season, they will not be ready.

If we haven't signed Mbeumo by the Arsenal game then Bruno moves into the forward three, Amad to RWB and Casemiro or Ugarte come into CM.

We obviously need to resolve the GK situation, I'd be concerned about Dorgu being our only real LWB option, the striker position needs addressing...

Ideally we need a CM player as well, but Casemiro looked a lot better by the end of the season and Ugarte has now had a season to acclimatise to Manchester, the PL and his new teammates so if we get a version of him that showed his qualities here and there then that's the aggressive, high energy CM profile taken care of from within.

Bruno is a conundrum really in the CM position. He brings energy and an eye for the spectacular but his overall physicality, defensive acumen and propensity for giving the ball away like a Sunday League player will be an issue.

I'm excited to see Ayden Heaven this season. I'd not be surprised if he forced his way in a LCB, with Yoro at RCB. That looks a little too youthful on paper but we'll see.

Doubt mainoo will be starting

comment by Baz tard - ineos your face (U19119)
posted 10 minutes ago
Doubt mainoo will be starting
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No chance he starts alongside Bruno I agree.

He'd be starting if I was manager though and Bruno would be playing further forward.

Bayandir
De Ligt Maguire Yoro
Dalot Bruno Mainoo Dorgu
Amad Cunha
Hojlund

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No higher than 10th that team.

However with Mbuemo, a decent GK and ST added we can definitely challenge for 6th to 8th.

No European football could very well play into our hands as long as Ruben has been given a lot of the tools he needs to do the job. I don't expect we will get everything he wants but we need to make 4/5 signings this summer however we manage it.