Goalkeeper - can't see anyone new coming into the match day squad.
Defenders - we will probably lose 2+ of Tuanzebe, Burgess, O'Shea & Davis. Godfrey's loan is up & question marks too over Harry Clarke getting back in I guess.
So at least 1xRB, 2xCB likely to come in. I haven't seen Boniface in action, but we may feel that he & Townsend will be enough for the Championship, if Leif goes.
- this of course is assuming we play a similar formation to last season. Johnson, Ogbene & Burns could be used as wingbacks on the right, if we look to adapt.
Midfield - we need 2 new defensive/holding midfielders & a Cajuste type footballing one who can consistently take the ball forward against quality opponents.
Forwards - As it stands, we look well covered in numbers, pending fitness tests, but last year showed us that we are lacking in a bit of physicality. Enciso going back to Brighton & Delap's move to Chelsea will further highlight that. Hutchinson, Philogene & Clarke will terrorise Championship defences, but I can see us recruiting in this area with next season's physical challenge in mind. Ogbene might be strong enough on the right side, but Wes looked frightened to take PL defences on at times, such was the number of occasions he was losing possession (he was just starting to be more impactful before the last injury unfortunately).
Centre Forward - We need 2 more, to compliment Hirst. Ali to be sold I'm afraid. [Post edited 6 Jun 11:27]
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