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Signings Required as it stands 11:26 - Jun 27 with 2733 views

1 x RB to replace Axel
1 x CB to replace Burgess
2 x CM to replace Cajuste and Luongo
1 x ST to replace Delap

On top of that we could need (based on some departure rumblings):
1 x CB to replace Woolfy
2 x CM to replace Morsy and Taylor
1 x ST to replace AAH (unless SS becomes accepted as the third ST?)

What have I missed?

In terms of names to replace them...
1 x RB to replace Axel - WOULDN'T HAVE A CLUE
1 x CB to replace Burgess - WOULDN'T HAVE A CLUE
2 x CM to replace Cajuste and Luongo - CAJUSTE, REED, DOWNES all been mentioned
1 x ST to replace Delap - GUIU THE ONLY DECENT NAME LINKED

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Signings Required as it stands on 11:33 - Jun 27 with 2317 views

Bellevue_Blue

I think it's pretty hard to make any kind of decent guess as we speak.

I do think it will end up being more than 5 though.

IMO Cam and Ali really shouldn't be kept around to be 5th CM/ 3rd ST. We are just wasting time and tanking their value if we do.

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw 3 X CM and 2 X ST.

Signings Required as it stands on 11:37 - Jun 27 with 2273 views

Kieran_Knows

1x GK
1x RB
1x CB
2/3x CM
1x 10
2x ST

Poll:

We’ve got super KM, he knows exactly what we need. Woolfie at the back…

Signings Required as it stands on 11:45 - Jun 27 with 2185 views

bluesbrothers

Signings Required as it stands on 11:37 - Jun 27 by Kieran_Knows
1x GK 1x RB 1x CB 2/3x CM 1x 10 2x ST

Starting GK?
10 assuming OH goes?

Signings Required as it stands on 11:46 - Jun 27 with 2178 views

Wright1

I'm not too concerned because we are allowed more loans from PL teams this season than last. We will be one of the most attractive destinations around for PL clubs and their young players so any gaps can be easily filled where needed on top of any big ticket signings we make.

For me the minimum at the moment is RB, CB, 2 CM, 2 ST

If Omari leaves that's another that needs replacing. Plus I wouldn't be too surprised to see a RM come in, potentially on loan, with the big injuries Burns and Ogbene are coming back from.

We could easily be looking at 8-9 incomings again depending on who is still to leave. Crazy really.

Signings Required as it stands on 11:47 - Jun 27 with 2177 views

Kieran_Knows

Signings Required as it stands on 11:45 - Jun 27 by bluesbrothers
Starting GK? 10 assuming OH goes?

Absolutely. I think a GK is just as important as 2 centre mids IMO, if not more.

I like Palmer, and he will do a job at Championship level, but if we go back up then we will 100% need a new keeper, and would rather us do that now, then p!ss about trying to do it next year.

Wonder if Rushworth will be available ....

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Signings Required as it stands on 11:52 - Jun 27 with 2105 views

portmanking

Signings Required as it stands on 11:47 - Jun 27 by Kieran_Knows
Absolutely. I think a GK is just as important as 2 centre mids IMO, if not more. I like Palmer, and he will do a job at Championship level, but if we go back up then we will 100% need a new keeper, and would rather us do that now, then p!ss about trying to do it next year. Wonder if Rushworth will be available ....

If we're going to be 'ambitious' and 'bold' as previous windows, a GK should certainly be on the table. A GK that can grow with us into the PL would be immensely valuable, rather than relying on a top 8 Champ keeper stop-gap option.

Signings Required as it stands on 11:58 - Jun 27 with 2034 views

Bellevue_Blue

Signings Required as it stands on 11:46 - Jun 27 by Wright1

Whilst of course an attractive club, the trouble with straight PL loans is that PL clubs will expect them to play.

So when you're talking about plugging gaps, no club is going to send a player to us when there isn't a pathway to starting.

Where is there currently a pathway? ST, CM and that is about it.

Signings Required as it stands on 12:11 - Jun 27 with 1941 views

SuffolkPunchFC

Signings Required as it stands on 11:46 - Jun 27 by Wright1

I'm not too concerned because we are allowed more loans from PL teams this season than last

It's not as many more as you might think. Technically the number of loanees is uncapped BUT you can only have 5 in your matchday squad. So if they are seen as regulars, and not fringe/backups, it's only 1 more in total.

I don't think the limit of 2 from English clubs applies though, so that adds flexibility.

On the flip side, only 2 can be over 23. And under 21 loanees count towards the 25 man squad limit.

Signings Required as it stands on 12:17 - Jun 27 with 1880 views

SomethingBlue

We need quite a lot. I'm not sure the "incredible squad for the Championship" line really holds at the moment, I must say. There's loads to do and hopefully we'll see some outcomes very soon indeed.

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Signings Required as it stands on 12:32 - Jun 27 with 1704 views

SitfcB

Signings Required as it stands on 12:17 - Jun 27 by SomethingBlue
We need quite a lot. I'm not sure the "incredible squad for the Championship" line really holds at the moment, I must say. There's loads to do and hopefully we'll see some outcomes very soon indeed.

I’d prefer we see some incomes

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Signings Required as it stands on 12:34 - Jun 27 with 1662 views

DavoIPB

Needed before next season if we go up

A while new team.

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Signings Required as it stands on 12:50 - Jun 27 with 1522 views

tractorboy1978

Signings Required as it stands on 12:17 - Jun 27 by SomethingBlue
We need quite a lot. I'm not sure the "incredible squad for the Championship" line really holds at the moment, I must say. There's loads to do and hopefully we'll see some outcomes very soon indeed.

I wonder if we want bulky fees feeding into next year's PSR cycle. I would expect things to start moving post 1st July.

Getting the balance right with that midfield starting duo is going to be pivotal I think, regardless of all the talent we have in defence and attack.

Signings Required as it stands on 12:51 - Jun 27 with 1513 views

NedPlimpton

Signings Required as it stands on 12:17 - Jun 27 by SomethingBlue
We need quite a lot. I'm not sure the "incredible squad for the Championship" line really holds at the moment, I must say. There's loads to do and hopefully we'll see some outcomes very soon indeed.

I feel like people are in danger of blowing this out of proportion a bit, just because a few players have left. On paper we still have a ridiculously good championship side before any additions have been made

GK - Palmer (leading clean sheets in championship last season before we signed him, right?) or Muric (championship GK of the year 2 years ago
RB - Johnson (plenty of PL experience) and Clarke (played a good part in our last promotion and won't have got worse since then)
CB - Greaves and O'Shea is a ridiculous pairing at this level
LB - Davis (most assists by a championship defender ever!) and a very capable back up in Townsend
CM - Morsy and Taylor - yes needs some improvement but still a pairing that most clubs would be happy with
Forwards - take your pick from genuinely some of the best players in the league over the last few years
St - Hirst who was superb in the championship before his injury last time around

We need additions, but in my mind that's not far off a championship super side. This isn't me thinking we'll walk the league, but just adding some perspective on the current squad

Signings Required as it stands on 13:26 - Jun 27 with 1307 views

burnbudgiesburn

Signings Required as it stands on 12:51 - Jun 27 by NedPlimpton

I'm with you.. we have a very decent squad as is. And we will add to it before the season starts.

I think once they hadn't agreed deals before the season end I think most saw the probability of Burg & Axel moving on if they hadn't accepted our offers.

As usual people just getting angsty because they don't instantly see some signings coming in.

Signings Required as it stands on 13:32 - Jun 27 with 1270 views

nrb1985

Signings Required as it stands on 13:26 - Jun 27 by burnbudgiesburn
I'm with you.. we have a very decent squad as is. And we will add to it before the season starts. I think once they hadn't agreed deals before the season end I think most saw the probability of Burg & Axel moving on if they hadn't accepted our offers. As usual people just getting angsty because they don't instantly see some signings coming in.

Agree.

Ashton and co have shown themselves to be highly competent operators so Im certain will have known for some time there was little likelihood CB and Axel would be staying. Likewise, that they need at least 2 x CMs and a striker.

Like a few I feel a bit low given the quality that's gone out the door but in 4 years, MA and KM have given us no reason to think they aren't well on top of things.

And once one signing comes in, I'm sure there could be a little flurry and we'll all start to feel very positive again.

Signings Required as it stands on 13:36 - Jun 27 with 1242 views

Pique

I would say we may need three CMs straight off the bat. We've lost Phillips as well, don't forget, Morsy isn't getting any younger, and Taylor has yet to convince.

Signings Required as it stands on 13:38 - Jun 27 with 1227 views

bsw72

Signings Required as it stands on 12:51 - Jun 27 by NedPlimpton

I reckon our squad is currently as at least as strong as any other side in the Championship, with funding available to strengthen where we need to.

I would add Humphries to that CM, not as first choice but certainly a good bench option. We have players to come back from injuries etc.

Signings Required as it stands (n/t) on 13:45 - Jun 27 with 1175 views

BlueBadger

Signings Required as it stands on 13:38 - Jun 27 by bsw72
I reckon our squad is currently as at least as strong as any other side in the Championship, with funding available to strengthen where we need to. I would add Humphries to that CM, not as first choice but certainly a good bench option. We have players to come back from injuries etc.

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Signings Required as it stands on 13:46 - Jun 27 with 1170 views

rickw

Signings Required as it stands on 12:51 - Jun 27 by NedPlimpton

I agree, 2 CMs and 1 ST then a bit of a 1 in 1 out scenario with other positions.

If Baggott isn't good enough to be our 4th choice CB then we might as well sell him, but from the little I've seen of him he's looked decent and worth giving a chance to

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Signings Required as it stands on 14:07 - Jun 27 with 1058 views

BondiBlue

To get out of this division:

2 central midfielders (one really good, one younger who can improve)
1 striker (really good)

Quality over quantity.

We don't need a third right-back. Baggott's fine as 4th choice cb. Taylor's fine as a sub and humphreys deserves his chance as 4th choice.

One really good striker because hirst gets injured a lot, not because he's not good enough.

If it's not working, do our usual january shopping spree.

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Signings Required as it stands on 15:06 - Jun 27 with 914 views

Trequartista

Signings Required as it stands on 12:17 - Jun 27 by SomethingBlue
We need quite a lot. I'm not sure the "incredible squad for the Championship" line really holds at the moment, I must say. There's loads to do and hopefully we'll see some outcomes very soon indeed.

We've spent £100m on it on top of the promotion squad (the bulk of which remains). Either its an incredible Championship squad or we've wasted a lot of money.

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Signings Required as it stands on 15:45 - Jun 27 with 775 views

bsw72

Signings Required as it stands on 14:07 - Jun 27 by BondiBlue

I agree we need cover, I don't agree he gets injured a lot - he's been injured twice and had surgery, they have just been serious injuries which have lead to long rehabs. He is not one of those lots of niggles players.

The 3 seasons prior to the Championship promotion saw him play a lot of games with no issues.

Signings Required as it stands on 16:09 - Jun 27 with 725 views

Horsham

Signings Required as it stands on 11:37 - Jun 27 by Kieran_Knows
1x GK 1x RB 1x CB 2/3x CM 1x 10 2x ST

You might be right but to get the 8/9 in 8/9 need go out.

Maybe

Muric
Walton
Slicker
Johnson/Clarke
Baggott
Hutchison
Broadhead
Ali

Guessing we’d collect our £35m for Hutchison and fees of about £5m for Johnson and Broadhead and some bits for the others maybe a couple of million more. Which would brings us about £80m in for the summer. Not sure how much of that would we’d be able to spend in fees but say it’s half then we could be looking at 4 big permanents and 4 big loans to cover the 8 you list. Could be interesting.

A lot probably hinges on if Omari stays or goes. If he stays maybe we need to make do with Palmer and Walton for goalkeeper for example. If that’s the trade off I’d sooner keep Omari and make do with what we have in some positions.

Signings Required as it stands on 16:13 - Jun 27 with 709 views

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Signings Required as it stands on 11:37 - Jun 27 by Kieran_Knows
1x GK 1x RB 1x CB 2/3x CM 1x 10 2x ST

Are they signings or Elon Musk's kids ?

Signings Required as it stands on 16:19 - Jun 27 with 690 views

SomethingBlue

I will add to this – we will need a right winger/forward. I hope I am proved wrong but, given the injury context, I sense anyone who thinks Ogbene and Burns is going to be enough on that side may have an unpleasant surprise.

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