Summer signings

[KoemansNumberTens]

If we get the 2 we are being strongly linked with it’s an 8/10 easily

If we don’t get a centre half it’s maybe only a 4 because we’ll not be able to field a competent team

[Danny]

I still hold hope for Batshuayi on loan

[Toffee1]

I still hold hope for Batshuayi on loan

Think it will be more likely Zouma from Chelsea as Silva does want at least one centre back and this Mina deal is taking on a Fellowship of the Ring quest timescale (still hoping it works out though) but Zouma could be a nice option.

Batshuayi would be great though as will enjoy the through balls from Bernard.

[brap2]

I think the Outs have strengthened my belief in the regime a bit.

Regardless of rumours good and bad, what we can say for sure is Rich and Digne - both seem like fine purchases and can back both.

If we get Mina and Bernard it lowers he age profile of the squad and adds to two areas we desperately needed quality and depth in.

We did leave everything a bit late in an already short window, so that isn’t great, and we haven’t REALLY (unless it’s bernard) dealt with the Rooney / Midfield sitch.

6.5/10 for me so far, if we get Mina and and Bernard I’ll feel a bit better. Had a lot to do and did generally well, but we’re missing a few still.

[Gary1878]

Without a CB (which surely is unlikely), its a 5/10, as they would have failed in the one position that we desperately need.

With a good quality CB, it becomes a 8/10 - job well done.

[MmmblueBernard]

I still don't really like any of our central midfield.

Assuming we sort the centre of defence, this is next priority area.

We need a midfield general.

[Tinga]

Hopefully Zouma can play how he was pre injury.

[SANA_DR0]

I think the Outs have strengthened my belief in the regime a bit.

Regardless of rumours good and bad, what we can say for sure is Rich and Digne - both seem like fine purchases and can back both.

If we get Mina and Bernard it lowers he age profile of the squad and adds to two areas we desperately needed quality and depth in.

We did leave everything a bit late in an already short window, so that isn’t great, and we haven’t REALLY (unless it’s bernard) dealt with the Rooney / Midfield sitch.

6.5/10 for me so far, if we get Mina and and Bernard I’ll feel a bit better. Had a lot to do and did generally well, but we’re missing a few still.

I've always had faith in the new regime... i didnt expect us to get as much sorted as we have.. i thought it wouldnt be until next summers window.. I'm really happy with the purchases..I can see Bernard playing as the #10. i guess it will be the system that Koeman wanted originally.. 4231 with Siggy and Gana as the CM's. Tosun uptop with Walcott and Richarlison on either wing, and Bernard behind Tosun.. gotta say that really excites me for this season..

im pretty sure we will get one CB, but if we can get 2.. then i feel the top 8 would be pretty doable.

[blargins]

Hopefully Zouma can play how he was pre injury.

Only if he plays for us. Otherwise I couldn't give a shit.

[dangermouse]

I've always had faith in the new regime... i didnt expect us to get as much sorted as we have.. i thought it wouldnt be until next summers window.. I'm really happy with the purchases..I can see Bernard playing as the #10. i guess it will be the system that Koeman wanted originally.. 4231 with Siggy and Gana as the CM's. Tosun uptop with Walcott and Richarlison on either wing, and Bernard behind Tosun.. gotta say that really excites me for this season..

im pretty sure we will get one CB, but if we can get 2.. then i feel the top 8 would be pretty doable.

Id expect us to finish 8th without all the recent signings... the EPL is dogshit atm.
I still dont see us finishing higher than 6th though.

[brap2]

Id expect us to finish 8th without all the recent signings... the EPL is dogshit atm.
I still dont see us finishing higher than 6th though.

Won’t  be as bad this year as it was last.

If anything the quality gap in the middle has squeezed. Higher* floor and more teams buying good EL quality players..

[TheRam]

I can see a top six spot opening up next season.

Could be up for grabs.

The way we've conducted ourselves this window, I'd be very surprised if we aren't knocking on the door very soon.

We're outspending Arsenal and Spurs on a regular basis. Basic football economics says we're top six in the next three years at most.

[Mick 1995]

I can see a top six spot opening up next season.

Could be up for grabs.

The way we've conducted ourselves this window, I'd be very surprised if we aren't knocking on the door very soon.

We're outspending Arsenal and Spurs on a regular basis. Basic football economics says we're top six in the next three years at most.

Mina, Bernard, Zouma and a CM would make me confident that we would be there or thereabouts for 6th place (even 5th, Arsenal look as hollow as ever, Chelsea and Spurs seem all over the place!).

Just Mina & Bernard being added means we'll be a distant 7th or even 8th though.

[GLewis]

I can see a top six spot opening up next season.

Could be up for grabs.

The way we've conducted ourselves this window, I'd be very surprised if we aren't knocking on the door very soon.

We're outspending Arsenal and Spurs on a regular basis. Basic football economics says we're top six in the next three years at most.

Wages is the biggest factor re economics though.

Got some way on 5 of them and I think spurs will pull ahead with their recent renovations.

[Gary1878]

We really do need one of these signings to become a proper superstar though, like Spurs had with Eriksson and Ali, and Liverpool had with Salah. Without that special player to elevate you, it becomes very difficult. The closest we have had is Lukaku, but I wouldn't put him in the same bracket as Salah in terms of his performances.