05 May 2026 15:33:26
Long time reader and posted a few years ago. Hoping Carrick is appointed sooner rather than later. Gives everyone clarity going in to the window. Been thinking of a realistic striker signing to help ease the burden on Sesko without blocking the path of some of the younger lads coming through.

Would Welbeck or Jiminez be decent options? Both proven in the league, wouldn't command a high fee/wages and won't expect to play every game. I was a big fan of Jiminez in his Wolves days and I am pretty sure he's into double figures again this season. And we all know what Dw is capable of.

1.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 15:58:51
I don't think a striker is a major priority. Mbeumo and Cuhna can both play as a striker, and Sesko needs to step up to be the main man.

Midfield and centre back are the key areas. Two quality centre mids are a must, because Manioo is currently the only decent one in the squad for next season. We also need a centre back, because de Ligt and Martinez are guaranteed to get injured, Maguire is pushing on in years, Heaven is still very raw, and Yoro isn't built for the EPL.



If we can sort those three positions, the next one I would look at is a right wing. Neither Dorgu nor Mount is up to it, and we need backup for Cuhna.

2.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 16:17:37
Fully agree that other areas need prioritising, but a cheap striker, if possible, should be looked at. Obi clearly isn't ready, and with the extra fixtures coming up, I hope it can be addressed. A summer of Hall (LB), Baleba, Smitt, Gomes and Jiminez would do me nicely.

3.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 16:58:53
We 100% need an experienced striker. Mbeumo has been poor there, and I don't see Cunha able to play as a number 9 in the way we play. Sesko is never up to being the only striker; he has got lots to learn yet, and is far short of a finished article.

We need an experienced CB with pace, 2 midfielders, and a striker, with pace and strength in all of them.

4.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 17:23:38
Definitely need a back up CF, and agree that an older, EPL-proven option that could chip in with 10-15 goals and mentor Sesko. Watkins as an all-round forward, Mateta as a fox in the box, or Toney as an outside shout if attainable? Jimenez as a back up option, but hard to justify paying a fee for someone that would just be a stop gap for 1 or at most 2 seasons.

5.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 17:28:37
Anybody that thinks Mbeumo can play as a cf has not watched him play there.
He struggles badly, and is not a cf, even temporarily.
We need all the above and 2 full backs.

6.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 17:45:10
If Zirkzee goes, we will sign a striker, no doubt.

Mbuemo is not a long term option there, hasn't worked since Arsenal, if we are being honest.

7.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 19:53:04
Like I said many times, Mbeumo has been very poor since he started playing cf. He is totally like a fish out of water. We seriously need an experienced cf with pace.
Sesko is getting lots of chances, but he is nowhere near what is required at this time. He lacks positioning, a striker's brain, and finishing. He could learn from an experienced striker, so I would say we need the finished article. If that is only for 2-3 years, who cares. Just spend what's needed, get in a 20 goal man, and Sesko still gets his fair share of games.



2 full backs on top would be great, but my first ports of call are cb, striker & 2 midfielders, all experienced and all need pace.

I would sell, if at all possible, Martinez, de Ligt, Yoro, Ugarte, Zirkzee. Youngsters could bring what these 5 contribute over a season. Buy 4 ready-made starters.

If offers come in for Dalot, Shaw, Amad, I would seriously listen to those two. It's no time to be sentimental; none of them are good enough.

8.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 22:05:18
Lewandowski on a free. Job done.

9.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 22:13:23
Jimenez not good enough. Watkins wld be a gd signing. Mateta is a possible option, but am not sure he is clinical enough. Still think Vlahovic, if available, shld be signed.

10.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 22:40:36
Amen, Eric. Or, if we want to win something, bring in Kane.
Jimenez is a free transfer this summer.

11.) 06 May 2026
06 May 2026 00:14:04
Dorgu looks class to me, still very young, bags of energy, makes things happen. He was excellent playing right wing, and can play left and put crosses in too.

We need class CMs, Casemiro leaving, and our squad is already threadbare. Not convinced anyone in our youth is ready to step up, but maybe someone could be 4th choice if it means we get 2 high end players to rotate with Kobbie. I also think we need a left back, banking on Luke Shaw to stay fit is the road to ruin.

He only does that in World Cup years. Maybe Dorgu can be that guy, he certainly has the energy to get forward and back like we desperately miss when Shaw plays.

Imagine Kobbie and Tonali in midfield, Kobbie could get forwards a bit more knowing Tonali is holding behind him. I think he needs a big time player who can be the leader in the most important area of the pitch.

12.) 06 May 2026
06 May 2026 09:20:47
DB, wholeheartedly agree.

We need to sign class. Players who will hit the ground running, and that will not just complement players around him, but push them to better levels. It's what class gives you: another gear, another level.

This summer is one of the most important windows for us that I can remember in a long time.

I can not see beyond Carrick for the job, it looks like the most logical thing to do. And if it is to be him, or whoever, we need top class players to give them the best chance.

Of course, it matters who our coach is, but it matters less when he has the right players.

13.) 06 May 2026
06 May 2026 11:15:58
Kroupi Jr?