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I think we always want to be in a situation where our young players need to be truly exceptional to break into the first team, cos when average ones like Tanganga break into the team its an indication we're in a mess.
Young players getting game time will come when we're back in Europe - especially if we don't make Champions League this season.
not a fan?
The CCV example is very relevant, we actually received loan fees each season above just wage coverage (so profit even without selling), so we are probably profiting from Parrot while still seeing if he late blooms.
For CB's & Strikers, they need time and game time and maturity can be later, so good loan models are critical
Grays_1890
Barry Daines
I read we are paying the wages of Ivan and Dier even though they are on loan? Is this the case?
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Not Dier I wouldn't have thought.
But Perisic is our highest earner, other than Son, so no way a club like Split would be able to take on even 3/4s of them.
Bedfordspurs
Chris Waddle
Grays_1890
Barry Daines
Perisic was a deal sweetner for the kid I always thought
Bedfordspurs
Chris Waddle
Seemed that way for sure
Dicko
Paul Stalteri
If we get everything done we wanted to this window then I think the summer might just require looking a top striker, in terms of first 11. Plus shifting a few on and looking for future gems etc.
It's going to be largely squad work. But there is still a few positions that do need attention. Backup gk is a must for me. If vicario gets an injury we're in trouble.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Assuming we'll get Kelly in on a free as CB/LB, for me the players to look to upgrade next summer are:
Forster
Royal
Hojbjerg
Lo Celso (but that may be Devine)
Richarlison
But 4 of those 5 are backup roles, which is really encouraging.
Basically, blow our load on Osimhen
Royal is fine. Decent squad player that can cover cb aswell.
Richarlison is a strange one. I don't want him as first choice. But as backup he's good. A part exchange for osimhen?
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Royal is great in a defensive setup, but the drop off/imbalance in our system now when he comes in for Porro is massive. Its the same as Davies on the left (id only count Davies as a CB now). Of the two id keep Davies as utility/5th CB.
Other than Osimhen i wonder if we might look at Isak, as Saudi Sportswashing Machine continue to fall?
Don't get me wrong i'd love an fb that can cover both left and right. That would be first second choice. But i'd keep davies and royal.
johnola
Jermaine Jenas
Why would Split pay his wages- he’s out until the Summer?
This is probably a rare example of a club doing the right thing for a player and his family.
(And frees up some of our medical resources ready for the next crock.)
Danishfurniturelover
the prettiest spice girl
I would rather if he were fit for the last few games of the season be here. Him coming on late on in a game could make the difference.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
His return date is June and our last fixture is 19 May. Ange said quite clearly that he'd never be an option for us again.
The move is about him getting fit for the Euros, and also helping the Split dressing room get over the line in their title chase. They are 6 points clear at the top but have played more games. Their rivals Zargreb have won the league for the last 16 or 17 consecutive seasons.