If it's confirmed Archer and Duran are to be kept around I think that pretty much signals we won't be adding any one else to the forward line - Ollie, Archer, JD, Bailey, Diaby and Traore it is.
So many links floating around at the moment the Sofyan Amrabat one seems to be gaining pace, wish the Oxlade-Chamberlain ones would disappear. None about goal keepers though which is odd.
His distribution is terrible totally jeopardises the way Unai wants and expects the team to play, as a shot stopper he’s ok it’s the other parts of his game that makes him a square peg in a round hole as far as this team is concerned.
Real area for concern but such a hard position to fill adequately.
Like DL he's been a slow burner for us. This could be the season he really clicks and with better players ahead of him this season more of those passes will have someone on the receiving end converting them, can feel a big season ahead for him.
Just seen that and it's a strange link only possible reason would be his European experience, surely he'll be looking for a pay day and will end up in the MLS or kingdom!
No way it's a big priority? Just don't see it, no real links or even speculation. If Unai was looking to tighten things up defensively we'd be seeing experimenation in that position and we're simply not.
I think he'll be our starting RB next season not seen any indications that won't be the case and we have cover already in the squad, certainly not a priority unless he is sold.
One thing I've noticed this year is how lean everyone is when returning to training, even SJM who we all know can get a bit soft looking in the off season.