[quote author=Wizardry link=topic=42898.msg1356112#msg1356112 date=1309190311]
[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=42898.msg1356014#msg1356014 date=1309179747]
It may be that we have a fortune to spend this transfer window, and that our other issues will be addressed, but I just worry that we're going to start yet another season with fundamental weaknesses in our squad. And if that does happen, people will be asking why we concentrated so much of our efforts on signing players that we didn't really need.
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What are these other issues in the squad that need to be addressed?
I personally think we're really only in need of a world class left winger and a dominant arial presence at CB. With Cahill, Sanchez, Hazard all being in our interest I think it's clear these areas are a focus; that doesn't mean we neglect other signings.
I personally am pretty happy with the midfield signings; we look strong in the centre of the pitch right across the squad. I'll be pretty pissed if Ming goes - particularly if we're comfortable to spite ourselves by reneging on a verbal agreement which clearly should be honoured.
Either way the other positions don't have anywhere near the depth of talent available and so I'd expect the negotiations to be more protracted and - probably - more costly.
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There's not much to disagree with there, Wizard, although I would like to see a left back and a defensive midfielder brought in, too. Of course I'll wait and see how things pan out but it would just be so depressingly familiar if the problem areas are not addressed, at the expense of unnecessary luxuries. I guess there's an element of guarding against disappointment, but I'm also wondering just how much cash we've got to spend if we can afford to blow this amount on journeymen and prospects.