PeterParker wrote:I think there is no way on letting Walker go. We are trying to keep Gundo.
The other three I would see them go rather then staying, to be honest.
Be surprised to see Walker and Laporte want to leave or be allowed to
Silva can go for me. Not focused to the level we require this season and this is the chance to get good money for him
Cancelo as well. Not a dependable defender and his attacking prowess has taken a massive hit recently. He has the potential to be a bigger liability than a game changer. Sell him whilst his stock is still good
Gundogan has been a great player for us. But age is not his or our friend. Can understand why he would want to go to Barca this summer as it’s a decent chance for a good contract. He could get offered 3 years there whereas we would likely only offer one year and the opportunity might not be there the following season
Of course there will be lots of factors which go to dictating player turnaround, not least the recruitment side. Before letting players go we need to ensure they are adequately replaced otherwise we have a depleted squad. The emergence of Lewis limits the opportunities offered to Cancelo for example. Can’t see how he plays RB for us any more.
Maybe there’s another Academy lad who will break through? Borges? Maybe a couple of the lads currently out on loan? Time will tell.
But I reckon this will be a summer window with a bit more activity than in recent years. I believe we need to reinvigorate and freshen up the current squad. The performances lately which culminated in the interview Pep gave, are testament to that.
And maybe there might be a surprise exit, someone who we wouldn’t have considered