11 Oct 2017 21:07:42
So here we are at the end of a boring international week looking forward to seeing some EPL footy this weekend.

So I thought to mix things up I'd ask which three signings do you expect us to make by next season?

I'll go with Greizmann, Fabinho and Rose.

Who do you guys think?

1.) 11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017 21:35:27
Gacinovic is one to watch out for a young Serbian who has been recommended by matic, can play in midfield and on the right wing.
Jose was at the Serbian game against Austria watching him.

2.) 11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017 21:49:28
Wouldn't argue with those three signings shappy. They would make us challengers for the champions league. Seems to me that Jose saw Fabinho more as a right back than a defensive midfielder. Brilliant player who can half take a penalty as well.

Personally a massive fan of griezmann in the the bracket of top top players under Ronaldo and messi. If there was even a shred of a chance we could get dybala then he would be my dream signing. Danny rose looks a real possibility if you read what the tabloids are saying. Quality player who would dramatically change our attack and add a new dynamism to the team. I do fear that his injury record is poor though. Wouldn't mind David alaba who looks a bit disinterested at Bayern and could be looking for a new challenge.

3.) 11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017 22:51:43
Shappy i would be delighted with those signings.
Fabhino oozes quality and can play rb and cdm to a very high level.
Rose is somewhat of a risk. Art his best he is the best lb in the epl imo. But he has not played for 9 months and has a poor injury record overall. As i said say his best he is miles better than what we currently have in that position.
Greizman is the player with the potential to bring the team to the next level. He will replace ibra in the squad next season if he comes i'm sure. If we continue with our current shape what position gets the best out of greizman and miki?
Lots to ponder i see those players as great options to strengthen areas where the depth is weak all 3 would improve the squad imo.
3 potential free transfers (if there is such a thing) in the summer of ozil sanchez and cann are 3 great potential signings for our squad too. Although sanchez is probably city or psg bound. Cann is probably juve bound and i suspect ozil will end up in Germany at bayern.

4.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 02:40:50
Mine would be Fabinho (RB), Sergej Milinkovic Savic (CM) and Greizmann (RAM) (I prefer Dybala, but it seems difficult to get him)

5.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 07:15:38
Milinkovic is very highly thought of and sought after. I've seen ed002 sing his praises recently.
Defo a jose type midfield player also.

{Ed001's Note - he was in my list of best central midfielders as well. Real quality that lad.}

6.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 09:19:46
I did ask recently on Serie A soccer page about him ( Sergej Milinkovic), big clubs are intrested per Ed002 and Manutd is one of them if he is available.

{Ed001's Note - they were one of many interested parties in the summer just gone as well.}

7.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 09:55:51
fabinho, milinkovic would be great but I will take a rain check on greizman: NOT because of his ability but I don't think it will happen.
Not sure on rose personally, but Tierney and think we will get a winger who is not widely mentioned as of yet -similar to the martial situation.
in the summer I can see a few outgoings if not sooner shaw, herrera (dont shoot me) and carrick to be let go possibly a cb - smalling?

8.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 09:56:21
He did sign a new contract. Do you see him moving any time soon Ed001?

{Ed001's Note - not if Lazio have anything to do with it, no. Right now he seems happy and they are certainly happy with him. A long way to go before the summer though and a lot can change.}

9.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 10:07:40
Thanks Ed, He seems happy there, its perfect place for his development of which seems to be a bright career.

{Ed001's Note - it does seem to be a good match for now. I can't see him staying there in the long term though, he will want to challenge for the Champions League in the future, I would expect.}

10.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 10:23:37
Its good for now as you say Ed, surely he will play at top club if he keeps working hard as he is real good footballer with everything needed to play at top level.

{Ed001's Note - Lazio would like to be one of the top clubs, but I really cannot see that happening personally.}

11.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 10:26:34
I must admit Milinkovic Savic looks a bit special every time I see him. In theory I would love to see us sign him. My concern would be where would we play him?

Currently we have last season's player of the season Ander Herrera unable to get into the team when everyone is fit as Matic and Pogba are clearly first choice.
Obviously next season with the departure of Carrick and possible departures of Fellaini and Herrera who's contracts are up we will need to add a midfielder or two. The issue with signing a young player with potential is they need to play to grow and develop.
How often would Milinkovic Savic play ahead of either Matic or Pogba?

We have seen both TFM and Pereira leave on loan this season to get game time. Clearly Milinkovic Savic is further along in his development and a better player, but how often is he going to knock a fully fit Pogba out of the line up?
Would he be happy to be a bit part player at our club for a couple of years at least?

Next summer we will I see us needing a couple of top class full backs and a creative wide player who chips in with 15 goals or so from out wide. Then we need strength and depth in midfield, but not really a first choice player.
For that reason I think Milinkovic Savic would be better off either sticking where he is or moving to a club where he will be first choice.

{Ed001's Note - it would be Mkhitaryan and Mata that would be worried for their place if Jose signed him Shaps. While I think Savic is better deeper, Jose apparently likes him further forward.}

12.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 10:35:15
I don't see it myself, but at the moment they have very good squad with good players. Izanghi is doing great job out there.

13.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 13:12:10
Aahh nice insight Ed001 i thought he was more of a deep lying midfielder but Jose must see something in him in terms of attacking attributes.

{Ed001's Note - I would say the same thing, he is very good defensively, but he is often used as an attacking mid by Lazio, so it is a position he is well versed in.}

14.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 13:39:26
Thanks, I am going to watch a few lazio games to look through Mourinhos eyes.

He is a perfect Mourinho type player if he is good at attacking and like you said he is already very good defensively.

What happened to Felipe Anderson has he not progressed as much as one wouldve expected of him.

{Ed001's Note - he is very much a Jose player from what I have saw, he looks tall and strong compared to the opposing players.

I have to be honest, I have never seen anything in him to expect anything from him. Looks a very average player to me when I have watched him. I would have to assume that means he has not progressed, if a lot was expected of him.}

15.) 12 Oct 2017
12 Oct 2017 14:23:35
Yeah i guess the same ed it is just part and parcel of the game that some make it to the top and some dont. Cheers ed have a good day.

{Ed001's Note - and you mate take care.}