I still think we need a DM, CB, RB/RWB, GK and assuming we offload Borini and Lambert (which we should) and possibly Balotelli (who I'd like to keep - but BR may not), a striker... Origi has really struggled this season, on a bad Lille team... I'm sure he'll come in this summer and we'll have a look, but not convinced he's ready.

If we lose those 3 strikers than we need to bring in someone to challenge Studge for the #1 role (like a Lacazette) and if we do that, I'd be okay with someone like Ings as 3rd/4th choice. I'd be pissed if Ings was the main option after Studge. I realize this all depends on qualifying for UCL, too.

The big question going forward, beyond this season is if BR is willing to keep playing a back 3 or does he want to go back to his favored 433/4231.. or even diamond.. My guess is he'd like to have the talent on hand to be flexible enough to move within both, in which case I think we need some upgrades in defense, because this current system covers up a lot of our defenders weaknesses..

Just my 2 cents..

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Posted by STLhog

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Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:11 am to TFTC

The big question in my eyes is Ings really an upgrade to Borini?

And what about Manquillo of RB/RWB? Still think we need cover there with Sterling and Markavic? I guess it all depends on the system we truly want to run.

I think Stiker is absolutely the number 1 need. We need a real challenger/partner to Sturridge and I as well would like to keep Balotelli around, especially if we are playing in Europe next year.

Lambert has to go, Borini only if there's a proven replacement for him which I'm not sure Ings truly is. I'd consider the economics of that (wages and fees).

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