-John Stones remains our best overall defender, what a joy he is to watch
-Edersons ball playing ability makes everyone around him more comfortable. Can’t replace what he offers
-Foden looking far more the creator in this central role than he has in the past, very positive 45’

I’d love Ake to retire with the club, but his injuries are starting to pile up

I’d like to keep McAtee but think he deserves better for his career than a bit part role

I’ve been one of jacks biggest fans and defenders but his time is coming to an end

Have to be realistic with who can go and where is all

He willingly started Kyle Walker this year. It doesn’t get much more insane

They're so fun. Gasperini never puts out a side that isn't fun to watch

Potentially, but in theory he’s a very good backup striker or a rotated winger with Doku and Baena

Definitely. Still think he can be a great role player

Figured JSP and O’Reilly in the squad just couldn’t fit in the lineup builder

Think given his age you do whatever it takes to get him signed up, he’s always a long term play anyways

Yeah feels inevitable his name will start to come up later in the season as it has in the past. Such a natural fit

All solid players. Although De Ketelaere I don’t think is at city’s level. Baena being a LW/AM and a release clause draws me to him. Baleba would cost a fortune I fear but he’s no doubt a future star

I think everyone from the board down to the fans would like to! But also have to be realistic in that it’s really tricky to do so with players of the quality city target.

Glad someone picked up on this. So good

7 new signings across 2 windows, achievable. Sign Bah in Jan, loan back till summer. Trigger Baena's RC of 60m in January. Likely a 300m or so output all things considered, but a few release clauses that give you a fixed fee.

JSP, O'Reilly, Carson round out the squad for HG help

-Two great long term CB prospects in Juma Bah (playing for Real Valladolid in Spain, think Dias 2.0) & Dean Huijsen (19 year old Spainard, think Stones replacement).
-Vanderson is the Walker replacement with a bit more attacking intent
-Retain Doyle for LB/CB depth and HG status

I don’t see it happening in January tbh. Good strikers are a dime a dozen and teams would be unwise to part with them mid season. I fancy Marmoush from Frankfurt in the summer (can play LW or ST), possibly Jonathan David on a free from Lille, Bakayoko from PSV (goal scoring winger)